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Microsoft’s Chris Charla – Xbox Game Pass and ID@Xbox are a perfect match

The last time I spoke with ID@Xbox Director Chris Charla it was PAX Aus 2018 and the 1000th game had been released on the platform. Fast forward to 2019...

We asked the fans what they think of the Final Fantasy 14 NieR crossover

Final Fantasy 14 is currently in amazingly good shape. After such a rocky, ROCKY launch, to have the game in the state it's currently in is an incredible achievement....

Microsoft’s Chris Charla on why Australia is such a “hotbed of development”

While chatting with ID@Xbox Director Chris Charla, the topic of Australia and Australian indie games inevitably came up. Charla told me that Untitled Goose Game had "blown up and...

APAC Team Ultimate Feast finished 3rd at the Blitz Twister Cup

APAC Team Ultimate Feast competed in the Blitz Twister Cup over the weekend in Belarus. Captained by Aussie Kam Kwo Wong from Canberra, Ultimate Feast competed in the Blitz...

Microsoft’s Chris Charla found Way to the Woods on Twitter

When Microsoft showed the Australian developed Way to the Woods at E3, the response was incredible. The developer, Melbourne's Anthony Tan was featured on Junkee, the Sydney Morning Herald...

Prosthetics Designer Larry van Duyhoven on designing The Beasts in The Furies

In the lead up to the cinema release of Australian horror film The Furies -- review here -- I had the pleasure to chat with Special Makeup Effects Artist...

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This Day in Aussie Gaming: The Notable Milestones of Apr 16

In the ever-evolving landscape of gaming, revisiting the classics is not simply a trip down memory lane. It’s an exploration of ingenuity, risk-taking, and...

Indiana Jones and The Great Circle Review (PS5 Pro) | A Shinier Treasure

Unlike my colleague, who swung right into The Great Circle at Xbox launch, I held back and nervously gauged this golden idol from afar....

This Day in Aussie Gaming: The Semi-Timeless Must Plays of Apr 14

There’s a magic in revisiting the games that not only defined our childhoods but also paved the way for modern gaming marvels. In Australia,...

This Day in Aussie Gaming: Reliving the Golden Oldies of Apr 11

Looking to feel old? Today you can as we journey back to the launch dates of Suikoden (1997), Dino Crisis 2 (2003), Defiance (2013),...

This Day in Aussie Gaming: The Strategy, Horror and Mythic Adventure of Apr 9

Once again, today is gonna be all about appreciating the creative and technical evolutions that define our digital lives. Let's revisit three landmark games...