Video games
School attendance has plummeted. And it’s not just because of COVID
An older problem has re-emerged when it comes to getting children out of bed and to school. And some students are being allowed to sleep in to overcome it.
- by Christopher Harris
Latest
No longer ‘spiritual opium’: Beijing eases video-game curbs for kids
Chinese authorities have approved dozens of new video games as state media touts the “cutting-edge technology” of the $66 billion sector.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Team Mario or team Luigi? Here’s what your answer says about you
Is one of the fraternal twin plumbers more “super” than the other?
- by Patrick Lenton
Why you too should start playing The Sims as an adult
After a long hiatus, I’ve rediscovered the joys of this classic video game and feel more people should get on board too.
- by Deirdre Fidge
Opinion
Opinion
Hogwarts Legacy: Why I won’t be playing the new Harry Potter game
Regardless of the game’s content, it’s unavoidably tied to an author who has gained international notoriety as an anti-trans figure.
- by Tim Biggs
New Harry Potter game sparks boycott, divides fans over trans-inclusion
Hogwarts Legacy has had strong reviews, but the way its developers have responded to JK Rowling’s controversial comments on the trans community has sparked controversy.
- by Karl Quinn
‘I can connect with my kids’: The mums who take time out to game
Millions of Australian women play video games in some form or another, with mums using them as a way to unwind and connect with their children.
- by Shona Hendley
Why that great Last of Us episode is getting slammed with one-star reviews
Critics have called it “the single best episode of TV this year”. But almost 30,000 negative (and often outright homophobic) user reviews say otherwise.
- by Meg Watson
Nights of nostalgia: Going out in Sydney turns playful with retro gaming
From arcade bars to board games clubs and immersive games rooms, players are washing down defeat with a schooner as nights out get competitive.
- by Andrew Taylor
The most anticipated video games of 2023
From big budget productions to cult favourites in the making, here are 15 games to look forward to this year.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Nintendo
The 15 best video games of 2022
From quick daily mobile games to 100-hour RPGs, 2022 was filled with great experiences to play.
- by Tim Biggs