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Virtuix Omni One prototype reveals the most viable VR treadmill yet

They made one of the first omnidirectional VR treadmills, and now Virtuix is back with a slimmer, more household friendly model. Bring it on!

Virtuix Omni One prototype reveals the most viable VR treadmill yet
Games

2020 Australian Game Developer Awards see League of Geeks, SMG Studio the big winners

We round up all the winners from this year's AGDA ceremony, held online in a fun format hosted by Jordan Raskopoulos.

2020 Australian Game Developer Awards see League of Geeks, SMG Studio the big winners
Games

Riot Games is shutting down the OPL in another blow to ANZ esports

Riot has pulled up stumps on the Oceanic Pro League and its Sydney office. It's a gut punch to local fans, and the entire ANZ esports scene.

Riot Games is shutting down the OPL in another blow to ANZ esports
Games

How to prep your setup while you wait for your Xbox Series X

There's a lot you can do before arrival day to prepare for your Xbox Series X to make it a faster transition from the old to the shiny new.

How to prep your setup while you wait for your Xbox Series X
Games

JB Hi-Fi at "real risk" of breach over gift card refusal on console pre-orders

We got consumer advocacy group CHOICE to weigh in on the JB Hi-Fi pre-order situation, and it's got advice for buyers – and for JB.

JB Hi-Fi at "real risk" of breach over gift card refusal on console pre-orders
Games

Razer credit card with LED lights is so very Razer and I don't know what to think

Pre-paid credit cards are great when you use them well. And this has LED lights that make it extra cool. But also has gamification. Hmmm...

Razer credit card with LED lights is so very Razer and I don't know what to think
Games

Sony swaps X / O inputs for PlayStation 5 in Japan

X is confirm. O is cancel. Right? Not if you're in Japan. But after 26 years they're having to relearn how their PlayStation 5 inputs work.

Sony swaps X / O inputs for PlayStation 5 in Japan
Culture

League of Legends own K/DA releasing debut album this November

After a two year break, the virtual K-pop group will drop its first album at the end of the World Championships.

League of Legends own K/DA releasing debut album this November
Games

WoW Shadowlands delay gives us more time to embrace the squish

Any delay is disappointing, but this one is an opportunity to properly explore the big changes we're getting in the pre-patch.

WoW Shadowlands delay gives us more time to embrace the squish
Games

Minecraft Steve joins Super Smash Bros Ultimate

Tick Steve, Alex, Enderman and Zombie off your Super Smash Bros Ultimate dance card, friends, because they're all coming on 14 October.

Minecraft Steve joins Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Games

Bird-sim Feather shows games don't need 'challenge' to be worthwhile

The liberating, serene simplicity of Samurai Punk's Feather is a joy to explore, with pleasant surprises waiting within.

Bird-sim Feather shows games don't need 'challenge' to be worthwhile
Games

Legacy Esports' dream run comes to an end

Facing China's LGD Gaming in their knockout series to make the World Championships group stage, the OPL champs lose but with heads held high.

Legacy Esports' dream run comes to an end
Byteside Podcast

Your amazing dystopian flying family drone

New NBN, TIO complaints, Ring's household flying drone, Shazam for plants, Nvidia dramas, esports and Diablo. A lot in this episode!

Your amazing dystopian flying family drone
Media

Xbox Game Streaming coming to iOS soon

It's out there as a preview right now on Android and it's looking great, but Microsoft has confirmed it will be heading to iOS soon as well.

Xbox Game Streaming coming to iOS soon
Games

Pokemon Sword & Shield's final expansion has been revealed

Overnight, The Pokémon Company premiered a video releasing all sorts of juicy details about Pokémon Sword and Shield's expansion pass, including a confirmed

Pokemon Sword & Shield's final expansion has been revealed
Business

Cyberpunk 2077 developers push team into mandatory crunch

Developers are being told they must work six days a week and long hours in order to meet deadlines for one of the biggest games of the year.

Cyberpunk 2077 developers push team into mandatory crunch
Games

Legacy Esports go where no OCE team has gone before at Worlds 2020

The Aussie champs secured passage out of the first phase of qualifiers, delivering the best ever performance from an Aussie team at Worlds.

Legacy Esports go where no OCE team has gone before at Worlds 2020
Computers

Nvidia 3080 / 3090 dramas: scalping, price gouging and raffle rigging galore

Since Nvidia unveiled its new GeForce RTX 30 Series GPUs, Australia's seen more than its fair share of PC component drama.

Nvidia 3080 / 3090 dramas: scalping, price gouging and raffle rigging galore
Culture

The end of FarmVille

As Facebook gets set to shut down its support for Flash Player, the original addictive Zynga game has announced it's time to say goodbye.

The end of FarmVille
Games

Art of Rally is a beautiful racer like no other

Art of Rally feels both authentic and ethereal due to its brilliant audiovisual design. Racing veteran or a newbie — this is all style, all substance.

Art of Rally is a beautiful racer like no other