Baby Steps' developers drew inspiration from an unconventional source: a skateboarding video and a custom Mirror's Edge map that changed how they think about exploration and player agency.
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Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon has released a major update that lets downed players activate extraction beacons, alongside a two-week experimental duos mode and a new map unlocked by community effort.
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Adelaide's Izak Rankine prepares for his first AFL game since a four-match ban, with coach Matthew Nicks noting he's transformed through the difficult period.
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Casey McLean is less than three weeks into his first full NRL season, but NSW coach Laurie Daley is already taking note. The Penrith teenager's early form has sparked serious talk of Origin honours.
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AFL Victoria has closed its investigation into an alleged derogatory comment by a league president, citing insufficient evidence. The decision raises questions about institutional accountability in community sport.
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Two Iranian women's soccer players have begun training with Brisbane Roar after most of their teammates withdrew asylum bids. The pair chose to stay despite family pressure.
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Just two weeks after launching, Bungie is running a limited duos mode test in Marathon, answering one of the community's most consistent requests since the game's server slam.
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A dispute between a Sydney council and building company over defects at a tennis facility is the latest in a series of costly construction conflicts across NSW.
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One of netball's greatest defenders made her emotional return to Super Netball on Saturday night, and in doing so sparked an important conversation about mental health rarely discussed in professional sport.
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Lance 'Buddy' Franklin will return to competitive football in April, lining up for Dowerin Tigers in WA's central Wheatbelt. The one-off appearance will help raise funds for new ground lighting.
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The Sydney Swans' well-intentioned tribute to Bondi attack victims backfired when references to the Jewish community were removed from the script. Now the AFL faces scrutiny from a federal royal commission.
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After years of heartbreak and injury, Amy Sayer is making the most of her first major tournament for Australia at the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, with performances that hint at a future star finally arriving.
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Five members of Iran's women's soccer team have withdrawn asylum applications in Australia, leaving just two remaining. Their reversals raise troubling questions about whether genuine safety in a new country can ever compete with family threats back home.
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Former Matildas coach Ante Milicic says his Chinese team possesses the same grit that delivered Australia's famous 2019 World Cup comeback, as the sides prepare for Tuesday's Women's Asian Cup semi-final.
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Bronson Xerri's future at Canterbury remains uncertain after being dropped for this week's game against Canberra, with conflicting reports about his happiness at the club.
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With three warm-up matches ahead, Socceroos coach Tony Popovic has a growing roster of exciting talent to fill out his 26-man squad for the June World Cup.
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Three more members of Iran's women's football team have withdrawn their asylum offers in Australia after initially accepting humanitarian visas. The decision follows one earlier reversal, highlighting the intense pressures players face.
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Kaitlyn Torpey's steady left-back performance proved decisive as the Matildas defeated North Korea 2-1 in the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal, securing automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup.
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The Sydney Swans' opening round tribute to Bondi victims drew praise until allegations emerged that references to the Jewish community had been removed from the ceremony script.
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Shane Watson is in the running to coach Sydney Thunder after splitting the state and BBL head coaching roles, with the search generating what insiders say is a high-quality candidate field.
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