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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.
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.
The DontNod formula is stressing me out
Binary choices with unexpected consequences can lead to frustration beyond the intended emotional weight of DontNod 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.
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.
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.
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.
Toxicity Ghettoing: an Amazon patent could create a gaming class system
From quitters to shouty men, toxic players deserve a special place in hell. But is this the right path to send them there?
Demon’s Souls? No, League of Legends: Wild Rift is the best remake of the year
For all the negative framing applied to mobile gaming, Wild Rift isn’t a dumbed-down version of League of Legends. It’s a more elegant one.
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.
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.
The Pathless is an exercise in indie elegance
The Pathless is a beautiful new title from the team at Giant Squid. Find out what makes it so special in our review.
Byteside's favourite indie games of 2020
Check out our picks for some of the best indie and smaller budget games we have played to avoid the real world in 2020.
Gaming headset review roundup: Alienware, Razer, Turtle Beach, HyperX and more
There are a lot of gaming headsets on the market. Here's a big round-up looking at headsets from some of the biggest brands available.
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.
Byteside's favourite AAA games of 2020
Check out our picks for some of the best big budget AAA games we have played to avoid the real world in 2020.
ASRock makes legacy graphics card that fits M.2 slots
Built for old school graphics support, there's a graphics card on the way for VGA 2D graphics that can fit into any PC's M.2 slot.
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.
Full Xbox Game Pass library coming to iOS and PC via cloud tech
Microsoft is going all-in on cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass, while confirming a workaround for Apple's difficult requirements.
