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Silent Hill: Downpour uses Murphy Pendleton, branching moral choices and Anne’s perspective to explore guilt, trauma and the personal nature of psychological horror.
Practical Magic 2 continues the Owens witches’ story, while the original film’s unusual mix of sisterhood, horror, romance and comedy explains its lasting cult appeal.
Suikoden III remains an overlooked PS2 JRPG classic, pairing a bold three-perspective war story with difficult choices, political intrigue and conflicting truths.
Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film will star Austin Abrams as an original character, offering a new lead instead of centring the story on Leon.
Director Dave Green names his favourite Coyote vs. Acme scene: a John Cena and Tweety Bird stand-off filmed in Albuquerque’s desert.
A visual-effects challenge asks how Rotta the Hutt can move quickly, putting John Knoll’s creature-design problem-solving in the spotlight.
Grogu’s mud hut in The Mandalorian and Grogu is more than a curious detail, linking the young character to Yoda and Star Wars mythology.
Kyle Gordon was surprised by how strong the Madden 2005 soundtrack sounded. Here’s what made the game’s music stand out in his Shelf Quest appearance.
From VisionQuest and Crystal Lake to Avatar: Seven Havens, these are the ten most anticipated TV shows arriving during fall 2026.
Replaying The Wind Waker HD with his daughter transforms one player’s frustration into a joyful lesson in exploration, family gaming and rediscovered wonder.
Kyle Gordon’s childhood approach to video games was simple: keep hold of the controller and make the wait for everyone else as long as possible.
Kyle Gordon highlights an obscure English video game soundtrack as essential listening and points fans towards the full Shelf Quest episode.
Dreadline Express blends PSX-era visuals, cosmic horror and branching investigations aboard humanity’s last train in a striking upcoming indie adventure.
Explore how Ultima VII combined murder mystery, social themes, open-world interaction and fan preservation to become one of PC gaming’s defining RPGs.
Aiden Thomas’ Cemetery Boys: Espíritu follows Julian’s new supernatural mystery, with Critical Role newcomer Vico Ortiz narrating an exclusive chapter.
World End Syndrome delivers a compelling supernatural mystery and thoughtful character arcs, but awkward route design and Kensuke’s humour make the truth difficult to reach.
From the original 2D games to the modern trilogy, here is where Australian players can find and play every Grand Theft Auto title covered in 2026.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana turns a shipwreck survival story into a moving meditation on community, extinction, sacrifice and the cost of resisting fate.
Radical Dreamers is a brief, atmospheric reunion with Chrono characters, combining interactive fiction, horror, romance and important links to Chrono Cross.
Nintendo’s Mineru’s Construct amiibo launches on 17 September, bringing a large, poseable Zelda figure with special in-game rewards to collectors.
Mega Man arrives in Fortnite with a themed Cup, free tournament rewards, a Mega Man X style and Zero joining the crossover.
Sunrise on the Reaping revisits the classic Hunger Games structure, follows Haymitch’s transformation and pushes its PG-13 violence to the limit.
From Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Sekiro to Black Clover and Ranma ½, these are 10 major anime releases arriving during autumn 2026.
An Australian Nintendo listing points to a possible $94.95 digital price for the Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Atsushi Nishigori’s Grotesqqque brings three wildly different anime stories together through bold visuals, music, contrast and deliberately unresolved ideas.
George Mihalka’s cult 1981 slasher My Bloody Valentine is free to stream on Pluto TV, with a mining-town mystery and a legendary pickaxe killer.
Tom Hiddleston will play Edmund Hillary in Tenzing, Jennifer Peedom’s Everest drama, arriving on Apple TV after a September festival premiere and October cinema release.
Neil Newbon reprises Astarion in an audio excerpt from T. Kingfisher’s Baldur’s Gate 3 prequel, featuring a magical burglary and strange rooftop ally.
Neil Newbon returns as Astarion’s narrator for a new audiobook by T. Kingfisher, extending the Baldur’s Gate 3 character’s story beyond the game.
Nintendo’s Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct runs at midnight AEST on September 9, with possible news on Ocarina of Time, hardware, film and remasters.
From Astro Bot and Baldur’s Gate 3 to Hades 2 and Alan Wake 2, these are the standout PS5 games across every major genre.
GTA 6 launches first in New Zealand, with Australia next and North America near the back of the global rollout on 19 November.
Valheim 1.0 completes Iron Gate’s Norse survival adventure with the Deep North, new late-game tools and a polished experience across supported platforms.
Rings of Power season 3 introduces Elros, Elrond’s twin, revealing how Númenor, mortality and a lifetime of loss shape Middle-earth’s future.
A new Cloud and Sephiroth promo card links Magic: The Gathering with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, extending the crossover into 2027.
Final Fantasy Resonance reshapes Brave Exvius into a traditional HD-2D RPG, combining turn-based combat, returning heroes and a carefully chosen new cast.
The White House’s new arcade.gov site packages immigration, border and political messaging into five crude browser mini-games with familiar mechanics.
Gamescom has apologised after indie developers reported stolen laptops, promising to work with exhibitors on stronger security and clearer protections.
Nintendo has announced two Direct presentations for next week, with one focused on Switch 2 games and another celebrating The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary.
Miami-Dade’s sheriff has challenged a proposed GTA 6 marketing collaboration, arguing that Vice City’s criminal themes conflict with the county’s public image.
Humankind 2’s trailer drew AI accusations, prompting Amplitude Studios to reveal the real actors, practical sets and visual effects behind its production.
Exodus brings Mass Effect-style space RPG romance back with gender-open relationships, branching consequences and a more reserved approach to intimate scenes.
A family games-store trip highlights the lasting appeal of physical collections, from complete discs and thoughtful packaging to the joy of carrying games home.
A Bilibili version of Rockstar’s extended GTA 6 gameplay trailer heavily blurs smoking, dancing, nudity and violence, while other official videos remain uncensored.
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 delivers approachable large-scale battles, deep faction flavour and custom Space Marine chapters in an impressive early demo.
Fortune’s Run faces an uncertain future after disputed ownership claims, withheld Steam revenue, review bombing and the game’s apparent removal from sale.
Dawnwalker players are downloading mods that expand or remove its story timer, inventory limits and progression restrictions on PC.
The Tetris Company says it had no involvement in the White House’s Build the Wall game and warns that copyright infringement is taken seriously.
Find both Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Cheat Master power-hour windows, including the exact AEST times for players on Australia’s east coast.
First Class Trouble brings social deduction, sabotage and proximity voice chat to a luxury space cruise, with a free Steam weekend through September 6.
Anne Rice’s iconic vampires watch seven hours of The Blood of Dawnwalker, challenging its medieval chores, vampire lore, romance and survival rules.
A CS2 Tracker leaderboard appears to be encouraging players to compete over abusive language, raising fresh questions about Valve’s moderation efforts.
PAX Unplugged Houston will debut in June 2027, bringing tabletop gaming, Acquisitions Incorporated and Daggerheart to Texas.
Five acclaimed Steam games span action, stealth, RPGs and cinematic adventure, with prices starting at just $3 for a holiday-weekend gaming backlog.
Faker’s signed Riftbound card is attracting $50,000 listings, while a limited T1 Worlds set turns esports success into a high-stakes collectables market.
The Tetris Company has rejected involvement in a controversial White House arcade game and warned that it takes copyright infringement seriously.
1001 Threads of Mizan combines co-op fantasy action with a Saudi-backed development story that raised difficult questions at Gamescom 2026.
Eight new and returning TV shows to stream this weekend, including The Gentlemen, Chad Powers, Heartland and American Classic.
Star Wars Zero Company combines rich squad relationships and excellent turn-based combat with distracting bugs, camera faults and inconsistent PS5 Pro performance.
From Part Time UFO to Golf Story, these ten overlooked Nintendo Switch games deliver clever puzzles, inventive action, co-op fun and arcade-inspired thrills.
Double Fine is independent again after Xbox layoffs, while Tim Schafer says the upheaval has sparked renewed creative urgency and a $400,000 Kickstarter.
Double Fine’s Tim Schafer rejects the idea that the studio knowingly made money-losing games as Xbox faces layoffs and questions over Game Pass.
Blade Runner 2049 is topping HBO Max’s worldwide movie chart, giving Ryan Gosling’s acclaimed science-fiction sequel a fresh streaming moment.
Plan every raid and habitat rotation in Pokémon Go Fest 2026 Mega Finale, including Armored Mewtwo, Go Pass rewards and both weekend schedules.
Netflix’s Korean zombie thriller #Alive turns apartment isolation, dwindling supplies and a citywide outbreak into a tense, fast-moving survival film.
HBO’s Lanterns combines a Nebraska murder mystery with Green Lantern mythology, attracting 10 million viewers for episode three and earning a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Sega and Epic Games created Android Sonic to bring the famous mascot into Fortnite without having the original character hold a gun.
Find all five hidden treasure locations in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, including Spirit Mirror routes, Old Drawing clues and rewards.
Find all five Kubi Akari in Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s Ace Archer: Kyoto Imperial Palace mission with this clear location-by-location walkthrough.
Track down all 36 Lion Dogs, unlock every cosmetic sword skin and check the pre-order and special-edition rewards in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Track down all five Kubi Akari in the Ace Archer: Nijo-jo Castle mission with clear directions for every firing position in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Use the masks’ shadows to discover the correct arrow sequence, open the cage and retrieve the Unsettling Mask in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Milla Jovovich leads Protector, a brisk Amazon MGM+ action thriller that combines Taken’s parental urgency with Rambo-style survival action.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai arrives in October with development history, artwork, interviews and a deluxe Hero’s Edition.
Franklin’s first Peanuts neighbourhood visit turns Lucy, Snoopy, Linus and Schroeder into a perfectly escalating showcase of Schulz’s ensemble comedy.
Clive Rosfield returns in Final Fantasy Resonance, joining Cloud and other series favourites in Square Enix’s upcoming turn-based RPG.
Ridley Scott’s Napoleon struggled in cinemas but has climbed Apple TV Plus’ Top Movies chart, with a longer director’s cut offering expanded historical context.
From the original Enterprise to the Borg Cube, these five Star Trek ships reshaped exploration, conflict, community and the franchise’s vision of the future.
Samara Weaving’s standout performance in Ready or Not is now streaming on Netflix, offering a sharp mix of horror, comedy and class satire.
Castlevania’s 1986 debut introduced Simon Belmont, defined challenging platform action and helped inspire the Metroidvania games and modern indies that followed.
Blightfall introduces an unexpected Cosmere connection when Hoid appears as a psychic taynix, while Janci Patterson explains the collaboration behind Sanderson’s latest Cytoverse story.
World of Warcraft players can earn four BlizzCon 2026 rewards by watching eligible Twitch or YouTube streams for a limited time in September.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe receives an ambitious free Switch 2 update, bringing eight-player split-screen, Camera Play and a 96-race endurance mode.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword gives parrying unusual weight, combining sharp timing, expressive animation, sound and controller feedback in every duel.
Mastery Monday returns in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 with double sprite dust, faster levelling and a late-night 11 p.m. AEST start for Australia.
Prime Video has cancelled Spider-Noir after one season, while Amazon and Sony reportedly continue developing other Marvel character projects.
After playing Trelane in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Rhys Darby says he would be the perfect Q for the next James Bond adventure.
Overwatch’s Unvaulted Passes have been delayed to Season 5, giving Blizzard more time to test the long-requested return of missed battle pass rewards.
Hideki Kamiya has rejected unsupported claims about Scalebound’s budget while renewing his call for Microsoft and PlatinumGames to revive the cancelled action RPG.
Bruce Campbell has shared a five-year cancer prognosis while explaining his decision to step back from acting, conventions and familiar horror roles.
Sora’s Fortnite debut may be delayed until September 17, with leaks pointing to a postponed Kingdom Hearts crossover and Rocket League connection.
Seven tactical RPGs offer grid battles, political drama, permadeath and relationship systems while you wait for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave.
Exodus offers romance with many crew members, but Salt the octopus is excluded. Here is how affinity, morality and relationship choices work.
Bungie is exploring subleasing sections of its 210,984-square-foot Bellevue headquarters after layoffs reduced its workforce by at least 600 people.
From Timberborn and Nova Roma to Tropico 7 and Lego Skylines, 2026 is shaping up as an exceptional year for city-building and management games.
Spider-Noir will end after one season, despite 11 Emmy nominations, while Spider-Man Noir remains set to return through future Spider-Verse projects.
Gamescom has apologised for its initial response to indie booth thefts, promising a security review and developer roundtable while compensation concerns remain.
Cygames Edge is a new label for smaller internally developed games, beginning with Where the Seeds Fall, a compact platformer launching across three platforms.
Double Fine’s first Action Labs project, Thank You Bus Driver, sets up a smaller, stranger post-Xbox era led by founder Tim Schafer.
These five influential Japanese games remain without official English releases, revealing how localisation, censorship, timing and platform strategy shape gaming history.
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