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A child in a camp for displaced persons in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, December 2023. Naaman Omar APA images Winter used to be a season that filled my heart with joy. I eagerly awaited its arrival, savoring the first signs of chill in the air. There was something magical about the way the rain fell on the window and each drop brought the earth back to life. The crisp air, permeated with the scent of moist earth and fresh leaves, brought a sense of peace. It was a season of hope and renewal. Inside the house, warmth enveloped us…
As the much-celebrated fifth anniversary of Disco Elysium approaches, a brand new independent studio has been formed in an effort to continue the pioneering role-playing game’s legacy in developing a spiritual successor. The studio, called Longdue, has a staff of more than a dozen people, including some who worked at ZA/UM on Disco Elysium and its ultimately canceled sequel. Industry veterans from both Bungie and Rockstar will also be on hand. The team’s yet-to-be-named debut title draws inspiration from popular genre stalwarts like Planescape: Torment and the apparently original Disco Elysium, while also bringing new spins to the role-playing genre…
It’s that time of year again. PAX Aus is back for an epic gaming and pop culture event at the Melbourne Convention Center. Starting today, the event will run from Friday, October 11th to Sunday, October 13th, and will feature live panels, interactive events, contests, cosplay, and more. For those with limited time at this record-breaking sold-out event, here are our top 5 must-dos at this year’s event (in no particular order). Crunchyroll immersive experience Gather with your friends and PAX attendees in an inflatable dome and let your team leader guide you through an immersive experience based on…
Other big game nights out Sitting comfortably in the middle of this year’s Melbourne International Games Week program, Federation Square became a haven for gamers, geeks and pop culture enthusiasts last night with the return of Big Game Night Out. Following on from last year’s inaugural event, the all-ages event offers a near-immersive gaming night filled with cosplayers striding down the catwalk, live music, stage performances, and a myriad of accessible games. I did. Attendees had the freedom to enjoy a plethora of latest releases, rhythm and dance favorites, retro arcade machines, adrenaline-pumping party classics, and tabletop and board games.…
Valve took to the show floor at PAX Australia this morning to announce that Steam Deck is officially coming to Australia. While they’ve been available for a while here in Australia through unofficial channels, Valve has confirmed that both the LCD Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED will now be sold and shipped directly through Steam here in Australia. STEAM DECK Australia official release date and price Steam Deck LCD and Steam Deck OLED are now available for wishlisting and will be available for order in November with immediate shipping at the following prices: 256GB LCD: $649 AUD 512GB OLED:…
Nobody Wants This – A widely watched Netflix romantic comedy that explored the question, “If sexy Ravi and Kristen Bell walked into a bar, would they end up making out?” (Thankfully, yes) — renewed for a second season. For the relaunch, Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer, added a twist. Two Girls alums, screenwriter Bruce Eric Kaplan and Jenni Konner, who was co-showrunner on the HBO comedy with Lena Dunham, are joining Nobody Wants This as new showrunners. It happened. Executive producer. (Series creators Erin Foster and Craig DiGregorio were showrunners for season 1, but according to The Wrap, Foster…
I’ve been dabbling in Diablo games for about 20 years. But I have to say Diablo 4 is still my favorite. It simply refined and deepened every mechanic and aspect of the entire franchise, and it continued to captivate me for months after my official review. More than a year later, Diablo 4 has released its first official expansion, Vessel of Hatred. In many ways, this is an incredibly strong follow-up that enhances the overall experience, even if the core story is a little short. But thanks to the awesome new Spiritborn class, there’s no more to do or…
The best graphics cards are the beating heart of any gaming PC, and everything else comes second. Without a powerful GPU pushing pixels, even the fastest of the best CPUs for gaming won’t manage much. No one graphics card will be right for everyone, so we’ve provided options for every budget and mindset below. Whether you’re after the fastest graphics card, the best value, or the best card at a given price, we’ve got you covered.Where our GPU benchmarks hierarchy ranks all of the cards based purely on performance, our list of the best graphics cards looks at the whole…
Over the next few years, DC’s lineup of movies and shows will change significantly. Fortunately, it’s not all bad news, despite the wave of cancellations affecting everything from Batgirl movies to HBO Max shows like Titans and Doom Patrol. James Gunn and Peter Safran are currently co-CEOs of DC Studios and are developing a strategy for a more tightly interconnected content lineup going forward. It all starts with the first chapter, called “Gods and Monsters.”It’s very difficult to keep track of all the big changes in DC these days. That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive list of all ongoing projects,…
Screen Australia has announced $8.1 million in 2024 production funding for 15 new projects across film, television and online. Screen Australia has announced $8.1 million in production funding to support 15 new projects across feature films, television series and online content. This latest investment reflects the station’s continued commitment to fostering original Australian storytelling that resonates locally and internationally, with a diverse range of genres and formats set to benefit from the funding.- Advertisement – Among the notable projects that received funding were Zack Power, a family animated film based on the famous children’s book series co-produced by Flying Bark…