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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
Art & Culture

Lego Bonsai review: a zen build with lots to offer

The new Lego botanical sets sure look pretty, but what are they like to build? Find out in this detailed bag-by-bag review. Spoiler: frogs.

Lego Bonsai review: a zen build with lots to offer
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
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The best and worst things I bought from dodgy targeted ads in 2020

In 2020 we bought some dodgy ass products from social media advertising. From pure glory to PayPal disputes, here's how it all turned out.

The best and worst things I bought from dodgy targeted ads in 2020
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
Politics

NPCs may be smart enough to have anxiety in GTA6

A new patent filed by Take-Two talks about a new way to give NPCs more divergent AI for future games like GTA6.

NPCs may be smart enough to have anxiety in GTA6
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
Ideas

Cannabis: how best to ingest

Medical cannabis is an option many Australians are turning to, but what's the best way to ingest and use the product?

Cannabis: how best to ingest
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
Technology

Signal becomes top free app after world's richest man's tweet

Messaging app Signal became one of the most downloaded apps in the world last week, in part thanks to a simple two-word tweet.

Signal becomes top free app after world's richest man's tweet
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

BYOD tips for school laptops: what should you buy?

First time buying a laptop for school? Make sure you follow these important steps to get the device that will help and not hinder your child.

BYOD tips for school laptops: what should you buy?
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
Games

The DontNod formula is stressing me out

Binary choices with unexpected consequences can lead to frustration beyond the intended emotional weight of DontNod games.

The DontNod formula is stressing me out
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

Too many people think they know what went wrong with Cyberpunk 2077

Instead of pretending we know what really happened behind the scenes, it's more valuable to consider the complexities of making games.

Too many people think they know what went wrong with Cyberpunk 2077
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
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