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Diablo is coming to tattoo shops around the world

Hellish ink is coming to Sydney and Melbourne in September as part of a Diablo anniversary world tour. Want some?

Diablo is coming to tattoo shops around the world
Culture

Acclaimed Fire Emblem and Persona voice actor Billy Kametz passes away

Voice actor Billy Kametz, known for roles in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, Demon Slayer, and Fire Emblem, has passed away after a battle with colon cancer.

Acclaimed Fire Emblem and Persona voice actor Billy Kametz passes away
Music

Six videogame soundtracks make Classic Top 100 in latest radio poll

In a vote on the all-time greatest 'Music for the Screen', which videogame soundtracks break the glass ceiling?

Six videogame soundtracks make Classic Top 100 in latest radio poll
Games

Bigger isn't always better

Rolling around at the speed of a brisk walk

Bigger isn't always better
Games

When tabletop and digital worlds converge

Storytelling through tabletop mechanics

When tabletop and digital worlds converge
Games

Mise-en-scène

Enjoying Japanese cinema through videogames.

Mise-en-scène
Games

Marvelling at the horizon

Learning more about a game helps deepen the enjoyment

Marvelling at the horizon
High Resolution

Mighty Kingdom devs share their journey of making chaotic roguelite Conan Chop Chop

According to the Mighty Kingdom developers behind Conan Chop Chop, game development is about skill, resilience, and the friends you make along the way.

Mighty Kingdom devs share their  journey of making chaotic roguelite Conan Chop Chop
Games

Playstation sells 19 millionth PS5, might finally make consoles faster soon

With all the chip shortages, Playstation has sold millions less than the PS4 at the same stage in its lifecycle.

Playstation sells 19 millionth PS5, might finally make consoles faster soon
Games

Fortnite finally free on iPhone? Thank Xbox Cloud Gaming

Microsoft has opened up free access to its Xbox Cloud Gaming in a partnership with Epic to stream Fortnite to your iPhone or iPad.

Fortnite finally free on iPhone? Thank Xbox Cloud Gaming
Games

D&D Direct showed off everything cool about tabletop RPGs

Diversity, exciting new settings and more featured in an exciting first D&D Direct presentation from Wizards of the Coast.

D&D Direct showed off everything cool about tabletop RPGs
Games

Understanding the magic of Horizon Forbidden West makes it more special

How an expert video analysis made me appreciate the technical prowess of Horizon Forbidden West even more.

Understanding the magic of Horizon Forbidden West makes it more special
Games

Disco Elysium devs headline game narrative event LudoNarraCon 2022

Studio ZA/UM writers Justin Keenan and Arho Tuulik will share how Disco Elysium's brilliant narrative was made at LudoNarraCon 2022.

Disco Elysium devs headline game narrative event LudoNarraCon 2022
Games

Australian govt ironically surprises everyone with loot box classification announcement

Not even the local games industry was expecting the Coalition to make an election announcement about loot boxes.

Australian govt ironically surprises everyone with loot box classification announcement
High Resolution

Inside the wonderfully diverse farming game Wylde Flowers

Wylde Flowers is one of the loveliest games of 2022. Hear from Studio Drydock co-founder Amanda Schofield about how this farming life sim came to life.

Inside the wonderfully diverse farming game Wylde Flowers
Games

Is the DGTO really going to help?

We chat to R&D tax incentive expert Ben Thompson from Techlever about the Digital Games Tax Offset and some of the issues he'd like to see addressed ahead of its introduction.

Is the DGTO really going to help?
High Resolution

High Resolution is back with a new host!

High Resolution, the videogame industry podcast by Byteside, is back! Get ready for a fresh look at what makes the industry tick, with new episodes soon.

High Resolution is back with a new host!
Games

When it works, Gran Turismo 7 is a fantastic racing sim

Gran Turismo 7 is another excellent racing sim from Polyphony Digital hampered by an always-online requirement and aggressive microtransactions.

When it works, Gran Turismo 7 is a fantastic racing sim
Games

WWE 2K22 Review:  A welcome, balanced return

After a two year break, WWE 2K22 may be the best there is, the best there was, but hopefully not the best there ever will be.

WWE 2K22 Review:  A welcome, balanced return
Games

Conan Chop Chop review: killing in the name of (Crom)

Conan Chop Chop from local developer Mighty Kingdom overcomes some technical hitches to become a great multplayer action-RPG.

Conan Chop Chop review: killing in the name of (Crom)