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'Shinonome' and the journey from Japanese AAA games to hardcore roguelikes
After decades at studios like Square Enix and Capcom, Kenichi Iwao and Tatsuya Yoshikawa have embraced the indie route.

Red Dead Redemption has earned its homecoming
Red Dead Redemption holds up in modern times, despite a lack of shiny paint.

Persona 5 Tactica: Everything We Know About the JRPG Spinoff
Persona 5 Tactica takes the beloved Phantom Thieves on a tactical strategy adventure. Here's everything we know about it.

'Lords of the Fallen' Preview: Dark Souls meets Soul Reaver
Lords of the Fallen looks and feels like a strong Dark Souls imitation so far, but with an intriguing hook.

'Macabre' Wants to Forge a New Path in Australian Gothic Horror
The founders of Weforge Studio delve deep into their viral hit trailer for Macabre, and talk about what a Stealth…

'Synced' is a Wild and Weird Online Shooter with an Evolving World
Synced, a new shooter from Level Infinite, is an intriguing take on an online world that has plans for a…

How Abby in 'The Last of Us: Part 2' challenged players to think differently
The Last of Us: Part 2 was met with vitriol before it even released, all because of one character. We…

Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon Still Has Soul – Hands-On Gameplay Preview
The opening hours of Armored Core 6 demonstrate a strong showing of 90s mech action, with a few tastes of…

Meet the SMARTies: IGEA's 2023 mentorship recipients
Ten up-and-coming creatives kick off the 4-month SMART program designed to hone their skills and immerse them in the Melbourne’s…

What Happened To Movie Tie-In Games? – An Investigation
Were movie-tie in games really that abysmal? Are they any better now? Here's our important, objective analysis.