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Sony dropped Kojima's Physint, Xbox picked it up - what that means for PS5 owners here
Sony walked away from Hideo Kojima's Physint and Xbox is now publishing it. No platforms have been announced yet - and here's why PS5 owners in our region shouldn't panic.
Steam's Australian age check is credit card or nothing, and that's a bad template
Valve's R18+ age check in Australia accepts only a linked Australian credit card - no debit, no PayPal. Xbox offers four routes. Rene argues one method isn't enough, and Europe should pay attention.
NBA 2K27 Review - Great on the Court, Greedy off It
NBA 2K27 plays the best basketball this series has produced in years, and the new MyCareer eras are a brilliant idea - but the VC economy still treats your wallet like a fast-break opportunity. Score: 7/10.
GTA 6 Unlock Times: Midnight for Us, a 19-Hour Head Start for New Zealand
Rockstar has confirmed GTA 6's staggered launch on 19 November - roughly 15 regional unlock windows on PS5, midnight local time in Central Europe, and an old Xbox region trick that still seems to work. Here's what it actually means for players in our region.
Exodus Locks In April 7, 2027 - and Wisely Steps Out of November's Way
After almost three years of near-silence, Archetype Entertainment's sci-fi RPG Exodus finally has a firm release date on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC - and fresh hands-on impressions suggest the long wait was time well spent.
Steam's Achievement Pipeline Just Spoiled a Chunk of PC Gaming's Future
Achievement lists for dozens of upcoming and even unannounced PC games surfaced on a third-party tracking site, reportedly including Persona 6 and Ace Combat 8. This isn't a hack - it's sloppy data hygiene, and it keeps happening.
Merrill Says 2XKO Wasn't a Mistake. He's Half Right
At PAX West 2026, Riot co-founder Marc Merrill defended the now-shuttered tag fighter 2XKO as a risk worth taking. Rene agrees on the risk - but thinks the attention-economy excuse skips the real problem.
Crimson Moon Review: A Budget Soulslike That Respects Your Time
ProbablyMonsters' 20-euro roguelike soulslike delivers fast, bloody runs and great co-op value - if you can forgive the camera and thin enemy roster. Score: 7/10.
Steam's $15 Billion Year - and Its Biggest New Earner Is an Xbox Game
New Alinea Analytics estimates say Steam has already generated around $15 billion in 2026, with Forza Horizon 6 as the top-earning new release at roughly $210 million. A look at what Valve's money machine means for PC players in our region.
NHL 27 Is Getting AI-Generated Commentary Lines, Says John Buccigross
Veteran hockey broadcaster John Buccigross says EA Sports used generative AI to create voiceover for NHL 27's in-game commentators. He'll still be in the game - but not every line will come from a recording booth, and that raises some fair questions.
Saber Swears There's No Generative AI in Space Marine 3 - Here's What That Promise Is Worth
Saber CCO Tim Willits told IGN there's 'absolutely no generative AI' in Space Marine 3 or the studio's other big licensed games, even as Saber tests the tech in a smaller experimental project. The promise is welcome. The definition needs work.
Wait, Is That Psylocke? Nope - Insomniac Says Marvel's Wolverine Villain Is Lady Deathstrike
A purple blade in Marvel's Wolverine launch trailer had fans convinced Psylocke had snuck into the PS5 exclusive. Insomniac has now confirmed the character is actually Lady Deathstrike - its own spin on the classic Wolverine villain.