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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma Review – Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

We Have Our NBA 2K26 Cover Stars

Cosplay Crown Central Championship Entries Open

Holiday Gaming Memories – Patched #383

Indie Watch – Soulslinger: Envoy of Death & Soulstone Survivors

Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon Review – Future King

Competition – Win A Copy of Wonky & Flip 7!

Wonky Review – No Room for Squares

S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition Review – Enhanced but Diminished

Magic: The Gathering – Edge of Eternities Reveal

Little Kitty, Big City Review – Little Kitty, Big Heart

Does Phil Spencer Need To Go? – Patched #382

Indie Watch – Dispatch & UNBEATABLE

25 Years of Final Fantasy IX – What Makes It The GOAT

Puzzle Dazzle Review – Beats and Blocks are Back

Flip 7 Review – Flippin’ Good Time

An Open Letter to Phil Spencer

FBC: Firebreak – Team Review – Take Control

Donkey Kong Bananza – Hands-On Preview

The Gex Trilogy Review – Fuhgeddaboutit

The Next 10 Mario Kart World Racers Are… – Patched #381

Indie Watch – The Drifter & Cairn

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds: Hands-on Preview

Star Overdrive Review – Forget the Master Sword, Bring Me a Keytar

PAX AUS 25 Tabletop Hall Bursting at Seams

Shadow Labyrinth: Hands-on Preview

Borderlands 4: A Chat With Randy and Andrew

AFL 26 Review – Premiers Aren’t Made In May

MtG x Final Fantasy – Bundle & Starter Kit Review

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Hands-on Preview

Gears Of War Reloaded Hands-On Preview

Nintendo Switch 2 Console Review – An Informed Improvement

Death Stranding 2 Review – Beach Walkabout

FBC Firebreak, Mario Kart World, The Last Of Us Part II Impressions – Patched #380

New Pokemon GO Pass Goes Live Monday

Indie Watch – Mina The Hollower & Moonlighter 2

Borderlands 4 Hands-on Preview

Monster Train 2 Review – Heaven and Hell Join Forces On the Switch 2

Mario Kart World – A Long-Awaited Knockout

TRON: Catalyst Review – A Rewarding Return To The Grid

Sonic X Shadow Generations Switch 2 Review – The Best Modern Sonic Title Returns

The Best Games To Come In 2025 – Patched #379

Get EOFY Your Butt and Buy Some Boardgames!

No Way Home Review – A Voyage Fraught With Surprising Challenge

Indie Watch – Nordhold & Devil Jam

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – Learning is Fun-damental

Designer Interview – Exotic Cancer

Morbid Metal Announcement Comes With a Playable Demo

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Review – Same Great Game, But Sacrifices Were Made

Palace Heist Lorcana Review – Phenomenal Cosmic Power

Player 2 Vs The Xbox Showcase 2025

Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut Review – The Perfect Slice of Kiyru and Majima

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Review – The Best Sort of Mash-up

The Best Games Of Summer Games Fest 2025 – Patched #378

Player 2 Vs Summer Game Fest 2025

Indie Watch – Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 & Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo

The Elder Scrolls Online: Seasons of the Worm Cult Kicks Off

Reign of Jafar Launches for Lorcana Today

Player 2 vs Playstation State of Play: June 2025

Player 2’s 11 Quintessential Original Switch Games

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remastered Review – Ever The Same

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour – Hands-On Preview

Mario Kart World – Hands-On Preview

The Lifesaving Lobby is using Call of Duty to Ask You to Check Your Nuts

Summer Games Fest Predictions 2025 – Patched #377

Indie Watch – Bye Sweet Carole & Slay the Spire 2

Elden Ring Nightreign – Co-Op Review

Blades of Fire Co-op Review – Intriguing But Not Compelling

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake – Hands-on Preview

Of Life and Land Review – More Environment Sim Than Colony Sim

The Last Of Us – Season 2 – Episode 07 – Convergence Review

DOOM The Dark Ages, Expedition 33, AFL 26 Impressions – Patched #376

Indie Watch – Nikoderiko & Expedition 33

Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker Review – Stars Shining Brightly

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Review – The SNK Revival Continues

Atomfall Review – Survival-lite in the Countryside

Mechwarrior 5: Clans – Ghost Bear: Flash Storm – Beware the Ghost Bear’s Claws

Revenge of the Savage Planet Review – Corporate Improvement In Action

The Last Of Us – Season 2 – Episode 06 – The Price Review

Switch 2 2026 Predictions – Patched #375

Nintendo Switch 2 Hands-On Preview

Lorcana Reveals The Next Chapter

Indie Watch – La Quimera and Hordes of Fate

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Review – Still the Same Old Oblivion

Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall Review – Warm and Ambitious but not Executed Carefully Enough

The Last Of Us – Season 2 – Episode 05 – Feel Her Love

Gears Of War Reloaded & GTA VI Reactions – Patched #374

Doom: The Dark Ages Review – The Power Of The Slayer

Six Months in Virtual Reality – Part 2 – The UI and Software

Not Sure On Elden Ring: Nightreign? This Trailer Has You Covered.

Hangar 13 Are Making An Offer You Can’t Refuse With Mafia: The Old Country

Tempest Rising Review – Bringing Both the Command and the Conquer Back

Raise Funds for Cancer Research with Game On Cancer and Superhero Streamers™

Alienware 27″ 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Review – Sleek and Sexy

The Last Of Us – Season 2 – Episode 04 – Day One Review

What’s The Impact Of The GTA VI Delay – Patched #373

LudoNarraCon is Live Now Celebrating Narrative in Games

KIBORG Review – Great Main Course, Terrible Sides

Steel Seed Review – Retro Future

The Last Of Us – Season 2 – Episode 03 – The Path Review

Wind Story Review – Not Ready For Release

Expedition 33, South Of Midnight, Indiana Jones Impressions – Patched #372

The Last Of Us – Season 2 – Episode 02 – Through The Valley Review

Tron: Catalyst Hands-On Preview

Summerfall Studios Launches Kickstarter Campaign for ‘Malys’

Old Skies – Thoughtful Art Perfectly Frames This Time Travel Story

Forza Horizon 5 PS5 Review – New Location, Same Thrills

35 Minutes Of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gameplay

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – Evocative, Engaging and Emotional

Dinkum Review – A Love Letter to Australiana

Six Months in Virtual Reality – Part One: The Hardware – Meta Quest 3

Nightshift Review – Make It Rain

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remastered Hands-On Preview

The First Berserker: Khazan Review – Brutal and Rewarding

Is The Oblivion Shadowdrop A Good Thing? – Patched #371

Tempopo Review – Bop Along To This Satisfying Puzzle Game

25 Minutes Of Tempopo Gameplay

Koira – Not Just Wholesome

Tarkir: Dragonstorm – First Command Post

The Elder Scrolls Online Is Heading Back To The Beginning

Chains of Freedom Review – Middle-of-the-Road Tactics

Rolling Realms Redux Review – The Durst of Times

The Last Of Us – Season 2 – Episode 01 – Future Days Review

Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Review – New Platform, More Magic

Can Marathon Succeed? – Patched #370

The Chef’s Shift Review – Nacho Average Cooking Game

Suikoden I & 2 HD Remaster Review – Rebel Yell

Xbox Once Again Supporting Cracking Indies From Asia

INDIE Live Expo is Back

Monster Train 2: Hands-on Preview

Disney Lorcana – Archazia’s Accessories

30 Minutes of Sniper Elite: Resistance

Player 2 Vs Nintendo Switch 2 Direct April 2025

Tiny Garden Review – Put a Cute Farming Sim in Your Pocket

The Last of Us: Part II Remastered PC Review – Just As Haunting in Ultra-Hi Def

30 Minutes Of South Of Midnight Gameplay

South of Midnight: Songs of the Soul

MtG: Tarkir Prerelease Events Start Today

Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Impressions – Patched #369

Outside the Game – Indie Symphony Returns, Tony Hawk Dusts Off His Boom Box and Anderson vs Saren

Doom: The Dark Ages – Hands-on Preview

Breakout Beyond Review – Busting for the Goal

Over 60% of PAX Aus 2025 Badges Sold

Wreckfest 2 Crashes into Early Access – First Impressions

Player2 Vs The Future Games Show Spring 2025 Showcase

Rise of the Ronin PC Review – Solid Game, Shoddy Port

Star Wars Unlimited – Accessory Round Up

Look Outside Review – Blackout Curtains Rule

Wanderstop – Stop the Hustle and Wander into this Restorative Tea Shop

Monster Hunter Wilds, Two Point Museum, Xenoblade Chronicles X Impressions – Patched #368

MtG Returns to Tarkir with Dragonstorm

Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition Review – X Gives It To Ya

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Review – Overthrowing Japan One Stab Wound At A Time

EBGames’ Retro Deals Suck – Patched #367

Titan Quest II: Hands-on Preview

45 Minutes Of Avowed Gameplay

30 Minutes of WWE 2K25 Gameplay

Expelled! Review – Aproaching Branching Narrative Infinity

WWE 2K25 Review – The Bloodline Beckons

What Should Be In The Gaming Hall Of Fame – Patched #366

Star Wars Unlimited – Jump to Lightspeed Spotlights

Split Fiction – A Genre-Defying Masterpiece

What Is The Future Of God Of War – Patched #365

Age of Darkness: Final Stand Review – Real Time Survival

Ninja Gaiden II Black Review – Back In Black

Two Point Museum Review – Evolution Darwin Would Be Proud Of

Disney Lorcana – Archazia’s Island Review

Player 2 And The Canberra Rolling Raiders – The Perfect Match

Elden Ring: Nightreign – Stress Test Preview

Tomb Raider IV-V-VI Remastered Review – Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad

Monster Hunter Wilds Co-Op Review

Monster Hunter Wilds Review Discussion

Monster Hunter Wilds, Like A Dragon Impressions – Patched #364

PGA 2K25 Review – Golf At Its Virtual Best

Magic: The Gathering – Aetherdrift Review

40 Minutes Of Like A Dragon Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Gameplay

Magic The Gathering reveals Final Fantasy Collab

Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – Review

Avowed Review Discussion

WWE 2K25 – Developer Q&A

Metal Eden: Hands-on Preview

State Of Play Feb 2025 Reactions – Patched #363

35 Minutes Of Elden Ring Nightreign Network Test Gameplay

Sniper Elite: Resistance Review – Nazi Population Control At Its Finest

Player2 Vs PlayStation State Of Play February 2025

Avowed – Nurturing Nature

PGA 2K25 – Developer Q&A

Freedom Wars Remastered Review – Sometimes Goodbye Is A Second Chance

South of Midnight: Hands-on Preview

New Lorcana Card Reveal ahead of Archazia’s Island

The Patchies 2024 – Patched #362

Spider-Man 2 PC Review – The Sony PC Port Rollercoaster Continues

Chocolate Factory Simulator – Pain Au Chocolat

2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Shaun’s Picks

2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Nickbait’s Picks

VED Review – The Game That Doesn’t Explain

2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Matt’s Picks

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Review – Hardcore History

Kingdom Come Deliverance II Review Discussion

Civilization VII Review – A Fresh March Through Time

2025 Gaming Resolutions – Patched #361

2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Jess’ Picks

Help, My PC Is Taking Over

Dynasty Warriors Origins – A Change in Regime

2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Tim’s Picks

2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Jason’s Picks

2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Paul’s Picks

Tales Of Graces F Remastered Review – There Was Grace

Eternal Strands Review – Many Strands Make This Game Work

2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Jenn’s Picks

Indiana Jones, Eternal Strands, Monster Hunter, New Pokemon Snap Impressions – Patched #360

2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Nick’s Picks

Player 2 Vs Xbox Developer Direct January 2025

Xbox Developer_Direct 2025 Reaction – Patched #359

Star Wars Unlimited Jumps to Lightspeed

Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles – Enjoyable But Simplistic

Assassins Creed: Shadows – Hands-on Preview

2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Stephen’s Picks

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Review – A Solid, If Uninspiring Port

IEM Melbourne 2025 Dates Announced

2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Rob’s Picks

30 Minutes Of Eternal Strands Gameplay

Lorcana Reveals Two New Sets for 2025

2025’s Most Anticipated Games – Alayna’s Picks

Nintendo Switch 2 Reactions – Patched #358

25 Minutes of Tales Of Graces F Remastered Gameplay

Civilization VII: Hands-on Preview

Games to Watch 2025 – Sports/Driving

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review – Back To Kick Some Tail… Again

Games to Watch 2025 – Strategy

Dragon Takers Review – More Like Drag-on

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion Review – Beauty Over Gameplay

PlayStation Productions Announcements & Updates! – Patched #357

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Hands-On Preview

Games to Watch 2025 – Open World

Planet Coaster 2 – Rollercoaster of Love

Monster Hunter Wilds – A Chat with Ryozo Tsujimoto

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Review – Ore Yeah, Let’s Raval In The Chaos

27″ Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 QHD Gaming Monitor Review – A Classy All Rounder

Games to Watch 2025 – RPG

Fairy Tail 2 Review – Fairly Nailed

Games to Watch 2025 – Action

Games to Watch 2025 – FPS

Reviving 5 Dormant Capcom IP – Patched #356

Stamp Swap Review – Split Decisions

Xenotilt Review – Space Pinball Wizard

The Player 2 Game Awards – Best AAA

Completely Stretchy Review – Swinging When You’re Winning

The 2024 Player 2 Game Awards – Best Indie

Patched #355 – The Game Awards 2024 Reaction

Player 2 Vs The Game Awards 2024

The 2024 Player 2 Game Awards – Best Aussie Title

Lorcana Azurite Sea – Accessory Extravaganza

I Am Future – Scattered Cozy Apocalypse

The 2024 Player 2 Game Awards – Biggest Disappointment

The 2024 Player 2 Game Awards – Biggest Surprise

Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey Review – A Brick Breaker Breaking Brains

Tri Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Odyssey Review Discussion

Everholm – A Cozy Game That Gives You Nightmares

Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Co-Op Review

Game Awards 2024 Predictions – Patched #354

Indiana Jones and The Great Circle Review – The Great Redeemer

Fantasian: Neo Dimension Review – Home At Last

The 2024 Player 2 Christmas Gift Guide

Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Collectors Edition Unboxing

Empire of the Ants Review – Mesofauna Mayhem

SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds – Quality Product, Niche Use

Kingdom Come Deliverance II – Hands-on Preview

Two Point Museum: Hands-on Preview

PS5 Pro – The Console Assessment

Ascending Inferno Review – I’m On A Highway To Hell

How Does Nintendo Dominate 2025 – Patched #353

Twilight of the Republic – Pre-release Experience

Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 Review – Puzzling Beats

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Review Discussion – Stalking A Buggy Zone

Moonfrost – I Finally Understand the Blockchain

Getting Ready to Rumble with Nubs!

Elden Ring, Dragon Quest III HD-2D, LEGO Horizon Adventures Impressions – Patched #352

Magic: The Gathering – Foundations Review

Avowed: Hands-on Preview – Obsidian Doing Obsidian Things

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Review – Mind Games In The Zone

PS5 Pro – The Game Assessments – Part 5

Dragon Age: The Veilguard – A Light in the Darkness

Finding Xbox’s Identity In 2025 – Patched #351

Farewell North – The Game That Teaches One to Say Goodbye

Disney Lorcana: Azurite Sea Review – Rising Tide

PS5 Pro – The Game Assessments – Part 4

PS5 Pro – The Game Assessments – Part 3

Moon Mystery Review – A Puzzling Mess

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Review – Spooks, Spies and Spectacular Gameplay

LEGO Horizon Adventures – Co-op Review

36 Minutes Of LEGO Horizon Adventures Gameplay In Online Co-Op

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Review – Nostalgia Bait

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Review – CD Mixtape

Aiding The Indies – Guiding Development Talent into a New World

Farming Simulator ’25 Review – Big tractor goes VROOM

PS5 Pro – The Game Assessments – Part 2

PS5 Pro – The Game Assessments – Part 1

Tetris Forever Review: The Real Story of Everyone’s Favourite Puzzler

What the Car?! – The Game That Cannot Even

Our Mass Effect TV Adaptation Expectations – Patched #350

Sonic X Shadow Generations Review – Cool in the Shade

Alan Wake II: The Lake House Review – Levels Of Complexity

Outside the Game – An Arcane Convert, Cult of the Lamb Goes Metal and Raiding More Tombs

Farm Fresh – Stardew Valley 1.6.9, the greatest farming sim of all time

What is a farming sim, and why can’t I stop playing them?

Monster Hunter Wilds Preview Discussion

Mario & Luigi: Brothership – Review In Progress

Red Dead Redemption PC Review – The Best Way to Play, But There’s a Catch

How To Fix PlayStation Studios In 2025 – Patched #349

Lorcana Gateway Review – Perfect Portal

PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless Controller Review – A Worthy Contender

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Hands-On Preview

Starship Troopers: Extermination Review – Alright You Apes, You Wanna Live Forever?

Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered Co-Op Review

MechWarrior 5: Clans Review – You Dare Not Refuse This Batchall

40 Minutes Of Monster Hunter Wilds Beta

Interview – John FitzGerald, Matthew Quickel and Ryan Andrade of Firaxis – Civilization 7

Life is Strange: Double Exposure – Reframing Reality

Star Wars Outlaws, Alan Wake II, Astro Bot Impressions – Patched #348

Neva Review – The Quest For Balance

Ara: History Untold Review – Looking Back, Moving Forward

Forgive Me Father 2 Review – Old Gods, Old School

Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review – Heavy is the Crown

Nikoderiko: The Magical World Review – Playing Platforming’s Greatest Hits

Interview – Andrew Frederiksen: Lead Producer at Firaxis – Civilization 7

Xbox Partner Preview Impressions – Patched #347

Block Party Review – Pixel Art

Outside the Game – Arcane, Secret Level and Kratos

LEGO Horizon Adventures – Hands-on Preview

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Review – Kicking It Saiyan Style

Dead Season Review – Tactics Without Bite

Lorcana Exclusive – Azurite Sea Card Reveal

What Tech Wowed at PAX AUS in 2024

The Early Access Report – #Drive Rally

Super Mario Party Jamboree Review – Super Star

Hollowbody Review – Inner City Blues

PAX AUS 2024 Impressions – Patched #346

Magic: The Gathering – Duskmourn Review

PAX AUS Indie Showcase 2024 – Oracle

PAX AUS Indie Showcase 2024 – Frayed Ally

The Early Access Report – Endzone 2

Final Fantasy XVI PC Review – Good Game, Basic Port

It’s Finally Happening, Red Dead Is Hitting PC

PAX AUS Indie Showcase 2024 – Nimbus

Metaphor: ReFantazio Review – Progress is the Realisation of Utopia

47 Minutes of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Gameplay

PAX AUS Indie Showcase 2024 – Rita

Same Game New Devs – Patched #345

PAX AUS Indie Showcase 2024 – Glade

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Development Captured in War Game

God of War: Ragnarok – PC Review – Kratos Just Upped His Game

The Early Access Report – Reka

PAX AUS Indie Showcase 2024 – Untethered

The Early Access Report – City20

The Three Thousands Arrive To Shake Up Racers Forever

PAX AUS Indie Showcase 2024 – MEAN!

Dev Diary #132 – Mark Meer (Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Baldur’s Gate II)

PAX AUS Indie Showcase 2024 – Ascending Inferno

Ale & Tale Tavern Review – Cook, Serve, Deficient

Looney Tunes: Wacky World Of Sports Review – That’s All Folks

PAX AUS Indie Showcase 2024 – Fight with Spirit

PlayStation And Xbox TGS Wrap-Up – Patched #344

PAX AUS Indie Showcase 2024 – Anticitizen Red

Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics Review – CLASSIC SMASH!

NBA 2K25 Review – A Dunk in the Right Direction

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – A Hero’s Journey

Player2 Vs State Of Play September 2024

PAX Aus Exhibitor List is HUGE

Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – Remodeling Your Morals

The Crimson Diamond – Not in the Rough

Star Wars Outlaws, Zelda Echoes Of Wisdom, The Plucky Squire Impressions – Patched #343

Altered Review – A Race to the Middle

Romancing SaGa: Revenge of the Seven – Hands-On Preview

Star Wars Unlimited – Shadows of the Galaxy Review

XDefiant Season 2 Details Unveiled

Warhammer 40000: Spacemarine 2 Review – War Never Changes

The Plucky Squire Review – Up All Night To Get Plucky

Patched #342 – Do We Want PS5 Pro?

New TCG Altered launches today in Australia

Wild Bastards Review – It’s One Wild Showdown

PS5 Pro Revealed – And You Better Get Saving

Here’s Your Chance To Win An Epic Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Themed Xbox!

Towerborne – Hands-On Preview

RIP Concord We Hardly Knew Ye – Patched #341