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The Nintendo Switch 2 has been finally detailed in a Nintendo Direct livestream overnight - coming 5 June with an RRP of...
03/04/2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been finally detailed in a Nintendo Direct livestream overnight - coming 5 June with an RRP of $699.95. Read Erin's full wrap-up of the event on the site now:

After what feels like a lifetime, Nintendo has finally fully showcased the successor to the revolutionary Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2. Back in

Split Fiction does some remarkable things with the concept of split-screen co-op gameplay, even if it doesn't feel as me...
20/03/2025

Split Fiction does some remarkable things with the concept of split-screen co-op gameplay, even if it doesn't feel as memorable as its hugely popular predecessor, It Takes Two, writes Adam in our review:

Since 2018, director Josef Fares and Hazelight Games have hit upon a winning formula with their library of co-op exclusive games that have found huge success, most notably with 2021’s It Takes Two which not only ended up selling over 20 million copies, but is in development for a film adaptation a...

Elden Ring: Nightreign recently had a network test, allowing players to experience this unconventional take on Elden Rin...
10/03/2025

Elden Ring: Nightreign recently had a network test, allowing players to experience this unconventional take on Elden Ring's gameplay for the first time. Jarrod went hands-on during this network test, and writes that Nightreign may not be what players are expecting, but it is damn good fun, in an interesting gamble from the developer.

Elden Ring: Nightreign is not Elden Ring. It is not Elden Ring co-op as you’re familiar with, nor Dark Souls co-op for that matter, polished to the nth

Obsidian's latest RPG, Avowed, expands on the Pillars of Eternity universe in a fantasy story full of choices and conseq...
14/02/2025

Obsidian's latest RPG, Avowed, expands on the Pillars of Eternity universe in a fantasy story full of choices and consequence. Check out our review:

Obisidian Entertainment built their studio playing in other IP’s sandpits, turning in beloved RPG entries in the Star Wars, Dungeons & Dragons and Fallout franchises. However, their original universes have proved to be equally critically successful, from The Outer Worlds to Pentiment and their uni...

Civilization VII claims to be the most beginner-friendly Civ yet, but does it actually help newcomers or just throw them...
04/02/2025

Civilization VII claims to be the most beginner-friendly Civ yet, but does it actually help newcomers or just throw them into the deep end? Our writer took her first dive into Civ and here’s what she found!

Read our full review now! 🏛️

www.rocketchainsaw.com.au/review/civilization-vii-review/

The Switch 2 has finally been shown off in an official trailer, check out Nintendo’s first look at their new console.
16/01/2025

The Switch 2 has finally been shown off in an official trailer, check out Nintendo’s first look at their new console.

After a week beset by various leaks and rumours about Nintendo's next console, the company has finally announced the successor to the Nintendo Switch,

After a 9 year wait, Civilization VII is just weeks away, and Patricia has a hands-on preview on what to expect from the...
16/01/2025

After a 9 year wait, Civilization VII is just weeks away, and Patricia has a hands-on preview on what to expect from the last evolution of the series.

Few gaming franchises boast the legacy and global fanbase of Civilization. With over three decades of history, this iconic series has defined the 4X

If you missed The Game Awards we've got all the winners wrapped up for you right here, thanks to Patricia:
13/12/2024

If you missed The Game Awards we've got all the winners wrapped up for you right here, thanks to Patricia:

The Game Awards 2024 marked a milestone in its history, celebrating its 10th anniversary with a night to remember. What began a decade ago as a bold

He's been around since the dawn of You Don't Know Jack, the CEO of Jackbox Games, Allan Labard, was interviewed by Patri...
30/10/2024

He's been around since the dawn of You Don't Know Jack, the CEO of Jackbox Games, Allan Labard, was interviewed by Patricia at PAX Aus 2024 - check out his thoughts on the latest Jackbox titles, as well as the history of the franchise:

No one can understate how popular Jackbox Games are. You can ask anyone, even people who don't consider themselves gamers, if they have heard about

PAX Aus 2024 may be over, but Patricia has a line up of the cosiest games on show, in her indie showcase:
17/10/2024

PAX Aus 2024 may be over, but Patricia has a line up of the cosiest games on show, in her indie showcase:

Amidst the party games and massive multiplayer games at PAX Australia 2024, a quieter genre made its mark, as it has done in our hearts: cosy games. These

The Plucky Squire steps between the world of 2D and 3D, and the realms of storybook and the real world in a very meta an...
24/09/2024

The Plucky Squire steps between the world of 2D and 3D, and the realms of storybook and the real world in a very meta and genre-bending adventure. Check out Patricia's full review!

Nostalgia is often defined as a longing for the past or a place filled with happy memories. I think that, perhaps, it is more about yearning for a time when life felt easier, simpler, and happier. This is why remakes and sequels have become so popular across all forms of media—many adults are seek...

Demon's Mirror is an inventive blend of genres, that might surprise you with just how well they work together. Read Patr...
11/09/2024

Demon's Mirror is an inventive blend of genres, that might surprise you with just how well they work together. Read Patricia's full review:

When a game becomes popular, it’s not unusual to see a flood of imitators trying to replicate its success. This has been the case with titles like Slay the Spire or Inscryption, which brought deckbuilding games into the spotlight and earned numerous award nominations. However, every now and then, ...

Star Wars Outlaws is scruffy, but the sum of its parts form an enjoyable whole. Read our review:
27/08/2024

Star Wars Outlaws is scruffy, but the sum of its parts form an enjoyable whole. Read our review:

Solo: A Star Wars Story bombed at the box office. Costing nearly $300 million to make, and pulling just under $400 million (remember, in Hollywood a film has to make around 2.5x its budget to break even), it put an end to the Star Wars Story anthology film series for good. And it’s a real shame, b...

The Plucky Squire blends 2D and 3D worlds in surprising ways - check out Patricia’s preview for the charming upcoming in...
18/08/2024

The Plucky Squire blends 2D and 3D worlds in surprising ways - check out Patricia’s preview for the charming upcoming indie!

What is a game if not a story where you can make your own choices and decide how the story ends? All Possible Futures’ upcoming title, The Plucky Squire,

Riven brings one of the greatest puzzle adventure games of all time into the modern era, with plenty of surprises for ol...
30/06/2024

Riven brings one of the greatest puzzle adventure games of all time into the modern era, with plenty of surprises for old fans and new. Read Adam’s review:

Myst was the best-selling PC game of all-time for nearly a decade, so successful it entered popular culture and even made a cameo on The Simpsons. But, ask many a Myst fan for their favourite game and they’ll generally point to developers Cyan 1997’s puzzle adventure, Riven: The Sequel to Myst. ...

Shin Megami Tensai V: Vengeance expands the 2021 original, including an additional story campaign with even more content...
18/06/2024

Shin Megami Tensai V: Vengeance expands the 2021 original, including an additional story campaign with even more content - Check out Patricia's review!

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is the enhanced version of Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV), a JRPG developed and published by Atlus for the Nintendo Switch in 2021. Now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One, SMTV: Vengeance offers expanded content and quality-of-life i...

Demon's Mirror is a unique upcoming deckbuilder that combines elements of multiple genres. Check out Patricia's preview!
05/06/2024

Demon's Mirror is a unique upcoming deckbuilder that combines elements of multiple genres. Check out Patricia's preview!

Demon's Mirror is a captivating turn-based roguelike deckbuilder by Be-Rad Entertainment that takes familiar mechanics from games like Slay the Spire and

F1 24 iterates on the series with several improvements, expanded Career modes and a new dynamic handling system. Check o...
01/06/2024

F1 24 iterates on the series with several improvements, expanded Career modes and a new dynamic handling system. Check out David’s review!

Another year brings another F1 game, and we are now at the point where the Electronic Arts branding has been well and truly cemented back into the franchise. While Codemasters still have full developmental control over the game, F1 24 now also benefits from superior eSports racing and a larger budge...

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