Video games
Review
Nintendo
Zelda changes the game again with fresh, imaginative but retro adventure
Nintendo puts Princess Zelda in the role of hero for once, in a joyful and surprising fantasy adventure, with just the right mix of nostalgia and innovation.
- by Tim Biggs
Latest
SXSW Sydney: here’s everything you need to know (including whether to bother)
The music, film, tech and gaming festival from Austin, Texas, is returning for a second year.
- by Penry Buckley
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How a locally made 8-bit game based on an old joke became a global phenomenon
Crossy Road only took three months to make, but it has garnered more than 350 million downloads globally since its 2014 release.
- by Nell Geraets
Could this animation school change the game for Aussie creatives?
The GameChanger Academy promises to create a pipeline of highly skilled animators, VFX artists and game designers. But will it be enough?
- by Nell Geraets
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Nintendo
135 years of secrets: Nintendo is more than a video game company
The Japanese giant’s first museum is jam packed with nostalgia and rare items – and tells us a lot about its future.
- by Tim Biggs
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Parenting
The simple tip to help a child get over their screen addiction
An Australian-first clinical trial of treatments found parents can have some success by enforcing rules that limit internet access.
- by Mary Ward
This video game doesn’t care if you never play it again
Most video games are designed to be addictive, but Rotted Luck – which users play as a sentient fungus – actively tries to be the complete opposite.
- by Nell Geraets
Video game champion ‘regrets’ jokes about death rumour
The American gamer has given evidence on the second day of his defamation case against a Brisbane YouTube creator.
- by Rex Martinich
Donkey Kong record-holder Billy Mitchell ‘defamed’ by Brisbane YouTuber’s ‘heinous’ death video
An American gamer who held the world record score for arcade game Donkey Kong has appeared in a Brisbane court for the start of a defamation trial against an Australian YouTuber.
- by Rex Martinich
Analysis
Analysis
Why Sony’s $1200 PS5 Pro is not as ridiculous as you may think
Most PS5 players will not upgrade, and that suits Sony just fine – but the most dedicated gamers absolutely will.
- by Tim Biggs
Dance like millions are watching: The new TikTok craze at your local arcade
Dance Dance Revolution and Dancerush Stardom players have taken to social media to show off their skills on the classic arcade games.
- by Frances Howe