Video games
Video game champion ‘regrets’ jokes about death rumour
The American gamer has given evidence on the second day of his defamation case against a Brisbane YouTube creator.
- by Rex Martinich
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Donkey Kong record-holder Billy Mitchell ‘defamed’ by Brisbane YouTuber’s ‘heinous’ death video
An American gamer who held the world record score for arcade game Donkey Kong has appeared in a Brisbane court for the start of a defamation trial against an Australian YouTuber.
- by Rex Martinich
Analysis
Analysis
Why Sony’s $1200 PS5 Pro is not as ridiculous as you may think
Most PS5 players will not upgrade, and that suits Sony just fine – but the most dedicated gamers absolutely will.
- by Tim Biggs
Dance like millions are watching: The new TikTok craze at your local arcade
Dance Dance Revolution and Dancerush Stardom players have taken to social media to show off their skills on the classic arcade games.
- by Frances Howe
Review
Star Wars
Star Wars meets Grand Theft Auto in stunning but patchy new heist
The Star Wars underworld is a great fit for Ubisoft’s open-world checklist formula, but this criminal syndicate caper has a few major flaws.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Technology
Esports for old folks: Nintendo turns classic games into bite-sized challenges
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition challenges you to practice getting mushrooms as Mario or the Triforce as Link, faster than anyone else.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
For subscribers
Is ROG Ally X the best new portable PC for gaming on the go?
A huge battery and powerful internals make ASUS’ handheld a great choice for taking your PC games library with you, even though Windows holds it back.
- by Tim Biggs
‘Couldn’t see the mainstream appeal’: How the world’s best-selling video game defied expectations
Minecraft’s lead developer Jens Bergensten speaks on the global phenomenon that has lasted for 15 years.
- by Tim Biggs
Review
Review
New horror game is The Thing on a Scottish oil rig
Cosmic forces visit a deep-sea drilling operation in this evocative but slightly too-thin Scottish horror story.
- by Tim Biggs
Meet Max: She’s the top-selling VR game on Meta, and created in Queensland
Like many great ideas, Max Mustard owes her existence to someone being told not to do something.
- by Nick Dent
Top-selling video games lead Xbox’s annual refresh
Call of Duty and Doom games will head to the Game Pass subscription on Xbox and PC, but will also be available to purchase on the rival PlayStation 5 console.
- by Tim Biggs