Nvidia unveiled DLSS 5 at GTC 2026, calling it a breakthrough in graphics technology. But the gaming community is questioning whether the AI enhancement comes at the cost of artistic intent.
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Sydney households are preparing for tighter budgets as the RBA is widely expected to raise interest rates. Families say fuel, dining out and discretionary spending will be the first casualties of higher borrowing costs.
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Sony's upgraded PSSR upscaling technology is now available across dozens of PS5 Pro games, with surprising support for Cyberpunk 2077 coming within weeks.
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Marvel Rivals has thrived where dozens of competitors failed. The key isn't a perfect launch or grand ambitions—it's the willingness to listen and move quickly.
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Halfbrick Studios' decision to cut 41 staff in March 2026 exposes the harsh reality facing Australian game developers: independence is valuable, but it's no longer enough in a brutal mobile market.
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Zephyr has cancelled its single-fan RTX 4070 Ti Super due to skyrocketing VRAM prices driven by AI demand. The pivot reveals how smaller GPU makers struggle to compete when memory costs explode.
Jake Nguyen The Victorian Virtual Grand Prix connects school gamers to the real F1 paddock. For Australia's esports ecosystem, it's a turning point.
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Canadian outsourcer Telus and Starbucks employees face fallout from major data breaches this month, even as cybersecurity veterans raise record funding to fight machine-speed attacks.
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New data reveals sub-$30 games are driving PC gaming's explosive growth, leaving $70 AAA titles increasingly risky as players choose affordability over blockbuster budgets.
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After years of waiting for a new Mirror's Edge, indie developer Viridian Matters has announced Panline, an open-world parkour game that captures the spirit of the classic freerunning franchise.
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After 13 years of holding the line against hackers, the original Xbox One has finally fallen to a hardware-level exploit that Microsoft cannot fix with a patch.
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When Myrient announced its closure due to mounting costs, gamers organised to back up the entire 385-terabyte archive before it went dark. The effort highlights how fragile digital gaming history really is.
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Eight decades on, the Chemex pour-over proves that exceptional design survives trends. Its minimalist glass hourglass shape isn't just for show—it's engineering.
Jake Nguyen Queensland just backed 20 new game projects with $3.7 million, creating 330 jobs and $23 million in economic impact. The state is now Australia's second-largest games hub, and studios are landing deals with global publishers. But the real question is whether Australian developers can translate government support into genuine international success.
Jake Nguyen From March 2026, Australia's expanded age verification rules will cover search engines and app stores. Here's why tech platforms are struggling to keep kids off social media without turning into digital bouncers.
Jake Nguyen Australia's new age verification requirements for R18+ games came into force on March 9. Within hours, VPN downloads spiked to the top of Australia's app charts. The disconnect reveals a deeper problem with how governments try to control digital behaviour.
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Zoo Fighter turns the viral story of Punch, an abandoned Japanese macaque, into a simple clicking game with a serious message about animal welfare and sanctuary living.
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The GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 featured dozens of indie games worth tracking. Here are five standouts that caught developer and journalist attention.
Jake Nguyen Australian gaming prices are among the highest in the world, but subscription services and smart shopping strategies can ease the burden for budget-conscious players.
Jake Nguyen Depression, insomnia, and severe burnout are plaguing competitive gamers. New Australian research and organizations are addressing a crisis the industry has long ignored.
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