How Marvel Rivals Forced Blizzard's Hand on Overwatch's Biggest Update
Blizzard's game director has confirmed that Marvel Rivals' success directly influenced Overwatch's dramatic shift to larger, more frequent content drops.
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The window thing Australians need to know about sealed homes
Australians building efficient homes are rediscovering how to ventilate properly. It turns out, opening windows briefly and strategically can save energy and improve health.
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Why a Simple Side of Chips Now Costs $20
Australia's cheap chips have disappeared. A $20 side order at an upmarket restaurant reveals deep cost pressures rippling through farming, labour, and energy.
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Kaplan on AI: 'The Human Spirit Is Irreplaceable'
Jeff Kaplan, founder of Kintsugiyama studio, discusses AI's limitations and ethical concerns in game development during a lengthy interview on the Lex Fridman podcast.
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Google's Budget Pixel is polished, not revolutionary
Google's new Pixel 10a keeps the same processor and cameras as its predecessor but adds a flatter design, brighter screen, and extended software support. The question isn't whether it's an upgrade; it's whether that matters.
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Xbox Ally X gets AI upscaling boost in April; what to expect
Microsoft is bringing AI-powered upscaling to the ROG Xbox Ally X in April. Here's what the feature does and whether it's worth enabling.
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Move Fast: OpenTTD's Free Window on Steam Is Closing
Transport Tycoon Deluxe is back on Steam and GOG after decades as abandonware, but new players will now need to buy it to access OpenTTD, the superior free alternative.
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Labrinth's Fury Over Euphoria Highlights Deeper Industry Tensions
Composer Labrinth has declared he's "done" with the entertainment industry, slamming Euphoria just weeks before its Season 3 premiere. The meltdown raises uncomfortable questions about how prestige drama gets made.
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Your Summer Flight Just Got Expensive: Iran Crisis Sends Airfares Soaring
Qantas and other major carriers are raising fares and fuel surcharges as the Iran crisis disrupts global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to make summer travel far more expensive for Australian families.
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Peacock Is Betting on Games to Keep You Scrolling Longer
Peacock is launching Law & Order: Clue Hunter and other mobile games directly on its platform this spring, joining the streaming wars by letting players stay in-app rather than downloading separate apps.
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Shepard's Future Uncertain as Jennifer Hale Questions BioWare's Creative Culture
Jennifer Hale, voice of Commander Shepard, questions whether the creative culture that made the original Mass Effect trilogy survives amid BioWare's ownership upheaval and staff instability.
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Peacock Bets Everything on AI, Vertical Video, and Mobile Games
NBCUniversal's Peacock is overhauling its mobile experience with AI-powered video, vertical live sports, and casual gaming in a bid to compete with TikTok and revitalise subscriber growth.
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Australia's Grocery Bill Hits $240 a Week. Will New Laws Actually Help?
Australian families now spend $240 weekly on groceries, up 11 per cent in just one year. New laws banning supermarket price gouging arrive July 1, but economists question whether they will work.
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The PC upgrade reckoning: SSDs and storage are about to cost you way more
If you've been planning a PC upgrade, think again. SSD prices are skyrocketing due to AI demand, and relief is years away. Here's what you need to know.
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Gaming's AI Reckoning: Job Cuts and Hardware Chaos Collide
The gaming industry is caught between two crises: studios are replacing workers with AI while a global memory shortage driven by AI servers is making consoles and graphics cards unaffordable.
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Little Nightmares Goes Full VR Immersion in April
Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes arrives April 24, bringing the franchise's dark atmosphere to virtual reality for the first time with a first-person perspective.
Jake Nguyen Why Australian high schools are taking esports seriously in 2026
Australian Esports League registrations are open for Term 1 2026, with high schools across the country discovering that competitive gaming builds real skills. Here's what parents need to know.
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Noma's Redzepi Steps Down as Abuse Allegations Surface
René Redzepi has stepped away from daily operations at his three-Michelin-starred restaurant Noma following a bombshell New York Times investigation detailing decades of alleged physical and psychological abuse.
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Moonlighter Studio Announces ReVamp, a Dracula Tower Defence Roguelike
The team behind Moonlighter unveiled ReVamp at the Future Games Show, letting players build and defend Dracula's castle against endless waves of mortal invaders.
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Pardo's Plea: Why Game Devs Matter More Than Games
At the Game Developers Conference, Blizzard veteran Rob Pardo made a simple case: if your team built a successful game, pay them to make the next one.
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