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Adam Mathew

I grew up knowing and loving a ludicrous amount of games, from dedicated Pong console onwards. Nowadays you'll find me covering and playing the next big things. Often on Stupid-Hard difficulty. Because I'm an idiot.

Quake Remastered Review (PS5) – Slickly remastered, harder than a nine-inch nail

The original 1996 release of Quake holds a special place in the black space in my chest where a heart should be. I smashed it hard in single-player (using...

Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut Review (PS5) – Worth Another Stab

Ghost of Tsushima was a slice of heaven – a soulful and incredibly stylish-looking swan song for the PS4. Though it only took me 17 hours to clock, the...

Valve Index (Austalia) Review – ‘Scuse Me While I Kiss The (No Man’s) Sky

Dear 1992-me, I am The Lawnmower Man now, finally… Before we get into this VR headset, can I just have a quick gripe about how long it's taken the Valve...

Sniper Elite VR Review (PSVR) – Bolt Action Hero or Wild Misfire?

Nazis. I hate these guys. I hate these guys so much, that watching an X-ray depiction of their testicles getting “Reich-sized” out their butt doesn't make me wince. That...

Hands-on Hot Wheels Unleashed Preview (PC) – Serious Racing for Die-cast Die Hards

If I had one axle to grind with gaming in 2021 it's that releases are a bit slower than usual. That being the pace, I figured I'd speed into...

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Review (PS5) – Riddled with the best kind of plot holes

Let's hammer this verdict on the head early. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a phenomenal, PS5 system seller, and you should invest all your bolts in it. That...

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Melbourne Term 1 School Holidays 2025: Josephine Wants to Dance

Just in time for school holidays in Melbourne, Monkey Baa Theatre Company has announced the return of Josephine Wants to Dance at The Ian...

This Day in Aussie Gaming: The Must Plays of Apr 3

Video game history is often written by its greatest leaps forward—mechanical breakthroughs, bold artistic visions, and unforgettable characters. April 3rd stands as one such...

This Day in Aussie Gaming: The High Stakes All-Timers of Apr 2

Gaming is an ever-evolving medium, but some days in history stand out as pivotal moments in its journey. Whether it's a groundbreaking movie tie-in...

Warfare Review (2025) – An Unflinching, Harrowing, Claustrophic Nightmare

Warfare, from Writer-Director (and Iraq War Veteran) Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Civil War), is a towering achievement in cinema. Following in the footsteps...

This Day in Aussie Gaming: The Whip-Cracking Goodness of Mar 31

Every game launch is a moment in time—a snapshot of where gaming was, what players craved, and how technology was evolving. Some titles push...