The Last of Us changed my expectations for game adaptations
HBO's The Last of Us is a massive success now, there was a time when there was good reason to…
Pulling Dead Space from the shadow of its remake
What makes a successful remake? Is Dead Space (2023) one of them? And how does it alter our perception and…
The importance of face-to-face games industry events
Ahead of GDC 2023, IGEA CEO Ron Curry reflects on the success of taking Australian developers to Gamescom 2022.
Hogwarts Legacy does not deserve to be reviewed on its own merits
Whether or not we want to admit it, it is impossible to talk positively about Hogwarts Legacy without harming a…
God of War Ragnarok’s ending folded, when it should’ve gone all in
God of War Ragnarok did a good job wrapping up major storylines, but it missed out on doing something far…
Hogwarts Legacy preview – The right game, at the wrong time
Hogwarts Legacy is a gorgeous adventure with hefty, satisfying combat – but it arrives in difficult circumstances.
I never wanted to be a princess, until Disney Dreamlight Valley
Disney Dreamlight Valley, with its several generations' worth of Disney characters, pivoted my perspective on pretty princesses.
Why is TV so much better than film at video game adaptations?
Making a film is already difficult enough and it’s even more of an uphill struggle for a video game film…
ACMI's Out of Bounds exhibit explores the literal boundaries of play
The Out of Bounds installation shows that ACMI continues to adventure beyond the limits of what video game exhibits can,…
Diablo 4 is dark and gothic as hell - Preview
Diablo 4 wants to bring back the oppressive, horror-like atmosphere of the original game, and the opening act sets the…