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Paladins, more than a simple clone

Paladins has been in open beta on PC since September and has just launched its closed beta on PS4 and Xbox One. On the surface it's easy to dismiss Paladins...

Why SMITE is the perfect competitive multiplayer gateway

SMITE, developed by Hi-Rez Studios, was a relatively unknown entrant in the MOBA genre when it launched in 2014. Going up against the might of established franchises League of Legends and DOTA...

The Hi-Rez Oceania Championship is this weekend

Paladins, Smite and eSports fans get ready for a huge weekend as the Hi-Rez Oceania Championship 2016 kicks off on Saturday. The top teams in both games in the region will...

Paladins new champion is Sha Lin the Desert Wind

Hi-Rez has released a teaser video for Paladins' upcoming champion Sha Lin. Sha Lin will join the open beta on PC through patch 37. Paladins will enter closed beta on PS4...

Hi-Rez launches worldwide community Paladins tournament

Following the news of Paladins reaching over 4 million players worldwide, Hi-Rez has announced a brand new, community focused worldwide tournament. Dubbed Paladins Evie’s Winter Classic, the tournament is open to all...

Rainbow Six: Siege’s ESL season 2 commences next week

Ubisoft has announced that Season 2 of the ANZ Rainbow Six: Siege ESL tournament will commence next week on Xbox One. Starting November 9, teams will face off in a series...

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The Last of Us Part II Remastered Review (PC) | Gore-geous

I was one of a lucky few to review The Last of Us Part II in the ideal test environment—a siloed, pre-launch vacuum. You...

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...