Games
Here's what buying over $300 of wishes in Genshin Impact gets you
If you've ever wondered what around $300 worth of Genshin Impact wishes can get you, we have the answer – and it isn't pretty.
Games
On screen, on tables, wherever play is possible
Games
These fancy Bluetooth dice are perfect for your online D&D group
Bluetooth dice made by a former triple-A game developer promise to make your online D&D and tabletop games even easier - and stylish.
Games
What is Valheim, and why has it sold over 5 million copies in Early Access?
Valheim has sold more than 5 million copies on Steam's Early Access since February. Find out all about the survival tree-punching sensation.
Games
20 more Bethesda games available right now on Xbox Game Pass
20 of Bethesda's biggest and best games are now on Xbox Game Pass, ranging from Dishonored to Fallout: New Vegas. What will you play first?
Games
Games with loot boxes could face an 18+ rating if new German laws pass
It could soon be illegal to sell videogames containing loot boxes to children, if legislation ahead of the German Federal Council passes.
Games
New Among Us update brings quickchat, a great family-friendly addition
Among Us' quickchat update creates a safer and more fun experience for everyone, while making it easier to accuse imposters of being sus.
Games
The future of the Australian games industry in 2021
We talk to Ron Curry, CEO of IGEA, about the Australian video game development survey for 2020, covering the good, the bad and the politics.
Games
Is gaming good for kids?
More research confirms the positive benefits of children playing videogames, citing teamwork and problem solving skills as big factors.
Games
Playing Crysis with whole desk rumble is peak PC gaming
One curious YouTuber has powered up their PC with a desk-mounted motor to rumble everything while playing Crysis to hilarious effect.
Byteside Podcast
States of play: what's next from Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft's XR lab?
This week on the show we're examining Nintendo Direct and Sony's State of Play to see what's exciting us in 2021's videogame line up.
Games
Valve discontinues Artifact but releases game and all cards for free
After many attempts to revive it, Valve has shut down development for Artifiact. But players can now play it and Artifact Foundary for free.
Culture
Magic The Gathering gets me back in the Arena
Even though the main appeal of Magic the Gathering is in-person play, I rediscovered it at home in my PJs and am back in love.