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Seamus Byrne

Founder and Head of Content at Byteside. Brings two decades of experience covering tech, digital culture, and their impacts on society.

Games

Diablo II: Resurrected will be a full 3D remaster of the 2D classic

Has Blizzard learned the lessons from Reforged? The Diablo 2 remaster announcement suggests it is back on the right path with this one.

Diablo II: Resurrected will be a full 3D remaster of the 2D classic
Games

You'll fly in Shadowlands and ride your fave mounts in The Maw very soon

Your favourite horses, vehicles, bees and gorms will heed your call in The Maw in patch 9.1, and flying will unlock via Covenant advancement.

You'll fly in Shadowlands and ride your fave mounts in The Maw very soon
Games

We will face Sylvanas Windrunner in Shadowland's Chains of Domination

The final boss of the next raid will be Sylvanas, and Blizzard it "is going to change the future of the Shadowlands".

We will face Sylvanas Windrunner in Shadowland's Chains of Domination
Games

Hearthstone is Forged In The Barrens for its latest expansion

The early days of grinding in Warcraft now comes to life in Hearthstone, with Frenzy, Ranked Spells and more in store.

Hearthstone is Forged In The Barrens for its latest expansion
Games

Huge Hearthstone changes revealed for the Year of the Gryphon

Alongside a new Core Set, the new year brings Spell Schools, new modes and formats, and some class overhauls in a huge boost to the game.

Huge Hearthstone changes revealed for the Year of the Gryphon
Byteside Podcast

Fitness+ in Kaldheim

An all-new, all-different podcast as Alice and Chris join Seamus, with Apple's Fitness+ and Magic's Kaldheim in the spotlight.

Fitness+ in Kaldheim
Games

Hearthstone hits a major reset with new (and free) 235 card Core Set

Out with the Basic and Classic cards and in with a new Core that will dynamically update on an annual cycle.

Hearthstone hits a major reset with new (and free) 235 card Core Set
Media

WandaVision Episode 5: this show is amazing and it's time to talk spoilers

Things are going to some weird and wonderful places in WandaVision so it's time to start exploring how deep the reality bending goes.

WandaVision Episode 5: this show is amazing and it's time to talk spoilers
Media

Foxtel will eat itself

Binge. Kayo. Presto. Foxtel has a long history of internal fiefdoms actively hurting its efforts to grow new digital services.

Foxtel will eat itself
Politics

Stonks indeed

There was a version of this story where memes triumph over money. Then Robinhood reminded everyone that the house always wins in the end.

Stonks indeed
Business

Everyone looks ridiculous in the Australian media bargaining code fight

Big media, big tech, and big politics. Everyone is trying to look like the biggest tool in the name of winning a fight about the wrong thing.

Everyone looks ridiculous in the Australian media bargaining code fight

Bad bargain, wrong code

This media bargaining code battle has been running for about three years now, and the closer it gets to the finish line, the more everyone involved look like assholes.

Bad bargain, wrong code
Technology

EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid wireless earbuds review: amazing audio, poor 'hybrids'

These wireless earbuds designed for gaming feature amazing audio quality but lack seamless features worthy of 'hybrid' status.

EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid wireless earbuds review: amazing audio, poor 'hybrids'
Games

The Great Dalmuti review: fresh art for a simple, clever card game

A trick-based shedding game, The Great Dalmuti's fresh new D&D themed edition is an easy and fun game to add to your collection.

The Great Dalmuti review: fresh art for a simple, clever card game
Computers

Razer Naga Left-Handed Edition makes me wish it existed before my brain calcified

I really tried. But a lifetime of forced right-handedness made it too hard to flip. But this very nice mouse still taught me a lesson.

Razer Naga Left-Handed Edition makes me wish it existed before my brain calcified
Byteside Podcast

Virtually from CES 2021

CES 2021 is an online affair but still as weird as ever. We round up some of our faves, from TVs to phones, toilets to house robots.

Virtually from CES 2021
Art & Culture

New Aussie tech pod alert: Queens of the Drone Age

Johnston, Jones, Yeo and Yeo have a new Aussie tech podcast that looks like a fresh and smart addition to the scene. Go get it!

New Aussie tech pod alert: Queens of the Drone Age
Games

Diablo Immortal hands on: yes, this deserves a place on any phone you own

The Technical Alpha just wrapped up, so what was it like to play? Here's why we're excited by this excellent Diablo mobile experience.

Diablo Immortal hands on: yes, this deserves a place on any phone you own
Technology

20 shining lights of 2020: things that made a bad year brighter

It's been 'interesting', but here's some brilliant TV, tech, games, and standout moments that delighted, inspired or helped us along the way.

20 shining lights of 2020: things that made a bad year brighter

Sales vs success vs Cyberpunk

I’m reminded of the Aesop’s Fable “The Dog & His Reflection”. CDPR chased the bigger bone, the desire to release simultaneously across PC, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.

Sales vs success vs Cyberpunk