Xbox Australia has announced that it has partnered with a bunch of Aussie streamers to give away over $25,000 in prizes including PC Game Pass vouchers and PC peripherals.

You can tune into the below creators at the below times for your chance to win:

• Crayator: Monday, December 9 at 1pm AEDT
• Fasffy: Monday, December 9 at 8pm AEDT
• Pestily: Tuesday, December 10 at 6.30am AEDT
• Aus Flight Simmer: Wednesday, December 11 at 8pm AEDT
• Oasis on Overwatch: Thursday, December 12 at 7pm AEDT
• Berticuss: Tuesday, December 17 at 10pm AEDT
• Kiittwy: Wednesday, December 18 at 6pm AEDT
• LoserFruit: Thursday, December 19 at 8pm AEDT
• Walkrman: Friday, December 20 at 10pm AEDT
• Nalopia: Saturday, December 21 at 9pm AEDT
• Kahls: Sunday, December 22 at 8pm AEDT

PC Game Pass is also $1 for 14 days at the moment so you can jump into the likes of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Stalker 2 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 24.

If that wasn’t enough, Xbox is also giving away a Lenovo Legion Tower 5i and 12 months of Game Pass worth $3,744 and you can enter on the Xbox Instagram HERE. 

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We’ve partnered with Bethesda Australia to give away 25 double passes to attend an extremely special Indiana Jones and The Great Circle launch event in Sydney.

The event will be taking place on Tuesday, December 10th from 6pm AEDT in Chippendale, Sydney to celebrate the launch of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

WIN: Tickets To Bethesda Launch Event

CLICK HERE TO ENTER IF THE FORM DOESN’T LOAD. THIS COMPETITION WILL END ON DECEMBER 2ND AT 11:59PM AEDT. TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND HERE. 

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is launching on Xbox Series X|S and PC on December 6th and will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.

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Amazon’s Black Friday sale has kicked off and will be running all the way until December 2nd at 11:59pm AEDT. Whilst there’s already lots of deals live, we believe that a lot of deals (including PlayStation hardware) is set to go live later this week, so we definitely think there will be a lot of updates and deals added over the next two weeks.

You can find all of the deals on the Black Friday page HERE and we will continue to update the below.

BEST AMAZON BLACK FRIDAY GAMING DEALS

• 5% off Xbox Gift Cards 
• ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme – $729
• Logitech Astro A50 X Wireless Headset – $527 (30% off)
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless – $455 (38% off)
• Corsair MP600 Pro 2TB SSD – $234 
• Anker 737 Power Bank – $149 
• Star Wars Outlaws – $65 
• Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 – $66 
• SteelSeries Apex Pro Keyboard – $279 
• Star Wars Jedi Survivor – $40 
• Tekken 8 Day 1 Edition – $63 
• Silent Hil 2 – $84 
• Metaphor Refantazio – $74 
• Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy – $24 
• DualSense Volcanic Red – $98 
• Super Mario RPG – $58 
• Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden – $50 
• Sony Inzone Buds – $248 
• Avatar Frontiers of Pandora – $42 
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – $28 
• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max – $59 (50% off)
• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K – $49 (51% off)
• Final Fantasy 16 – $39 (47% off)
• FC25 – $59 (46% off)
• Unknown 9: Awakening – $44 (50% off)
• Cult of the Lamb Switch – $42 (24% off)
• Sonic x Shadow Generations – $59 (26% off)
• DualSense Controller (Silver) – $98 (22% off)
• 2TB Lexar NM790 2TB SSD – $211 
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless – $535 (27% off)
• WD_Black 1TB Xbox Series X|S SSD – $207 (31% off)
• Prince of Persia The Lost Crown – $28
• Super Mario Bros Wonder – $58 (37% off)
• 8BitDo Pro 2 – $69.95 (16% off)
• Xbox Series X|S Controller – $69 (22% off)
• LEGO Bowser – $289 (28% off)
• LEGO Super Mario World – $170 (15% off)

We’ll keep you posted as more info about the deals come out and obviously let you know once they’re live. You should also follow our Twitter page for deals as soon as they happen. 

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Thanks to Five Star Games we have five physical copies of LEGO Horizon Adventures to give away on Nintendo Switch. The game blends the best part of Horizon Zero Dawn and classic LEGO games re-telling the story of the first game. It’s out on November 14th and you can grab it on Amazon for for $89 HERE.

WIN: LEGO Horizon Adventures

CLICK HERE TO ENTER IF THE FORM DOESN’T LOAD. THIS COMPETITION WILL END ON DECEMBER 1ST AT 11:59PM AEDT.

LEGO Horizon Adventures is out on November 14th and you can grab it on Amazon for for $89 HERE.

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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days has kicked off for its second year, and whilst you can find ALL of the deals HERE, we’ve rounded up the best ones below. This will run until October 13th.

Obviously you need to be a Prime member. If you haven’t been a Prime member before, you can get a 30 day trial right now which would take you through to the end of the Prime Big Deal Days 2024 event. 

• Amazon Prime membership – $9.99 per month (30 day trial)

GAME DEALS

• Starfield Constellation Edition – $149 
• Armored Core VI Fires Of Rubicon – $38 
• Prince of Persia The Lost CRown – $28 
• Mortal Kombat 1 – $41 
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage – $28 
• Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – $41 
• The Last Of Us Part II Remastered – $69 
• FC25 – $75 
• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – $65 
• Call Of Duty BLOPS 6 – $88 
• Lords of the Fallen – $19 
• NBA 2K24 – $19 
• The Crew Motorfest – $24 
• Dead Island 2 – $39
• Sonic Frontiers Switch – $48 
• Tetris 99 – $40 
• South Park Snow Day – $30 
• PGA Tour 2K23 – $24 
• Sonic Forces Switch – $24 
• The Last Of Us Part II Remastered – $69 
• Super Mario RPG – $54 
• Alone In The Dark – $48 
• Wild Hearts – $11 
• Splatoon Inkling 3 Park – $69 
• Ganon TOTK Amiibo – $14 

PLAYSTATION DEALS (ENDS OCTOBER 10TH)

• PS5 Slim – $668
• PS5 Slim Digital Edition – $575
• DualSense Controller White – $95 
• Pulse Elite Wireless Headset – $199
• DualSense Edge Controller – $299
• DualSense Controller Black – $95 
• PlayStation Portal – $299
• PS5 Console Cover Slim/Black – $79
• DualSense Controller Silver – $99
• PS5 Console Cover Slim/Silver – $68
• PS5 Console Cover Slim/Red – $68
• PS5 Console Cover Red – $68

LEGO DEALS

• LEGO Super Mario Starter Kit – $68 
• LEGO Super Mario World Statue – $189 
• LEGO Super Mario Bowser – $319 
• LEGO Super Mario Yoshi’s Expansion Set – $10 
• LEGO Super Mario Peach’s Castle – $76 
• LEGO Animal Crossing Fly With Dodo – $39 
• LEGO Animal Crossing Bunnie’s Outdoors $19 
• LEGO Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny – $79 
• LEGO Sonic Shadow The Hedgehog – $21 
• LEGO Sonic Knuckles Set – $31 

GAMING TECH DEALS

• Samsung 2TB 990 Pro SSD – $229 
• AYANEO NEXT Handheld PC – $509 
• Logitech Astro A50 X Wireless Headset – $593 
• 8bitDo Lite – $27 
• 8bitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller – $39 
• LG Ultragear 27-Inch 1440p Monitor – $337 
• Samsung 990 EVO 2TB SSD – $177 
• ASUS TUF Gaming Mouse – $15 
• Razer Deathadder Mouse – $39 
• Samsung Pro 512GB MicroSD – $74 
• WD Black 2TB SN850P SSD – $278 
• WD Black 2TB SN850X SSD – $232 

POKEMON TCG DEALS

• Faldean Fates Trainer Box – $59
• Scarlet/Violet Elite Trainer Box – $58 
• Crown Elite Trainer Box – $67 

SMART HOME DEALS

• Withings Body Scale – $159 
• Withings Scanwatch Light – $343 
• Withings Scanwatch 2 – $498 
• Anker 737 Power Bank – $157 
• ECOVACS Deebot T30 Robot Vacuum/Mop – $1,299 
• Anker 735 65w Charger – $45 
• EERO 6 + 3 Pack Mesh Router – $389 
• EERO Mesh Wi-Fi 3 Pack – $149 
• EERO 6 Mesh Wi-Fi 3 Pack – $349 
• EERO 6E Mesh Wi-Fi 3 Pack – $699 
• Echo Spot – $99 
• Echo Pop – $32 
• Echo Ring Video Doorbell – $159 
• Echo Show 5 – $119 
• Echo – $75 
• Ring Battery Video Doorbell – $229 

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It’s feeling like it’s 2020 all over again, with the PS5 Pro and the super limited PlayStation 30th Anniversary items all going up for pre-order tomorrow.

We’ll be keeping this list updated as pre-order info rolls out later today and goes live tomorrow. As a reminder the PS5 Pro costs $1,199 in Australia and it is a digital console meaning you’ll need the Disc Drive (that slots in under the faceplate) if you’re wanting to play your disc games. It releases on November 7th.

WHERE TO PRE-ORDER THE PS5 PRO IN AUSTRALIA

All pre-orders will go live at 10:00am AEST on Thursday September 26th.

As always, Amazon will be the best place to pre-order as it’s free shipping, no deposit is taken before launch and it will be the best price available.

Amazon

• $1,199 with free shipping (no deposit required)

Big W

• $1,199 (full payment upfront)

Target

• Not stocking

EB Games

• $1,199 ($300 deposit required)
  • No EB World – $699 when trading a PS5 Disc Console and 4 games
  • Level 1 EB World (with EB Plus) – $674 when trading a PS5 Disc Console and 4 games
  • Level 2 EB World – $649 when trading a PS5 Disc Console and 4 games
  • Level 3 EB World – $624 when trading a PS5 Disc Console and 4 games
  • Level 4 EB World – $599 when trading a PS5 Disc Console and 4 games
  • Level 5 EB World – $574 when trading a PS5 Disc Console and 4 games

JB Hi-Fi

• $1,199 (full payment upfront)

Harvey Norman

• $1,198 (full payment upfront)

The Gamesmen

• $1,199 (full payment upfront)

We’ll be keeping you across all the pre-order updates for PS5 Pro and 30th anniversary collection over the next 24 hours. We recommend turning Twitter notifications for our account on as that’ll be the best way to get updates instantly.  

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Tomorrow is set to be a big day for PlayStation fans with both the PS5 Pro and five PlayStation 30th Anniversary items going on sale at 10:00am AEST on Thursday, September 26th.

If you’re wanting to pre-order a standard PS5 Pro which also goes live at the same time, you can do so on Amazon HERE.

WHERE TO PRE-ORDER THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY PS5 PRO BUNDLE IN AUSTRALIA

As far as we know, there’s only two retailers in Australia selling this bundle, and they’ll be super limited both in how many are released and who can get them.

• JB Hi-Fi – Must be a JB Hi-Fi Perks member and can enter a ballot 
• EB Games – Must be a Level 5 EB World member 

WHERE TO PRE-ORDER THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY DUALSENSE CONTROLLER IN AUSTRALIA

Quite a few retailers will be selling this one including the below:

• Amazon
• Big W
• EB Games
• JB Hi-FI

WHERE TO PRE-ORDER THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY PS5 SLIM DIGITAL IN AUSTRALIA

Quite a few retailers will be selling this one including the below:

• Amazon
• Big W
• EB Games
• JB Hi-FI

WHERE TO PRE-ORDER THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY DUALSENSE EDGE CONTROLLER IN AUSTRALIA

• EB Games
• JB Hi-Fi – Must be a JB Hi-Fi Perks member and can enter a ballot 

WHERE TO PRE-ORDER THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY PLAYSTATION PORTAL IN AUSTRALIA

• EB Games
• JB Hi-Fi – Must be a JB Hi-Fi Perks member and can enter a ballot 

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The Ghost of Tsushima sequel has finally been revealed. It’s called Ghost of Yotei and it will take a new Ghost named Atsu to the lands surrounding Mount Yotei.

It’s releasing exclusively on PS5 and will take the character to sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras and unexpected dangers with a wolf featuring quite prominently. It’s the first Sucker Punch game built from the ground up for PS5 and will take place 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima. It will introduce new mechanics and new weapons as well as gameplay improvements.

“In 1603, a new Ghost named Atsu sets out on a journey in the lands surrounding Mount Yotei, an area filled with sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras, and unexpected dangers. Ghost of Y?tei comes to PS5 in 2025.”

You can read more about the PlayStation Blog.

For everything announced at today’s State of Play, head to our round-up HERE.

Everything Announced At The September 2024 PlayStation State Of Play

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Sony has officially revealed Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. It’s coming to PS5 and PC on October 31st and will bring the game up to the same visual fidelity as Horizon Forbidden West.

The game has been technically improved and will feature native PS5 Pro support. It has over 10 hours of re-recorded conversations, mocap and graphical improvements. On PC it will have trophy support, DLSS 3 and AMD FSR 3.1 and there’s a number of accessibility improvements too.

Those that own the original game on PS4, PS5 or PC version of the game will be able to upgrade for $10 USD (~$15 AUD).

You can watch the first trailer for it below:

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After many months of rumours and speculation, Sony has today revealed the PS5 Pro, which builds on the successful launch of the PS5.

PS5 PRO PRICE AND RELEASE DATE

The PS5 Pro will release on November 7th for $1,199.95 AUD with pre-orders beginning on September 26th. The console doesn’t come with a disc drive, although you will be able to add it under the faceplate, just like you can on the PS5 Slim.

• PS5 Pro 2TB (Digital) – $1,199.95 AUD
• PS5 Pro 2TB with Disc Drive purchased separately- $1,360 AUD

PS5 PRO DETAILS

The PS5 Pro will have a 2TB SSD as well as Wi-Fi 7, but the big improvements come in the way of graphical fidelity and performance.

In a 9 minute presentation, Mark Cerny, PS5 Lead Architect revealed the first official details about the PS5 Pro. He spent a good amount of time going through many of the features of the original PS5, going into pain points for developers including needing to build graphics mode for fidelity or performance.

Cerny said that the main reason that the PS5 Pro aims to rectify this by merging the two modes to provide better frame rates in fidelity mode, or more fidelity in performance mode.

The big three improvements are a larger GPU with rendering of up to 45% faster, advanced ray-tracing at double of triple the speeds, and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution is PlayStation’s AI-Driven upscaling method.

• Upgraded GPU: With PS5 Pro, we are upgrading to a GPU that has 67% more Compute Units than the current PS5 console and 28% faster memory. Overall, this enables up to 45% faster rendering for gameplay, making the experience much smoother.
• Advanced Ray Tracing: We’ve added even more powerful ray tracing that provides more dynamic reflection and refraction of light. This allows the rays to be cast at double, and at times triple, the speeds of the current PS5 console.
• AI-Driven Upscaling: We’re also introducing PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, an AI-driven upscaling that uses a machine learning-based technology to provide super sharp image clarity by adding an extraordinary amount of detail.

The PS5 Pro has been seen to show graphical fidelity of similar levels to the PS5 but at double the levels of frame rates, with The Last Of Us Part II,  Spider-Man 2 and Ratchet and Clank shown off as a few examples

PS5 Pro Game Boost can be applied to more than 8,500 backwards compatible PS5 games played on the PS4 Pro to improve or stabilise performance of both PS4 and PS5 games.

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The launch of Ubisoft’s huge new open-world Star Wars experience, Star Wars Outlaws, is less than two weeks away on August 30th for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and that means we’re gearing up to bring you our full review of the game along with plenty of other in-depth coverage.

The good news, for anyone hoping to read up on how Massive Entertainment has fared in bringing the Star Wars scoundrel fantasy to life well ahead of picking up the game for themselves, is that reviews will drop quite a few days before the standard edition launch (and just before the Gold/Ultimate Edition early access). With that in mind, here’s what you need to know about when you’ll be able to read our own review, what we’ve thought of the game so far, and where to get the best deal.

When Can You Read Our Star Wars Outlaws Review?

The review embargo for Star Wars Outlaws lifts on August 26th at 10PM AEST, which is when you’ll be able to head straight to the Press Start Australia home page and find our full, scored review ready and waiting.

What Are Our Impressions So Far?

We’ve also had plenty of opportunities to go hands-on with Star Wars Outlaws ahead of launch, including playing nearly five hours of the game at a recent preview event. After playing the game and chatting to the team from Massive, Harry came away suitably impressed so far, writing:

“Even though I got to play almost five hours of Star Wars Outlaws, I’ve come away from my hands-on feeling like I’ve barely scratched the surface. There are still many planets to explore, Experts to uncover, and Intel Chains to reach the end of. There are many other elements of the game I haven’t touched on here. It feels ambitious in every sense of the word, fuelled by a passion and love for the IP that isn’t dissimilar to what Respawn have done with the Jedi games. It’s carving out its own identity amidst a plethora of unique takes on this galaxy, and I can’t wait to jump back in for more.”

Where Can I Get The Game Cheapest In Australia?

The best price for the standard/limited edition of Star Wars Outlaws is currently at MightyApe for $79, or Amazon/Big W/JB for the Gold Edition at $169. Here are the prices around various physical and digital retailers:

• Amazon – $89 Limited Edition | $169 Gold Edition
• Big W – $89 Standard Edition | $169 Gold Edition
• JB Hi-Fi – $89 Limited Edition | $169 Gold Edition
• EB Games – $109.95 Special Edition | $169.95 Gold Edition
• MightyApe – $79 Limited Edition | $179 Gold Edition
• Gamesmen – $99.95 Standard Edition | $169.95 Gold Edition
• Harvey Norman – $88 Standard Edition
• PlayStation Store – $109.95 Standard Edition | $169.95 Gold Edition | $199.95 Gold Edition
• Xbox Store – $109.95 Standard Edition | $169.95 Gold Edition | $199.95 Gold Edition
• Epic Games – $99.95 Standard Edition | $159.95 Gold Edition | $189.95 Gold Edition
• Ubisoft Store – $99.95 Standard Edition | $159.95 Gold Edition | $189.95 Gold Edition (Included in Ubisoft+)

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Update: PlayStation Australia has confirmed that the Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller will be available to pre-order at Aussie retailers from August 9th at 10AM AEST, and will cost $124.95.

Yes, the Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Controller is coming to Australia on 6th September ? Pre-order from 9th August ? https://t.co/D9w7FQz6x3 pic.twitter.com/eX4XP3qC9j

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It seems that PlayStation is as serious about it’s upcoming exclusive 3D platformer, Astro Bot, as we could’ve hoped it would be, going as far as unveiling an official, Limited Edition Astro Bot DualSense wireless controller that looks the absolute goods.

This special controller features a stark white shell accompanied by striking blue accents on the handles and buttons, neat embellishments that are actually carved-in to the controller and not just decals, and Astro’s iconic digital peepers on the touch pad. It’s a genuinely great-looking piece and perfectly captures the game’s vibe.

The controller will go up for pre-order on August 9th in most regions, with Aussie retailer info hopefully arriving by this morning, and will launch alongside the game itself on September 6th.

We’ll update when we know more.

There are probably few games as deserving of a themed controller as Astro Bot, too, given the importance of the DualSense both to Astro’s world and the actual gameplay experience. The controller’s unique capabilities are a key focus in play, and Astro himself gets around on one as his own, adorable spaceship.

“We know many of you were hoping for this after seeing the game trailer. So, we quickly asked our lovely bots to engineer this beauty and tada! No, no, I’m just kidding; it had been in the making for some time, carefully crafted by the amazing teams at SIE. And what splendid work they did,” writes Team Asobi’s studio head, Nicolas Doucet, on the PlayStation Blog.

I recently went hands-on with Astro Bot and had a ripper of a time, writing, “I couldn’t show you even 30 seconds during my time with Astro Bot that didn’t feature something new and exciting for me to see or do. It’s a celebration of what makes 3D platformers so compelling as much as it is a celebration of all things PlayStation, and powered by the platform’s new de facto mascot it’s entirely emblematic of the sheer wonder to be found in video games. If the final product has me grinning and cheering even half as consistently as these handful of stages did, it’ll be tough for anything to beat Astro Bot out as the most joyful game of the year.”

And if you’re invested in the current ARG-esque updates and riddles in Astro’s Playroom in the lead up to the new game, we’ve got all the answers here.

Astro Bot launches on September 6th exclusively for PS5. You can learn more about the game, as well as find out the cheapest pre-order prices, bonuses and more in our guide right here.

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Over the last days and weeks, Amazon has gradually announced a fresh line-up of games included with Prime subscriptions for the month of July, slinging even more freebies than usual in celebration of Prime Day, which kicks off this week.

Naturally you’ll need to be a Prime member to claim these as well as enjoy the full benefits of the upcoming Prime Day event. If you haven’t been a Prime member before, you can get a 30 day trial right now which would take you through to the end of the Prime Day 2024 event as well as get you all of the below games.

• Amazon Prime membership – $9.99 per month (30 day trial)

A total of 24 games will be made available for Prime members to claim, and keep, at no extra cost for the month of July, including some pretty big hitters like the very recent Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and a bunch of bangers from across the eras.

Here’s everything you’ll be able to claim this month (head here to do so!) and when:

AMAZON PRIME GAMING FREE GAMES JULY 2024

Available Now

• Deceive Inc. [Epic Games Store] — Go undercover as the world’s greatest spies in this tense multiplayer game of subterfuge. Disguise as anyone, deploy an arsenal of high-tech gadgets or neutralize the competition.
• Tearstone: Thieves of the Heart [Legacy Games Code] — The Heart of Tearstone has gone missing! Climb aboard and hold on tight for a challenging and enchanting Puzzle Adventure game for the ages!
• The Invisible Hand [Amazon Games App] — Want to get rich, quick? Welcome to FERIOS, where you’ll be empowered to pursue wealth and success as a mid-level stockbroker! Your wildest dreams of wealth can come true… at the cost of everything else.
• Call of Juarez [GOG Code] — Jump into this epic adventure western themed FPS game. Alternately assume the roles of two distinct, antagonistic characters: a sneaking fugitive Billy and his hunter the reverend Ray.
• Forager [GOG Code] — Explore, craft, gather and manage resources, in this 2D open world exploration, farming and crafting game.
• Card Shark [Epic Games Store] — Enter a world where you’ll need to play your opponents better than you play your cards in this adventure game full of cunning, intrigue, and delectable deceit.
• Heaven Dust 2 [Amazon Games App] — Deep inside a research base, waking up from a cryogenic pod, you find yourself trapped in a living hell, surrounded by zombies in a love letter to classic survival horror games, featuring exploration, action, puzzles and resource management to survive.
• Soulstice [Epic Games Store] — Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
• Wall World [Amazon Games App] — Explore the mysterious Wall World on your giant robospider: mine for valuable resources, upgrade your equipment to fight off hordes of monsters, and discover exotic biomes in-between attacks.
• Hitman Absolution [GOG Code] — The original assassin is back! Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.
• Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood [GOG Code] — In order to save their family, the McCall brothers will kill anyone who stands between them and the legendary Gold of Juarez.
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge [Epic Games Store] — Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge reunites Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael as they kick shell in a beautifully realized beat ’em up.
• STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic II — The Sith Lords [Amazon Games App] — 5 years after the events of the award winning original, the Sith are on the verge of crushing the Old Republic. As a lone Jedi, will you follow the light side or succumb to the dark?
• Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX [Epic Games Store] — A legend returns in stunning new detail with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Fire up your power bracelet and relive a platforming classic alongside new modes, levels and features!
• Samurai Bringer [Amazon Games App] — Cut down hordes of Samurai and Demons to collect combat techniques and polish your fighting style in order to defeat Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed dragon of Japanese mythology in this roguelite action game with levels which change with every playthrough.

Available July 16th (for 48 hours only)

• Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League [Epic Games Store] — From the creators of Batman: Arkham, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a genre-defying third-person action shooter where the ultimate band of misfits must do the impossible: Kill the Justice League.
• Chivalry 2 [Epic Games Store] — Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era — from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more in this multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles.
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration [Epic Games Store] — Embark on an adventure into Siberia as Lara Croft in search for the legendary city of Kitezh while battling the paramilitary organization Trinity, which intends to uncover the city’s promise of immortality. Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass content. Explore Croft Manor in the “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

Available July 18th

• Youtubers Life 2 [Amazon Games App] — Start from humble beginnings and take charge of the daily life of a wannabe influencer. Balance your day between creating trend-based content, completing tasks to earn money, and building trust with your neighbors to uncover their stories. Are you ready to embark on your road to fame?
• Maneater [Epic Games Store] — Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas and terrorize the coastal waterways as a giant shark.
• Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition [Amazon Games App] — Revisit the classic Baldur’s Gate adventure in the Tales of the Sword Coast expansion with all-new content including three new party members.

Available July 25th

• Cat Quest II [GOG Code] — Play as both a cat and dog as you explore their kingdoms solo or with a friend! Quest in a world filled with magic, curious monsters, and go on a catventure like never before.
• Midnight Fight Express [GOG Code] — Engage in a brutal and hyper-kinetic brawling ballet, using every environmental tool and street fighting technique at your disposal. Level up your abilities to take down the mounting onslaught of bozos, cronies, and crime lords.
• Masterplan Tycoon [Amazon Games App] — Put your creativity and logistics skills to the test in this resource management game where you will build interconnected chains of products and unlock new missions.

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Amazon Prime Day has kicked off once again, with big discounts across just about every category imaginable. Naturally, that includes games, gaming tech, collectibles and a heap more, so we’ve begun scouring the store for anything particularly juicy to bring it to you.

One category that always goes hard at sale events like this is LEGO, so if you’re like me and your home decor is already 80% LEGO sets – be prepared to push that percentage even higher because there are some tasty deals to be had.

Here’s what we’ve seen so far:

LEGO On Sale At Amazon For Prime Day

[LEGO prices tend to fluctuate during these sales events so some of the below may change without notice]

LEGO Gaming Sets

• LEGO Super Mario Nintendo Entertainment System – $299.99
• LEGO Super Mario The Mighty Bowser – $262.20
• LEGO Sonic The Hedgehog Amy’s Animal Rescue Island – $42.50

LEGO Ideas Sets

• LEGO Ideas Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale – $438.74
• LEGO Ideas Motorised Lighthouse – $374.99
• LEGO Ideas Red London Telephone Box – $158.96
• LEGO Ideas Disney Winnie the Pooh – $135.99
• LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster – $125
• LEGO Ideas Family Tree – $95.19

LEGO City Sets

• LEGO City Centre – $230.98
• LEGO City Express Passenger Train – $174
• LEGO City Rocket Launch Center – $149.74
• LEGO City Red Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus – $37

LEGO Technic Sets

• LEGO Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance – $210
• LEGO Technic McLaren Formula 1 – $209
• LEGO Technic 2022 Ford GT – $132.30

LEGO Icons Sets

• LEGO Icons Real Madrid – Santiago Bernabéu Stadium – $449
• LEGO Icons PAC-MAN Arcade – $319
• LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter – $187.79
• LEGO Icons Tranquil Garden – $117
• LEGO Icons Tiny Plants Set – $71.20
• LEGO Icons McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna – $78

LEGO Star Wars Sets

• LEGO Star Wars Ghost & Phantom II – $188.99
• LEGO Star Wars AT-TE Walker – $160.30
• LEGO Star Wars R2-D2 – $136
• LEGO Star Wars Millenium Falcon – $103.20
• LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV – $70.30
• LEGO Star Wars Droideka – $64.59
• LEGO Star Wars Republic Fighter Tank – $56.60

Others

• LEGO Disney Villain Icons – $178.49
• LEGO Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House – $63
• LEGO Art Hokusai – The Great Wave – $127.20
• LEGO Speed Champions Mercedes-AMG G 63 & Mercedes-AMG SL 63 – $55
• LEGO Architecture Skyline Collection Paris – $63.99
• LEGO Creator 3in1 T.Rex – $57.79
• LEGO DC Batmobile: Batman vs. The Joker Chase Set – $62.04
• LEGO Jurassic World T.Rex Breakout – $158

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Amazon Prime Day has been dated for 2024, and it’s going to be the longest Prime Day sale event for Aussie shoppers so far. We now know that the event will be taking place starting first thing tomorrow, July 16th and running all the way until the end of July 21st. We’d remind you to be up at midnight tonight if you’re looking to capitalise, as normally the best deals go live straight away and sell out fairly quickly.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING

Amazon Prime Day has quickly become one of the best sale events of the year, but obviously you need to be a Prime member. If you haven’t been a Prime member before, you can get a 30 day trial right now which would take you through to the end of the Prime Day 2024 event. 

• Amazon Prime membership – $9.99 per month (30 day trial)

WHEN IS AMAZON PRIME DAY TAKING PLACE FOR 2024?

Amazon Prime Day is taking place starting on July 16th at 00:01AM AEST with deals running all the way to the end July 21st, for a total of six days of deals.

HOW TO STAY UP WITH THE LATEST DEALS

You’ll soon be able to find our Prime Day Hub where we’ll update with the best and latest deals all through the event, you can follow us on Twitter HERE You can also visit Amazon’s Prime Day hub HERE that does a great job of telling you what you’ll get with your Prime Day sub as well as what to expect.

WHAT WILL BE ON SALE DURING PRIME DAY 2024?

Amazon Australia is promising “hundreds of thousands of products” discounted across the six days. Categories on sale will include electronics, home and kitchen wares, Amazon devices, everyday essentials, beauty, video games, books, toys, clothes and shoes and more.

New deals will drop throughout the event (and we’ll be keeping you up to date on those, so make sure you’re following us!) with savings expected on a heap of gaming and tech. Already-confirmed brands include Apple, Bose, LEGO, Meta, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung and Sony.

FREE GAMES WITH PRIME FOR PRIME DAY

Amazon has also revealed a slate of free games being given away to Prime subscribers in the lead-up to the event.

It’s a pretty decent list of freebies, most of which are handed out via codes for relevant platforms meaning you don’t need to have an active Prime subscription membership to continue playing them should yours expire. The line-up includes games like Deceive Inc, the excellent Card Shark, a couple of Call of Juarez titles and the ridiculously fun Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – all in all there’s bound to be at least one worthy title in the mix for anyone. Take a look at all of the titles here.

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If you’ve played Elden Ring, you know that FROMSOFTWARE doesn’t mess around when it comes to difficulty. This sentiment rings even truer in their expansions, which almost always up the ante when it comes to challenge. Regular enemies pose new threats, boss designs grow more complex, and environmental navigation becomes a challenge of its own. Shadow of the Erdtree continues this trend, offering up some of the most challenging fights Elden Ring has to offer.

To compensate, FROMSOFTWARE have also given players some shiny new tools to play with that we’ve made some builds for to help you on your journey. These weapons are acquired from different parts of Shadow of the Erdtree’s core progression, but each offers something unique within the sandbox.

BECOME A MASTER OF FIRE AND LUNAR MAGICS WITH RELLANA’S TWINBLADE

While Rellana borrows a lot of design inspiration from Dark Souls III’s Pontiff Sulyvahn, it’s hard to deny that dual swords aligned with different elements is a sweet design. As one of Shadow of the Erdtree’s early bosses, Rellana serves as a stop gap between the early regions of the Realm of Shadow, and the later ones. Being a member of Carian Royalty who’s fallen to Messmer’s machinations, Rellana combines her innate affinity for lunar magics with Messmer’s flame to infuse her blades with opposing forces.

As one of two potential items from Rellana’s Remembrance, Rellana’s Twinblade is unlocked as early as you manage to defeat her – that is to say as early as the first major boss you face. It makes for an effective source of magic, fire, and physical damage, serving as an agile jack-of-all-trades. It’s myriad traits do come at a cost, though, requiring a minimum of 13 Strength, 16 Intelligence, 16 Dexterity, and 16 Faith. It’s quite the spread, but it also continues to scale with all four stats, so there’s a few directions that you can take the weapon when it comes to builds.

If you lean into Intelligence, it’s going to deal more magic damage and allow you to also lean into various Sorceries. Faith on the other hand will do the inverse, bolstering the weapon’s fire damage and improving the efficacy of your Incantations. Making use of both Intelligence and Faith is also completely viable, as Rellana’s Twinblade’s Ash of War is a stance that imbues the swords with their magic types, allowing you to access quick and lethal combos for swift dispatch. Either way, make sure you put a good chunk of points in Dexterity for that juicy scaling.

The only real issue with focusing on Rellana’s Twinblade, is that they need to be two-handed to get most out of them. Having access to both swords significantly heightens your damage output but comes at the cost of a shield. Spells and Incantations can alleviate this somewhat, but this weapon leans more into aggressive play as opposed to turtling up.

SPREAD MESSMER’S FLAMES WITH SPEAR OF THE IMPALER

As the poster boy for Shadow of the Erdtree, there’s a lot of eyes on Messmer The Impaler. He’s one of the later bosses in the expansion, but his Remembrance allows you to take his own spear so that you can become the impaler. It’s a very strong weapon to use for the remainder of your journey, with a ranged charged heavy attack, intrinsic fire damage, and heavy dexterity scaling.

PRE-ORDER THE ELDEN RING: SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE EDITION HERE OR THE ELDEN RING: SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE COLLECTOR’S EDITION HERE.

Spear of the Impaler is a bit more palatable when it comes to the required stat spread for efficient use, requiring 14 Strength, 35 Dexterity, and 18 Faith. It’s clear to see which direction you take your character in from there. Invest heavily into Dexterity and Faith to boost the physical and fire damage properties of the weapon. Putting a healthy number of points into Faith will also bolster your Incantations and Spear of the Impaler’s intrinsic Ash of War.

This Ash of War allows you to perform a sweeping combo with a large area-of-effect, culminating in a fiery blast that surrounds the player with molten spears. It’s great at dealing with large groups of enemies, and absolutely melts bosses with low fire resistance. The aforementioned charged heavy attack is also incredibly handy. Having an explosive and fiery ranged attack that doesn’t cost any FP is an invaluable tool in any part of Elden Ring.

You can pair Spear of the Impaler with any off-hand item you’d like, whether it be a shield, another weapon, or you opt to stick with two-handing it for the extra damage. It’s an incredibly versatile weapon with great stats and scaling across the board, boasting tools that most other weapons wish they had in their arsenal.

RETURN TO BARE-KNUCKLE BRAWLING WITH DANE’S FOOTWORK

Perhaps the most eye-catching weapon we’ve seen in the trailers thus far, is Dane’s Footwork. This late-game weapon is in the brand-new hand-to-hand weapon category, excelling at quick and nimble strikes that allow you to overwhelm weaker enemies and dart in and out of danger in boss fights. A low attribute requirement and overall weight makes Dane’s Footwork an incredibly versatile weapon for any build, but most importantly, it’s just so damn fun to use.

While I won’t spoil exactly how you get Dane’s Footwork, I will say that it comes very late in the main progression of Shadow of the Erdtree and is unmissable. While it seems like something of an entry level weapon given its stat requirements, the inverse way to look at this is how it allows you to invest points in other stats and use Dane’s Footwork as a secondary weapon. 8 Strength and 8 Dexterity is all you need to get the most out of Dane’s Footwork, with scaling in both of those stats to keep it viable for builds that lean towards either.

I personally feel its most valuable in a strength build, paired with a colossal type weapons so you can swap to and from different weapon types depending on the situation. Shadow of the Erdtree’s bosses and weapons vary wildly in combat speeds, so having multiple weapons to accommodate for different scenarios is really handy. The speed at which you can deal out damage and reposition with Dane’s Footwork is unparalleled.

It’s intrinsic Art of War is a chargeable palm blast, dealing heavy damage to poise as well as health, leading to frequent critical hits. Paired with a colossal weapon of any type, you can make frequent use of the palm blast to set enemies up for big damage with your colossal weapon. It’s a fun gameplay loop that feels novel given most builds struggle to accommodate two weapon types. Dane’s Footwork’s flexible scaling with two main stats and its low weight make it a perfect fit for this kind of playstyle, and is ridiculously fun to use.

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If you haven’t ventured into any of FROMSOFTWARE’s DLC offerings before, you might be confused in regards to how to access Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It isn’t just something you can launch into from the main menu or a Site of Grace, there are a few requirements you need to hit before venturing into the Realm of Shadow.

HOW DO I ACCESS THE SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE?

To access Shadow of the Erdtree and reach the Realm of Shadow, you have to interact with the withered arm reaching out of the cocoon at the back of Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum. If you’ve beaten Mohg, Lord of Blood, you can just teleport to the nearest Site of Grace and be on your way. If you haven’t, you’ll need to reach Mohgwyn Palace and fell the Lord of Blood. A guide for how to get there and beat the boss can be found below.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO ACCESS SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE?

In order to access Shadow of the Erdtree, you need to have beaten two bosses. The first is Starscourge Radahn, who’s part of the golden path as one of the demigod Shardbearers. The second is Mohg, Lord of Blood, an entirely optional late-game boss who can be accessed a bit earlier if you so wish. It’s important to note that Mohg can technically be fought twice, but only the one in Mohgwyn Palace is required to access the new content.

WHERE IS STARSCOURGE RADAHN AND HOW DO I BEAT HIM?

Starscourge Radahn is found in the Caelid region in the southeast portion of the map, specifically at Redmane Castle on an island in Caelid’s southeast. If you head straight to Redmane Castle on a fresh save, it’ll be populated with enemies but you won’t be able to fight Radahn himself. Only once you’ve progressed through the main plot will the Radahn Festival be triggered. There are a few things that set this off, but the most consistent is activating a Site of Grace on the Altus Plateau which can be reached after the Liurnia of the Lakes region.

If you go to Redmane Castle during the festival, you meet with other NPCs who wish to partake in the festival. This is key, because these NPCs are paramount to your success in besting Starscourge Radahn, and the fight is designed around you making use of them.

The number one piece of advice I can give when it comes to toppling Starscourge Radahn is to stay mounted for as much of the fight as possible. Starscourge Radahn has far-reaching attacks that require a keen eye and quick reflexes to dodge efficiently. You should also make use of the summons of the battlefield, all of which can be summoned again if they die.

Another good rule of thumb for any boss in Elden Ring is not to get greedy. All it takes is overstaying your welcome to sneak in an extra hit or two for a boss to knock chunks off your health bar as you struggle to get some distance between you and them. A lot of Starscourge Radahn’s attacks also have area-of-effect properties, so staying away from whoever he’s focusing on is also a way to avoid some stray hits.

As far as weaknesses go, Starscourge Radahn is incredibly weak to Scarlet Rot. By using the Rotten Breath Incantation or the Antspur Rapier, you can quickly build-up Scarlet Rot to diminish his health bar. Despite his size, Starscourge Radahn’s poise can also be broken to open him up for a critical hit, so landing the odd jump attack here and there will pay off. In terms of what he brings to the table, it’s mainly physical damage, with a few magic attacks thrown in, especially in his second phase, so make sure to setup your resistances accordingly.

WHERE IS MOHG, LORD OF BLOOD AND HOW DO I BEAT HIM?

Unlike Starscourge Radahn, Mohg, Lord of Blood is found in an entirely optional area that you can access one of two ways. The most common way to access Mohgwyn Palace (but also the latest), is through a Waygate Teleporter in the Consecrated Snowfield to the northwest of the Yelough Anix Ruins.

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If you’ve yet to unlock the Consecrated Snowfield, which is an optional area itself, you’ll need to find both halves of the Secret Haligtree Medallion and use them at the Grand Lift of Rold. One half is found by speaking to a hidden NPC, near the graveyard in the Village of the Albinaurics underneath the southwest mountain in Liurnia of the Lakes. The other half is found in Castle Sol, located in the north of the Mountaintops of the Giants. You’ll have to best the Commander Niall boss fight, who’s pretty straight forward once you take his Spirit Ashes out of the mix.

The second way you can get to Mohgwyn Palace, is by completing Varre’s questline. This questline starts at the beginning of the game when you first arrive in Limgrave, awarding you with a Pureblood Knight’s Medal upon completion. This will instantly teleport you to Mohgwyn Palace when you use it in your inventory, but be wary of the strength of enemies versus your own, as you’ll likely be under levelled.

Once you’ve made it to Mohgwyn Palace and have ascended to the Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum, you can finally challenge Mohg, Lord of Blood. To make this fight much more manageable, there are two items that will aid you greatly in the first half of the fight.

The first, is Mohg’s Shackle, which is a reusable item that can bind Mohg twice during his first phase. It can be found in Leyndell’s Subterranean Shunning-Grounds, guarded by 2 Giant Crayfish.

The more non-negotiable item is the Purifying Crystal Tear. This Crystal Tear can be mixed into your Physick to negate all blood loss from Mohg’s curse as he moves into phase 2. Not only does this item prevent any damage from the curse, it also gives you a window to attack and build-up status effects. It can be found at the Second Church of Marika in Altus Plateau by defeating Eleonora, Violet Bloody Finger.

In terms of strategy, make smart use of Mohg’s Shackle to create long openings for you to get free hits in. Always start your combos with a heavy jump attack to whittle down his poise for an eventual critical hit. Make sure not to stand in his blood rain attacks, and remember he will always put a stack of his blood curse on you when you deal enough damage, giving you a short window for your own free hits.

Once you’ve got the first phase on lock, the second becomes more of a problem. Not only does Mohg’s Shackle no longer work, but Mohg also gains a new suite of moves, and his attacks become imbued with fiery blood that can build-up your own blood loss. He’ll more frequently cover the arena with his area-of-effect attacks that do damage over time, so proper positioning and patience is key to winning this fight of attrition.

Bleed is your best friend here when it comes to applying status effects on Mohg. It allows you to build-up to big chunks of damage multiple times in the fight, and can accelerate the first phase quite a bit. The infamous Rivers of Blood katana is a great fit for this fight as a result, allowing for agile quick hits and strong bleed build-up with its intrinsic Ash of War. Make sure to also bring gear and consumables to mitigate your own blood loss during the fight to avoid taking large chunks of damage.

The big key here, again, is not to get greedy for extra hits. Only go for one or two during small windows, and prioritise jump attacks if you can fit them in. Landing staggers on Mohg will lead to big critical damage and make the fight much faster overall. If you’re using the Rivers of Blood katana, try to only use the first hit of its Ash of War, as the rest of the combos is very committal. Try to be aware of the fiery blood he spreads on the arena, and you’ll get it in no time!

Once you’ve bested Mohg, you can interact with the hand reaching out of the cocoon at the back of the room. Doing so will whisk you away to the Realm of Shadow proper, starting the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.

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Update: Thanks to all who entered. The three winners of this giveaway have been drawn and contacted. Congratulations to:

• Jayden F.
• Geoffrey N.
• Riley H.

PlayStation’s epic Days of Play festivities have kicked off once again, with a whole heap of activity including sales on games, new drops of titles in the PlayStation Plus catalogue, discounts for new and returning PS Plus members, exclusive avatars and more, giving fans and gamers more reasons to play.

The fun starts May 29th and runs for two weeks until June 12th, spread across the digital PlayStation Store and retailers and with plenty of surprises and flash deals to come over the course of the promotion. You can find out more on the PlayStation Blog here.

To make it even more exciting, PlayStation has provided three great prize packs for us to give away in celebration of Days of Play 2024, with each pack including a gorgeous, Sterling Silver DualSense wireless controller along with 12 months of PlayStation Plus Deluxe so you can enjoy everything the service has to offer including the new additions to drop during Days of Play!

Three lucky winners will each receive the below prizes provided by PlayStation:

• 1x Sterling Silver DualSense wireless controller
• 1x PlayStation Plus Deluxe 12 month membership

WIN: 1 Of 3 PlayStation Days Of Play Prize Packs

To have a chance at winning one of these great prize packs, make sure you enter below and answer in 40 words or less, “Which your favourite PlayStation 5 game so far and why?”

WIN: 1 Of 3 PlayStation Days Of Play Prize Packs

CLICK HERE TO ENTER IF THE FORM DOESN’T LOAD. THIS COMPETITION WILL END ON JUNE 12TH AT 11:59PM AEST. OPEN TO ANZ RESIDENTS ONLY.

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It’s been rumoured for some time but PlayStation closed out its State of Play with the reveal of Astro Bot, a new fully-fledged game coming to the PS5 on September 6th.

The trailer that lasted three minutes was packed full of PlayStation references, different environments, and transformations such as the little guy literally transforming into a PS5 to take down enemies.

The game will have 6 galaxies  and over 80 levels with over 70 enemies types including massive bosses at the end of each galaxy, and there’s also 15 new abilities that will take advantage of the DualSense controller in new and interesting ways.

We could go on and on and on about how good this looks but definitely watch the trailer below to see how many little PlayStation references that you can spot.

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After keeping it “under wraps” for a hot minute, Activision has officially confirmed that the next Call of Duty title is Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

Following the launch of a teaser site carrying “The Truth Lies” as its messaging, Activision and Xbox also finally revealed that the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase double feature next month is, in fact, co-headlined by a dedicated Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Direct.

We’ll no doubt have to wait until the show to actually see the game itself, but in the meantime the promo is in full swing with teaser videos showing a blindfolded Mount Rushmore, posts showing conspiracy propaganda being put up around the world and other very Black Ops-esque marketing beats that are out to set the scene.

You can see the local times to catch the Xbox Games Showcase in June, which will be directly followed by the Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Direct, below. Or head to our dedicated article on every announced June gaming showcase and when/where to watch it right here.

XBOX GAMES SHOWCASE X CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS 6 DIRECT – JUNE 10TH

• 3.00 AM AEST (Melbourne/Sydney/Hobart/Canberra/Brisbane)
• 2.30 AM ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
• 1.00 AM AWST (Perth)
• 5.00 AM NZST (Wellington)

The Xbox Games Showcase will feature games from across Xbox’s swelling portfolio of studios including Activision, Blizzard, Bethesda and of course its Xbox Game Studios, along with titles from third-party partners. The follow-up presentation will be a Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Direct dedicated entirely to this year’s entry in the mammoth franchise.

You’ll be able to catch the show at all of the below channels:

• YouTube.com/Xbox
• Twitch.tv/Xbox
• Twitch.tv/XboxASL
• Facebook.com/Xbox

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is out now, bringing arguably the Paper Mario series’ most beloved title to the Nintendo Switch!

WHERE TO GET PAPER MARIO: THE THOUSAND-YEAR DOOR IN AUSTRALIA

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is available at most of the usual local retailers as a physical standard edition.

THE BEST SHIPPED DEAL IS AT AMAZON FOR $68

Amazon – $68

JB Hi-Fi – $69

EB Games – $79.95

Big W – $69

MightyApe – $79

The Gamesmen – $68 plus shipping

eShop – $79.95 (between $62.45 – $72.45 using Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers, depending on second title)

ARE THERE TRADE DEALS?

EB Games is offering the game for free when trading in two selected PS5, Xbox Series X or Switch titles. See more here.

OUR REVIEW

We gave the game a huge 9.5/10 in our review, with James saying, “Paper Mario: The Thousand Year-Door is a masterful remake that improves on the original in practically every way while keeping everything that made it a mainstay in the Nintendo canon. While its timelessness is reflected in the strength of its humour, wit and story, a major visual overhaul and much needed quality of life improvements make The Thousand-Year Door an adventure that can’t be skipped.”

WHERE ARE THE TRAILERS?

Take a look at a trailer for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door below:

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After first unveiling the title and announcing that a full reveal was impending, Ubisoft has finally lifted the lid Assassin’s Creed Shadows, dropping a debut trailer along with the first crucial bits of information like the game’s premise, characters, release date and various editions.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is set to launch on November 15th for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Mac and PC (no last-gen release for this one), with a typical Ubisoft catalogue of different editions including some that grant three days earlier access to the game. And for the ultimate collectors there is, of course, a pricey (EB Games exclusive) Collector’s Edition with a statue featuring both main characters, Naoe and Yasuke.

Here’s what’ll be in each version of the game:

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Standard Edition – $109.95 RRP

• Assassin’s Creed Shadows full game
• Pre-order bonus mission “Thrown to the Dogs”

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Gold Edition – $159.95 RRP

• Assassin’s Creed Shadows full game
• Pre-order bonus mission “Thrown to the Dogs”
• Season Pass
• 3 days early access

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Digital Ultimate Edition – $189.95 RRP

• Assassin’s Creed Shadows full game
• Pre-order bonus mission “Thrown to the Dogs”
• Season Pass
• 3 days early access
• Ultimate Pack

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition  –$359.95 RRP

• Assassin’s Creed Shadows full game
• Pre-order bonus mission “Thrown to the Dogs”
• Season Pass
• 3 days early access
• Ultimate Pack
• Naoe and Yasuke dual character statue
• SteelBook case
• Collector’s art book
• Naoe’s katana tsuba (life-sized)
• World map
• Creed wall scroll
• Two sumi-e lithographs

Assassin’s Creed Shadows casts players as Naoe, a shinobi Assassin, and Yasuke, a legendary samurai, each with their own origins, stories and playstyles as well as their own independent progression. You’ll be able to explore an open world set in feudal Japan with changing seasons and weather, bustling towns and gorgeous landscapes and even customise your own dedicated hideout with a growing shinobi league.

Check out the debut trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows below:

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PlayStation has revealed the full line-up of games headed to PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe members for the month of May, becoming available in the evening of Tuesday, May 21st, and after a decent month in April this time around is a touch lighter in “new” content.

Headlining the drop this month is a pretty decent title in Red Dead Redemption 2. Though it, and Watch Dogs, are both returning games to PlayStation Plus. We’re also getting Crime Boss: Rockay City, the star-studded heist game that landed flat with critics at launch but has had no less than nine major updates and by all accounts is worth a shot these days.

The classics are at least bringing a bit of excitement in May with Psygnosis’ memorable G-Police leading the pack along with 2Extreme and Worms Pinball. The announcement post also makes sure to mention that, come May 21st, a number of games will be leaving including the rather mysterious exit of Horizon Zero Dawn.

Take a look at everything that’s coming:

PLAYSTATION PLUS EXTRA CATALOGUE MAY 2024

Red Dead Redemption 2 | PS4

From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a sprawling tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age. The end of the Wild West era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed.

After a robbery goes badly wrong in the Western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him.

Red Dead Redemption 2 also includes Red Dead Online — the multiplayer experience set in the living world of Red Dead Redemption 2 — ride solo or form a posse; run moonshine; battle lawmen, outlaw gangs, ferocious wild animals, and much more as you forge your own path on the American frontier.

Deceive Inc.  | PS5

Go undercover as the world’s greatest secret agents in this multiplayer game of social stealth and subterfuge. Disguise yourself as anyone to blend into the crowd, deploy high-tech gadgets to gain the upper hand, and extract the package before the competition takes it for themselves! No trick is too dirty when you work for Deceive Inc.

Pick your play style with a roster of diverse agents, each with their own customizable weapon and skillset. From world-renowned burglars to up-and-coming espionage sensations, Deceive Inc. prides itself on being an equal-opportunity employer.

The Sims 4 City Living | PS4 (Requires free base game)

Take your Sims to the city and explore everything it has to offer, from bustling action outside your door, to unique situations that come only with apartment living in The Sims 4 City Living. Explore a?densely populated, urban city?with a variety of neighborhoods each with its?own unique?personality. Enrich and grow your Sims by taking them to different festivals all over the city where they can watch street performers, enter competitions, and meet different walks of life.

Experience the challenges that come with your Sims’ first apartment, then work your?way?up the penthouse of their dreams.

Crime Boss: Rockay City | PS5

Take on the role of rising underworld star, Travis Baker (Michael Madsen), as you set your sights on becoming the new king of Rockay City. In the solo roguelike campaign, you’ll employ strategy and firepower to carry out cunning heists and claim turf from rival gang leaders, all while trying to evade capture by the tenacious Sheriff Norris (Chuck Norris). Work with your team of planners and handlers, and discover how they each ended up in Rockay City in thrilling flashback missions. Alternatively, form your own gang in online PvE multiplayer and work together to stage audacious robberies.

The Settlers: New Allies | PS4

The Settlers: New Allies is a strategy game with an in-depth build-up experience and real-time strategic battles. Choose among three factions: the Elari, the Maru, and the Jorn. Each has a unique look, playstyle, and background story. Experience a story-driven campaign set in the world of The Settlers, or go for the special Hardcore mode and its additional challenges. Play online with up to eight players in thrilling skirmish battles against other players or AI for long-lasting fun.

Stranded: Alien Dawn | PS4, PS5

Brave a new world in Stranded: Alien Dawn, a planet survival sim placing the fate of a small marooned group in your hands. Forge your story through compelling and immersive strategic gameplay as you make vital decisions to protect your survivors from starvation, disease, extreme weather and more. From basic camps to fortified bases, create a stronghold to defend the survivors from attacks by alien creatures that roam an expansive and deadly alien world. Experience an epic and unpredictable journey.

Cat Quest | PS4

Cat Quest is an open world RPG set in the pawsome world of cats! In search of your catnapped sister you pounce into the massive continent of Felingard – a world crafted in the style of overworld maps of yore and purring with cat-tastic characters, stories, and puns.

PlayStation Deluxe | Classics

2Xtreme | PS4, PS5

Snowboard in Japan, in-line skate in Last Vegas, mountain bike in Africa, skateboard in Los Angeles and more in this multi-discipline racing game. Compete in a season on 12 intensely insane courses. Two-player split-screen racing, 4 levels of difficulty and Create your own Player make 2 Xtreme a rush! Experience 2Xtreme (first released on the original PlayStation). enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

G-Police | PS4, PS5

Prowl the skylines in your weapons-loaded DASA-Kamov gunship as a member of the G-Police. Tear between, around and under obstacles like skyscrapers and bridges with 360° flight as you battle menacing rebel ships in the air and heavily armed vehicles on the ground across 35 strategic combat and flight missions. You’ll wreak havoc as you take on the hardcore criminal element terrorizing the gritty cities of 21st century Callisto. Experience G-Police (first released on the original PlayStation), enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

Worms Pinball | PS4, PS5

Prepare for an action-packed pinball simulation of pure wormage! Worms Pinball offers a table sporting 3D LED displayed sub-games and parallel objectives, transparent ramps, user-controllable moving gadgets, bounce and flip passes, bang backs, death saves… and much more! The depth of gameplay, variety of action, and sophisticated table rules ensure that Worms Pinball will have all gamers, not just hard-core pinheads, hooked.

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Nintendo has just released its financial earnings report for the fiscal year ended March 2024, but alongside this a message from its president, Shuntaro Furukawa, has also finally acknowledged that the company has new hardware to announce soon – promising it’ll have an announcement within this financial year (between now and March 2025).

Furukawa also confirmed that a Nintendo Direct showcase is happening in June which will show off the company’s games line-up for the rest of 2024, but the new console will not be shown during this event.

“This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo,” the post on X making the announcement reads. “We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015. We will be holding a Nintendo Direct this June regarding the Nintendo Switch software lineup for the latter half of 2024, but please be aware that there will be no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during that presentation.”

This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo. We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year. It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence of Nintendo Switch back in March 2015. We will be holding a Nintendo Direct…

— ?????????????IR? (@NintendoCoLtd) May 7, 2024

Based on the wording around the June Direct and the allowance of the first three months of next year to make the hardware announcement, it’s probably fairly safe to assume we’ll see the new console launch very late in 2024 at the absolute earliest, or far more likely at some point in 2025 as per the most recent round of claims made by various outlets.

While we still know very little about Nintendo’s next console in an official capacity, the most widely-believed rumours have it pegged as a pretty faithful follow-up to the Switch in form factor with a bigger 8″ LCD display, improved performance that may even include some form of DLSS technology powered by a custom NVIDIA chipset, and backwards compatibility with original Nintendo Switch games both digitally and via physical carts.

For now, this small acknowledgment is the most news we’ve had from Nintendo themselves on the next-gen front.

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Stellar Blade, the PS5-exclusive action adventure from SHIFT UP and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, is due to launch soon on April 26th and looks to be a fresh and exciting new experience with gorgeous visuals and nail-biting combat.

A free demo will be available to download and play starting March 30th at 1AM AEDT, with save progress carrying across to the full game.

With launch coming up, we’ve taken the time to go over everything from where to pre-order the game and get the best deal, to what editions of the game will be available, pre-order bonuses, trade deals and more. Check it all out below:

WHERE TO GET STELLAR BLADE IN AUSTRALIA

Stellar Blade is available to pre-order at most of the usual local retailers as a physical standard edition.

THE BEST SHIPPED DEAL IS AT AMAZON FOR $109 WITH FREE RELEASE DAY DELIVERY

Amazon – $109

Big W – $109

JB Hi-Fi – $109

EB Games – $124.95

MightyApe – $108 plus shipping

Gamesmen – $114.95

Harvey Norman – $108 plus shipping

PlayStation Store – Standard – $124.95 | Digital Deluxe Edition – $139.95

ARE THERE PRE-ORDER BONUSES?

Pre-orders of the any physical or digital edition of the game come the following bonuses:

• Planet Diving Suit for EVE.
• Classic Round Glasses for EVE.
• Ear Armour Earrings for EVE.

WHAT’S IN EACH EDITION?

Stellar Blade comes as a Standard Edition, and a Digital Deluxe Edition. Here’s what’s in each:

Stellar Blade Standard Edition

• Stellar Blade full game

Stellar Blade Digital Deluxe Edition

• Stellar Blade full game
• Stargazer Suit for EVE.
• Half-rim Glasses for EVE.
• Quadruple Rectangle Earrings for EVE.
• Stargazer Wear for Adam and Lily.
• Stargazer Pack for the Drone.
• 2,000 SP EXP.
• 5,000 Gold in-game currency.

ARE THERE TRADE DEALS?

EB Games will have the game available for $49 when trading in two selected PS5, Xbox Series X|S or Switch titles. Find out more here.

WHEN DOES IT UNLOCK?

Digital versions of Stellar Blade will start unlocking at 12AM local time on April 26th.

OUR REVIEW

We’ll have a full review of the game available to read at 12AM AEST on Thursday, April 25th!

WHERE ARE THE TRAILERS?

Take a look at some trailers for Stellar Blade below:

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Take off on a bumpy adventure written and designed by the creator of Dragon Ball, the late Akira Toriyama. Discover the unique art style that flows through the game, follow the character’s crazy saga, and let yourself be carried away by this original story of friendship and justice.

Sand Land launches on April 26th for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4 & PC.

WHERE TO GET SAND LAND IN AUSTRALIA

Sand Land is available to pre-order at most of the usual local retailers as a physical standard edition.

THE BEST SHIPPED DEAL IS AT AMAZON FOR $79 WITH FREE RELEASE DAY DELIVERY

Amazon – $79 with free postage 

Big W – $79

JB Hi-Fi – Standard – $89 | Collector’s Edition – $249

EB Games – $99.95

MightyApe – $89 plus postage

Gamesmen – Standard – $89.95 plus postage | Collector’s Edition – $249.95 plus postage

PlayStation Store – Standard – $99.95 | Digital Deluxe – $114.95

Xbox Store – Standard – $104.95 | Digital Deluxe – $119.95

PC Steam – Standard – $89.95 | Digital Deluxe – $104.95

ARE THERE PRE-ORDER BONUSES?

Pre-orders of the digital edition of the game come with bonus cosmetic DLC, which includes:

• Survivalist Camo Pack

WHAT’S IN EACH EDITION?

Sand Land comes as a Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition & Collector’s Edition. Here’s what’s in each:

Sand Land Standard Edition

• Sand Land full game

Sand Land Digital Deluxe Edition

• Sand Land Full game
• My Room Furniture Set: Army Base DLC
• My Room Furniture Set: Hideout DLC
• Speed Demon Pack DLC
• Beelzebub Decal Set DLC

Sand Land Collector’s Edition

• Sand Land Full game
• My Room Furniture Set: Army Base DLC
• My Room Furniture Set: Hideout DLC
• Speed Demon Pack DLC
• Beelzebub Decal Set DLC
• Beelzebub Customizable Figurine
• Decals
• Steelbook

ARE THERE TRADE DEALS?

EB Games currently have a trade deal where you receive a copy of Sand Land for $39 by trading in 2 selected games (usually titles worth $10 trade in value each).

WHEN DOES IT UNLOCK?

Digital versions of Sand Land will start unlocking at 26/04/2024 12:00 AM AEDT (depending on platform).

OUR SAND LAND REVIEW

We don’t yet have a review for Sand Land but keep an eye on this space!

WHERE ARE THE TRAILERS?

Take a look at some trailers for Sand Land below:

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There’s not much longer to wait now for Prime Video’s ambitious new Fallout series, based on the iconic video game franchise of the same name, developed by Westworld’s Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan and created with the blessing and co-operation of current custodians, Bethesda.

With the show’s premiere impending, we though we’d put together a quick primer on all of the basics – when it’s coming, where you can watch it and what to expect from the show itself. Take a look:

Everything You Need To Know About Prime Video’s Fallout Series

When Is The Fallout Series Coming Out?

The Fallout series is now coming out a day earlier than its original April 12th release date, instead dropping on Thursday, April 11th at 11AM AEST. All episodes of the show will arrive at the same time.

Where Can I Watch It?

Fallout will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video. You’ll need an Amazon Prime subscription to watch, but with all episodes dropping at once it’s a great time to sign up to a free trial here if you’re not already a member.

Who’s In The Fallout Series?

Fallout’s top-billed cast includes Ella Purnell as lead character, Lucy, Aaron Moten as Maximus, Walton Goggins as The Ghoul, Moises Arias as Norm, Johnny Pemberton as Thaddeus and Kyle MacLachlan as Overseer Hank.

Other cast members include Xelia Mendes-Jones, Michael Emerson, Leer Leary, Annabel O’Hagan, Aixa Kendrick, Sheila Head and more which can be found here.

What’s The Story?

The show will follow Lucy, a vault dweller in Los Angeles who leaves to the surface for the first time on a rescue mission and finds herself caught up in the dangers of the wasteland along with a growing crew of eccentric post-apocalyptic personalities.

Prime Video’s official description reads, “Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have.

“200 years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind — and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird and highly violent universe waiting for them.”

Are There Reviews Of The Fallout Series?

Not yet! But we’ll be sure to share our impressions/review of the show as soon as we’re able.

Are There Any Trailers?

Absolutely – you can watch some recent trailers for the Fallout series below:

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Twitch and Prime Video have revealed that the very first episode of the upcoming Fallout series will be watchable on Twitch the same day it debuts on Prime Video.

Fans will be able to watch along with a number of selected streamers who’ll be co-streaming the episode. The streamers who are taking part in this debut episode co-stream are:

• Shroud
• BrookeAB
• TheOnlyRyann
• DEERE
• CohhCarnage
• KingGothalion
• ThatBronzeGirl
• DansGaming
• SweeetTails
• Elspeth
• Techniq
• Swiftor
• GassyMexican
• Tooniversal
• bloodyfaster

Adventuring through the Wasteland is dangerous, take a friend along for the journey.

Join this awesome list of streamers to watch the first episode of #Fallout. LIVE on their Twitch channels April 11. pic.twitter.com/t3nbxwihY2

— Twitch (@Twitch) April 5, 2024

The full series of Fallout drops this week with all episodes hitting Prime Video on Thursday, April 11th.

Set in Los Angeles a whole 200 years after a nuclear apocalypse, Fallout will follow Lucy (played by Ella Purnell) as she steps out of Vault 33 into the unknown and unhinged world above. The trailer gives us a good look at life both in the vault and above the surface, as well as the packed cast of eccentric characters played by the likes of Walton Goggins, Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Emerson and more.

“Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have,” the trailer’s description reads.

“200 years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind — and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird and highly violent universe waiting for them.”

You can find out more about the show and how/when to watch it in our full guide here.

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Amazon’s Big Smile Sale has kicked off, running from today until 11:59PM on March 24th. There are discounts all across Amazon’s store, which you can find all in one place here, but below we’ve picked out the better gaming, LEGO and tech deals we’ve seen so far.

We’ll keep updating this list as more deals come through, so keep an eye out here and on our socials!

WILL I NEED A PRIME MEMBERSHIP FOR THE DEALS?

Amazon’s Big Smile Sale doesn’t usually require shoppers to be Amazon Prime members to access the bulk of the deals, but there may still be Prime-only specials as well as fast, free shipping for members. If you haven’t been a Prime member before, you can get a 30 day trial right now which would take you through to the end of the Big Smile Sale event. 

• Amazon Prime membership – $9.99 per month (30 day trial)

AMAZON BIG SMILE SALE GAMING DEALS

PlayStation Deals:

• PlayStation VR2 – $799 (RRP $879.95)
• PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle – $819 (RRP $959.95)
• The Last of Us Part II Remastered – $69 (RRP $79.95)
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage – $41.50 (RRP $79.95)
• EA SPORTS FC 24 – $39 (RRP $109.95)
• WRC – $29 (RRP $59)
• Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order – $27 (RRP $39.99)
• UFC 5 – $59 (RRP $89)
• Dead Island 2 – $49
• Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora – $61.93 (RRP $109.95)
• Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown – $49 (RRP $79.95)
• The Crew Motorfest – $49 (RRP $109.95)
• Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League – $69 (RRP $119.95)

Switch Deals:

• Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown – $49 (RRP $79.95)
• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller – $88.99 (RRP $99.95)
• EA SPORTS FC 24 – $39 (RRP $89.95)
• It Takes Two – $27 (RRP $29)
• Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered – $24.60 (RRP $39.95)
• Batman Arkham Trilogy – $59 (RRP $89.95)
• Pikmin 4 – $57.99 (RRP $79.95)

Xbox Deals:

• EA SPORTS FC 24 – $39 (RRP $109.95)
• Mass Effect Legendary Edition – $25.40
• UFC 5 – $49.95
• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – $49 (RRP $109.95)
• Wild Hearts – $15 (RRP $39.99)
• Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown – $49 (RRP $79.95)

Accessory Deals:

• 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth gamepad – $66.80 (RRP $99.95)
• SteelSeries Alias Pro XLR Microphone Plus Stream Mixer – $587.99 (RRP $699)
• SteelSeries Arena 7 Speakers – $508.99 (RRP $619)
• Elgato Wave:3 Premium USB Condenser Mic – $194 (RRP $239)
• HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Core Gaming Headset – $52 (RRP $69)
• HyperX Cloud Earbuds II Gaming Earbuds – $44 (RRP $59)
• HyperX Alloy Origins Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – $124 (RRP $179)
• CORSAIR VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT Gaming Headset – $340 (RRP $459)
• Corsair M55 RGB Pro Gaming Mouse – $45 (RRP $69)
• Corsair K60 PRO TKL RGB Gaming Keyboard – $159 (RRP $199)
• Corsair HS80 MAX WIRELESS Gaming Headset – $189 (RRP $279)
• CORSAIR M65 RGB ULTRA WIRELESS Gaming Mouse – $168 (RRP $239)
• CORSAIR K70 RGB PRO Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – $186 (RRP $249)
• ASUS ROG Raikiri Pro Wireless Controller – $228.65 (RRP $269)
• ASUS ROG Raikiri Wired Controller – $136.02 (RRP $169)
• ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless Headset + Base Station Gen 4 – $371.95

Gaming Monitors

• LG 27GP850 27 inch Ultragear QHD – $476.50 (RRP $599)
• LG 34GP63A 34 inch Ultragear 21:9 Curved WQHD – $479
• ALIENWARE 27 inch Gaming Monitor AW2724DM – $598.99 (RRP $799)
• Alienware 34 Inch Curved Gaming Monitor QD-OLED – $1678.99 (RRP $2099)
• ASUS TUF 27″ Gaming VG279QR Gaming Monitor – $341.95 (RRP $429)
• Dell 32″ Curved Gaming Monitor S3222DGM – $498.99 (RRP $699
• Lenovo G34w-30 Curved 34″ Gaming Monitor – $589 (RRP $799)
• CORSAIR XENEON 32UHD144-A 32 Inch 4K Gaming Monitor – $1199 (RRP $1459)
• Samsung 32 Inch Odyssey Neo G75B Curved QLED – $1289 (RRP $1599)

LEGO

• LEGO® Nintendo Entertainment System – $299.99 (RRP $399.99)
• LEGO® Super Mario The Mighty Bowser – $311.35 (RRP $399.99)
• LEGO® Super Mario Adventures with Peach Starter Course – $63.19 (RRP $89.99)
• LEGO® Star Wars: Ahsoka Ghost & Phantom II – $209.69 (RRP $259.99)
• LEGO® Star Wars The Razor Crest – $739.76 (RRP $899.99)
• LEGO® Ideas The Office – $152.99 (RRP $179.99)
• LEGO® Art The Fauna Collection – Macaw Parrots – $64.80 (RRP $79.99)
• LEGO® Super Heroes Marvel Thor’s Hammer – $149.99 (RRP $179.99)
• LEGO® Super Heroes Daily Bugle – $426.54 (RRP $549.99)

Tech Deals

• Philips Hue Play – $152.23 (RRP $239.95)
• Philips Hue Play Add-On – $66.29 (RRP $109.95)
• Philips Hue LightStrip 2m Base Kit – $99.16 (RRP $134.95)
• Philips Hue LightStrip 1m Extension – $38.25 (RRP $49.95)
• Philips Hue Bridge V2.0 – $75.65 (RRP $98.94)
• Nothing Phone (2) – 12 GB RAM + 512GB – $1058 (RRP $1249)
• Nothing Phone (2) – 12 GB RAM + 256GB – $848 (RRP $1149)

HOW TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST DEALS

We’ll be bringing you all the best gaming and tech deals right here, and you can follow us on Twitter HERE You can also visit Amazon’s Big Smile Sale hub page here.

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Although it technically ran well into March 11th locally, Nintendo recently dropped a load of new announcements in celebration of March 10’s “Mar10 Day,” including release dates for some anticipated upcoming games, new LEGO sets, classic games and even some more on the next big Super Mario Bros. feature film.

Below is a quick round-up of everything that was revealed, and you can click through each story to learn more:

Mar10 Day 2024 Deals And Announcements

The Next Movie In The Mario Universe Is Coming In 2026

Although we already had a pretty good idea that another Super Mario Bros. movie was on the way, we now have confirmation that it’s happening and will be releasing on April 3rd, 2026 in the US.

The film is once again coming from Illumination, and this time it’s been announced that Nintendo and Illumination staff are working hand-in-hand to produce the movie.

You can read more here.

Mario Titles On Sale Physically And Bonus Gold Points On The Nintendo Switch eShop

In concurrence with MAR10 Day there are also sales on a bunch of Mario and Mario universe-themed titles on Switch and other related goodies, including some pretty sharp deals on Amazon like the below:

• Super Mario Bros. Wonder – $56
• Princess Peach: Showtime! – $69
• Super Mario RPG – $64
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong – $59
• Super Mario Odyssey – $56
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – $56
• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – $67.95
• New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe – $69
• Super Mario Maker 2 – $69
• Super Mario Party – $69
• Mario Party Superstars – $59
• Mario Golf: Super Rush – $65.41
• Luigi’s Mansion 3 – $69
• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – $54
• WarioWare: Move It! – $59
• Mario Party Superstars – $59

LEGO

• LEGO Super Mario The Mighty Bowser 71411 – $345.94
• LEGO Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle Expansion Set 71423 – $147.50
• LEGO Super Mario Cat Peach Suit and Frozen Tower Expansion Set 71407 – $99
• LEGO Super Mario Donkey Kong’s Tree House Expansion Set 71424 – $84.99
• LEGO Super Mario Dorrie’s Sunken Shipwreck Adventure Expansion Set 71432 – $84.99
• LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Peach Starter Course 71403 – $71.95
• LEGO Super Mario Penguin Family Snow Adventure Expansion Set 71430 – $36.99
• LEGO Super Mario Picnic at Mario’s House Expansion Set 71422 – $29

Nintendo eShop

In addition, from March 7th to March 24th, when you buy select Mario titles for Nintendo Switch on Nintendo eShop, or redeem a download code for one of the titles within the promotion period on Nintendo eShop, you’ll receive 10% back in Gold Points for use with your next purchase.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door And Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Have Release Dates

The re-release of the GameCube’s beloved entry in the Paper Mario series will be launching on May 23rd, 2024, while the HD remaster of the 3DS’ Luigi’s Mansion 2 will be headed to Switch on June 27th, 2024.

Both games are available to pre-order digitally on the Nintendo Switch eShop, and Luigi’s Mansion 2 is available to pre-order at local retailers with all of the prices and other info available right here.

More Classic Mario Game Boy Games Are Available Now

Three more Mario games for the Game Boy are out now on Nintendo Switch Online for anyone with a subscription to download and play. Those three games are the pill-popping puzzle classic, Dr Mario, the club-swinging outing of Mario Golf and the racket-based action of Mario Tennis.

All three games are available for those on the base Nintendo Switch Online membership tier or above. Learn more here.

LEGO Mario Kart Is Coming In 2025

Multiple new LEGO Super Mario sets have been announced – including the tease of Mario Kart sets that are slated to launch next year.

Aside from Mario Kart, which was only shown in the barest glimpse but appears to continue the LEGO Super Mario line of play-focused sets, LEGO has also revealed a number of new expansions to the ever-growing Super Mario range. These include The Bowser Express Train, Battle with Roy at Peach’s Castle and King Boo’s Haunted Mansion.

All three of the announced sets will be launching locally on August 1st this year. You can see the prices, info and links to each of the sets below:

• The Bowser Express Train (1392 pieces) – $199.99
• King Boo’s Haunted Mansion (932 pieces) – $119.99
• Battle with Roy at Peach’s Castle (738 pieces) – $99.99

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Nintendo dropped its Partner Showcase-flavoured Direct presentation in the early hours of this morning and it was quite well-stocked with surprise reveals and updates on upcoming games. We got the first word of some more Xbox games headed to Switch, some neat remasters and classics and a very exciting shadow drop or two. Check out everything that was shown off:

Epic Mickey Is Getting A Remaster

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is an enhanced version of the 2010 platformer which not only features updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements but also improves gameplay with new skills for Mickey and more. Coming to Switch later this year.

World of Goo 2 Looks Goo-d

World of Goo is a classic and I’m so glad it’s back. The sequel will feature new types of Goo Balls with distinct abilities and more than 64 levels. World of Goo 2 launches on Nintendo Switch as a console exclusive on May 23rd.

Pentiment Is Coming To The Switch Very Soon

The first of Microsoft’s big four Xbox exclusives coming to other platforms, Obsidian’s historical narrative-driven adventure with gorgeous illustrated art is headed to the Switch very soon in the next day or so.

Grounded Is On The Way, Too!

Another Obsidian/Xbox joint, the pint-sized co-op survival crafting game is coming to the Nintendo Switch on April 16th and will feature cross-platform multiplayer so you can join in with your mates on Xbox and PC.

Penny’s Big Breakaway Has Shadow Dropped

An acrobatic 3D platforming adventure from the team that brought you Sonic Mania where your best friend and invaluable tool is a sentient yo-yo. I really enjoyed this one in my hands-on preview and suddenly now it’s out! And on PS5 and PC, too. Get around it.

Endless Ocean Is Back

Endless Ocean Luminous is a brand-new entry in the Endless Ocean series that we last saw on the Nintendo Wii. You’ll be able to dive solo or with up to 30 players online and discover over 500 different species of marine life from the everyday to the long-extinct and even slightly mythical. Endless Ocean Luminous surfaces is out on April 25th.

Five Classic Rareware Games Are Out On Nintendo Switch Online Today

Coming to subscribers on the base Nintendo Switch Online tier are RC Pro-AM and Snake Rattle ‘n’ Roll for the NES as well as Battletoads in Battlemaniacs and Killer Instinct for the SNES, while those on the higher-tier Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier are also able to play the N64’s Blast Corps.

STAR WARS: Battlefront And Battlefront II Are Getting The Remaster Treatment

The folks at Aspyr are at it again with the STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection, which features both 2004’s STAR WARS Battlefront and its 2005 sequel STAR WARS Battlefront II, complete with their solo campaigns, local multiplayer matches and 64-player online battles. It’s out on Switch as well as PlayStation, Xbox and PC on March 14th.

SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! Is Still A Thing

SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! is coming to Nintendo Switch and just about everything else on March 26th, and I really can’t tell if this is going to be good or not. I’m sure it will be aggressively fine.

I Can’t Wait To Play Another Crab’s Treasure

Another Crab’s Treasure is finally nearly here, with a release date of April 25th for Switch as well as PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. It’s a soulslike but with a charming, underwater, SpongeBob-esque vibe. Shell yeah.

Contra: Operation Galuga Sure Looks Like Contra

Contra finally gets the reimagining it deserves as… basically just more Contra. This one’s being done by Wayforward though, who I’d trust to do a decent job. Coming to Nintendo Switch March 12, and a free demo is out now.

Grind Away At Pepper Grinder’s Free Demo

It’s a Devolver Digital joint, so you know it’s going to be cool as hell. It’s coming to Switch and PC on March 28th, but you can play a free demo now and get your grind on.

I Still Don’t Know What The Hell Suika Game Is But Its Getting DLC

People really like this game. I’ve still never played it, but now there’s DLC available so who knows? Maybe I’ll finally give it a go.

Super Keen For Tales of Kenzera: ZAU

This fantastic-looking action-adventure inspired by Bantu cultures is firmly on my radar and seems like it’s being made with a huge amount of passion. Tales of Kenzera: ZAU launches on Nintendo Switch and other platforms on April 23rd.

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom In The Mist Is A New One Of Those Emo 2D Platformers

Coming to Switch this year, it’s a sequel to ENDER LILIES which was also a gothic 2D metroidvania. It actually looks pretty cool despite the obnoxious title.

Those Super Monkey Ball Monkeys Are Back… With Balls!

Super Monkey Ball is back with Banana Rumble, which will feature over 300 customisation options, more than 200 stages, new moves to master, an all-new co-op Adventure Mode and 16-player online multiplayer. it’s coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch on June 25th.

Monster Hunter Stories Is Getting A Remaster Because It’s Capcom

Monster Hunter Stories is back on Switch and other platforms this Winter with redone HD visuals, new voice work and a bunch of new and additional content.

I Forgot Pocket Card Jockey Existed

Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On, the Apple Arcade remake of Game Freak’s card-based horse racing game, is being ported to the Switch. It’s racing meets solitaire, and this new version features new rules, updated controls for the Joy-Cons and new 3D visuals. It’s out now and a playable demo is now available on the eShop.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Is Real And It’s Headed To Every Platform

The complete version of the game will feature a brand-new storyline with new locations, demons, and choices to make. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance launches on Nintendo Switch as well as PlayStation, Xbox and PC on June 21.

Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure Looks Neat

Huge Braid meets Carto vibes from this one, it looks very much like my jam. Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure launches on Nintendo Switch as well as other platforms this summer.

Unicorn Overlord Is Nearly Here And Now There’s A Demo

The next big Vanillaware joint launches on March 8th, and now you can try out a free demo of this epic strategic adventure, with your progress carrying over to the full game if you decide you want more unicorns and overlords.

GUNDAM BREAKER 4, In Case Three Wasn’t Enough

I don’t really know what to say about this other than it’s more GUNDAM and it launches on Switch as well as PS5, PS4 and PC later this year.

FANTASY LIFE i Is Coming Later This Year

I quite liked Fantasy Life on the 3DS, and this one is about a girl who steals time, which sounds like a bit of a laugh. It looks super cute and it’s coming a little ways down the track on October 10th.

They’re Still Making Sword Art Online Games

SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream is a new action game based on the iconic anime and manga that features both solo play and online co-op, including 20-player raids. It’s coming later this year.

It’s Better Late Than Never For Kingdom Come Deliverance On Switch

Kingdom Come Deliverance – Royal Edition is finally headed to Nintendo Switch on March 15th. I’m still not sure how this game is going to go on Nintendo’s handheld, but I’m sure there are folks out there absolutely ecstatic about taking this excruciating game with them on the go.

What The Hell Is A Snufkin? I Want It

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is an adorable-looking musical narrative adventure, which is a collection of words that has me very excited, and it’s coming to Switch and PC very soon on March 7th. Check it out!

Demon Slayer But Make It Mario Party

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- Sweep the Board is coming to Nintendo Switch on April 26th and it basically looks like Mario Party for a hyper-specific target audience of people who want a Demon Slayer-flavoured version of that. Go nuts, I guess.

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Hot on the heels of revealing that both Pentiment and Grounded are coming to the Nintendo Switch, Xbox has now revealed all four of its previously-exclusive titles coming to PlayStation, as promised in the recent update from Phil Spencer and crew.

As anyone could have reasonably predicted, the four games are Obsidian’s Pentiment (which is out today!) and Grounded as well as Bethesda’s Hi-Fi RUSH and Rare’s Sea of Thieves – the very first time the studio has released a game on PlayStation. Grounded and Sea of Thieves will both support cross-platform play, hopefully giving their communities a massive injection of new players.

Excitingly, Bethesda has also announced separately that Hi-Fi RUSH will be getting a physical release on both Xbox and PS5 at a later date in collaboration with Limited Run Games.

Here’s everything to know about these four releases, including release dates, in Microsoft’s own words via the Xbox Wire blog:

Pentiment 

From Obsidian Entertainment, a truly unique, critically acclaimed, and award-winning narrative adventure game with a striking visual style inspired by history itself will be coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 today.

Hi-Fi RUSH

The award-winning and beloved rhythm-based action game where the world syncs to the music from Tango Gameworks/Bethesda Softworks will be coming to PlayStation 5 on March 19th at 11AM AEDT, with pre-purchase available on PlayStation 5 digital storefronts today.

Grounded

Also from Obsidian Entertainment – a co-op survival adventure phenomenon that has welcomed 20 million players into the backyard, will be coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on April 16. Cross play will be supported across Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Sea of Thieves

The shared-world adventure game from Rare, will be coming to PlayStation 5 on April 30 – and will be available to wishlist by PlayStation 5 players starting today, February 22. Having built a passionate community of more than 35 million players from around the world, the support of cross play for Xbox, PlayStation and PC will allow players to experience epic pirate adventures with friends on more platforms.

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Bandai Namco and FromSoftware just lifted the lid on the very first gameplay trailer for Elden Ring’s big DLC expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, and as expected (and awkwardly leaked just prior), we also finally got word of the DLC’s release date along with some shiny new editions of the game.

Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree is launching on June 21st, 2024 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC and will be available either as standalone digital DLC, a complete Shadow of the Erdtree Edition including the full base game or a brand-new Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Collector’s Edition which features a voucher code for the DLC, hardcover artbook and a 46CM statue of Messmer the Impaler.

The edition already looks to have sold out on Bandai Namco’s online store but local pre-orders have now become available. Find out more about those here.

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Base Editions

• ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree – the standard version of the expansion, available digitally on all platforms.
• ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Edition – Special packaged bundle including the ELDEN RING base game (disc) and the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion (digital). Physical retail versions are available only for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, available digitally on all platforms.

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Premium Editions

• Premium Bundle – includes the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and comes with digital art book and digital soundtrack bonus content for the expansion. Available digitally on all platforms.
• Deluxe Edition – includes the ELDEN RING base game, the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and comes with digital art books and digital soundtracks for both the base game and the expansion. Available digitally on all platforms.

ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition (Limited Quantity)

• ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition – includes a single voucher code of the selected platform for the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and comes with a (46cm) statue of “Messmer the Impaler,” 40-page physical art book, and digital soundtrack. Quantities of the ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition are limited.

The trailer itself is appropriately epic and gives us a look at new vistas, new characters and of course some awe-inspiring new enemies and bosses to conquer (or be conquered by) including Messmer themselves.

The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion will feature an all-new story set in the Land of Shadow that FromSoft promises is imbued with mystery, perilous dungeons, and new enemies, weapons and equipment. Players can expect to discover uncharted territories, face formidable adversaries, and revel in that sweet, satisfying triumph of victory that makes these games so compelling.

Check out the new gameplay trailer for Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree below:

In the Land of Shadow, Miquella awaits the return of his promised Lord.

Pre-order #ELDENRING Shadow of the Erdtree: https://t.co/X4NyBsLYRC pic.twitter.com/8RTCCxFYUa

— ELDEN RING (@ELDENRING) February 21, 2024

We gave Elden Ring a huge 9.5/10 when it first launched in 2022, saying, “While it feels like the impact of Breath of the Wild is waning as the open world genre starts to stagnate again, Elden Ring stands out as not only an achievement in FromSoftware’s hall of fame, but also as an open-world RPG. Elden Ring is without a doubt, FromSoft’s most ambitious undertaking yet, and like Dark Souls before it, I believe it will leave a permanent mark on both the open-world genre and the games industry in general.”

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Today saw the arrival of Xbox’s big “business update,” which Microsoft revealed via a special episode of the Official Xbox Podcast featuring Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond and Matt Booty. The podcast came as something of a reaction to a sudden explosion of rumours of a new multiplatform strategy for Microsoft’s gaming business and has finally provided something in the way of answers.

The team came straight in with the big topic – exclusivity. Phil Spencer introduced the segment by stressing that the fundamental exclusive strategy for Xbox’s games business going forward isn’t changing, but that four games have been decided on to be brought across to new platforms.

Spencer wouldn’t name the titles or confirm which platforms they’d be targeting, but did confirm that they are not Starfield or Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The four titles in this endeavour were apparently selected in the name of “the long-term health of Xbox,” with games that are over a year old and/or are community driven and have reached the limits of their cut-through on the current ecosystem of devices. Two of these are “community driven” games and two are smaller titles, with Spencer implying that these games weren’t necessarily designed for Xbox exclusivity from the beginning.

Based on prior rumours, and Phil’s hints, it definitely seems as though we’ll see at least Hi-Fi Rush and Sea of Thieves land on other platforms, and the other two could realistically be something like Pentiment and Grounded.

As far as the future goes, the team didn’t necessarily rule it out and instead glossed over the question somewhat, but it was stressed that Xbox first party games will still always come to Xbox, always come to Game Pass on day one and that Game Pass will always only be available on the Xbox platform, with Matt Booty saying the desire to bring more Xbox games to more players means that they’ll continue to look at other platforms in the future.

You can watch the full podcast below:

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After Insomniac found itself at the centre of a major, and quite alarming, hack from a ransomware group named Rhysida last week, we’re now unfortunately starting to see some of the obtained information and data appear on the internet. The deadline that the group gave Sony to respond has passed, and the group has dumped a reported 98% of the data it stole, totalling at 1.67 terabytes of information including game development files as well as personal employee information.

Users on message boards have begun trawling through the data and unsurprisingly started to pick apart anything relating to the studio’s next big game, Marvel’s Wolverine and posting it online, including video footage.

The leaked footage and information contains a heap of in-progress footage from development of the game that dates to 2022, including animation tests and more complete-looking slices of the game. Leaked information reportedly also includes planned release dates, a list of locations from the game as well as a play-by-play of the opening tutorial sections of the game in text form, and supposedly even playable builds of the game that can be run on both PC and PS5 devkits.

The data also includes names and renderings of voice and capture actors along with characters they’re playing in-game, plus agreements and release timelines, concept art and forecasts for future Insomniac titles both from Marvel and other franchises, so it’s a far bigger than just leaked assets from one game and sure to be a massive blow to the folks at the studio who’re now facing their work and personal information and conversations being published for all to see.

Ah jeez, I think there's a PC build in there. That's probably gonna massively increase the chance of random videos of the game running popping up before too long then.

— Lance McDonald (@manfightdragon) December 19, 2023

Naturally, we’re not going to be embedding or sharing any of the leak directly here, and we wouldn’t encourage anyone to go seeking them out in solidarity with the thousands of folks this affects.

CyberDaily reports that Sony has launched an investigation, but it’s hard to see this not being out of control as it is. It’s a grim situation for the folks at Sony, PlayStation, Insomniac and their various partners all around. It was one thing to see GTA 6’s marketing-ready trailer drop a few hours early, but literal terabytes of in-house data and personal info as well as production plans potentially going all the way into the next decade is something else entirely.

We’ll be sure to update this if and when an official statement is issued.

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In shocking news, Naughty Dog has just revealed that The Last of Us multiplayer project, which has been in a kind of development limbo for some time now, has been outright shelved.

The developer has said it made the tough decision between pivoting to being a solely live service-focused studio in order to properly release and support the ambitious project long-term, or refocus its efforts on the single-player narrative experiences that it’s known for. Naughty Dog also confirmed it has more than one single-player project in development currently.

An Update on The Last of Us Online: https://t.co/nMUm7TmH9h pic.twitter.com/fmuXCLzDMB

— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) December 14, 2023

The studio’s message reads:

“We realize many of you have been anticipating news around the project that we’ve been calling The Last of Us Online. There’s no easy way to say this: We’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to stop development on that game.

“We know this news will be tough for many, especially our dedicated The Last of Us Factions community, who have been following our multiplayer ambitions ardently. We’re equally crushed at the studio as we were looking forward to putting it in your hands. We wanted to share with you some background of how we came to this decision.

“The multiplayer team has been in pre-production with this game since we were working on The Last of Us Part II – crafting an experience we felt was unique and had tremendous potential. As the multiplayer team iterated on their concept for The Last of Us Online during this time, their vision crystalized, the gameplay got more refined and satisfying, and we were enthusiastic about the direction in which we were headed.

“In ramping up to full production, the massive scope of our ambition became clear. To release and support The Last of Us Online we’d have to put all our studio resources behind supporting post launch content for years to come, severely impacting development on future single-player games. So, we had two paths in front of us: become a solely live service games studio or continue to focus on single-player narrative games that have defined Naughty Dog’s heritage.

“We are immensely proud of everyone at the studio that touched this project. The learnings and investments in technology from this game will carry into how we develop our projects and will be invaluable in the direction we are headed as a studio. We have more than one ambitious, brand new single player game that we’re working on here at Naughty Dog, and we cannot wait to share more about what comes next when we’re ready.

“Until then, we’re incredibly thankful to our community for your support throughout the years.”

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Today’s stacked The Game Awards event has brought with it plenty of accolades, updates, first looks and surprise reveals, awarding some of this year’s best and most exciting games and studios while setting up an exciting future to come.

Of course, the real meat of the awards isn’t just the huge announcements, but recognising another year of fantastic video games with well-deserved awards across a number of categories – including the coveted Game of the Year.

And this year’s winner, presented by none other than Timothee Chalamet, is… Baldur’s Gate 3.

We gave Baldur’s Gate 3 a huge 10/10 in our review earlier this year, saying “Baldur’s Gate 3 is a landmark achievement for CRPGs and gaming at large. The only thing more staggering than its immense scope and density of systems is the quality in which it’s all presented. Its unwavering flexibility and accommodation for player choice is intoxicating, and the replay value on offer here will no doubt cement Baldur’s Gate 3 as a timeless and regularly revisited masterpiece. For a game as rich and complex as this, it also works surprisingly well on console.”

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Today’s stacked The Game Awards event has brought with it plenty of accolades, updates, first looks and surprise reveals, awarding some of this year’s best and most exciting games and studios while setting up an exciting future to come.

Of course, the real meat of the awards isn’t just the huge announcements, but recognising another year of fantastic video games with well-deserved awards across a number of categories – including the coveted Game of the Year.

In case you’re not able to watch live or you’re looking in after the fact, here’s a running list of the winners from the event that we’ll continue to update as they’re announced:

THE GAME AWARDS NOMINEES 2023 NOMINEES AND WINNERS

(Award winners in each category will be highlighted in bold)

Game of the Year
Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment)
Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios) – WINNER
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games)
Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo)

Best Game Direction
Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment) – WINNER
Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2(Insomniac Games)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo)

Best Adaptation
Castlevania: Nocturne (Powerhouse Animation)
Gran Turismo (PlayStation Productions)
The Last of Us (PlayStation Productions) – WINNER
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Illumination/Nintendo)
Twisted Metal (PlayStation Productions)

Best Narrative
Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment) – WINNER
Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (CD Projekt Red)
Final Fantasy XVI (Square Enix)
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games)

Best Art Direction
Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment) – WINNER
Hi-Fi Rush (Tango Gameworkss)
Lies of P (Round8 Studio)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo)

Best Score and Music
Alan Wake 2, Composer Petri Alanko (Remedy Entertainment)
Baldur’s Gate 3, Composer Borislav Slavov (Larian Studios)
Final Fantasy XVI, Composer Masayoshi Soken (Square Enix) – WINNER
Hi-Fi Rush, Audio Director Shuichi Kobori (Tango Gameworks)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Composed by Nintendo Sound Team (Nintendo)

Best Audio Design
Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment)
Dead Space (Motive Studio)
Hi-Fi Rush (Tango Gameworks) – WINNER
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games)
Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)

Best Performance
Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI)
Cameron Monaghan (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor)
Idris Elba (Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty)
Melanie Liburd (Alan Wake 2)
Neil Newbon (Baldur’s Gate 3) – WINNER
Yuri Lowenthal (Marvel’s Spider-Man 2)

Innovation in Accessibility
Diablo IV (Blizzard Entertainment)
Forza Motorsport (Turn 10 Studios) – WINNER
Hi-Fi Rush (Tango Gameworks)
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games)
Mortal Kombat 1 (NetherRealm Studios)
Street Fighter 6 (Capcom)

Games for Impact
A Space for the Unbound (Mojiken Studio)
Chants of Sennaar (Rundisc)
Goodbye Volcano High (KO_OP)
Tchia (Awaceb) – WINNER
Terra Nil (Free Lives)
Venba (Visai Games)

Best Ongoing Game
Apex Legends (Respawn Entertainment)
Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt Red) – WINNER
Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
Fortnite (Epic Games)
Genshin Impact (HoYoverse)

Best Community Support
Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios) – WINNER
Cyberpunk 2077 (CD Projekt Red)
Destiny 2 (Bungie)
Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix)
No Man’s Sky (Hello Games)

Best Independent Game
Cocoon (Geometric Interactive)
Dave the Diver (MINTROCKET)
Dredge (Black Salt Games)
Sea of Stars (Sabotage Studio) – WINNER
Viewfinder (Sad Owl Studios)

Best Debut Indie Game
Cocoon (Geometric Interactive) –  WINNER
Dredge (Black Salt Games)
Pizza Tower (Tour de Pizza)
Venba (Visai Games)
Viewfinder (Sad Owl Studios)

Best Mobile Game
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis (Applibot)
Honkai: Star Rail (HoYoverse) – WINNER
Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Sunblink Entertainment)
Monster Hunter Now (Niantic)
Terra Nil (Free Lives)

Best VR/AR Game
Gran Turismo 7 (Polyphony Digital)
Humanity (tha LTD)
Horizon Call of the Mountain (Guerrilla Games)
Resident Evil Village VR Mode (Capcom) – WINNER
Synapse (nDreams)

Best Action Game
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (FromSoftware) – WINNER
Dead Island 2 (Dambuster Studios)
Ghostrunner 2 (One More Level)
Hi-Fi Rush (Tango Gameworks)
Remnant 2 (Gunfire Games)

Best Action/Adventure Game
Alan Wake 2 (Remedy Entertainment)
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games)
Resident Evil 4 (Capcom)
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (Respawn Entertainment)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo) – WINNER

Best RPG
Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios) – WINNER
Final Fantasy XVI (Square Enix)
Lies of P (Round8 Studio)
Sea of Stars (Sabotage Studio)
Starfield (Bethesda Game Studios)

Best Fighting Game
God of Rock (Modus Studios Brazil)
Mortal Kombat 1 (NetherRealm Studios)
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 (Ludosity)
Pocket Bravery (Statera Studio)
Street Fighter 6 (Capcom) – WINNER

Best Family Game
Disney Illusion Island (Dlala Studios)
Party Animals (Recreate Games)
Pikmin 4 (Nintendo EPD)
Sonic Superstars (Arzest)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo) – WINNER

Best Sim/Strategy Game
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp (WayForward)
Cities: Skylines II (Colossal Order)
Company of Heroes 3 (Relic Entertainment)
Fire Emblem Engage (Intelligent Systems)
Pikmin 4 (Nintendo) – WINNER

Best Sports/Racing
EA Sports FC 24 (EA Vancouver)
F1 23 (Codemasters)
Forza Motorsport (Turn 10 Studios) – WINNER
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged (Milestone)
The Crew Motorfest (Ubisoft Ivory Tower)

Best Multiplayer Presented by Discord
Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios) – KIERON
Diablo IV (Blizzard Entertainment)
Party Animals (Recreate Games)
Street Fighter 6 (Capcom)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo EPD)

Most Anticipated Game
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Square Enix) – WINNER
Hades II (Supergiant Games)
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio)
Star Wars Outlaws (Massive Entertainment)
Tekken 8 (Bandai Namco)

Content Creator of the Year
IronMouse – WINNER
PeopleMakeGames
Quackity
Spreen
SypherPK

Best Esports Game
Counter-Strike 2 (Valve)
Dota 2 (Valve)
League of Legends (Riot Games)
PUBG Mobile (LightSpeed Studios)
Valorant (Riot Games) – WINNER

Best Esports Athlete
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok (League of Legends) – WINNER
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut (CS:GO)
Max “Demon1” Mazanov (Valorant)
Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez (Call of Duty)
Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk (League of Legends)
Phillip ”ImperialHal” Dosen (Apex Legends)

Best Esports Team
Evil Geniuses (Valorant)
Fnatic (Valorant)
Gaimin Gladiators (Dota 2)
JD Gaming (League of Legends) – WINNER
Team Vitality (Counter-Strike)

Best Esports Coach
Christine “potter” Chi (Evil Geniuses, Valorant) – WINNER
Danny “zonic” Sorensen (Team Falcons, Counter-Strike)
Jordan “Gunba” Graham (Florida Mayhem, Overwatch)
Remy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam (Team Vitality, Counter-Strike)
Yoon “Homme” Sung-young (JD Gaming, League of Legends)

Best Esports Event
2023 League of Legends World Championship – WINNER
Blast.tv Paris Major 2023
EVO 2023
The International Dota 2 Championships 2023
Valorant Champions 2023

Player’s Voice
Baldur’s Gate 3 (Larian Studios) –  WINNER
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (Insomniac Games)
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo)
Genshin Impact (HoYoverse)

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Update: Thanks to a huge leak this morning, Rockstar has officially let the first ever trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI loose early, also confirming that the game will be arriving sometime in 2025 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (no mention of PC as of yet).

Take a look:

The trailer confirms a lot of what we’ve already heard in rumours and other leaks, giving us a modern day “Bonnie and Clyde” style story set in Vice City and featuring both a male and female protagonist, led by Lucia with her partner yet to be named but previously rumoured to be “Jason.”

In classic Rockstar style, it looks to be parodying a lot of the trends of the era, especially influencer culture. Weazel News is back, of course.

Rockstar has also confirmed that the game will release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, so no last-gen release. A PC release date hasn’t been mentioned.

“Grand Theft Auto VI continues our efforts to push the limits of what’s possible in highly immersive, story-driven open-world experiences,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We’re thrilled to be able to share this new vision with players everywhere.”

“Grand Theft Auto VI heads to the state of Leonida, home to the neon-soaked streets of Vice City and beyond in the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet.”

Original Story: The Rockstar Games X account has shared a very simple post, letting fans know that “Trailer 1” is coming this week, getting the jump on Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards by a few days. Here’s when it’s happening in local, Australian time zones:

When Is The First GTA 6 Trailer Dropping?

Trailer 1 for the next Grand Theft Auto is coming at 1AM on Wednesday, December 6th AEDT. Here’s how that shakes out around the nation:

• 1.00 AM AEDT (Melbourne/Sydney/Hobart/Canberra)
• 12.30 AM ACDT (Adelaide)
• 12.00 AM AEST (Brisbane)
• 11.30 PM December 5th ACST (Darwin)
• 10.00 PM December 5th AWST (Perth)
• 3.00 AM NZDT (Wellington)

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— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) December 1, 2023

What Can We Expect From The First GTA 6 Trailer?

The trailer date and time is also accompanied by a new visual that definitely echoes a lot of what we’ve seen or heard about the game through unofficial channels over the months and years that it could be a return to Vice City, most evident in the huge in-development gameplay leaked that rocked the internet in September last year.

That leaked footage showed a female, Latina protagonist who appeared to be named Lucia along with a male sidekick named Jason, with the pair engaging in armed robberies among other things, supporting a widely-held belief online being that the game will feature a Bonnie and Clyde-esque story of a duo desperately turning to a series of escalating crimes.

We don’t actually know yet if the game will be called “Grand Theft Auto VI” or perhaps land a geographical subtitle like Grand Theft Auto: Vice City or Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, but we’re sure to find out next week with this reveal.

We’ll be sure to update you when this first trailer drops and we know more.

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The Last of Us Part II Remastered is launching on January 19th, 2024, bringing a native PS5 version of the game that will come with visual enhancements, DualSense support and a wealth of new content including new modes and behind-the-scenes features.

Now, physical and digital pre-orders for the game are finally live across both the PlayStation Store and local retailers, so if you’re keen to get stuck into this adventure again or for the first time on PS5 here’s where you can secure yours:

The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered Pre-Orders Australia

You can pre-order The Last of Us Part II Remastered from any of the below right now:

Physical

• Amazon – $79.95
• EB Games – $79.95
• JB Hi-Fi – $74
• Mightyape – $79

Digital

• PlayStation Store – $74.95 (digital upgrade from PS4 version, $20)

As previously revealed, this new version of the game will feature enhanced visuals over the PS4 version including native 4K output in the Fidelity mode, 1440p upscaled to 4K in Performance mode and an unlocked framerate option for those playing on VRR-ready displays. There’s also increased texture quality, level-of-detail improvements, better shadows, animations and more along with improved loading times and DualSense features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

The game will also include brand-new modes and content including No Return, a “roguelike survival mode” that will put players in a series of randomised combat encounters with some characters fully playable for the first time and plenty of unlockables along with leaderboards – it essentially sounds a bit like Resident Evil’s Mercenaries mode with a roguelike spin.

There’s also a new Guitar Free Play mode where players can strum along with a bunch of different instruments and play with different effects as a range of characters in selectable environments for the ultimate mood-setting. Lost Levels will offer up new sections originally cut from the game, along with develop commentary that will also feature optionally in the main game’s cutscenes.

PlayStation also dropped the first trailer for the new No Return mode:

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PlayStation Australia has confirmed that the new look PS5 console (known unofficially as the “PS5 Slim”) will be available at local retailers from December 6th, with pre-orders starting today.

In case you’ve somehow missed it up to this point, the new model PS5 offers a smaller form factor than the current model with a new split-panel cover that helps to facilitate a major new selling point – the ability to separately purchase and attach a UHD Blu-ray disc drive to the Digital model should you want the ability to play games on disc. The console will also be available in a classic “disc” configuration with the detachable drive already included, and both now sport an upgraded 1TB SSD.

PS5 (New Slim Model) Pre-Orders Australia

• PS5 Slim Disc Edition – Pre-Order Here
• PS5 Slim Disc Edition Two Controller Bundle – Pre-Order Here
• PS5 Slim Digital Edition Two Controller Bundle – Pre-Order Here
• PS5 Slim Disc Drive – Pre-Order Here
• PS5 Vertical Stand – Pre-Order Here

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The PS5 Slim’s overall volume has been reduced by more than 30%, making it (hopefully) easier to fit into the average TV cabinet. There’s also a new and improved Vertical Stand available for purchase separately that works for all PS5 models, with the new consoles including a small set of legs to stabilise it in a horizontal configuration.

If you’re keen on upgrading, or finally picking up a PS5 for the first time with this new model, you can find pre-orders on both packages as well as the stand and disc drive, and the Pulse Explore wireless gaming earbuds and PlayStation Access controller – which all also launch on December 6th – at local retailers below:

PS5 Slim Model Pre-Orders Australia

Amazon

Pre-orders for the new slim PS5 on Amazon include free shipping, a pre-order price guarantee and no payment until the order ships.

• PS5 Disc Edition – $799
• PS5 Disc Edition with Two Controllers – $889
• PS5 Digital Edition with Two Controllers – $769
• PS5 Disc Drive – $159
• PS5 Vertical Stand (compatible with all PS5 models) – $49
• Pulse Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds – $329
• PlayStation Access Controller – $139

EB Games

Pre-orders for the new slim PS5 on Amazon include free shipping, a pre-order price guarantee and no payment until the order ships.

• PS5 Disc Edition – $799.95
• PS5 Disc Edition with Two Controllers – $889.95
• Pulse Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds – $329.95
• PlayStation Access Controller – $139.95

JB Hi-Fi

Pre-orders for the new slim PS5 on Amazon include free shipping, a pre-order price guarantee and no payment until the order ships.

• PS5 Disc Edition – $799
• PS5 Disc Edition with Two Controllers – $889
• PS5 Digital Edition with Two Controllers – $769
• PS5 Disc Drive – $159
• PS5 Vertical Stand compatible (compatible with all PS5 models) – $49
• Pulse Explore Wireless Gaming Earbuds – $329
• PlayStation Access Controller – $139

PlayStation has also confirmed that the new model will be receiving its own range of replacement covers, with similar colours to what’s available on the current model including the new Deep Earth Collection and a matte black set – sure to be good news for those who haven’t been keen on the dual matte/gloss look on the new console.

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After an earth-shattering betrayal, Mark fights to rebuild his life. In the face of apocalyptic threats, he discovers new allies and wrestles with his greatest fear – that he might become his father. Invincible Season 2 is streaming now on Prime Video – watch it here.

Update: The winner for this giveaway has been drawn and contacted, congratulations to Anna B!

Thanks to Prime Video and the supercharged second season of Invincible, we’ve got a massive $500 Amazon gift card to give away to one lucky Press Start reader.

WIN: A $500 Amazon Gift Voucher Thanks To Prime Video And Invincible

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Invincible Season 2 is now streaming on Prime Video. Watch it here.

You can read our in-depth (and very spoiler-y) look at the five most shocking moments of the second season of Invincible (so far) right here before you hit play on the fourth and final episode to drop this year before Season 2 returns in 2024.

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The brunt of the Black Friday madness might be over, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still deals to be had thanks to most retailers bleeding their sales over to “Cyber Monday” to give your fresh week a bit of a bargain hunting hangover. So, rather than ceremoniously kick our desks through a window and let all of the catalogues and scrawled notebook pages fly out into the Yarra, we’ve recycled our work into a rundown of some of the juicier picks of last week that are still available today.

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As usual, this list will continue to grow and change throughout the day (or as long as things stay on sale, who knows?).

Amazon Black Friday/Cyber Monday Gaming Deals

PlayStation

• PS5 Disc Console + Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – $679
• PlayStation VR2 PSVR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle

15% back in Amazon credit on all PlayStation Store gift cards:

• $30 PlayStation Store Gift Card – $5 credit back
• $50 PlayStation Store Gift Card – $8 credit back
• $80 PlayStation Store Gift Card – $12 credit back
• $100 PlayStation Store Gift Card – $10 credit back
• $135 PlayStation Store Gift Card – $21 credit back

PlayStation Plus Up To 30% Off For New Subscribers

• PlayStation Plus Essential 12 months – $76.76 (20% off)
• PlayStation Plus Extra 12 months – $127.46 (25% off)
• PlayStation Plus Deluxe 12 months – $137.86 (30% off)

Accessories

• DualSense Wireless Controllers – $75 each
• DualSense Edge Wireless Controller – $314

Games

• Assassin’s Creed Mirage – $49
• Forspoken – $14.99
• Crisis Core – Final Fantasy VII – Reunion – $44.95
• The Last Of Us Part 1 – $69.95
• Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection – $29
• Saints Row Day One Edition – $9.99
• EA SPORTS FC 24 – $49

The Best Deals In The PlayStation Store’s Black Friday Sale

Switch

• 15% off a range of Nintendo first party digital game and DLC codes
• 15% off Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions

Consoles

• Nintendo Switch OLED Model –$449
• Nintendo Switch Console (Neon Blue/Neon Red) Nintendo Switch Sports Set – $399
• Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing Timmy & Tommy Aloha Edition + Animal Crossing New Horizons – $299
• Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing Isabelle Aloha Edition + Animal Crossing New Horizons – $299

Games

• Just Dance 2024 – $49
• Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 Turbocharged Day One Edition – $39
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – $71.10
• Pikmin 4 – $59
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder – $64
• Pokémon Scarlet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero – $122
• Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero – $122
• EA SPORTS FC 24 – $39

The Nintendo Switch eShop’s Black Friday Sale Has Added Even More Banger Digital Deals

Meta Quest

• Meta Quest 2 Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset — 128 GB – $439.99 + bonus $100 Amazon gift card
• Meta Quest 2 Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset — 256 GB – $499.99 + bonus $100 Amazon gift card

Xbox

Xbox Game Pass and digital deals:

• 15% off Xbox Game Pass Core subscriptions
• 10-50% off off a range of Xbox digital game and DLC codes

Consoles

• Xbox Series X Console – $644
• Xbox Series X Diablo IV Bundle – $685
• Xbox Series X Starfield Bundle – $718

Accessories

• Starfield Wireless Controller – $69
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Pulse Red – $69
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Robot White – $65
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Velocity Green – $69
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Carbon Black – $65

Games

• Starfield Constellation Edition – $349
• Diablo IV – $58.99

Tech, Peripherals and Everything Else

• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless – $466.61
• SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL – $255
• SteelSeries Apex 3 – $88
• SteelSeries Arena 7 Speakers – $499
• SteelSeries Alias USB Mic – $256
• 20% off a range of tech at eBay (22% off with eBay Plus)
• 20% off trading cards at eBay (22% off with eBay Plus)

The Best Black Friday Deals For Your Much-Needed Gaming Console Storage Upgrade

LEGO

• LEGO® Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle – $127.20
• LEGO® Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course – $79
• LEGO® Super Mario Adventures with Peach Starter Course – $71.20
• LEGO® Super Mario The Mighty Bowser – $328.20
• LEGO® Sonic The Hedgehog Sonic’s Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge – $110
• LEGO® Sonic The Hedgehog Amy’s Animal Rescue Island – $72
• LEGO® Sonic The Hedgehog Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman’s Death Egg Robot – $56.99
• LEGO® Sonic The Hedgehog Tails’ Workshop and Tornado Plane – $51.99
• LEGO® Sonic The Hedgehog Sonic’s Speed Sphere Challenge – $42.39

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After some early deals started rolling out over the weekend, Amazon’s Black Friday sale for 2023 has kicked off in earnest and as usual it’s packing some very decent deals on games, gaming consoles and peripherals and other fun gaming-adjacent tech and goodies. You can find a lot of the already-running sales in our dedicated Bargain Hub, but below you’ll be able to see a continually-updated list of our picks from Amazon’s sale:

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Amazon Black Friday 2023 Gaming Deals

Find all of the Amazon Black Friday gaming deals here, and all of the PC gaming hardware deals here.

To make the most of Amazon’s deals for this year’s Black Friday sale, including better shipping options and exclusive deals, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member. You can sign up for a free 30 day trial HERE.

PlayStation

PlayStation Store

• 15% Amazon credit back on all PlayStation Store gift card purchases

PS5 Hardware

• PS5 Console + Copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – $655 (normally $924.90 bought separately)
• PS VR2 + Horizon Call of the Mountain Digital Download – $799 (normally $924.90)
• PS VR2 standalone bundle – $769 (normally $879.95)

PS5 Accessories

• DualSense Controller (White) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Galactic Purple) – $75
• DualSense Controller (Midnight Black) – $75
• DualSense Controller (Cosmic Red) – $75
• DualSense Controller (Starlight Blue) – $75
• DualSense Controller (Nova Pink) – $75
• DualSense Controller (Volcanic Red) – $75
• DualSense Controller (Cobalt Blue) – $75

Games

• The Last Of Us Part 1 – $69.95
• God of War Ragnarok – $70.95
• Gran Turismo 7 – $60.95
• Horizon Forbidden West – $58.95
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – $56.95
• Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection – $29
• Sackboy A Big Adventure – $44.95
• The Nioh Collection – $45.95
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales – $45.95
• Demon’s Souls – $56.95
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition – $69.85
• Death Stranding Director’s Cut – $33.95
• Returnal – $57
• The Crew Motorfest – $61.95
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage – $49
• Just Dance 2023 (Code in Box) – $19.95
• MX vs ATV Legends – $21
• Wreckfest – $30
• Remnant 2 – $51
• Let’s Sing 2024 – $39
• Wild Card Football – $45
• Saints Row Day One Edition – $15
• Park Beyond – $49.95

Switch

Nintendo Switch eShop

• 15% off a range of Nintendo first party digital game and DLC codes
• 15% off Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions

Consoles

• Nintendo Switch Console OLED Model White – $499
• Nintendo Switch Console OLED Model Neon – $499
• Nintendo Switch OLED Model – Mario Red Edition – $499
• Nintendo Switch Console OLED Model – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition – $479
• Nintendo Switch Console Neon – $447
• Nintendo Switch Console Grey – $447

Accessories

• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller – $89

Games

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – $74
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder – $64
• Disney Illusion Island – $49
• Pokémon Scarlet – $68
• Pokémon Violet – $68
• Everybody 1-2 Switch! – $38
• Detective Pikachu Returns – $59
• Super Mario RPG – $68
• WarioWare: Move It! – $59
• Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp – $64
• Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon – $49
• Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe – $68
• Metroid Prime Remastered – $49
• Fire Emblem Engage – $49
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – $64
• Splatoon 3 – $64
• Just Dance 2024 – $53.45
• Just Dance 2023 – $19.95
• No Man’s Sky – $34.95
• Tales of Symphonia Remastered: Chosen Edition – $47
• My Universe Doctors and Nurses – $22
• My Universe Green Adventure Farmer Friends! – $20
• Mortal Kombat 1 – $65.95
• Beyond a Steel Sky Limited Edition – $25

Xbox

Xbox Game Pass

• 15% off Xbox Game Pass Core subscriptions
• 10-50% off off a range of Xbox digital game and DLC codes

Consoles

• Xbox Series X Console – $645
• Xbox Series X Diablo IV Bundle – $695
• Xbox Series X Starfield Bundle – $719

Accessories

• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Sunkissed Vibes OPI Special Edition – $79
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Pulse Red – $69
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Robot White – $65
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Shock Blue – $69
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Velocity Green – $69
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Astral Purple – $69
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Carbon Black – $65

Games

• The Crew Motorfest – $61.95
• Park Beyond – $49.95
• Matchpoint Tennis Championships – $35
• Spongebob Cosmic Shake – $19
• Let’s Sing 2024 – $39
• Gungrave G.O.R.E Day One Edition – $21
• Let’s Sing 2023 – $19

Gaming Hardware And Peripherals

Gaming Monitors

• Alienware 38 Inch 144 Hz QHD Curved Gaming Monitor – $1899
• Alienware 34 Inch Curved Gaming Monitor QD-OLED – $1699
• Dell 32 Curved Gaming Monitor – $509
• Samsung 27 Inch Odyssey G51C QHD Gaming Monitor – $322
• LG 34GP63A – 34 inch Ultragear Monitor – $479

Controllers

• 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad – $58.99
• 8BitDo Pro 2 Wired Controller – $39.99
• 8Bitdo Wireless USB Controller Adapter – $27.96
• 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller – $59.99

Headsets

• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless – $499
• CORSAIR HS80 RGB Wireless Premium Gaming Headset – $118
• Razer Kraken Hello Kitty and Friends Edition Bluetooth – $104
• Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 – $250
• HyperX Cloud Alpha – $109

Keyboards

• Razer Halo Infinite Edition BlackWidow V3 – $88.43
• Razer Huntsman Mini – $110
• SteelSeries Apex 3 – $89
• Logitech G G512 – $98.31

Mice

• Logitech G502 X Plus Lightspeed – $169.71
• Logitech G G502 Hero – $41.23
• Logitech G705 – $90.21
• ASUS ROG Gladius II – $64.06

LEGO

• LEGO® Super Mario Dry Bowser Castle Battle – $126.23
• LEGO® Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course – $69.79
• LEGO® Super Mario Adventures with Peach Starter Course – $62.89
• LEGO® Super Mario The Mighty Bowser – $319.99
• LEGO® Sonic The Hedgehog Sonic’s Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge – $131.82
• LEGO® Sonic The Hedgehog Amy’s Animal Rescue Island – $72
• LEGO® Sonic The Hedgehog Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman’s Death Egg Robot – $56.99
• LEGO® Sonic The Hedgehog Tails’ Workshop and Tornado Plane – $55
• LEGO® Sonic The Hedgehog Sonic’s Speed Sphere Challenge – $45
• LEGO® Minecraft® The Abandoned Village – $62.89
• LEGO® Minecraft® The Nether Bastion – $46.52
• LEGO® Minecraft® The Llama Village – $155.09
• LEGO® Star Wars AT-TE Walker – $169.15
• LEGO® Disney Walt Disney Tribute Camera – $131.82
• LEGO® Ideas Disney Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson Sisters’ Cottage – $272
• LEGO® Art Hokusai – The Great Wave – $131.82
• LEGO® Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 – $535.40
• LEGO® Ideas The Office – $136.84
• LEGO Technic McLaren Formula 1 – $221
• LEGO® Ideas BTS Dynamite – $129.18
• LEGO® Indiana Jones Temple of The Golden Idol – $186.11
• LEGO® Icons Real Madrid – Santiago Bernabéu Stadium – $421.9

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It’s been a while since we’ve had a good deal on PlayStation credit but that all changes right now.

Amazon has launched a PlayStation Gift Card offer where when you purchase any PlayStation gift card between November 20th and December 3rd, you will get 15% of the value back in Amazon credit for use with a future purchase. You can use these gift cards to load up your digital credit which can then buy PlayStation Plus or digital games.

This works out in the below credits

• $30 PlayStation Store Gift Card – $5 credit back
• $50 PlayStation Store Gift Card – $8 credit back
• $80 PlayStation Store Gift Card – $12 credit back
• $100 PlayStation Store Gift Card – $10 credit back
• $135 PlayStation Store Gift Card – $21 credit back

OTHER DIGITAL CURRENCY DEALS

• 15% off Xbox Game Pass Core
• 15% off Nintendo Switch Online

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OTHER PLAYSTATION DEALS ON AMAZON

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PS5 Hardware

• PS5 Console + Copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – $655 (normally $924.90 bought separately)
• PS VR2 + Horizon Call of the Mountain Digital Download – $799 (normally $924.90)
• PS VR2 standalone bundle – $769 (normally $879.95)

PS5 Accessories

• DualSense Controller (White) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Galactic Purple) – $75
• DualSense Controller (Midnight Black) – $75
• DualSense Controller (Cosmic Red) – $75
• DualSense Controller (Starlight Blue) – $75
• DualSense Controller (Nova Pink) – $75
• DualSense Controller (Volcanic Red) – $75
• DualSense Controller (Cobalt Blue) – $75

Games

• The Last Of Us Part 1 – $69.95
• God of War Ragnarok – $70.95
• Gran Turismo 7 – $60.95
• Horizon Forbidden West – $58.95
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – $56.95
• Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection – $29
• Sackboy A Big Adventure – $44.95
• The Nioh Collection – $45.95
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales – $45.95
• Demon’s Souls – $56.95
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition – $69.85
• Death Stranding Director’s Cut – $33.95
• Returnal – $57
• The Crew Motorfest – $61.95
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage – $49
• Just Dance 2023 (Code in Box) – $19.95
• MX vs ATV Legends – $21
• Wreckfest – $30
• Remnant 2 – $51
• Let’s Sing 2024 – $39
• Wild Card Football – $45
• Saints Row Day One Edition – $15
• Park Beyond – $49.95

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After it rather unceremoniously leaked overnight and this morning, Naughty Dog has officially unveiled The Last of Us Part II Remastered, a native PS5 version of the game that will come with visual enhancements, DualSense support and a wealth of new content including new modes and behind-the-scenes features.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is launching on January 19th, 2024 and pre-orders will go live on December 5th including both a physical “W.L.F Edition” as well as an upgrade path for existing owners of the PS4 version of the game:

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As previously revealed in the leaks, this new version of the game will feature enhanced visuals over the PS4 version including native 4K output in the Fidelity mode, 1440p upscaled to 4K in Performance mode and an unlocked framerate option for those playing on VRR-ready displays. There’s also increased texture quality, level-of-detail improvements, better shadows, animations and more along with improved loading times and DualSense features like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.

The game will also include brand-new modes and content including No Return, a “roguelike survival mode” that will put players in a series of randomised combat encounters with some characters fully playable for the first time and plenty of unlockables along with leaderboards – it essentially sounds a bit like Resident Evil’s Mercenaries mode with a roguelike spin.

There’s also a new Guitar Free Play mode where players can strum along with a bunch of different instruments and play with different effects as a range of characters in selectable environments for the ultimate mood-setting. Lost Levels will offer up new playable sequences originally cut from the game, along with develop commentary that will also feature optionally in the main game’s cutscenes.

All in all it sounds like a pretty comprehensive package. Here’s that first trailer again, this time from the official PlayStation channel:

Naughty Dog also revealed The Last of Us Part II Remastered W.L.F. Edition which is a physical release housed in an exclusive SteelBook case and featuring a number of included goodies with some nice nods to in-game collectibles. This version has been confirmed for a PlayStation Direct store release in select markets but not yet for local Aussie retail – we’ll update with more as it comes.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered W.L.F. Edition Includes:

•  The Last of Us Part II Remastered game
• SteelBook display case
• Four enamel pins
• Washington Liberation Front patch
• 47 Society of Champions trading cards including 8 holographic cards

The PlayStation Blog post also reveals that there will be an upgrade path for those that own the PS4 version of the game, allowing them to upgrade to the Remastered version for $20 AUD. Save files from the PS4 version will also be transferrable to the new one.

With Amazon currently selling The Last of Us Part 2 on PS4 for less than $40, that makes it a good option to get The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered cheap if you’ve got a disc console. Grab it here while it lasts.

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When did you last really feel something? Beyond the everyday. Beyond the extraordinary. Even beyond imagination. Feel it now on PlayStation 5.

The holiday season is fast approaching, and Aussie holidays mean BBQs at the park and baking on the beach before escaping the heat by chilling indoors with the air-con blasting and a controller in hand.

Whether you’re getting started on crafting your own wish list of epic holiday gifts or about to embark on shopping adventures for the perfect gifts for friends and family members, there’s never been a bigger or more exciting array of PlayStation®5 consoles, accessories and epic gaming experiences to stick under the tree. With that in mind, we’ve put together what we reckon is the definitive list of PS5 holiday gift ideas to suit just about everyone. Take a look:

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The Hottest Summer Accessories

DualSense wireless controller

There are few added accessories as essential to a great console experience as a second (or third, or fourth) controller. Whether it’s getting friends and family involved in the latest split-screen experience or just having a spare on standby for those all-night gaming binge sessions, an extra DualSense wireless controller is always a smart gift idea.

Better yet, the DualSense comes in a ton of gorgeous-looking colourways, from the classic Midnight Black or bold Starlight Blue to the just-launched Cobalt Blue and Volcanic Red with their alluring metallic shells inspired by the powerful hues found in the depths of our planet.

The PS5 DualSense wireless controller is available now starting at $109.95 RRP.

DualSense Edge wireless controller

Of course, if you or a loved one are truly serious about your gaming, then the DualSense Edge wireless controller is the perfect upgrade. Packing pro-level features including mappable back buttons, changeable stick caps and modules, personalised profiles with quick access buttons and signature DualSense comfort in a cutting-edge design it’s the only official PS5 high performance controller and a must-have for anything from high-skill tournaments to epic single player action adventures.

PULSE 3D wireless headset and PULSE Explore wireless earbuds 

Arguably just as important as the controller you play with or the display you play on is your PS5 audio experience. Luckily, PlayStation has you covered with a number of feature-rich options to suit any budget.

The PULSE 3D wireless headset offers an affordable entry point to an immersive 3D audio experience, fine-tuned specifically for the PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech to produce incredible soundscapes in epic PlayStation titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and God of War Ragnarok, and also packs dual microphones, easy access controls and up to 12 hours of play from its built-in rechargeable battery.

The PS5 PULSE 3D Wireless Headset is available now for $159.95 RRP.

Launching just before the gifting season are the brand-new PULSE Explore wireless earbuds, offering a top-notch PS5 audio experience in the first official PlayStation earbuds. Planar magnetic drivers combined with new ultra-low latency PlayStation Link technology, AI-enhanced noise rejection and multi-device connectivity make these a no-brainer for anyone looking for a comfortable and versatile wireless PS5 audio solution.

The PS5 PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds launch on December 6th for $329.95 RRP.

The Access Controller 

Also launching just before the holiday gifting season, the Access controller is a brand-new way for gamers with disabilities or accessibility concerns to be a part of the fun on PS5, making it a genuinely special consideration for anyone in your life that experiences physical barriers to gaming.

The Access controller is a highly customisable controller kit designed to help players with disabilities play games more comfortably, for longer. It allows users to fully customise the physical layout with swappable analogue stick and buttons caps, adjust the length of its extension arm, fit onto tabletops, wheelchairs trays, AMPS mounts or tripods in any 360° orientation, create and swap between multiple profiles at the touch of a button and fully adjust stick settings from direction calibration to sensitivity.

It’s also able to interface with third party devices through industry-standard 3.5.mm expansion ports, or add on a second Access controller or even a DualSense wireless controller to augment the setup to individual needs.

The PS5 Access Controller launches on December 6th for $139.95 RRP.

Must-Play PS5 Games

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Arguably the biggest game on PS5 right now, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 takes players on an incredible superhero adventure in a gorgeous rendition of New York City made possible by the power of PS5 and its ultra-fast SSD. Swing through the streets at breakneck speeds as both Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and face down some of the most iconic and fearsome villains of all time.

God of War Ragnarök

The holidays are all about family, and few games exemplify the lengths we’ll go to for our loved ones like God of War Ragnarök. Kratos’ latest journey will take him to all corners of multiple beautiful and diverse fantasy realms as he and his son, Atreus, tackle shocking prophecies, cunning old gods and all manner of deadly mythical creatures.

Final Fantasy XVI

You don’t need to be a Final Fantasy fan to get into Final Fantasy XVI, an all-new RPG epic set in the world of Valisthea and following a band of heroes working together against great evil. Stunning visuals, fast-paced combat and some of the most epic boss battles gaming has ever seen await players who take up the sword as Clive Rosfield in this unmissable adventure.

Horizon Forbidden West

Aloy’s second outing takes her to an even bigger slice of post-apocalyptic USA as she faces down both human threats and terrifying machines while uncovering the secrets of this bold new world. The PS5 version of the game boasts even more incredible visuals as well as the option to dive into the exclusive Burning Shores expansion for even more adventures.

The Last of Us Part I

Whether you’re shopping for a longtime fan or someone who’s just gotten into the franchise via the excellent HBO series, The Last of Us Part I is a must-play on PS5. With visuals rebuilt from the ground up for the power of the PS5 it’s the best way to experience the original story of Joel and Ellie.

Gran Turismo 7

For the car nut in your life, Gran Turismo 7 is the ultimate racing simulator boasting painstakingly-detailed recreations of hundreds of real-world cars, dozens of tracks and events and plenty of car culture-centric extra features. There’s never been a better time to get into gear either with plenty of added post-launch content and updates including four-player split screen multiplayer – perfect for gathering around the telly this holiday season.

An Instant Library With PlayStation Plus Extra

What’s better than finding a brand-new PlayStation game under the tree these holidays? Finding hundreds of them! A PlayStation Plus Extra subscription gives players access to an enormous catalogue of fantastic games across PS5 and PS4, from epic adventures to chaotic party games, deep strategy time sinks and larger-than-life sports sims, along with added benefits like bonus monthly games, exclusive discounts and of course online multiplayer.

Go all-out on a PlayStation Plus Deluxe subscription and you’ll also get access to a curated library of PlayStation Classics including games from the PS1, PS2 and PSP – perfect for the older gamer in your life who spent way too much time playing Ape Escape or Syphon Filter back in the day.

PlayStation Store Gift Cards

You can purchase PlayStation Plus Essential, Extra or Deluxe directly through a PlayStation account using an attached payment method or send someone a PlayStation Store Gift Card to top up and subscribe.

Better yet, PlayStation Gift Cards can be used for everything else from purchasing games, to in-game content and expansions, subscriptions and more, making them an easy and versatile gift option for anyone that has a PS5. They’re available in a number of denominations too, from just $10 all the way up to $135.

A Whole New World In VR

The ultimate add-on for any PS5 owner, the PlayStation®VR2 transports players to the most immersive and impressive console VR experience yet. High-resolution OLED displays, intuitive eye tracking, cutting-edge Sense wireless controllers and astonishing game experiences combine to create something truly beyond belief and a gift that’ll be absolutely unforgettable.

The PlayStation VR2 is available standalone for $879.95 RRP in a bundle with Horizon Call of the Mountain for $959.95 RRP.

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With Black Friday sales season sales having officially kicked off (check out our dedicated Bargain Hub), JB Hi-Fi’s Mega Price Blitz catalogue has launched with pages on pages of deals, as well as a bunch more in-store and online sales activity.

Amazon’s naturally already moved to match or beat a heap of the below with fast, free shipping but if you’re keen to shop at your local black-and-yellow dungeon or have them sling some goods your way in the post, you can check out the full JB Hi-Fi Black Friday sale right here, but read on below for a rundown of some of the more enticing deals in the mix:

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JB Hi-Fi Black Friday 2023 Gaming Deals

PlayStation

• PS5 Disc Console + Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Bundle – $679 ($105 off plus bonus game)
• DualSense Controllers – $79 each (save up to $40)
• PS5 Pulse 3D headsets – $114 (save $45)
• INZONE H5 wireless headset – $199 (save $100)
• God of War Ragnarok – $64
• Gran Turismo 7 – $57
• The Last of Us Part 1 – $69
• Final Fantasy XVI – $64
• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – $99
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition – $69
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – $57
• Lords of the Fallen – $59
• Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut – $57
• Horizon Forbidden West – $59
• UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection – $29
• UFC 5 – $64
• Grand Theft Auto V – $29
• Mortal Kombat 1 SteelCase Edition – $59
• Sonic Superstars – $54
• EA Sports FC 24 – $49
• Immortals of Aveum – $34
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage – $49
• NBA 2K24 – $49
• The Crew Motorfest – $49
• Elden Ring – $64
• F1 23 – $49
• Need for Speed Unbound – $24
• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – $49
• Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – $39
• Red Dead Redemption – $49

Xbox

• Xbox Series X Console – $645 (save $154)
• Xbox Series X Console Diablo IV Bundle – $695 (save $154)
• Xbox Wireless Controller Remix – $89
• Xbox Wireless Controllers from $69
• Logitech G920 Driving Force wheel – $399 (save $100)
• Astro A30 Wireless Headset for Xbox Series X/S – $343
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro X – $389 (save $176)
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro X Wireless – $499 (save $236)
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless – $279 (save $120)
• Turtle Beach Recon Controller – $49
• PowerA Wired Controllers – $39 each
• Starfield – $74
• Mortal Kombat 1 – $59
• Grand Theft Auto V – $29
• Sonic Superstars – $54
• UFC 5 – $64
• EA Sports FC 24 – $49
• Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – $39
• Assassin’s Creed Mirage – $49
• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – $49

Switch

• Faceoff Mario Controller – $27
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – $64
• Mortal Kombat 1 – $59
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – $74
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – $74
• Nintendo Switch Sports – $54
• Sonic Superstars – $54
• Let’s Sing 2-Mic Bundle – $59
• Super Mario Wonder – $64
• EA Sports FC 24 – $44
• OCTOPATH TRAVELER II – $49
• It Takes Two – $24
• Just Dance 2024– $49
• NBA 2K24 – $39
• Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 – $39
• Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope – $24
• Minecraft – $34
• LEGO 2K Drive – $29

Gaming PCs

• ASUS ROG Ally gaming handheld 512GB – $1099 (save $200)
• Minimum 20% off Intel Gaming
• Minimum 20% off HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Dell computers

Gaming Peripherals

Headsets

• ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless Gaming Earphones – $119 each (normally $189) plus a bonus $20 e-gift card via redemption.
• JBL Quantum 400 – $78 (save $81)
• JBL QUANTUM 610 Wireless – $114 (save $115)
• JBL QUANTUM 810 Wireless – $174 (save $175)
• JBL Quantum 910 Wireless headset – $248 (save $251)
• Logitech G535 wireless headset – $124 (save $125)
• Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless – $77
• Astro A50 wireless headset – $275 (save $324)
• Razer Kraken X headset – $34.50 (save $34.50)
• Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset – $279 ($70 off)
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless – $499
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 wireless headset – $279 (save $120)
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 – $129
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 – $89
• HyperX Cloud II headset – $109
• Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless – $345
• Corsair HS80 RGB wireless headset – $199 (save $80)

Keyboards

• ASUS ROG Azoth 75% Wireless Custom Gaming Keyboard – $329 (normally $399) plus a bonus $50 e-gift card via redemption.
• ASUS ROG Claymore II Modular Optical Gaming Keyboard – $329 (normal $429) plus a bonus $50 e-gift card via redemption.
• Logitech G512 keyboard $109
• SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL wireless keyboard – $449 (save $140)
• SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (save $100)
• SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini – $289
• SteelSeries APEX PRO – $299 (save $140)
• Razer Huntsman Mini keyboard – $99 (save $100)
• HyperX Alloy Origins 60 – $139

Mice

• Logitech G502 X wireless mouse – $124 (save $125)
• Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless – $48.75
• Razer DeathAdder V2 X wireless mouse – $59 (save $50)
• Razer Naga V2 Pro – $259
• Razer Basilisk V3 Pro – $219
• Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro – $199
• SteelSeries Aerox 3 mouse – $99 (save $50)
• SteelSeries Rival 5 – $99
• HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless mouse – $111
• Corsair K65 RGB MINI – $139

Controllers

• Backbone One PlayStation Edition – $125
• ASUS ROG Raikiri Pro Wireless PC Controller – $199 (normally $269) plus a bonus $30 e-gift card via redemption.

Streaming

• Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 Black – $185
• Elgato HD60 X External Capture Card – $199 (save $116)
• Elgato Facecam – $222
• Elgato Wave 3 Premium USB Condenser Microphone – $189
• HyperX QuadCast Condenser Microphone – $154

Racing

• Next Level Racing GT Lite Foldable Simulator Cockpit – $329
• Thrustmaster T248 X Racing Wheel for Xbox / PC – $449 (save $150)
• Thrustmaster T248 Racing Wheel for PlayStation – $449 (save $150)

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It’s that time of year again, and 2023’s Black Friday sales are nearly upon us, bringing an avalanche of video game and tech deals that you won’t want to miss.

Arguably the biggest destination for Black Friday bargains, Amazon has already announced the dates for its Black Friday sale activity and it’s decided to run a huge two weeks of shopping. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of time to make sure you score the best deals on Amazon this Black Friday:

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WHEN IS AMAZON’S BLACK FRIDAY 2023 SALE HAPPENING IN AUSTRALIA

Amazon’s Black Friday 2023 sale will be happening starting on Monday, November 20th at 12:01 AM AEDT and running until Sunday, December 3rd. You’ll be able to find all of the deals right here.

Our Black Friday 2023 Bargain Hub is live now!

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR AMAZON’S BLACK FRIDAY 2023 SALE

To make the most of Amazon’s deals for this year’s Black Friday sale, including better shipping options and exclusive deals, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member. You can sign up for a free 30 day trial HERE but at this point, the benefits of Prime for $9.99 speak for themselves. You get free delivery and access to Prime Video on top of access to Prime-only deals and sales throughout the year, not just on Black Friday.

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Not only are the holidays nearly upon us, but we’re headed deep into sales season with Black Friday deals heating up across the country. That means it’s the perfect time to start getting your Christmas shopping sorted, and for many this year that’s going to mean picking up a shiny new video game console to slide under the tree.

If that’s you, we’re here to tell you that right now is absolutely the time to pick up a PlayStation 5 console for Christmas.

One of the hot ticket items in Black Friday sales this year is the PS5, with the console going for easily the best deal we’ve seen as a bundle with the more expensive disc-based PS5 console (meaning you can play physical game discs and movies on it) along with a copy of the just-released and hugely popular Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for just $655. Bought separately, these would normally run you $924.90 so it’s a huge saving of over $245.

If a PS5 is under consideration at all this holidays, stop looking and grab this deal while you can:

PS5 Disc Console + Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Game – $655 on Amazon with free shipping.

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And if you need any other ideas for added extras with the PS5 console, Amazon’s also got a ton of deals on accessories and games:

PS5 Accessories

• DualSense Controller (White) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Galactic Purple) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Midnight Black) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Cosmic Red) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Starlight Blue) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Nova Pink) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Grey Camo) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Volcanic Red) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Cobalt Blue) – $79.95

PlayStation VR2

• PlayStation VR2 + Horizon Call of the Mountain Digital Download – $799 (normally $924.90)
• PlayStation VR2 standalone bundle – $769 (normally $879.95)

PS5 Games

• Gran Turismo 7 – $60.95
• Horizon Forbidden West– $58.95
• God of War Ragnarok – $70.95
• Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection – $33.95
• The Last Of Us Part 1 – $69.95
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – $56.95
• Returnal – $57.95
• Death Stranding Director’s Cut – $33.95
• The Nioh Collection – $45.95
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate – $69.85
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales – $45.95
• Demon’s Souls – $56.95

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With Black Friday sales season well and truly upon us (check out our dedicated Bargain Hub), PlayStation has begun rolling out its deals across physical retailers with plenty of savings to be had on controllers, accessories, games and especially consoles.

The star deal this year is the PS5 disc console and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 bundle which has been dropped sharply, no doubt to make way for impending “PS5 slim” stock. It’s just $655 on Amazon.

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The deals we’ve seen come up so far are below, but keep checking back as these will no doubt shift, change and grow as the days go on:

PlayStation Black Friday 2023 Deals

PlayStation Plus/PlayStation Store

PlayStation has revealed that players who join PlayStation Plus during the Black Friday sales November 17th – 27th can save up to 30% on 12-month membership plans. Current PlayStation Plus members can save 25% when upgrading a current plan to PlayStation Plus Extra, or save 30% when upgrading to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe.

The PlayStation Store will also have a number of deals available for Black Friday sales, which we’ll update with once they arrive.

Amazon

PS5 Hardware

• PS5 Console + Copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – $655 (normally $924.90 bought separately)
• PS VR2 + Horizon Call of the Mountain Digital Download – $799 (normally $924.90)
• PS VR2 standalone bundle – $769 (normally $879.95)

PS5 Accessories

• DualSense Controller (White) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Galactic Purple) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Midnight Black) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Cosmic Red) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Starlight Blue) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Nova Pink) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Grey Camo) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Volcanic Red) – $79.95
• DualSense Controller (Cobalt Blue) – $79.95

PS5 Games

• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – $99
• Gran Turismo 7 – $60.95
• Horizon Forbidden West– $58.95
• God of War Ragnarok – $70.95
• Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection – $33.95
• The Last Of Us Part 1 – $69.95
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – $56.95
• Returnal – $57.95
• Death Stranding Director’s Cut – $33.95
• The Nioh Collection – $45.95
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate – $69.85
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales – $45.95
• Demon’s Souls – $56.95

JB Hi-Fi

PS5 Hardware

• PS5 Console Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 bundle – $679

PS5 Accessories

• DualSense Wireless Controllers – $79 each
• Pulse3D Wireless Headsets – $114 each

PS5 Games

• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – $99
• Gran Turismo 7 – $57
• Horizon Forbidden West – $59
• God of War Ragnarok – $64
• Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection – $29
• The Last Of Us Part 1 – $69
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – $57
• Returnal – $57
• Death Stranding Director’s Cut – $29
• The Nioh Collection – $39
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate – $69
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales – $44
• Demon’s Souls – $57

EB Games

PS5 Hardware

• PS5 Console Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 bundle – $699

PS5 Accessories

• DualSense Wireless Controllers – $89 each
• Pulse3D Wireless Headsets – $144 each

PS5 Games

• Gran Turismo 7 – $62.48
• Horizon Forbidden West – $57
• God of War Ragnarok – $77
• Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection – $28
• The Last Of Us Part 1 – $77
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – $62.48
• Returnal – $62.48
• Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut – $62.48
• The Nioh Collection – $47
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate – $77
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales – $47.48
• Demon’s Souls – $62.48

More to come… watch this space!

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Xbox has just revealed its share of this month’s Black Friday sales activity and it’s going all-in with deals on Xbox Series X consoles and console bundles as well as accessories and games.

The Xbox Black Friday 2023 deals begin right now with discounts on hundreds of games, up to 50% off, on the Microsoft Store, with hardware and accessory bargains also rolling out including some incredibly sharp pricing on Xbox Series X consoles, especially at Amazon where you’ll not only get an Xbox Series X for just $649 but a bonus physical copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 as well. You can see the deals below:

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Xbox Series X Consoles And Bundles For Black Friday 2023

Amazon

• Xbox Series X Console – $649 with bonus copy of Call of Duty MW3 and free shipping
• Xbox Series X Diablo IV Bundle – $719 with bonus copy of Call of Duty MW3 and free shipping
• Xbox Series X Starfield Bundle – $728.95 with free shipping

Microsoft Store

• Coming Soon

EB Games

• Xbox Series X Console – $649
• Xbox Series X Diablo IV Bundle – $719

JB Hi-Fi

• Coming Soon

Big W

• Coming Soon

Xbox Accessory Deals For Black Friday 2023

Amazon

• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Electric Volt – $69.95
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Pulse Red – $74
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Robot White – $69
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Shock Blue – $79
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Velocity Green – $74
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Astral Purple – $74
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Carbon Black – $79

Microsoft Store

• Coming Soon

EB Games

• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Electric Volt – $74
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Pulse Red – $74
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Robot White – $69
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Shock Blue – $79
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Velocity Green – $74
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Astral Purple – $74
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Carbon Black – $69
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Remix Special Edition – $89
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Sunkissed Vibes OPI – $79
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Carbon Black + USB-C Cable – $79
• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – Carbon Black + Wireless Adapter – $89

JB Hi-Fi

• Coming Soon

Big W

• Coming Soon

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Rejoice, Aussie PlayStation fans, as a local release date has been revealed for Sony’s new dedicated PS5 remote play device, the PlayStation Portal!

As shared today, the Portal will be launching in Australian on February 2nd, 2024. The device will cost $329.95 locally and pre-orders are open now at the below retailers:

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PlayStation Portal Pre-Orders Australia

• Amazon – $329.95 (no deposit required and pre-order price guarantee)
• EB Games – $329.95 ($50 deposit required)
• JB Hi-Fi – $329 (full payment required)

While Aussies will have to wait until next year to get the Portal, very first unboxings and impressions of the PlayStation Portal hardware have started to come in from overseas, which you can read more about right here.

As a refresher, the PlayStation Portal is a new dedicated handheld device for playing PS5 games from a console via Remote Play, anywhere that Wi-Fi is available, with an 8″ 1080p60 display surrounded by DualSense-like controls on either side, including haptic feedback and adaptive trigger features.

JUST ANNOUNCED ? Feel the power of PlayStation® in the palm of your hand with the PlayStation Portal Remote Player for PS5®, landing 2 February 2024!

The handheld gateway to your PS5®? games: https://t.co/SjlUCpVhYN pic.twitter.com/ZCCyAxNWQQ

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PlayStation has announced the dates and activity for Black Friday 2023 (make sure to bookmark our dedicated Bargain Hub), stopping short of revealing any actual deals but at least giving us a look at the dates. The whole thing kicks off very soon on Friday, November 17th and runs through to November 27th for certain sales.

Those looking for the best deals on physical hardware, accessories or games should have an eye on Amazon’s Black Friday sale page right here, as we’d expect the PlayStation deals to start on Friday, November 17th.

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PlayStation’s Black Friday 2023 Sale

What’s in the PlayStation Black Friday Sale?

We don’t yet know what deals are going to be in the sale when it comes to physical retailers, though we expect the usual console, controller and game discounts from the likes of Amazon, JB Hi-Fi, EB Games and so on. It’s fairly likely we’ll see some discounting on PS5 consoles given the slimmer model is around the corner, and PS VR2s and DualSense controllers will probably also go on sale.

Make sure to keep an eye on Bargain Hub as we’ll be posting all of the best deals as they come.

Will There Be A PlayStation Plus Discount For Black Friday?

Yes! PlayStation has revealed that players who join PlayStation Plus during the Black Friday sales November 17th – 27th can save up to 30% on 12-month membership plans. Current PlayStation Plus members can save 25% when upgrading a current plan to PlayStation Plus Extra, or save 30% when upgrading to PlayStation Plus Premium/Deluxe.

PlayStation Store Black Friday Deals

PlayStation has announced that discounts are also headed to the PlayStation Store for Black Friday. Starting November 17th – 27th, you’ll be able to grab deals on PS5 and PS4 games, including hit titles like EA Sports FC 24, NBA 2K24, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and much more. Make sure to stick with us here, bookmark our Black Friday 2023 Bargain Hub and follow us on social media as we’ll be putting together a list of the best titles in the sale as well as links to find all of the deals.

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Sony has just revealed the rumoured new slimmer PS5 model with a detachable disc drive.

The new model has had its volume reduced by more than 30% and weight by 18% and 24% respectively compared to the previous models. The faceplates will be broken up into four sections with the top portions sporting a glossy look and the bottom section remaining matte. It also has a new 1TB SSD up from the 800GB in the original PS5.

The new PS5 will be available to purchase in the same digital and disc offerings, but the one big change with this model is that if you buy the digital edition, you can now attach a disc drive later which can be purchased separately.

The new slimmer PS5 will be launching in November in the US, Europe, UK and Japan with other territories to roll out later.

The new models will launch in the US in November with a wider rollout, including Australia, to come over “the months following” at the below prices. Sony says that this is replacing the current unit which will be phased out as stock sells out:

• PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – $799.95 AUD
• PS5 Digital Edition – $679.95 AUD
• Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive for PS5 – $159.95 AUD
• New PS5 Vertical Stand (compatible with all PS5 models) – $49.95 AUD

Obviously, the better option here is still the console with the disc drive packaged in, with the digital plus the drive purchased separately costing $40 more in total plus another $50 for the stand which is now sold separately.

Sony says that new PS5 console covers will release in early 2024 including an all-matte black colour as well as Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, and Sterling Silver variations.

You can read more about these new models HERE.

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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale has kicked off, bringing with it two days of bargains exclusive to Amazon Prime members. As usual, we’ve gone ahead and scoured the list of deals to pick out what we reckon are the most attractive ones in the realm of video games, video game accessories and other tangentially-related gear.

The most important thing is that this sale event is only open to Amazon Prime members. You can sign up for a free 30 day trial HERE but at this point, the benefits of Prime for $9.99 speak for themselves. You get free delivery and access to Prime Video, but you also get access to Prime Day (and other deals throughout the year).

We’ll continue to update this list over the coming days as deals come in so make sure to keep checking back:

You can find all of the Prime Big Deal Day bargains HERE, but we’ve put the best deals below:

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Gaming Bargains

PlayStation

• PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle – $779
• PlayStation VR2 – $746.95
• Pulse 3D Wireless Headset – Gray Camouflage – $113.95
• CORSAIR MP600 PRO LPX 2TB PS5-Ready SSD – $179
• Just Dance 2023 – $24.95
• Wild Hearts – $19.99
• F1 23 – $45
• Thrustmaster T300 RS GT Force Feedback Racing Wheel – $465.95

Nintendo

• Nintendo Switch Sports – $44.95
• Fire Emblem Engage – $44.95
• Mario Golf: Super Rush – $44.95
• Pokémon Legends Arceus – $53.95
• Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – $54.95
• Mario Strikers: Battle League Football – $39.95
• Just Dance 2023 – $19.95
• IMMORTALS FENYX RISING – $22.95
• Disney Illusion Island – $49
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• Razer DeathAdder Essential Gaming Mouse – $30.82
• SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL – $265
• HyperX SoloCast – USB Condenser Gaming Microphone – $71.40
• HyperX Alloy Origins – Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – $130
• HyperX DuoCast – RGB USB Condenser Microphone – $99
• HyperX QuadCast – USB Condenser Gaming Microphone – $159
• HyperX Cloud Alpha – Gaming Headset – $129.63
• Elgato Stream Deck + – $245
• Elgato Facecam – $195
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• Elgato Wave:3 – Premium USB Condenser Microphone – $169
• Alienware AW620M Wireless/Wired Gaming Mouse – $122.10
• Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset – $219
• Alienware AW520H Wired Gaming Headset – $171.60
• CORSAIR K70 RGB PRO Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – $194
• Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE RGB WIRELESS MMO Gaming Mouse – $199
• CORSAIR K65 PRO Mini RGB 65% Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – $169
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• CORSAIR HS55 Wireless Gaming Headset – $119
• CORSAIR M65 RGB Ultra Wireless White, Tunable FPS Wireless Gaming Mouse – $159
• Corsair K63 Compact Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – $109

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Explore the origins of the John Wick universe in the 1970s and witness the creation of New York’s most killer hotel, when The Continental: From the World of John Wick premieres September 22nd exclusively on Prime Video. Add it to your watchlist here.

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To celebrate the premiere of The Continental: From the World of John Wick on Prime Video, we’ve got an extra-special prize to give away to a lucky Press Start reader.

The Continental takes viewers to the 1970s, to meet a young Winston Scott as he comes to be the proprietor of the New York branch of a chain of hotels that acts as safe and neutral ground for assassins around the world, and in keeping on-theme we’re honouring the premiere of this new three-part miniseries by giving away a $500 hotel voucher valid at QT Hotels & Resorts, so you can find your own safe haven (hopefully with less assassins).

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Nintendo have another massive 40 minute Direct as they look forward to the rest of the year and the start of 2024. There was tons of stuff shown, from previously announced titles to brand-new titles. It’s looking to be stacked 6 months for Nintendo Switch owners.

Here’s everything we saw today:

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Is Finally Getting A Remake

The fantastic Paper Mario: The 1000 Year Door is getting a long-awaited remake. This incredible GameCube RPG looks gorgeous on the Switch with improved visuals and timeless gameplay. Between this and Super Mario RPG, there’s a lot of Mario RPG goodness coming to the Switch. Not much was shown in regards to new features or content, but the base game is more than enough as is. It launches in 2024.

The previously revealed Princess Peach Game is called Princess Peach: Showtime!

Announced during Nintendo’s June direct earlier this year, Princess Peach: Showtime! follows Princess Peach as she explores a theatre with her newfound companion, Stella. Peach can use Stella to transform into different forms that give her extra abilities like Detective Peach, Swordfighter Peach, Kung Fu Peach, and much more. It looks eclectic and inventive, while echoing a bit of Luigi’s Mansion. It’s coming out on March 22nd.

Mario VS. Donkey Kong Makes A Return On The Switch

The beloved Game Boy puzzler is receiving a gorgeous remake for the Switch early next year.  The most notable inclusion is the ability to play with a friend in local co-op. Might not be the full Donkey Kong game some were anticipating, but it’s cool to see this one back nonetheless. It’s launching on February 16th.

We Got A New Look At Splatoon 3 – Side Order

We got a fresh look at Splatoon 3’s upcoming DLC – Side Order, and it seems very unique. Some real abstract design in this one based on the trailer. If it’s anything like recent Splatoon campaigns and the Octo-Expansion, it’s sure to be a banger. It’s set in the Spire of Order as you ascend the tower and level up your character. An interesting detail is that it’s designed to be replayed. It’s launching in Autumn of 2024.

Super Mario RPG Is Looking Excellent

We got another look at the Super Mario RPG Remake going over some of the returning and new features. Perfect timing now damages all enemies at once, there are new Triple Moves based on party composition, and even powered-up boss rematches. It’s shaping up to be a great package. It’s still scheduled for launch on November 17th.

Pikachu Can Ride Pokémon in Detective Pikachu Returns

We got another look at Detective Pikachu Returns, showcasing some of the abilities you can use to solve mysteries. Tracking scents with Growlithe, smashing rocks with Darmanitan, and more. It looks like it’ll be a fun time when it launches on October 6th.

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD Brings More of the Green Plumber

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is looking better and better. It seems to have been brought in line with the visuals of Luigi’s Mansion 3 and even brings back the co-op multiplayer mode. This one is definitely worth checking out if you missed it the first time around. It’s launching in Summer of next year.

Funky Kong Returns to Mario Kart in Wave 6 of the Booster Course Pass

Peachette, Pauline, Diddy Kong, and Funky Kong all make their debut in Wave 6 of Mario Kart 8’s Booster Course Pass when it launches later this year. More Mario Kart tracks is never a bad thing, and new playable characters is always exciting. Wave 6 is launching with Daisy Circuit alongside 7 more courses this holiday.

F-ZERO 99 is an F-Zero Battle Royale

If Tetris worked, why not F-ZERO? Much like Tetris 99, F-ZERO 99 essentially a F-ZERO battle royale as you compete against 98 other players for victory. It looks like a good bit of fun but I can already feel the disappointment unfolding from series veterans. Better than nothing I suppose?

WarioWare Move It Has 200 Microgames

Nothing better than a bit of absurd WarioWare. New whacky motion-based microgames and stacks of multiplayer modes, WarioWare Move It is looking to be a fitting party game for the holiday period. It’s launching on November 3rd.

Nintendo Museum

There’s a Nintendo Museum coming to Kyoto sometime next year! Not something you can play on your Switch, but a cool documentation of Nintendo’s history nonetheless.

More Amiibos are on the Way

The previously announced Tears of the Kingdom amiibos for Ganondorf and Zelda are due out on November 3rd. Xenoblade Chronicles 3’s Noah and Mio are also releasing as an oh-so-cute dual pack on January 19th.

Ubisoft Brought A New Prince of Persia – The Lost Crown Trailer

Ubisoft also brought a new trailer for Prince of Persia – The Lost Crown. A return to the 2D roots of the series that keeps looking better and better. There was a quick look at some boss fights and the environments we’ll explore. Keep this one on your radar. It’s launching on January 18th.

The Original Tomb Raider Trilogy is Getting Remastered

The classic original Tomb Raider trilogy is coming to the Switch with remastered visuals. You can toggle between the original visuals and remastered ones too! Great games for a portable platform like the Switch. It’s launching on February 14th.

Bandle Tale:  A League of Legends Story is an all new game from Lazy Bear

The next entry in Riot’s slew of new League-based experiences, Bandle Tale is a cute community based game that seems similar to Stardew Valley and other farming games, only with a League twist. It’s being helmed by the developers of Graveyard Keeper, Lazy Bear. It’s releasing sometime next year.

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story Finally has A Release Date

We got another look at one of Riot’s other projects – Song of Nunu. This whimsical story adventure game follows Nunu and Willump as they brave the treacherous wilds of the Freljord. Better yet, it’s launching on Novermber 1st.

Dave The Diver is coming to Console

The critically acclaimed Dave The Diver is coming to the Switch later this year. This fun little game has a neat loop of catching fish during the day and selling it as sushi during the night. It’s a great time and is well worth your attention. Its launching  first on Switch on October 26th, with a demo available to play right now!

Unicorn Overlord Is Vanillaware’s Next Game

ATLUS and Vanillaware are bringing us Unicorn Overlord; the rebirth of tactical fantasy RPGs. Vanillaware always does great stuff, so definitely keep an eye on this one. It sports their trademark visual style and what looks to be a well-realized medieval setting. It’s launching on March 8th.

Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes Is Coming Out Early Next Year

While this one was announced a while back, this new look shows quite a promising RPG experience. It has a unique 2D/3D hybrid visual style that’s striking in motion. Super flashy combat to boot as well. It’s launching on April 23rd.

Eastward is Getting DLC this Summer

Eastward: Octopia is set in a remote mountainside village where Sam and John start life anew as farmers. It’s a parallel world of Eastward and looks like a great time. It’s launching in Summer of this year.

Wargroove 2 is Bringing A Cutscene and Campaign Creator

Wargroove 2 got some new details including a new mouse faction, and a rogue-like mode in Conquest mode. There’s also a built-in cutscene and campaign creator which is super neat. It’s launching on October 5th.

Horizon Chase 2 Is Available Today On The Switch

Launching later today, Horizon Chase 2 is an arcade racer that can be played online and even has cross-play. Looks like a bit of arcade fun with friends. It’s out today on the eShop.

Super Crazy Rhythm Castle Has A Release Date

There’s nothing better than a good rhythm game other than a rhythm game with friends. Solve puzzles and battle bosses while you rock out to over 30 tracks, including music from iconic Konami games. It’s launching on November 14th.

SPYxANYA: Operation Memories is the Spy x Family Game We Never Knew We Needed

The Anya simulator we never knew we needed. Catalogue Anya’s daily life with a photo diary in Spy X Family’s very first video game adaptation. Absolutely riveting, ridiculously cute.

The Cult Classic Another Code Games Are Coming To Switch

Another Code: Recollection is a bundle of the two Another Code DS games, the second of which never released in North America. Surreal to see these games getting released in 2023 fully enhanced for the Nintendo Switch. The collection comes out on January 19th.

The Next SaGa Game is SaGa Emerald Beyond

The next entry into the SaGa series, SaGa Emerad Beyond seems to echo elements from Octopath Traveler with unique heroes to pick from with their own stories that crossover. It has a timeline turn-based battle system which is always a good time when done properly. It’s completely standalone and launches next year.

Trombone Champ can fuel all of your Tromboning Dreams

Trombone Champ is a wonderful recreation of playing the trombone. What’s not to love? It even has an authentic control scheme. It’s launching today on Nintendo Switch.

BATTLE CRUSH is an Adrenaline Fueled Action Game Similar to Battlerite

BATTLE CRUSH looks like a fun battle royale-esc MOBA most similar to Battlerite. Not much was shown outside of some combat and environments, but if it’s anything like Battlerite, it’ll be a great time. It’s due out in Autumn next year.

Wartales Is A Turn-Based RPG Available Today

A tactical turn-based RPG that can be played online with freinds, You can explore the overworld, recruit companions, collect bounties, and spelunk tombs. Looks like a bit of fun, and it even launches later today!

Contra: Operation Galuga is a Reimaging of the 80s Classic

A new take on the SNES classic, Contra: Operation Galuga looks like it’ll scratch that retro itch in a way only Contra can. A reimagining of the classic run-‘n’-gun formula from the 80s with modernized graphics, sound, new stages, mechanics, and more. It even has coop! It’s set to launch in early 2024.

Among Us is getting a free new map

Among Us is getting a brand-new map that’s completely free. It’s called The Fungle and launches this October. Seems like a fun map but the name is a bit sus.

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PlayStation announced recently that it would be increasing the price of a 12-month subscription on all three of its PlayStation Plus subscription tiers globally, with Aussie subscribers set to pay significantly more for a yearly subscription as of September 6th. That time has now arrived, with the changes rolling over across the last day or so and now in full effect.

If you’re already locked into any length of membership, PlayStation says you won’t see an increase until the later of either November 6th or whenever your current subscription expires.

The new pricing for Australia is as follows:

PlayStation Plus Price Increase Australia

• PlayStation Plus Essential 12-Month Subscription
  $95.95 AUD (was $79.95 AUD)
• PlayStation Plus Extra 12-Month Subscription
  $169.95 AUD (was $134.95 AUD)
• PlayStation Plus Deluxe 12-Month Subscription
  $196.95 AUD (was $154.95 AUD)

It’s also worth pointing out that 1-month and 3-month subscriptions remain the same as ever, and PlayStation has noted that these new rates still represent a discount over paying for a 1-month or 3-month subscription at the existing prices.

Adam Michel, SIE’s director of content acquisition and operations, has said that the increases will enable PlayStation to “continue bringing high-quality games and value-added benefits to your PlayStation Plus subscription service.”

As for what you’re paying extra for right now, this month’s PlayStation Plus Essential games are Saints Row, Black Desert – Traveler Edition and Generation Zero, and they’re available to add to your library and play right now.

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It’s time for another one of Geoff Keighley’s streams, with Gamescom’s Opening Night Live set to kick off live in Cologne, Germany and be beamed across the globe as it happens. Unfortunately for the Aussie audience it’s taking place at 4AM AEST, which is extremely early (or late if you’re brave) but we’ll be up and will have a roundup when you wake up in the morning.

WHEN IS GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE IN AUSTRALIAN TIME?

Gamescom Opening Night Live is taking place on Wednesday, August 23rd at 4AM AEST. Here’s how that shakes out around the nation:

• 4.00 AM AEST (Melbourne/Sydney/Hobart/Canberra/Brisbane)
• 3.30 AM ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
• 2.00 AM AWST (Perth)
• 6.00 AM NZDT (Wellington)

WHERE TO WATCH GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE

You can watch Opening Night Live on YouTube HERE or below:

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE

We don’t yet know how long this year’s Opening Night Live showcase is expected to run for, but we do already know that it’ll feature new looks at both Alan Wake II, Black Myth: Wukong. Sonic Superstars, Mortal Kombat 1, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and even Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon.

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Good news if the purchase of a PS5 console was in your plans in the near future – a number of retailers look to be dropping the price of the machine a decent amount for the next couple of weeks.

The deals are going at a number of retails, with some comparative prices better than others. With Amazon Prime Day kicking off in full on July 11 there are bound to be even more deals to be had so make sure you bookmark our Amazon Prime Day Hub and follow us on social media to keep up with all of the deals.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE AMAZON PRIME DAY KICKS OFF NEXT WEEK

PS5 Console Deals in Australia

Amazon PS5 Deals

• PlayStation 5 Disc Console – $699 ($100 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console Final Fantasy XVI Bundle – $828 ($76 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console Two Controller Bundle – $799 ($100 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console God of War Ragnarok Bundle – $828 ($76 off)

Other Amazon PlayStation Deals

• PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle – $899
• PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller Charging Station – $69
• DualSense Edge Controller – $327.99
• DualSense Controllers – $79 each
• DualSense Charging Station – $39
• The Last Of Us Part 1 – $82.15
• Horizon Forbidden West – $68.45
• Gran Turismo 7 – $79.90
• Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection – $33.85
• Death Stranding Director’s Cut – $33.65
• Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut – $57.10
• Returnal – $57.95
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales Ultimate Edition – $70.90

The Good Guys PS5 Deals

• PlayStation 5 Disc Console – $709 ($90 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console Two Controller Bundle – $799 ($100 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console God of War Ragnarok Bundle – $799 ($105 off)

JB Hi-Fi PS5 Deals

• PlayStation 5 Disc Console – $699 ($100 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console Final Fantasy XVI Bundle – $829 ($75 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console Two Controller Bundle – $804 ($95 off)

EB Games PS5 Deals

• PlayStation 5 Disc Console – $699 ($100 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console God of War Ragnarok Bundle – $829 ($75 off)

Big W PS5 Deals

• PlayStation 5 Disc Console – $724 ($75 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console God of War Ragnarok Bundle – $799 ($105 off)

Harvey Norman PS5 Deals

• PlayStation 5 Disc Console – $728 ($71 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console Two Controller Bundle – $818 ($71 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console God of War Ragnarok Bundle – $828 ($60 off)

The Gamesmen PS5 Deals

• PlayStation 5 Disc Console – $729.95 ($70 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console Final Fantasy XVI Bundle – $829.95 ($75 off)
• PlayStation 5 Disc Console Two Controller Bundle – $814.95 ($85 off)

It seems like a lot of these deals are still rolling out, and with Amazon Prime Day fast approaching this could all shift and change very rapidly so we’ll be keeping an eye out and update this as often as we can!

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Nintendo have another massive 40 minute Direct as they look forward to the second half of 2023. Aside from new detail on Pikmin 4, there was a whole bunch of stuff to look forward to in the coming six months, as well as some surprises for stuff coming later down the track.

Here’s everything we saw today:

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the Next 2D Mario

A brand new 2D Mario has been revealed! Taking a page out of Sonic’s book, we see the Italian plumber grinding on rails and even hanging off them.

Wonder Flowers are brand new pickups dramatically change the landscape, allowing Mario to reach previously inaccessible collectibles.

Of course, there’s four player coop with Daisy and Peach  returning, and Mario can even turn into an elephant. It looks super imaginative and much different from the  tiredNew Super Mario Bros. series. It’s launching on October 20th.

Super Mario RPG is getting a gorgeous Remake

The rumored Mario RPG remake has been revealed! A ground-up rebuilding of the original game with new assets that seems to retain its original visual style.

It has a Link’s Awakening vibe in terms of its art style and seems to be quite the loving recreation. Even better, it’s launching on November 17th!

An all new Princess Peach Game is Coming

Hot off the heels of the Mario RPG reveal, a brand-new Princess Peach game was revealed. Not much was shown off in regards to this one, but it’s launching sometime next year.

Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon is getting a Remaster

Luigi hasn’t been left behind, with the criminally underrated Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon announced to be coming to the Nintendo Switch. Pretty short on details for this one also, but I think it’s safe to expect the typical deluxe treatment for this one. It’s launching sometime next year.

Detective Pikachu Is Getting A Sequel

The stoic Detective Pikachu makes his return in Detective Pikachu Returns. A sequel to the first game, Detective Pikachu Returns is set in Prime City and promises new mysteries to solve alongside a decidedly grizzled Pikachu.

The first game was a bit of fun, I suspect this one will be too. It’s launching on October 6th.

New Pikmin 4 Details Were Revealed alongside HD Remasters of Pikmin 1 and 2

Some fresh new details on Pikmin 4, with gameplay details on Oatchi. Oatchi has plenty of applications that’ll no doubt shake up the formula and offer new ways to manage tasks.

We also got a look at Dandori Battles where you have to collect more objects than your opponent so you can rescue a castaway. Rescuing castaways allows you to expand your base, teach Oatchi new skills, and eventually set out for night expeditions, which sends creatures into a frenzy. There’s also adorable glow Pikmin, which are only available at night.

This game keeps looking better and better. It’s launching next month on July 21st, and a demo is available to download on the eShop next week on June 28th.

Bolted onto the Pikmin 4 details was the announcement of HD remasters of Pikmin 1 and 2 for the Switch. These are available right now for digital purchase so go check them out before 4 drops next month!

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero is Coming Soon

We got a fresh look at the expansion pack for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. As announced previously, it’s split into two parts; The Teal Mask and the Indigo Disc.

While both bring new Pokémon, characters, and settings, they look quite distinct in tone. The Teal Mask seems to have a Japanese countryside setting while The Indigo Disc is much more rooted in sci-fi, set in a futuristic academy in the middle of the sea. The Teal Mask is due out in Spring while The Indigo Disc is due out towards the end of the year.

New Tears of the Kingdom amiibo are Coming

If you haven’t already spent enough money on The Legend of Zelda amiibo, Nintendo has you covered. New Tears of the Kingdom amiibo for Zelda and Ganondorf are coming later this year. These are some fantastic designs, hopefully the Sages are to follow shortly after.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Fifth Wave of DLC Courses is Launching Soon

Petey Pirhana, Wiggler, and Kamek are all coming to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe when wave 5 of the booster course pack launches this year. While new tracks are coming, we only got a look at the new track called Squeaky Clean Sprint. Expect it to drop sometime this winter.

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1 is full of MGS Goodness

The previously announced Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1 is also coming to the Nintendo Switch. It includes the original 3 MGS games, extra content, as well as the original Metal Gear games. The Metal Gear Solid games will also be purchasable individually. It’s launching on October 24th.

WarioWare Move It is the Next WarioWare game

Sporting over 200 microgames, WarioWare Move It makes use of your entire body to strike poses and complete microgames. Everyone loves a good WarioWare. It’s launching on November 3rd.

Vampire Survivors Makes its Switch Debut

The fantastic Vampire Survivors is coming to Switch! If you haven’t sunk enough hours into this game already, now you can do it on the go! Check it out if you haven’t already lost too much time to this incredible game. It’s launching relatively soon on August 17th!

We got Another Look at Sonic Superstars

We got a deeper look at Sonic Superstars, which was announced at Summer Games Fest. 12 new stages and multiple playable characters, as well as local co-op for up to four players, which is a series first. Expect to see it launching sometime during Spring.

Star Ocean The Second Story is getting the remake treatment

Continuing the tradition of modern JRPGs, Star Ocean R is being remade with the inclusion of a break mechanic. This remake looks excellent, though, with a 2D-HD art style similar to what Team Asano have been doing. It launches on November 2nd.

Palia is a free to play Adventure Sim

Palia is an adventure sim set in a village with other players that can be played online. It’s completely free to play and launches at the end of this year. Riveting.

We got some gameplay details for Persona 5 Tactica

The tactics based Persona 5 spin-off announced last week has been shown in more detail. It seems like a typical SRPG with some Persona flare in fusion mechanics and slick presentation. It’s launching on November 17th.

Mythforce is coming to the Switch this Year

While it originally launched in April of last year, Mythforce is coming to the Nintendo Switch this year. The roguelike inspired by Saturday morning cartoons looks like a bit of fun with friends, and is a great fit for the Switch. It’s going to be available sometime this year.

Splatoon 3 next Splatfest is based on Ice Cream Flavors

Another Splatfest is inbound. This time you can choose between vanilla, strawberry, and mint chip. Make the right choice. There’s also other events coming to Splatoon 3 soon. No details on expansion stuff unfortunately.

The Excellent Arkham Trilogy is coming to Switch

The Batman Arkham Trilogy is coming to the Switch! These games are timeless and deserve all the praise they get and more. Don’t pass up on this collection if you haven’t played them before. It’s launching in Spring.

The Digital Adaptation of Gloomhaven is coming to Switch

The tactical RPG Gloomhaven which is a digital adaptation of a board game with the same name is coming to Switch. It’s available on September 18th.

We got some Just Dance 2024 Details

Another year, another Just Dance. 40 new tracks, new types of music. Cool. It’s launching on October 24th.

Silent Hope is a brand new Action RPG

Silent Hope is an action RPG  where you explore ever-changing dungeons as you attempt to conquer the abyss. Materials earned in the abyss can be used to upgrade your base above, allowing you to go deeper. It seems like a bit of fun and echoes Moonlighter a bit in its structure. It’s launching on October 3rd.

Fae Farm is another farm game

Fae Farm is a Switch console exclusive and another farm game. At least you can play this one in coop with friends. It’s launching on September 8th.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 is Looking Great

This sequel to the hit Hotwheels Unleashed is sporting split-screen races and breakneck speeds. This arcade racer is launching on October 19th.

Manic Mechanics will fulfill all your mechanic dreams

Manic Mechanic is getting a Switch release ahead of all other consoles.  You can work with friends or by yourself to fix up cars and such. Seems like a bit of party fun, like Overcooked but with cars. It’s launching on July 16th.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope’s Second DLC Drops Today

The Last Spark Hunter brings a new area to explore, new enemies to battle, and robot king Bob-omb! A demo of the main game is also available now on the eShop. The DLC launches later today.

Dragon Quest Monsters Is Back

A new Dragon Quest Monsters has been annoounced! This long dormant spin-off series gives big Pokemon vibes with Dragon Quest flare, with titular monsters lying at the core of the experience. It’s launching on December 1st.

Headbangers Rhythm Royale, the Pigeon Battle Royale is coming to Switch

Described as a musical pigeon battle royale, Headbangers Rhythm Royale is coming to the Nintendo Switch on October 31st. It seems like Wario Ware, just with pigeons instead of Wario.

Penny’s Big Breakaway is the next game from the Sonic Mania developers

A surprise announcement from the developers of Sonic Mania, this 3D platformer looks like a bit of high-speed fun. With a time attack mode, yo-yo based attacks, and penguins – it’s bound to be a good time. It’s releasing early 2024.

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Nintendo capped off a fairly stacked Nintendo Direct today with the reveal of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a brand-new 2D side-scrolling Mario platformer that looks to capture the fun and multiplayer chaos of the New Super Mario Bros. games with a gorgeous new, slightly painterly/hand-drawn art style.

Also, Mario can turn into an elephant. A new item called a “Wonder Flower” looks to really mix things up in levels, other flowers can talk, Daisy is playable. It’s a whole lot.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is due to launch on the Switch on October 20th. Pre-orders are live now on the eShop for $79.95.

From the Nintendo eShop description:

“Classic Mario side-scrolling gameplay is turned on its head with the addition of Wonder Flowers! These game-changing items trigger spectacular moments you have to see to believe. Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant spiky ball, and see even more unexpected events called Wonder Effects.

“Choose from familiar characters including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Yoshi and Toad. Transform into Elephant Mario to use your trunk to trounce enemies with a surprising new Power-Up!

“Team up with up to three friends locally and gather around one Nintendo Switch console to experience the game-bending Wonder Effects together as you tackle courses as a team, and help each other on your way to the goal.”

Check out the trailer below:

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Dropping the news just 24 hours ahead of time, Nintendo revealed that it would be joining in on the June gaming showcase season after all with the reveal that a 40-minute Nintendo Direct is happening tonight. Or, kind of technically tomorrow depending on who you ask and which time zone they live in, but that’s neither here nor there – we’re on Nintendo Direct time now!

So far, all we really know about the upcoming Direct presentation is that it’ll run for around 40 minutes, focus primarily on games coming to Nintendo Switch this year, and will definitely include new details on Pikmin 4. If I was a betting person (never let me become a betting person), I’d say we’ll get the news of a Pikmin 4 demo dropping immediately or at least ahead of its release in a month.

If you’re keen to get watching as it happens, the Nintendo Direct is kicking off at midnight tonight June 21st/22nd AEST.

WHEN TO WATCH THE JUNE NINTENDO DIRECT

The Nintendo Direct premieres on June 21st/22nd depending on local time zones:

• 00.00 AM June 22nd AEST (Melbourne/Sydney/Hobart/Canberra/Brisbane)
• 11.30 PM June 21st ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
• 10.00 PM June 21st AWST (Perth)
• 2.00 AM June 22nd NZST (Wellington)

WHERE TO WATCH THE JUNE NINTENDO DIRECT

You’ll be able to watch the Direct as it happens on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel or right here on the page:

As always, we’ll be sure to keep you up to date on everything that happens at this Nintendo Direct so you can catch up in the morning.

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The cheapest copy of Final Fantasy XVI starting with local retailers and finishing off with digital-only prices. We will update with new & special prices as they come in up until launch day on June 22nd.

Summoning you to retail shelves on Thursday the 22nd of June for PS5 is Final Fantasy XVI! Pre-order DLC is on offer, EB have a SteelBook for pre-orders and JB have patches for online delivery pre-orders.

AMAZON HAS THE CHEAPEST SHIPPED COPY AT $84.99

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Physical:

Amazon –  $84.99 including postage

JB Hi-Fi – $89

EB Games – $114.95

Mightyape – $79 plus postage

Harvey Norman – $88

Gamesmen – $94.95 plus postage

Digital:

PlayStation Store – $114.95, $144.95 Deluxe Edition

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Xbox held a positively loaded show this morning, stacked end-to-end with great-looking first and third-party titles, including some decent surprises and important updates on long-await games. We couldn’t get James in to do his usual round-up of the event, so in the absence I’ll do my absolute best to conjure up some of his penetrating insight.

Now let’s look at everything Microsoft was able to show during the Xbox Games Showcase:

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Fable Looks To Be Shaping Up Nicely

Playground Games brought a brand-new and shiny trailer for its take on Fable, complete with a giant Richard Ayoade and chicken kicking. No release date or anything yet, but the footage below is reportedly “in-engine” so that’s something.

Avowed is coming in 2024

Obsidian’s huge new fantasy RPG has been quiet for a while, but thanks to the showcase we got a pretty decent look into the game’s visuals and gameplay, sporting a distinctly Obsidian tone across the board. Very keen for this one. Next year, too!

Star Wars Outlaws Is Ubisoft’s New Open World Star Wars Game

It’s coming in 2024 from Ubisoft Massive, the folks behind The Division and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and it’s an original story set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. More info is coming at the Ubisoft Forward this week.

Starfield Is Incredibly Impressive And Has An Equally Impressive Collector’s Edition

I have lofty hopes for this game, and if delivers on even half of what the team at Bethesda were showing during the stacked 45-minute Starfield Direct that follows the Xbox Games Showcase I’m going to be absolutely sold. Oh, and if you’ve got around $500 AUD lying around, there’s a fancy Constellation Edition with a working watch!

The S Xbox Series S Now Stands For Storage… And Sexy

A new Carbon Black variant of the Xbox Series S is coming on September 1 and it’ll be sporting a bigger, 1TB SSD to go along with the new look. Super exciting stuff.

Surprise! Limited edition Starfield accessories are coming.

Not content with just a (very) nice-looking Xbox Wireless Controller, Starfield is also getting the first theme Xbox Wireless Headset. They both look fantastic, and will both likely sell out before I can get a chance on them.

Clockwork Revolution Looks Like Time-Bendy Bioshock

The folks at inXile (Wasteland, Arcanum) are bringing us a brand-new IP in Clockwork Revolution, a steampunk action RPG that looks like what you’d get if you mixed a little bit of Bioshock with a little bit of Deathloop. Maybe? Whatever the case I want to play this badly.

Forza Motorsport Has A Release Date

The new car game from the car game people is zooming onto Xbox X|S and PC on October 10. Get it? It’s made by Turn 10, and comes out on 10-10. Presumably this will have cars and it’ll be some kind of competition to see which car can find the quickest route to where it started.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

It wouldn’t be Microsoft Flight Simulator without annualised releases, but this genuinely looks like such a cool product. Powered by massive advances in its already-impressive tech, this new iteration of Asobo’s Flight Sim is adding a huge list of new types of flying from medical rescue to cargo and even air racing. It looks might impressive and as the name implies it’s coming out in 2024.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Sounds Like How I Feel

The folks at Ninja Theory have provided a new glimpse at the highly-anticipated Hellblade sequel, and this one gives us a stunning look at Melina Juergens’ performance as Senua and a tease of the kinds of psychological horrors we can expect whenever this game does eventually launch. Which is in 2024, supposedly.

South of Midnight

Compulsion Games (We Happy Few, Contrast) is back with a new game, and though the initial reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase was more tell than show, it looks to be in possession of one hell of an art style and clearly has some great, Southern folklore influences that I’m super keen to see more of.

Towerborne Is From The Creator’s Of The Banner Saga

I’m not sure exactly what to make of this, but it looks rather neat. Up to four-player co-op fantasy goodness, give it to me. Coming in 2024.

33 Immortals Has 33-Player Co-op

Why not 34 Immortals? This one’s coming from the people at Thunder Lotus, who made the exquisite Spiritfarer, so I trust that it’s going to be excellent, even if the idea of raiding with 32 other people only sounds chaotic at best.

Cities Skylines 2 Is Coming Soon

Cities Skylines has been a huge hit with the sim crowd, and now it’s going bigger, better and bolder. And it’s out reasonably soon on October 24.

Dungeons Of Hinterberg Is Very Extra And I Love It

The sheer amount of things going on in the trailer for this beautiful, dungeon-crawling adventure gave me a migraine but I know I definitely want to check this out. Just look at it:

Jusant Is All About Climbing

Pretty bold of them to take the worst part of every modern 3D adventure game and make a whole new game out of it but I’m very down for whatever mountain-climbing shenanigans are going on in Justant. It just looks so nice.

Ichibum Assuga Stars In Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Apparently all the billions of yen I racked up in Like a Dragon’s business mini-game weren’t enough for Ichiban Kasuga. Now he wants infinite wealth. It’s the official title for Like a Dragon 8, which is now slated to launch in 2024. This trailer is very good:

Metaphor: ReFantazio Marks Is A Fantasy Game From The Persona Folks

Yep, this is absolutely a game by Studio Zero. Al the hallmarks of a Persona/SMT game are here but with less modern stuff and more fantasy stuff. It looks suitably bonkers in concept and in its UI. This game is going to consume my life, I can feel it.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

Capcom’s got a new RE Engine-powered action adventure that oozes style in a very “back in the day” Capcom kinda way. I love it. More of this, please.

Here’s A First Look At Payday 3

Payday 3 is coming on September 21st and fans are sure to eat this one up. It looks edible great.

Two New Persona Games!

It’s a touch unfortunate that these did leak ahead of time, but it’s still exciting to see Xbox continue to get the Atlus love with a pair of new Persona games making their (official) debut at the show. Persona 5 Reload is a reimagining of the cult classic a revamped battle system, cutting-edge graphics and gameplay, enhanced audio featuring all-new English voice-over, a remastered soundtrack with new arrangements, and much more

Still Wakes The Deep Will Keep You Awake

The folks behind Dear Esther and Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture are back with a narrative horror experience set on an oil rig. I’m very interested to see more of this, love a good nautically-tinged horror game.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Has A Release Date

It’s coming September 26th and takes players to a new section of Night City where they’ll go on a daring spy thriller adventure alongisde memorable characters like Keanu Reeves’ Johnny Silverhand and Idris Elba’s Solomon Reed. Check it out:

The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom Is Coming

It’s coming very soon on June 20, so make a start on the base game already. You’ve had long enough!

Fallout 76 Is Going To Atlantic City

The people of Vault 76 are ready to go out and hopefully find more safe haven, quests people and probably tons of loot.

Monkey Island Is Coming To Sea Of Thieves

The legendary swashbuckler, Guybrush Threepwood, is making an appearance within Sea of Thieves. The new update will be free to all who own the game or have it through Game Pass and will bring Guybrash and the iconic cast of characters to new life on July 20th.

Overwatch 2: Invasion Is Coming

It’s out August 10th and promises a new support Hero, Story Missions, new maps, modes and heaps more.

The Ornithopter From DUNE Is Coming To Microsoft Flight Sim

I still haven’t read/seen DUNE but I imagine this is a cool get for fans. I wonder what other cinema or video game tie-ins the team could be working on.

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Fresh off the announcement that the game is coming on October 20th, Insomniac has revealed a number of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 editions including an epic collector’s edition. Pre-orders will be going live at 10AM local time on June 16th. You can read more about each edition over on the PlayStation Blog.

MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 COLLECTOR’S EDITION

The Collector’s Edition includes a 19-inch statue featuring Venom as well as both Peter and Miles. It’ll also include a steelbook case, digital version of the code as well as some skins and special gadgets.

It’ll be available for $299 USD (~$341 AUD) and we’ll let you know when we have release details for Australia.

MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 DIGITAL DELUXE EDITION

The Digital Deluxe Edition will include the game as well as 10 unique suits, additional photo mode frames, stickers, and 2 additional skill points. The 10 suits have been designed by artists across comics, films and PlayStation Studios.

MARVEL’S SPIDER-MAN 2 PRE-ORDER BONUSES

Those who pre-order any version of the game will release an early unlock for the Arachknight Suit for Peter with 3 additional colour variants, an early unlock for Shadow Suit for Miles with 3 color variants, an early Web Grabber gadget unlock and 3 skill points to get you started.

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Summer Game Fest is back at the YouTube Theatre and streaming live around the world tomorrow morning. The 2023 entry in Geoff Keighley’s E3-like event promises announcements and updates from some of the industry’s leading publishers, platforms and studios. A lot of it is obviously still being kept under wraps – although we know that the likes of Mortal Kombat 1, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Fortnite Wilds, Alan Wake 2 and more will be featured, so it’s promising to be a stacked couple of hours of content.

If you’re an Aussie and not lucky enough to be flying over to the event to see the action unfold in-person, it’ll naturally be livestreamed across the globe. It’s a typically early one for most of us, kicking off at 5AM AEST on Friday, June 9th. Take a look at all of the local timezones below as well as where to catch the show live.

SUMMER GAME FEST AUSTRALIAN TIMES

Summer Game Fest 2023 is airing on June 9th in local Aussie time zones, as below:

• 5.00 AM AEST (Melbourne/Sydney/Hobart/Canberra/Brisbane)
• 4.30 AM ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
• 3.00 AM AWST (Perth)
• 7.00 AM NZDT (Wellington)

Watch it at 60FPS on the Summer Game Fest YouTube page or catch it on the Game Awards Twitch channel.

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We’ve also got a comprehensive list of all of the other Summer Game Fest-adjacent activities, including the Ubisoft Forward Showcase, the Devolver Direct, the Xbox Games Showcase + Starfield Direct and a bunch more. You can find everything you need to know from what’s on to when and where to watch it right here.

Press Start will be on the ground in LA over the weekend getting hands-on with some of the titles shown across a number of the showcases, so make sure you stick around here and follow our social channels to get all the latest impressions, previews and interviews as they happen.

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PlayStation’s Days of Play sale has returned for another year with discounts on PS5 and PS4 accessories, games and PlayStation Plus subscriptions. We’ve been rolling out individual posts for each Aussie retailer’s offerings for Days of Play, so below you’ll find links to each one as well as some of the better deals we’ve seen.

Take a look:

PlayStation Plus  Days Of Play Discount

PlayStation is taking 25% off of 12 month subscriptions through the PlayStation Store, and it applies to all tiers of PlayStation Plus for both new and current members. The discounted pricing is below:

• Essential – $59.96 (normally $79.95)
• Extra – $101.21 (normally $134.95)
• Deluxe – $116.21 (normally $154.95)

Current PlayStation Plus Essential and Extra members can also get 25% off a 1-month, 3-month or 12-month membership when upgrading to PlayStation Plus Deluxe. You can sign into the PlayStation Store on a browser to see what your discount/upgrade options here.

Amazon’s Days of Play Sale

As usual, Amazon’s sale is ever-changing as the online giant matches other retailers’ deals, but that makes them the best place to go if you’re looking for the cheapest, to-the-minute deals. Take a look at everything on sale here or check out the top picks below:

Hardware

• DualSense Wireless Controller Cosmic Red – $67 (44% off)
• DualSense Wireless Controller Nova Pink – $67 (44% off)
• DualSense Wireless Controller Starlight Blue – $67 (44% off)
• DualSense Wireless Controller Grey Camo – $67 (44% off)
• DualSense Charging Station – $39 (22% off)

Games

• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales – $44 (54% off)
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition – $65 (48% off)
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – $59 (53% off)
• Death Stranding: Director’s Cut – $29 (64% off)
• God of War Ragnarok – $79 (37% off)
• Gran Turismo 7 – $65 (48% off)
• Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut – $54 (57% off)

Big W’s Days of Play Sale

While not quite as compelling as some of Amazon and JB’s deals, Big W still has some decent stuff on sale if you’ve got some Woolies cards or rewards points to cash in. Take a look at everything on sale here or check out the top picks below:

Hardware

• DualSense Wireless Controller White – $79 each
• DualSense Wireless Controller Black – $79 each
• DualSense Wireless Controller Pink – $79 each
• DualSense Wireless Controller Blue – $79 each
• DualSense Wireless Controller Purple – $79 each
• DualSense Wireless Controller Red – $79 each
• DualSense Wireless Controller Camo – $79 each
• DualSense Charging Station – $39

Games

• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales – $44
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition – $65
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – $54
• God of War Ragnarok – $79
• The Last of Us Part I – $79
• Horizon Forbidden West – $65
• Gran Turismo 7 – $65
• Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut – $54
• Death Stranding Director’s Cut – $29
• Sackboy: A Big Adventure – $44
• Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection – $29

JB Hi-Fi’s Days of Play Sale

A lot of JB’s prices are similar to Amazon so you’ve got a good option if you’d prefer to drop into your nearest physical store and maybe use some gift cards burning a hole in your pocket. Take a look at everything on sale here or check out the top picks below:

Hardware

• DualSense Wireless Controllers – $69 (were $109/$119)
• DualSense Charging Station – $39 (was $49)
• Pulse 3D Wireless Headset – $129 (was $159)
• INZONE H3 Wired Headset – $79 (was $99)
• INZONE H7 Wireless Headset – $199 (was $269)
• INZONE H9 Wireless Headset – $349 (was $399)
• DualShock 4 Wireless Controller –$79 (no change)
• DualShock 4 Wireless Controller Midnight Blue/Camo – $89 (was $99)

Games

• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales – $49 (was $89)
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition – $69 (was $109)
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – $59 (was $109)
• God of War Ragnarok – $79 (was $109)
• The Last of Us Part I – $79 (was $109)
• Horizon Forbidden West – $69 (was $109)
• Gran Turismo 7 – $69 (was $109)

EB Games’ Days of Play Sale

As usual, EB is probably the least compelling of the lot, price-wise, but you can trade games and gear in there and I’m sure some of us have some birthday/Christmas gift cards from relatives sitting around somewhere.

Hardware

• DualSense Wireless Controller Midnight Black– $79
• DualSense Wireless Controller White – $79
• DualSense Wireless Controller Cosmic Red – $79
• DualSense Wireless Controller Nova Pink – $79
• DualSense Wireless Controller Starlight Blue – $79
• DualSense Wireless Controller Galactic Purple – $79
• DualSense Wireless Controller Grey Camo – $79
• DualSense Charging Station – $42
• Pulse3D Headset White – $144
• Pulse3D Headset Midnight Black – $144
• Pulse3D Headset Grey Camo – $144

Games

• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition – $77
• God of War Ragnarok Day One Edition – $88
• Gran Turismo 7 – $77

Days of Play On The PlayStation Store

The PlayStation Store is also running its own digital Days of Play sale with a ton of titles included at up to 70% off, browse the full thing here or check out our list of the best picks.

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This morning saw a huge new PlayStation Showcase with over an hour of reveals, updates and gorgeous trailers.

One of the big-ticket titles that most were reasonably expecting to see at the event made its inevitable showing with Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 getting a lengthy trailer to cap off the event, kicking off with a look at Kraven the Hunter.

Flash-forward six months to Queens and we see our first look at gameplay with Spider-Man using some bad-arse venom powers and slingshotting and gliding across the city. Following is a lengthy look at a whole lot of gameplay and narrative, which all looks glorious. Traversal looks incredibly fast, the set pieces naturally look incredible, and players will be switching rapidly between both Spideys at a near-instant pace. Also Lizard is here!

Insomniac is clearly making good use of the PS5’s SSD here with new features like the Web Wings taking Spider-Man and Miles Morales across the city at breakneck speeds. He may not have been granted wild symbiote powers, but the trailer shows that Miles is also getting a host of new abilities as well.

The game’s release date sadly hasn’t been revealed yet, but Insomniac reiterates in the accompanying PlayStation Blog post that it’s still on track to deliver the game with a late 2023 window.

Take a look at the stacked trailer below:

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This morning saw a huge new PlayStation Showcase with over an hour of reveals, updates and gorgeous trailers.

One of the lesser-kept secrets in terms of surprise announcements was the reveal that a Metal Gear Solid 3 remake is indeed happening after what feels like years of rumours.

The trailer was a very fun bait-and-switch moment, and also ended with the reveal of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection.

Titled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, it’s coming from Konami and is set to be a full remake of the 2004 original, featuring the same story and world re-realised in cutting-edge visuals and 3D audio. The game will be released on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC at an unannounced date.

Check out the reveal trailer below:

Discover the origin story of iconic military operative Snake and begin to unravel the plot of the legendary Metal Gear series. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater brings unprecedented new graphics, immersive stealth action gameplay and sounds to its riveting story as players once again return to the world of Metal Gear.

You can also see some gorgeous-looking screenshots from the official website:

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After rumours circulated in recent weeks, it’s finally official – a new PlayStation Showcase is happening this week, livestreaming across the globe on Thursday, May 25th.

The showcase will be a big one, running at “a bit over an hour” with a focus on PS5 and PS VR2 games from studios all around the world. There will be new titles from PlayStation Studios shown off, as well as games from third parties and indies.

Here’s when Aussies will be able to catch all the action, and as usual it’s a nice little early morning wake up call for some:

PlayStation Showcase May 2023 Australian Times

The PlayStation Showcase is airing on Thursday, May 25th in ANZ local times.

• 6.00 AM AEST (Melbourne/Sydney/Hobart/Canberra/Brisbane)
• 5.30 AM ACST (Adelaide, Darwin)
• 4.00 AM AWST (Perth)
• 8.00 AM NZDT (Wellington)

WHERE TO WATCH THE 2023 PLAYSTATION SHOWCASE

You’ll be able to watch the PlayStation Showcase on the official YouTube and Twitch channels or below when it airs. If you miss it, don’t worry – we’ll be doing our best to cover everything as it happens.

Nearly two years ago was the big PlayStation Showcase for 2021 that saw the dual announcement of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Marvel’s Wolverine, both from developer Insomniac. Given that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is still slated to launch this year it’s a safe bet we’ll see at least that, if not both.

It’ll also be interesting to potentially see what other first-party PlayStation Studios are up to, like Sucker Punch or Bluepoint, but obviously a lot of PlayStation fans are looking to Naughty Dog right now to see what they’re up to and learn more about that elusive multiplayer The Last of Us project.

Whatever ends up being shown off, it’s just the beginning of a huge few weeks of gaming, with June’s gaming showcase season kicking well and truly into gear soon after PlayStation has its moment. You can find out everything that’s happening as well as all of the local times to pop into your schedule right here.

PlayStation Showcase broadcasts live this Thursday, 25th May at 6am AEST. Details: https://t.co/GkpE344qY9 pic.twitter.com/AhtdOdTyvh

— PlayStation AU (@PlayStationAU) May 22, 2023

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After numerous teases and a fairly substantial leak at the hands of serial thunder-stealer, billbil-kun, the next Mortal Kombat game has finally been officially revealed.

As was rumoured, it’s titled Mortal Kombat 1 and will be coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC on September 19th, 2023. Pre-orders for the game begin on May 19th at 3AM AEST and will grant players Shang Tsung as a fighter and access to an upcoming beta in August for those on PlayStation and Xbox.

Boasting a “reborn Mortal Kombat universe” created by the Fire God Liu Kang, Mortal Kombat 1 aims to usher in a new era of the franchise with an immersive story campaign, an all-new fighting game system, new modes and of course plenty of gruesome new fatalities.

Mortal Kombat 1 will feature reimagined fighters like they’ve never been seen before, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, and many others. It’ll also feature “Kameo Fighters,” a unique and entirely separate roster of partner characters that assist during matches to create expanded fighting gameplay possibilities.

Take a look at the stunning CG reveal trailer for Mortal Kombat 1 below:

NetherRealm Studios also revealed which editions the game will launch with, including a Standard, Premium and Kollector’s Edition. There’s no information on a local release for the Kollector’s Edition but the others can be pre-ordered at the below:

• Amazon: Standard | Premium
• EB Games: Standard | Premium
• JB Hi-Fi: Standard | Premium

Mortal Kombat 1 Standard Edition

• Mortal Kombat 1 game
• Pre-order to get Shang Tsung and beta access

Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition

• Mortal Kombat 1 game
• Kombat Pack (Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage, early access to six new playable fighters, five new Kameo Fighters)
• Early Access starting September 14th
• 1,250 Dragon Krystals
• Pre-order to get Shang Tsung and beta access

Mortal Kombat 1 Kollector’s Edition (PS5/Xbox Series X|S only)

• Mortal Kombat 1 game
• Kombat Pack (Jean-Claude Van Damme skin for Johnny Cage, early access to six new playable fighters, five new Kameo Fighters)
• Early Access starting September 14th
• 2,700 Dragon Krystals
• 16.5″ Liu Kang Statue
• COARSE inspired Liu Kang in-game skin
• Three exclusive art prints
• Steel case
• Pre-order to get Shang Tsung and beta access

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The cheapest copy of AFL 23 starting with local retailers and finishing off with digital-only prices. We will update with new & special prices as they come in up until launch day on May 4th.

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The cheapest copy of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor starting with local retailers and finishing off with digital-only prices. We will update with new & special prices as they come in up until launch day on April 28th.

Star Wars continues and no it’s not a reality TV show (although we’d 100% watch that). Star Wars Jedi: Survivor hits physical and digital shelves on Friday, April 28th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Pre-order and Deluxe Edition DLC is available, and both EB Games & JB Hi-Fi also have handy little trade deals going on, perfect for the credit-strapped Jedi!

MIGHTYAPE HAS THE CHEAPEST STANDARD EDITION AT $69 PLUS SHIPPING

AMAZON HAS THE CHEAPEST DELUXE EDITION AT $98 WITH FREE SHIPPING

Physical:

Amazon – $84 with free shipping, $98 Deluxe Edition

JB Hi-Fi – $84, $114 Deluxe Edition

Big W – $84, $114 Deluxe Edition

EB Games – $109.95, $119.95 Deluxe Edition

Harvey Norman – $88, $98 Deluxe Edition

The Gamesmen – $89.95, $119.95 Deluxe Edition

Mightyape – $69 not including shipping, $99 Deluxe Edition

Digital:

PlayStation Store – $109.95, $139.95 Deluxe Edition

Xbox Store – $109.95, $139.95 Deluxe Edition

Steam – $99.95, $119.95 Deluxe Edition

EA – $99.95, $119.95 Deluxe Edition

Epic Games Store – $99.95, $119.95 Deluxe Edition

We just published our full review of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, praising the game for its organic world, refined combat, narrative direction and gorgeous visuals, saying:

“Jedi: Survivor feels like it has something to prove. Maybe to the team behind it, whose ambitions for Cal have clearly grown exponentially in the interim years, and maybe to its audience, who the game places explicit trust in. It’s a game that dances, gleefully, in the tonal dissonance of its Star Wars building blocks. Colliding power fantasy mechanics, high-concept sci-fi and nuanced, character-driven writing, the end result occasionally stumbles trying to hold it all together but ultimately emerges a roaring success of genre melding. Jedi: Survivor is a monument to the best of Star Wars.”

You can also watch us discuss the game in a recent episode of the Press Start Podcast:

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XDefiant is the upcoming multiplayer first-person arena shooter from the team at Ubisoft San Francisco and it’s launching later this year, free-to-play on all platforms including Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 4|5 and Windows PC.

XDefiant is a constantly evolving experience that combines the lore of the wider Ubisoft universe into one with a growing collection of maps, weapons, and game modes to enjoy. Gameplay is focused first and foremost on gunplay, according to Ubisoft San Francisco, led by Executive Producer Mark Rubin (ex Infinity Ward) and Creative Director Jason Schroeder. The title has been a work in progress for over two years and many early play testers are apparently praising the fast-paced competitive action game, calling it Ubisoft’s answer to the Call of Duty franchise.

At launch, you’ll have the choice to play as five unique factions inspired by Ubisoft’s biggest characters and worlds – The Wolves (Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon), Echelon (Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell), and the Outcasts and Cleaners (Tom Clancy’s The Division). Whether it’s the spies of Echelon with their Sonar Goggles ability, or DedSec with their ability to hack opponents’ gadgets, each faction has its own set of unique skills you can use to turn the tide of battle.

Matches will take place across a variety of maps, both all-new and beloved, inspired by locations from popular Ubisoft worlds featuring 6v6 arena battles and objective-based game modes like Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Escort.

Linear Modes

Attackers and defenders contest shifting objective points in Zone Control and push a package in Escort.

When a round begins, players choose a faction each with their own set of unique traits and abilities. They can then arm their Defiant with primary and secondary weapons, attachments, and a unique device to complete their personalised loadout. Loadouts can also be altered while respawning, so players can adapt to the battlefield and outplay their enemy.

Ready to Play?

Click here for more details on how to join in on the action during XDefiant’s upcoming playtest.

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In news that’s surprised absolutely nobody, Nintendo has confirmed the existence of the special The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Nintendo Switch OLED console that was leaked a few months ago.

The reveal came during a special Nintendo Direct dedicated solely to Tears of the Kingdom, where Nintendo also showed off a solid chunk of gameplay – you can read about and watch that right here. The game’s not far away from launch now, coming on May 12th, but fans can get their hands around this particularly shiny-looking Switch OLED even earlier on April 28th.

And now, pre-orders for the console, as well as the equally-gorgeous themed Pro Controller and OLED Carry Case (which both launch on May 12th) have begun to go live at local Australian retailers!

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These aren’t likely to last long, so click through to the below retailer listings to jump in and secure yours. Just remember that the game isn’t included (pre-order links for standard and Collector’s Edition are also below).

The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Nintendo Switch OLED Pre-Orders

Amazon

• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Nintendo Switch OLED – $549 with free shipping

EB Games

• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Nintendo Switch OLED – $549

JB Hi-FI

• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Nintendo Switch OLED – $549

Gamesmen

• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Nintendo Switch OLED – $549.95

The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Nintendo Switch Pro Controller/Carry Case Pre-Orders

Amazon

• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Pro Controller – $109 with free shipping
• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Carry Case – $39 with free shipping

EB Games

• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Pro Controller – $109.95
• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Carry Case – $39.95

JB Hi-Fi

• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Pro Controller – $109
• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Carry Case – $39

Mightyape

• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Pro Controller – $109
• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Carry Case – $39

Gamesmen

• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Pro Controller – $109.95
• The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Edition Carry Case – $39.95

The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Collector’s Edition/Amiibo/Standard Pre-Orders

• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector’s Edition (May 12)  – $189 at Amazon with pre-order price guarantee and free shipping
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link Amiibo (May 12) – $21.95
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (May 12) – $74.99 (was $89.95)

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Amazon’s Big Smile Sale is back once again, kicking off today with a massive number of deals across every category. As usual, we’ve done our part to pick out the best and most exciting deals for gamers and tech lovers.

There’s not a lot in the way of gaming consoles/hardware (so far) but definitely some software deals worth checking out. We’ll continue to update this as well as highlight any bigger deals on our socials and the Bargains page so keep checking back between now and when the sale ends on April 2nd.

And remember, you can sign up right here for a free trial of Amazon Prime to exclusive offers, free fast local delivery and free international delivery.

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Amazon Big Smile Sale Gaming Deals

Playstation

• PlayStation 5 Console – Two DualSense Controllers Bundle – $889
• PlayStation 5 Console – God of War Ragnarok Bundle – $881
• Atomic Heart – $64 (41% off)
• Sniper Elite 5 – $42 (57% off)
• The Callisto Protocol – $62 (30% off)
• Two Point Campus – $28 (52% off)
• Sonic Frontiers – $48 (52% off)
• The Dark Pictures: The Devil In Me – $49 (18% off)
• Dying Light 2 Stay Human Deluxe Edition – $86
• The Chant Limited Edition –$43 (27% off)
• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – $24 (76% off)
• Theatrhythm Final Bar Line – $59 (31% off)
• Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – $43 (51% off)

Switch

• Nintendo Switch OLED Console – $489 (10% off)
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Nintendo Switch Sports Bundle – $96
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Bundle – $113
• Animal Crossing New Horizons and Pokemon Legends Arceus Bundle – $102.50
• Animal Crossing New Horizons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle – $108.50
• Pokemon Legends Arceus and Pokemon Sword Bundle – $107
• Mario Strikers: Battle League Football and Mario Party Superstars Bundle – $107
• Splatoon 3 and Nintendo Switch Sports Bundle – $100
• Sonic Frontiers – $48 (52% off)
• Two Point Campus – $36 (38% off)
• Sonic Mania Plus – $39 (22% off)

Xbox

• Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller – $69 (23% off)
• Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – $24 (76% off)
• Atomic Heart – $64 (41% off)
• Two Point Campus – $26 (55% off)
• Sonic Frontiers – $48 (52% off)
• Watch Dogs Legion  – $9.95
• The Dark Pictures: The Devil In Me – $49 (18% off)
• Dying Light 2 Stay Human Deluxe Edition – $77
• The Chant Limited Edition –$43 (27% off)
• Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga – $35 (60% off)

Gaming Accessories

• ErgoTune Supreme Ergonomic 5D Chair – $562 (25% off)
• Up to 55% off select Razer gear
• Up to 54% off ASUS ROG Gaming Accessories and Routers
• Up to 40% off HyperX Gaming Headsets
• Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 – $169 (29% off)
• ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Pro Gaming Headset + MixAmp Pro TR – Xbox/PC – $312 (30% off)
• ASUS ROG Strix Scope TKL Electro Punk Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – $209 (22% off)
• ASUS ROG Delta S EVA Edition Gaming Headset – $279
• ASUS ROG Delta S Animate Gaming Headset – $290 (27% off)
• Panasonic Final Fantasy Sound Slayer Wearable Gaming Speaker – $244 (25% off)
• EPOS C20 Wireless Communication Headset – $229 (34% off)

Gaming PCs/Monitors

• Up to 22% off PRISM+ Monitors

Amazon Big Smile Sale Tech Deals

There are also a heap of deals on tech like TVs, projectors, home audio, smart devices and headphones. And, while not quite gaming or tech but still a lot of fun, a heap of LEGO sets including the awesome LEGO Atari and The Mighty Bowser:

Bonus $100 Amazon Gift Card With Select Sony TVs

Amazon is giving away a $100 Amazon Gift Card with either of these two Sony TVs, between now and March 31st:

• Sony BRAVIA 55 Inch X75K 4K HDR LED TV – $1095 with bonus $100 gift card
• Sony BRAVIA 65 Inch X75K 4K HDR LED TV – $1295 with bonus $100 gift card

TV/Home Theatre

• LG PF610P Full HD LED Portable Smart Projector – $849 (43% off)
• Hot Deals on Select Philips TVs
• ASUS ZenBeam Latte L1 Portable FHD Projector – $499 (29% off)
• Bose Home Speaker 500 – $449 (25% off)

Smart Home/Audio

• Echo Dot (4th Gen) Smart speaker with Alexa | Glacier White – $39 (51% off)
• Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) | HD smart display with Alexa and 13 MP camera | Charcoal – $159 (31% off)
• Echo Buds (2nd Gen) | With active noise cancellation and Alexa | Black– $69 (59% off)
• Select Anker Products up to 59% off
• JBL Charge 4 Portable Waterproof Speaker – $119 (48% off)
• Powerbeats Pro – Totally Wireless Earphones – $279 (27% off)

PCs/Monitors

• Up to 48% off Microsoft Surface Pro
• Samsung 32″ Smart Monitor– $546 (22% off)
• Up to 22% off PRISM+ Monitors
• Up to 25% off LG monitors

Amazon Big Smile Sale LEGO Deals

• LEGO Icons Atari 2600 10306 – $274 (26% off)
• LEGO® Super Mario The Mighty Bowser 71411 – $310 (22% off)
• LEGO Ideas Sonic The Hedgehog 21331 – $101 (15% off)
• LEGO Star Wars BD-1 – $135 (15% off)
• LEGO Ideas The Office 21336 – $136 (24% off)
• LEGO Ideas Friends Central Perk 21319 – $76 (15% off)
• LEGO Ideas Jazz Quartet 21334 – $144 (15% off)

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After its existence leaked earlier in the week, LEGO, 2K and developer Visual Concepts have officially lifted the lid on LEGO 2K Drive, an open-world “driving adventure” game that’s launching sooner than you might have thought.

Headed to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch and PC as soon as May 19th (we love a short announcement-to-release timeline!), LEGO 2K Drive will reportedly be a deep, AAA experience bringing the LEGO world to life with stunning visuals and unique racing gameplay.

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It’s set to feature a vast, open world for players to explore with numerous, unique areas to drive through, races, collectibles to find, things to destroy, recognisable LEGO vehicles, minigames and challenges to overcome on the way to be the winner of the coveted Sky Cup trophy. Races will be high-octane events with plenty of power-ups to keep things interesting as players race AI opponents or dive into both cooperative and competitive local and online multiplayer.

Of course, being LEGO it’s also got some great-looking customisation options on offer, including over 1000 unique LEGO pieces to find and unlock through the adventure and use to create custom vehicles – which is something I’m very here for. It’s basically Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, but LEGO.

Check out the game’s announcement trailer below, hosted by Vicki Wheeler and Parker Car (Editor’s Note: lmao).

Three editions of LEGO 2K Drive will be available at launch and to pre-order now, including:

• Standard Edition: – $99.95 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, $89.95 on PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC.
• Awesome Edition: – $149.95 on all platforms. Includes three day early access, new vehicle, vehicle flair, and in-game LEGO minifigure. Players will also receive the Year 1 Drive Pass, which will introduce an all-new biome, in addition to four individual post-launch seasons of Drive Pass content, each with new vehicles and themes.
• Awesome Rivals Edition: – $179.90 on all platforms. Includes three day early access, multiple new vehicles, a vehicle flair, and in-game LEGO minifigures. Players will also receive the Year 1 Drive Pass, which will introduce an all-new biome, in addition to four individual post-launch seasons of Drive Pass content, each with new vehicles and themes.

Both physical and digital pre-orders for the game are available now:

• Amazon – $89 PS5/XSX, $79 PS4/Switch
• JB Hi-Fi – $89 PS5/XSX, $79 PS4/Switch
• EB Games – $89 PS5/XSX, $79 PS4/Switch, $149.95 Awesome Edition

You can pre-order the game digitally now on – PlayStation | Xbox | Switch.

2K has also announced that it’s entered a multi-title partnership to continue developing AAA LEGO video games, with head of LEGO GAME Remi Marcelli saying, “Video games have long been an important way our fans experience the magic of the LEGO System-in-Play, and 2K’s strong track record of delivering quality, innovative titles for a broad range of audiences makes them the perfect partner to create the next iconic AAA LEGO game. Beginning with LEGO 2K Drive, we’re excited for fans to experience a fresh new take that builds on the LEGO humour and fun fans have come to expect.”

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Following the reveal of an April 13th release date for AFL 23, we now know what the game’s official cover art will look like as well as which two footy stars are gracing its cover.

AFL is coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC on April 13th, you can pre-order it now at EB Games or JB Hi-Fi, and this is what it’s going to look like when you pick it up:

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Featured on the box for this year’s official AFL game will be Melbourne FC’s Christian Petracca and Carlton FC’s Darcy Vescio.

Petracca finished equal third in the Brownlow Medal, won the best and fairest in 2021 and is now a 2 time All-Australian after being selected the past 2 seasons..

Vescio broke the record for most AFLW-career goals last year, where they booted five goals against the Gold Coast. Vescio became the first person to reach 50 goals in AFLW history in Round 8 against the GWS Giants, with the star forward now sitting at 51.

Christian Petracca (left) and Darcy Vescio (right)

AFL 23 is the first AFL game by Melbourne’s Big Ant Studios since AFL Live, with NSW developer Wicked Witch developing the last few games in the series. It’s set to feature four-player online and local co-op with cross-play between platforms, with a management career mode including drafting and player development. You’ll also be able to create your own clubs, players and stadiums and share them with the world, and commentary will be presented by Anthony Hudson, Hamish McLachlan, Daisy Pearce, Daniel Harford, Kelli Underwood and Jason Bennett.

We got a first look at gameplay late last year for the grand final, and you can see that below:

In the last drop of information around the game we got to see a ton of new screenshots showing off the teams in-action, as well as the AFLW and some team intros.

We’ll keep you posted as we hear/see more about AFL 23 in the lead-up to our review around launch.

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And, as a reminder, this drop includes a brand-new game in the form of Tchia, which we reviewed and thoroughly enjoyed, saying “Tchia is a game that’s exactly what it wants to be, and that makes it something that everyone needs to play. It’s refreshing, charming, earnest, honest and – most importantly – a heap of fun.”

Click on any of the below titles to be taken straight to the store page:

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MARCH PLAYSTATION EXTRA/DELUXE FULL GAMES LIST

• Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection
• Tchia
• Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction
• Ghostwire Tokyo
• Life is Strange: True Colours
• Immortals Fenyx Rising
• Life is Strange 2
• Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
• Street Fighter V Champion Edition
• Untitled Goose Game
• Final Fantasy Type-0 HD
• Rage 2
• NEO: The World Ends With You
• Haven

PLAYSTATION PLUS DELUXE CLASSICS

• Ridge Racer Type 4 (PS1)
• Ape Academy 2 (PSP)
• Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror (PSP)

Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection

Experience Naughty Dog’s thrilling, cinematic storytelling and the iconic franchise’s largest blockbuster action set pieces. Discover lost history with the charismatic yet complex thieves, Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer, as they travel the world with a sense of wonder, pursuing extraordinary adventures and lost lore. Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection includes critically acclaimed, globe-trotting single player exploits from Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, remastered in stunning detail for the PS5 with improved visuals and framerate.

Tchia

Climb, glide, swim and sail around a vast and beautiful archipelago inspired by New Caledonia in this physics-driven adventure game. Take Tchia on a heartfelt adventure and meet a diverse cast of characters inspired by New Caledonian cultures. Along the way, face various challenges, such as totem carving, rock balancing, or racing and take control of any animal or object you find, thanks to Tchia’s soul-jumping ability. You can also jam on your fully playable ukulele, which unlocks melodies that trigger special events such as attracting animals or causing rainfall in the open world.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction

Rainbow Six Extraction is a highly replayable 3-player tactical co-op first-person shooter. In Extraction, the elite Operators of Rainbow Six unite to face an evolving Alien threat, known as the Archeans. Each incursion into the alien containment zone is unique thanks to the game’s dynamic variables and unpredictable, deadly challenges. So, you and your squad will have to plan ahead, work together and coordinate your tactics to make it out alive.

Ghostwire Tokyo

Tokyo is overrun by deadly supernatural forces, perpetrated by a dangerous occultist, causing Tokyo’s population to vanish in an instant. Ally with a powerful spectral entity on their?quest for vengeance?and wield a combination of upgradeable elemental powers and ghost-hunting skills to combat the supernatural threat. Feel the power of your supernatural skills firsthand with unique haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for every combat ability an explore a rain-soaked Tokyo stunningly rendered by PS5’s next-gen ray tracing technology.

Life Is Strange: True Colours

In this emotional, narrative-led adventure game a unique power is the key to solving a thrilling mystery. Alex Chen always thought her long-suppressed ability was a curse. With the psychic power of Empathy, she can detect and manipulate the emotions of those around her.  However, when her brother dies in an apparent accident, it may be the only thing that can uncover the truth of what really happened. Be prepared though, the truth will hurt.

Immortals Fenyx Rising

The fate of the world is at stake – you are the gods’ last hope. Play as Fenyx, a new winged demigod on a quest to save the Greek gods and their home from a dark curse. Take on mythological beasts, master the legendary powers of the gods and defeat Typhon, the deadliest Titan in Greek mythology, in an epic fight for the ages. A fresh and witty take on the open world action adventure genre, Immortals Fenyx Rising features dynamic action, combat and stories inspired by Greek mythology.

Life is Strange 2

After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel’s new telekinetic power – the power to move objects with your mind – the boys flee to Mexico for safety. Suddenly, sixteen year-old Sean is responsible for Daniel’s safety, shelter, and teaching him right from wrong. As Sean, your choices shape the fates of the Diaz brothers, and the lives of everyone they meet. From Seattle, to Portland, to California… the road to Mexico is long and filled with danger – but also friendship, wonder, and opportunity.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

Relive the story of Goku and other Z Fighters in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot! Beyond the epic battles, experience life in the Dragon Ball Z world as you fight, fish, eat, and train with Goku, Gohan, Vegeta and others. Explore the new areas and adventures as you advance through the story and form powerful bonds with other heroes from the Dragon Ball Z universe.

Street Fighter V Champion Edition

Since its release in 2016, Street Fighter V has seen a wide variety of new characters, costumes, stages and other add-on content released. Now you can own the entire collection with Street Fighter V – Champion Edition! Experience the intensity of head-to-head battle with Street Fighter V! Choose from a vast roster of 40 characters, then battle against friends online or offline with a robust variety of match options.

Untitled Goose Game

Untitled Goose Game is a slapstick-stealth-sandbox, where you are a goose let loose on an unsuspecting village. Make your way around town, from peoples’ back gardens to the high street shops to the village green, setting up pranks, stealing hats, honking a lot, and generally ruining everyone’s day. Comes with a dedicated honk button.

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

The darkest entry in the series yet, Final Fantasy Type-0 HD delivers bloody, breakneck battles alongside the masterful storytelling known of the franchise. In the dynamic and enthralling world of Orience, an unforgiving war of nations threatens to decimate the entire continent. Enter the fray as Class Zero, a group of elite students defending their homeland against the onslaught of the warmongering Militesi Empire. Master their fourteen unique fighting styles in an all-new, fast-paced combat system to topple the empire and uncover the secrets behind the war.

Rage 2

Ruthless and bloodthirsty gangs roam the open roads and the tyrannical Authority seek to rule with an iron fist. As Walker, the last Ranger of the wasteland and a threat to their power, you have been robbed of your home and left for dead. Now you’ll have to rage for justice and freedom. With ludicrous vehicle combat, super-powered first-person mayhem, and an open world full of emergent madness, you will tear across an unforgiving wasteland battling sadistic gangs to find the tools and tech needed to crush the oppressive rule of The Authority once and for all.

Neo: The World Ends with You

A long-awaited new story in The World Ends with You series has finally arrived. In this Tokyo-set action RPG, Rindo comes to the grim realization that his life is on the line when he is forced to compete in the so-called “Reapers’ Game.” There’s no telling how this tale will unfold—but it’s up to you to find out! Put your psychic prowess to the test as you duke it out on the stylishly animated streets of Shibuya.

Haven

Glide through a mysterious landscape, explore a fragmented world and fight against what’s trying to tear two lovers apart in this RPG adventure about love, rebellion and freedom. Yu and Kay have escaped to a forgotten planet, leaving everything they knew behind. Play both at the same time as they settle into an unknown world. Explore the planet looking for parts and material to fix your ship and make it a cosy home. Enjoy moments of everyday life as a relatable couple while cooking meals, crafting and collecting precious resources. Fight against forces trying to tear you apart by synchronising actions in combat and finding the perfect timing and rhythm, while controlling both characters at once.

PlayStation Classics

Ridge Racer Type 4 | PS1

Ridge Racer’s four-wheeled action returns to PlayStation. Boasting a gorgeous visual style, sublime track design and a killer soundtrack, Type 4 builds its arcade gameplay around a multi-race Grand Prix, asking you to pick a racing team to drive for and an extensive range of cars to unlock.

Ape Academy 2 | PSP

The apes have finally graduated from the Ape Academy, so this term things are going to be a little different! Evil genius Specter has invented a new card game and it’s sweeping the globe, helping him on his way towards world domination. Get ready to mix it up with the monkeys using Specter’s ‘scissors, paper, rock’ cards – there are 300 to collect – before taking them on in over 100 fiendishly difficult mini-games. Just don’t underestimate the apes, no matter how silly they act; Specter has put an ultra-rare platinum monkey card up for grabs (not to mention a year’s supply of bananas) and they’ll do anything to claim the prize!

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror | PSP

You are Precision Strike Operative Gabe Logan, commanding a black box U.S. agency that legally doesn’t exist. While investigating the para-military group Red Section, Logan uncovers a project known only as Dark Mirror. To neutralize this latest threat to global security, Logan must infiltrate, recon and execute decisively. Experience Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror originally released on PSP, enhanced with up-rendering, rewind, quick save, and custom video filters.

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PlayStation VR2 is out today, so we wanted to put a bunch of people who have never used VR before into the world of PlayStation VR2. They are playing Horizon Call of the Mountain, experiencing the Machine Safari for the first time.

PlayStation VR2 and Horizon Call of the Mountain are both out today. You can grab it from Amazon HERE.

• PlayStation VR2 Standard Kit – $878 with free shipping
• PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle – $958 with free shipping
• PlayStation VR2 Charging Station – $79 with free shipping

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It’s taken us a while, but as of now, you can officially start putting faces to our beautiful voices and watching The Press Start Podcast in video form.

You can watch the podcast at the same time it goes live in audio form on our YouTube channel.

On this week’s episode, we talk about Atomic Heart, Wild Hearts, Octopath Traveller 2 and also dissect the news of Nintendo signing a deal with Xbox and Returnal not doing bumper sales numbers on PC.

If you’re wanting to listen in audio, you can still do that below too:

• Listen on LiSTNR
• Listen on Apple Podcasts
• Listen on Spotify
• Listen on Omny

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Naturally, as a big fan of The Last Of Us, and also HBO’s shows such as True Blood and Chernobyl being among my favourite TV shows of all time, I was excited for HBO’s The Last Of Us TV adaption. I was expecting it to be an extremely well produced show, that faithfully retold Ellie and Joel’s journey, but as someone who is super familiar with the story, I wasn’t expecting to be absolutely enthralled with HBO’s adaption in the way that I was.

Rolling credits on the finale this morning, after binging the entire season over the last 3-4 days, I fell in love with this world, and these characters all over again. I’ll try and keep this review as spoiler free as possible, as this is a tricky one. Either you’re ingrained in this world and know it inside out, and any minor variation within the show will be new to you, or you’ll be totally new to this entire story, in which case I’d want to reveal as little as possible.

Just like everyone else, I wasn’t sure about seeing Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Not because I thought that their likeness didn’t fit the bill, but just because of these characters being so clear in my mind from the games in terms of how they look, how they speak, how they bounce off each other, but right from the get-go when these characters meet in episode one, I was sold.

Pascal and Ramsey have somehow made these characters their own, whilst retaining key mannerisms that made these characters so great to begin with. It’s hard to talk about their journey without revealing anything too important, but even though I knew exactly how the key plot points would play out, I still felt absolutely every struggle and triumph that this duo went through. I genuinely cared for them, and believed their absolute necessity to make it to their end goal, which is what a story like The Last Of Us calls for, and these performances deliver it in spades.

This is true for the entire cast of characters. Whether it be Merle Dandrige as Marlene, Euphoria’s Storm Reid as Riley or Yellow Jacket’s Melanie Lynskey as the newly introduced Kathleen, across the board, I believed every single one of these performances, and felt that in most cases, they actually added to what we’d known previously of this story.

Whilst the story of Ellie and Joel is obviously the hero here, and a lot of the way that story is told is very true to the source material (bar a few minor variations that I’d argue make more sense in context of what happens in the future), it was some of the other stories within this world that really captivated me.

For instance, an entire movie length episode is dedicated to Bill (Nick Offerman) and Frank’s (Murray Bartlett’s) relationship, which resembles a very normal life, within a very abnormal world. This is touched on in the game, but very much as a foot note, where here’s it not only gives context to this relationship and situation which is very different to any other that we come across in The Last Of Us, but it also gives better context to Joel and Tess’ relationship before Ellie.

The same can be said for Sam and Henry, two brothers that we come across in the game, but their existence within the world is much more fleshed out within the TV show, which in my opinion is for the betterment of Joel and Ellie’s journey.

I really can’t stress enough just how much all of these variations which feel minor in isolation come together to flesh out this story and world in ways that I didn’t know or think that I wanted or needed, but it has made me more invested in this story.

As far as the pacing of the show goes, I thought it was fairly consistent, with it doing a great job of breaking out these individual stories into certain episodes, rather than keep you going back and forth before a large cast of characters. It made the stakes feel high in each episode, with the fate of each character that appears never feeling guaranteed that they’ll make it through to the end of the episode.

Whilst the infected don’t play a massive part in this series outside of obvious key points, for the most part, they are extremely believable and just as menacing as they are in the games. Particularly, the first scene which involves a hide and seek encounter with a Clicker. There were a few scenes that involved the infected, which felt a little bit unfinished, but this was an in-progress version of the show, so I’m fairly confident that they’ll be polished before they hit the screen.

The score was a massive part of The Last Of Us, and it’s all the same here, with some extremely familiar tunes coming through at key points to drive home what is happening on screen. This isn’t a huge surprise given it was composed by Santaolalla, who did the original two games as well.

Whilst the bar is low for video game TV and movie adaptions, HBO’s The Last Of Us rises above to be an absolute classic. It’d be a disservice to only go as far as saying that this is a fantastic TV show adaption of a video game, because on its own, it’s a must-watch piece of television.

HBO’s The Last Of Us launches on Foxtel/Binge on January 16th.

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Boxing Day has come and gone but sales continue on, with the vast majority of the gaming deals on Amazon still going and some even dropping further than what they were earlier in the week.

Some deals have finished, but we’ve taken the time to remove and update anything that’s changed so take a look at some of our picks below or head to Amazon’s sale page to scope out everything else.

PLAYSTATION BOXING DAY DEALS AT AMAZON

HARDWARE

• PS5 DualSense Controllers (Black/White/Pink/Blue/Purple/Red) – $69
• PS5 Pulse 3D Headset (Black) – $118
• PS5 Pulse 3D Headset (White) – $118
• DualSense Charging Station – $37
• PS5 Digital Edition – $649
• PS5 Console – $799
• DualSense Edge – $339
• PS5 Cover Plate – $84
• PlayStation VR2 – $878
• PlayStation VR2 Call Of The Mountain Bundle – $958

GAMES

• Elden Ring – $59
• Horizon Forbidden West – $39
• Gran Turismo 7 – $39
• Demon’s Souls – $53
• God Of War Ragnarok – $89
• Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales – $39
• The Last Of Us Part 1 – $69
• Persona 5 Royal – $49
• Sackboy A Big Adventure – $39
• Returnal – $54
• Call Of Duty MWII – $78
• FIFA 23 – $49
• Ratchet & Clank – $49
• Need For Speed Unbound – $59
• Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order – $28
• Gotham Knights – $59
• Ghostwire: Tokyo – $19
• The Quarry – $29

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Amazon Has A Bunch Of Great PS5 Deals In Its Boxing Day Sale

NINTENDO SWITCH BOXING DAY DEALS AT AMAZON

• Nintendo Switch Neon Console + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + 3 months NSO bundle – $399 with free shipping
• Nintendo Switch OLED Model Console – $478 (was $539) with free shipping
• Nintendo Switch OLED Model Console + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – $537 (was $619) with free shipping
• Pokémon Shield – $59
• Pokémon Shining Pearl – $57.45
• Pokémon Brilliant Diamond – $58
• Pokémon Legends Arceus – $59.95
• Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes – $47
• Animal Crossing New Horizons – $64
• LIVE A LIVE – $49
• Super Mario Party – $64
• Super Mario Odyssey– $59
• Super Smash Bros Ultimate – $69
• Grand Theft Auto The Trilogy – $69
• Monster Hunter Stories 2 – $67.63
• Mario Strikers: Battle League Football – $59

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A Bunch Of Switch Games Are Crazy Cheap On Amazon Right Now

XBOX BOXING DAY DEALS AT AMAZON

• Xbox Series S Console – $429
• Xbox Series X Console – $749
• Xbox Wireless Controllers (Black/White/Red/Blue/Volt) – $69
• Xbox Expansion Card 1TB – $310
• Halo Infinite – $24
• Forza Horizon 5 – $48
• Red Dead Redemption 2 – $28
• Gotham Knights – $59
• A Plague Tale: Requiem – $68
• Call of Duty Modern Warfare II – $78

TECH BOXING DAY DEALS AT AMAZON

• Sony Bravia X75K 4K HDR TV 43″ – $764
• Sony Bravia X75K 4K HDR TV 50″ – $849
• Sony Bravia X75K 4K HDR TV 55″ – $934
• Sony Bravia X75K 4K HDR TV 65″ – $1099
• LG 34WL50S – 34 inch UltraWide Full HD IPS Monitor – $405 (was $499)
• Up to 37% off select SteelSeries gaming peripherals
• Up to 55% off select Razer gaming peripherals
• Up to 72% off select SONY headphones
• Up to 44% off select Philips televisions

LEGO BOXING DAY DEALS AT AMAZON

• LEGO 71411 Super Mario The Mighty Bowser – $315 (was $399.99)
• LEGO Super Mario Nintendo Entertainment System – $309.69 (was $399.99)
• LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Millennium Falcon 75192 – $1066.49 (was $1299.99)
• LEGO Optimus Prime 10302 – $210 (was $279.99)
• LEGO Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 42143 – $629 (was $699.99)

WE LOVE BRINGING YOU THE BEST GAMING AND TECH BARGAINS. WE MAY GET A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THE SALE THROUGH AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS

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Boxing Day sales have kicked off for 2022, and as usual it’s a fantastic time for a home entertainment upgrade. TVs and soundbars are going cheap at every retailer, and there’s a lot to sort through, so we’ve done some of the work to highlight what we reckon are the best deals going at each store.

Have a look:

The Good Guys Boxing Day TV Deals

• LG CS OLED TV 55″ – $1685
• LG CS OLED TV 65″ – $2444
• LG QNED80 TV 55″ – $1045
• LG QNED80 TV 65″ – $1595
• LG QNED85 TV 75″ – $2995
• LG QNED91 TV 65″ – $2495
• TCL Mini LED C835 65″ – $1595
• Samsung S95B OLED TV 55″ – $1995
• Samsung 32″ The Frame TV – $595
• Samsung 43″ The Frame TV – $995
• SONY A80K OLED TV 65″ – $2995
• SONY A80J OLED TV 55″ – $1788
• SONY X90K 4K HDR TV 55″ – $1495
• SONY X90K 4K HDR TV 75″ – $2785

See the rest here.

JB Hi-Fi Boxing Day TV Deals

• Bonus delivery on all TVs above 75″
• LG CS OLED TV 55″ – $1595
• LG CS OLED TV 65″ – $2385
• LG C2 OLED TV 83″ – $7995
• LG QNED80 TV 75″ – $1984
• Samsung Q60B QLED TV 85″ – $2745
• Samsung QN85B Neo QLED TV 85″ – $4495
• Samsung QN90A Neo QLED TV 98″ – $9995
• Samsung S95 OLED TV 65″ – $2885
• SONY A80K OLED TV 65″ – $2995
• SONY A80J OLED TV 55″ – $1785
• SONY X90K 4K HDR TV 65″ – $1685

See the rest here.

Harvey Norman Boxing Day TV Deals

• 10% back in HN Gift Cards with all purchases over $250
• LG CS OLED TV 55″ – $1595
• LG CS OLED TV 65″ – $2385
• LG QNED91 TV 65″ – $2245
• LG QNED91 TV 75″ – $3295
• LG QNED91 TV 86″ – $4995
• LG CS OLED TV 77″ – $4375
• LG C2 OLED TV 83″ – $7995
• Samsung S95B OLED TV 65″ – $2885
• Samsung The Frame 2022 85″ – $3995
• Samsung QN85B Neo QLED 85″ – $4495
• SONY A80K OLED TV 65″ – $2995
• SONY A80J OLED TV 55″ – $1785
• SONY X90K 4K HDR TV 65″ – $1685
• SONY X90K 4K HDR TV 75″ – $2785
• SONY X90K 4K HDR TV 85″ – $3995

See the rest here.

Amazon Boxing Day TV Deals

• Sony Bravia X75K 4K HDR TV 43″ – $760
• Sony Bravia X75K 4K HDR TV 50″ – $845
• Sony Bravia X75K 4K HDR TV 55″ – $934
• Sony Bravia X75K 4K HDR TV 65″ – $1099
• Philips 4K LED 65″ – $899 (was $1595)
• Philips 4K OLED with Ambilight 55″ – $1699
• PRISM+ Q65 Pro 4K TV 65″ – $799
• Sony HTX8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar – $399
• Sony HTZ9F 3.1ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar – $599
• Up to 44% off select Philips televisions
• Up to 58% off select soundbars

See the rest here.

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JB Hi-Fi’s Boxing Day sale is now now with deals extending into the new year on Jan 1st. As usual, there are a heap of specials on games, gaming hardware, TVs and entertainment, computers and more.

You can find the full sale HERE, but we’ve highlighted some of the more relevant bargains below.

PS5 Boxing Day Deals At JB Hi-Fi

• PS5 Console God of War Ragnarok Bundle – $899
• Sony INZONE H7 Gaming Headset – $199
• PS5 Pulse 3D Headset – $129
• DualSense Charging Station – $37
• DualSense Controllers – $76
• FIFA 23 – $49
• NBA 2K23 – $49
• Gran Turismo 7 – $39
• Horizon Forbidden West – $39
• Sonic Frontiers – $59
• Need For Speed Unbound – $59
• LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga – $44
• Gotham Knights – $59
• Saints Row – $59
• Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut – $54
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition – $64
• Elden Ring – $59
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart – $54
• Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection – $29
• The Callisto Protocol – $69
• Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction – $9
• Ghostwire: Tokyo – $19

PS4 Boxing Day Deals At JB Hi-Fi

• NBA 2K23 – $39
• FIFA 23 – $44
• Sonic Frontiers – $59
• Horizon Forbidden West – $39
• The Last of Us Part II – $14
• Gran Turismo 7 – $39
• Elden Ring – $59
• Saints Row – $59
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales – $39

Nintendo Switch Boxing Day Deals At JB Hi-Fi

• 10% off Nintendo eShop Cards (in-store only)
• Nintendo Switch OLED Console – $479
• Pokémon Scarlet/Violet – $64
• Nintendo Switch Sports – $54
• Splatoon 3 – $64
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – $64
• Pokémon Legends Arceus – $64
• Animal Crossing New Horizons – $64
• Mario Party Superstars – $64
• LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga – $44
• Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope – $49

Xbox Boxing Day Deals At JB Hi-Fi

• Xbox Series S Gilded Hunter Bundle – $479
• Xbox Wireless Controller – $69
• Elden Ring – $59
• Saints Row – $59
• FIFA 23 – $49
• NBA 2K23 – $49
• The Callisto Protocol – $69
• Need For Speed Unbound – $59

Gaming Accessory Boxing Day Deals At JB Hi-Fi

• 35% off Logitech Gaming Accessories
• Logitech G502 Wireless Gaming Mouse – $135 (50% off)
• Logitech G535 Wireless Gaming Headset – $124 (50% off)
• Logitech G512 Carbon RGB Keyboard – $99
• Razer Huntsman Mini 60% Gaming Keyboard – $94 (50% off)
• Elgato Stream Deck – $165
• Elgato Facecam – $189
• Elgato HD60 X Capture Card – $219
• Elgato Key Light – $229
• Elgato Green Screen– $179
• Elgato Wave 3 USB Microphone – $165
• SteelSeries Apex Pro Keyboard – $329
• SteelSeries Prime Gaming Mouse – $47
• Razer BlackWidow V3 Gaming Keyboard – $159
• Razer Basilisk X Wireless Gaming Mouse – $69

JB Hi-Fi Boxing Day Sales – TVs

• Bonus delivery on all TVs above 75″
• LG CS OLED TV 55″ – $1595 (was $2695)
• LG CS OLED TV 65″ – $2385(was $3695)
• LG C2 OLED TV 83″ – $7995 (was $9995)
• LG QNED80 TV 75″ – $1984 (was $3295)
• Samsung Q60B QLED TV 85″ – $2745 (was $3995)
• Samsung QN85B Neo QLED TV 85″ – $4495 (was $6295)
• Samsung QN90A Neo QLED TV 98″ – $9995 (was $16995)
• Samsung S95 OLED TV 65″ – $2885 (was $4495)
• SONY A80K OLED TV 65″ – $2995(was $3795)
• SONY A80J OLED TV 55″ – $1785 (was $2495)
• SONY X90K 4K HDR TV 65″ – $1685 (was $2495)

Other Boxing Day Deals At JB Hi-Fi

• 10% off Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 and Pro 9
• 10% off Apple Mac computers
• 25% off HP, Lenovo, Dell, ASUS computers
• 20% off selected smart lighting
• 20% off pet tech
• 20% off board games
• 20% off action figures
• 30% off movies and TV shows
• 20% off CDs and vinyl