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Resident Evil monsters: ranked by hotness
We're all thirsty for the newest Resident Evil villain, but how do the other monsters match up? Let's run the numbers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Earth's richest men fight over space
Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are fighting over satellite space for their company's respective space internet programs.
Where the bloody hell are the good mask education campaigns?
We're a year into the pandemic, and masks help reduce the spread when worn properly. So where are the good public health education campaigns?
Compete to convince this AI you are the best artist
What better way to feel good about your artistry than be judged by an AI asking for wildly specific drawings?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Apple AirPods Max: first impressions
After more than a week I am in love with the AirPods Max audio, but there are some niggling issues that detract from the experience.
Settlers of Catan: my family Christmas tradition
Every family has its traditions. Some involve a land called Catan. Herein is an exploration of the ritual that defines my Christmas.
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.
The Church of the Holy Sweet Roll: a unique Australian lore story for The Elder Scrolls
From weird origins at PAX Aus to references in Elder Scrolls Online. Welcome to this bizarre and deeply wholesome gaming community.
Gifting a game is its own love language
The gift of a game is quickly becoming one of the most accessible ways to get a pal something personal. But what's the best way to choose?
Addicted to addiction rhetoric
Communication is unfailingly the solution to keeping someone on the right path to building great relationships with games. To know how to stay focused on all the benefits and values they can get from loving games, and where the pitfalls lie and how to avoid them.
