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SMASH! 2018 Interview: Yoko Taro: The game industry’s true auteur

July 18, 2018

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Interview by Matt S. Yoko Taro is a challenging person to interview. He’s the pre-eminent video game auteur going around; a creative that approaches his work with a healthy dose of reflection and transgression, and with an equally healthy taste for the surreal and sublime. His approach to game design…

Review: Frost (Nintendo Switch)

July 18, 2018

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Review by Matt S. Artists do love to romanticise a struggle for survival in extreme environments. Exploring the fragility of life, while reminding audiences that at times even basic staples like food can be a luxury, is an easy way of tapping into a sense of empathy and to encourage…

Review: Candle: The Power of the Flame (Nintendo Switch)

July 17, 2018

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Review by Nick H. There is an undeniable charm that accompanies Candle: The Power of the Flame with its whimsical music and delightful visuals. This charm is key, because it does help to offset some of the shortcomings that present themselves in this enjoyable if sometimes frustrating game that squanders…

SMASH 2018! cosplay gallery 2

July 17, 2018

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Photos by Matt S. One of the big reasons that SMASH! is such a delight each year is seeing what cosplay people show up in. This is an event that fans really do get stuck right into, and there are so many people that show up in enormously elaborate cosplay…

Going hands-on with two of the delightful multiplayer games at SMASH! 2018

July 17, 2018

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Preview by Matt S. As I mentioned in my write-up of SMASH! 2018, one of the real highlights of the event for my mind was the gaming section. Every year this section has gone from strength to strength, and this year there was a huge range of really delightful indie…

Review: The Lion’s Song (Nintendo Switch)

July 16, 2018

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Review by Priscilla C. “Creativity is essentially a lonely art. An even lonelier struggle. To some a blessing. To others a curse. It is in reality the ability to reach inside yourself and drag forth from your very soul an idea.” – Lou Dorfsman Originally available on iOS and PC,…

FMV title The Shapeshifting Detective coming to PC, console this autumn

July 16, 2018

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News by Lindsay M. For once, I am actually a bit at a loss for words when it comes to where to begin this story. I suppose I just need to take a deep breath and remember to keep the caps lock off, as I don’t want my elation coming…

SMASH 2018! cosplay gallery 1

July 16, 2018

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SMASH! 2018 cemented the event as the best in Australia for fans of Japanese entertainment and games

July 16, 2018

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Event report by Matt S. Over the weekend, Sydney played host to the annual SMASH! convention; Australia’s own show focused almost entirely on Asian entertainment and culture. Where the likes of Supernova is generalist in nature (as much about Batman and Iron Man as it is about anime or Persona),…

Review: Sonic Mania Plus (Sony PlayStation 4)

July 16, 2018

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Review by Nick H. Sonic Mania Plus is just a repackaging of the original Sonic Mania with some DLC and enhancements, but the numerous touchpoints and improvements throughout take an already fantastic game and make it even better, and absolutely worthwhile to play whether you are new to the game…

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