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Chris Button

Chris is an award-nominated writer based in Adelaide who specialises in covering video games and technology. He loves Donkey Kong Country, sport, and cats. The Last Jedi is the best one, no questions

Computers

Romance hot aliens again in Mass Effect Legendary Edition this May

Liara, Tali, Garrus, Miranda - all characters I'll be romancing all over again when Mass Effect Legendary Edition releases this May.

Romance hot aliens again in Mass Effect Legendary Edition this May
Games

Never-released GoldenEye 007 Xbox remaster shown in gameplay video

Originally developed over a decade ago but never released, an Xbox remaster of GoldenEye 007 can be seen in all its glory on YouTube.

Never-released GoldenEye 007 Xbox remaster shown in gameplay video
Ideas

New chess AI makes mistakes like a regular player, grandmaster it is not

A new chess AI called Maia plays like a normal person, with mistakes and all, so you can learn how to play better.

New chess AI makes mistakes like a regular player, grandmaster it is not
Games

Nintendo Switch overtakes 3DS with nearly 80m sales, led by Animal Crossing

The Nintendo Switch has overtaken the 3DS in total sales, with the Game Boy Advance next, led by the might of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Nintendo Switch overtakes 3DS with nearly 80m sales, led by Animal Crossing
Ideas

South Australia backs up 100% solar effort with Australia's lowest power prices

South Australia was briefly 100% solar-powered back in October. Now, the state has the lowest electricity wholesale prices in the country.

South Australia backs up 100% solar effort with Australia's lowest power prices
Art & Culture

Real-life Mario Kart company loses final appeal to Nintendo, owes ¥50 million in damages

Tokyo street karting company MariCar cops an almighty blue shell from Nintendo for unofficially using their Mario Kart characters.

Real-life Mario Kart company loses final appeal to Nintendo, owes ¥50 million in damages
Games

Cyberpunk 2077 mod that lets you bone Keanu Reeves' Johnny Silverhand removed

Before CD Projekt Red intervened, horny Cyberpunk 2077 fans could have a weird sex scene with Keanu Reeves thanks to PC mods.

Cyberpunk 2077 mod that lets you bone Keanu Reeves' Johnny Silverhand removed
Media

Amazon Prime's AFL documentary first-glimpse trailer means footy's back, baby

A first-glimpse trailer of Amazon Prime's AFL documentary 'Making Their Mark' is here and it looks like good stuff.

Amazon Prime's AFL documentary first-glimpse trailer means footy's back, baby
Politics

What's up? Millions flee WhatsApp amid updated terms

A poorly communicated update from secure messaging service WhatsApp sees millions abandon the service in favour of competitors.

What's up? Millions flee WhatsApp amid updated terms
Games

Mario Kart player conquers Rainbow Road ultra shortcut, beats world record by over 10 seconds

Mario Kart player makes history by being the first to manually land Rainbow Road's ultra shortcut, setting a new world record in the process.

Mario Kart player conquers Rainbow Road ultra shortcut, beats world record by over 10 seconds
Politics

US Govt speaks up on Australia's proposal to force Google and Facebook to pay up

Australia's developing media laws continue to get spicy, with US officials the latest detractors alongside Facebook and Google.

US Govt speaks up on Australia's proposal to force Google and Facebook to pay up
Games

How do you make Hades even cooler? By playing it in an arcade machine

Play Hades as it was always meant to be played: in a custom-built upright arcade machine that looks dope as hell.

How do you make Hades even cooler? By playing it in an arcade machine
Games

A-League clubs become first Aussie sports teams in Fortnite

Melbourne City FC, Sydney FC, and Western Sydney Warriors set to be the first Australian sports teams represented in Fortnite.

A-League clubs become first Aussie sports teams in Fortnite
Games

Hitman 3 review: A brilliant, subversive conclusion to the trilogy

Hitman 3 is a brilliant conclusion to The World of Assassination Trilogy that eschews conventions for the sake of its compelling story.

Hitman 3 review: A brilliant, subversive conclusion to the trilogy
Media

Make GLaDOS, SpongeBob and other friends say what you want with this AI text-to-speech tool

This AI website lets you make characters, including from games like Persona 4 and TF2, say whatever you want with scary accuracy.

Make GLaDOS, SpongeBob and other friends say what you want with this AI text-to-speech tool
Games

How to access Hitman 1 & 2 content in Hitman 3

Hitman 3 lets you access content from 1 & 2, but it is a bit of a complicated process. Here's everything you need to know to do it smoothly.

How to access Hitman 1 & 2 content in Hitman 3
Networks

This test will find you your soulmate Rotten Tomatoes reviewer

Don't know which movie reviewers share your tastes? Find your perfect film match with the Movie Critic Matchmaker test.

This test will find you your soulmate Rotten Tomatoes reviewer
Games

17 indie videogame gems of 2020

For all its faults, 2020 was a fantastic year in indie games. While not everyone can win GOTY, here are 17 indie gems well worth your time.

17 indie videogame gems of 2020
Media

Byteside’s favourite TV shows of 2020

Nice, weird, funny and fierce. From Lasso to Mando and more, these are Byteside's favourite TV shows of 2020.

Byteside’s favourite TV shows of 2020
Media

Dune director Denis Villeneuve: "Warner Bros. just might have killed the Dune franchise"

Denis Villeneuve thinks Warner Bros. "might just have killed the Dune franchise", which would be a tragedy for all involved.

Dune director Denis Villeneuve: "Warner Bros. just might have killed the Dune franchise"