Culture
Fall Guys is getting plushies thanks to Aussie company Moose Toys
Always wanted a Fall Guys plush? The adorable jellybean-like characters are getting an official range of collectibles soon - wallets beware.
Culture
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Games
Fortress is back, and it’s (mostly) good
The Fortress venue is an amazing place to spend time. We just wish the food was better and the prices a touch lower.
Culture
The cast of Obi-Wan Kenobi's Disney+ series is looking mighty impressive
With Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen - plus Aussie Joel Edgerton - returning, the Obi-Wan Kenobi series should be a lot of fun.
Culture
Live music in Roblox and Fortnite — virtual concerts are here to stay
Royal Blood and Lil Nas X in Roblox, Travis Scott in Fortnite - how music artists are taking over the biggest games with virtual concerts.
Big Ideas
Space was meant to be humanity's dream, but billionaires have stolen it
If we get to space by leaving most of us behind, would we even truly be a interplanetary species or just a few rich arseholes in space.
Culture
Five times Peter Dutton did shit that would make a GTA scriptwriter blush
Minister Dutton wants to blame games for why there's so much toxic masculinity out there. Here's a bunch of times he was more toxic than GTA.
Culture
Black Widow, Cruella, and Luca shuffled, all get the Disney+ treatment
Black Widow and Cruella will hit cinemas and Disney+ Premier Access simultaneously, while animated film Luca will get the Soul treatment.
Culture
Mechanical Keyboard: Life Side Quest
A wooden keyboard nerd embarks on a quest for a mechanical keyboard and falls in love with Melbourne along the way.
Media
'The Record' is an inspiring look into women's sport and pre-COVID society
86,174 at the MCG one week, a pandemic the next. Amazon Prime doco The Record celebrates women's sport while showing how much has changed.
New Realities
Gucci's $14 Virtual 25 shoes are real-life DLC, only wearable in AR
Gucci's digital-only, Roblox & VRChat-compatible Virtual 25 sneakers seem ridiculous at first glance. Is the reality as crazy as its concept?
Networks
Nanoleaf Essentials may offer better connections at a lower price
The new Nanoleaf smart lighting options are cheaper than many competitiors and offer support for the latest smart home standard, Thread.
Culture
MQFF film review: The Test
A quick look at one of the comedy short films hitting the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) this year, The Test.