Sony's Quiet Retreat: Why PlayStation Is Pulling Back From PC Gaming
Sony is reportedly abandoning its PC porting strategy for blockbuster single-player games, with Marvel's Wolverine shaping up as the first casualty of the shift.
Nadia Souris Gaming
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Nadia Souris 
OpenAI Lands Pentagon AI Deal as Anthropic Pays Price for Ethics Stand
OpenAI has struck a classified AI deal with the Pentagon hours after rival Anthropic was designated a national security risk for refusing to remove safeguards on autonomous weapons.
Aisha Khoury 
Alienware's Area-51 RTX 5090 Hits a Record Low US Price — but Australians Pay a Steep Premium
Alienware's Area-51 RTX 5090 prebuilt has hit a record US price of US$4,499, but Australian shoppers are paying up to AUD$9,000 for similar specs.
Darren Ong 
Zelda's Voice Says She's 'Floored' — But Who Will Link Speak To?
Zelda voice actress Patricia Summersett opens up on the upcoming live-action film, Link and Zelda's deliberately ambiguous relationship, and her surprising skill.
Jake Nguyen 
Pikachu Chaos: How a Retro Plush Toy Exposed Japan's Scalping Problem
Fans were shoved and children left crying as crowds stormed a Tokyo Bay Poké Center for a limited-edition anniversary Pikachu plush, with scalpers drawing the blame.
Yuki Tamura 
How a YouTuber Took on Hollywood and Won — Then Asked for Respect
YouTuber Markiplier turned a $4 million indie horror film into a $50 million box office hit, then called out Hollywood for ignoring creator talent.
Ella Sullivan 
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Hit Switch: The Starter Debate Returns
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are now on Nintendo Switch, reigniting the classic debate: Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle?
Aisha Khoury 
Meet Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu, Pokémon's Most Gloriously Silly New Characters
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves were revealed at a Pokémon Presents, but fans can't stop talking about the two vacation-ready Pikachus with the most ridiculous official names in franchise history.
Patrick Donnelly 
Paramount+ Loads Up March With Yellowstone Sequel, Taylor Sheridan Drama and a Horror Vault Raid
Paramount+ kicks off March with the Yellowstone sequel series Marshals, the Taylor Sheridan drama The Madison, and a sweeping library drop of horror classics.
Yuki Tamura 
Thirty Years of Terror: Why Horror Gaming Refuses to Stay Dead
As IGN marks its 30th anniversary with a list of essential horror games, the genre's evolution from pixel-art text adventures to hyperreal cinematic experiences raises serious questions about creative ambition in big-budget gaming.
Daniel Kovac 
The Best PC Controllers in 2026: From Budget to Pro, Here's What to Buy
IGN has rounded up the top PC controllers for 2026. We break down the best picks, unpack the Hall Effect vs TMR debate, and explain what Australian gamers actually need to know.
Jake Nguyen 
Peacock's March Slate Brings Wicked's Finale and Ted's Return
Peacock's March 2026 line-up delivers the streaming debut of Wicked: For Good alongside Ted Season 2 and a wave of classic films.
Aisha Khoury 
Disney+ March 2026: Daredevil Returns and Hannah Montana Turns 20
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 leads Disney+'s March 2026 slate alongside a Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special and a Werner Herzog elephant documentary.
Daniel Kovac 
Netflix's March Slate Is Its Most Ambitious Yet, Led by Peaky Blinders and One Piece
The Peaky Blinders film and One Piece Season 2 headline a packed March for Netflix, alongside a Spielberg dinosaur doco and the entire Saw franchise.
Sophia Vargas 
Every Way to Die in Resident Evil Requiem, Ranked by Absurdity
Resident Evil Requiem features a staggering number of gruesome death animations. Here is every way Leon and Grace can meet their end.
Victoria Crawford 
Pokémon Turns 30: The Biggest Merch Drops Landing This Anniversary
Pokémon's 30th anniversary has triggered a flood of merchandise, from Lego sets to Time Magazine special editions and rare TCG collector boxes.
Nadia Souris 
Pokémon Turns 30: The Best Pocket Monsters, Chosen by Actual Humans
Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary. We asked writers to name their favourite — no rules, no rankings, just pure monster loyalty.
Riley Fitzgerald 
Leon Kennedy's Evolution Across Three Resident Evil Remakes
Capcom's Leon S. Kennedy has changed dramatically across three remakes. Here's how his gameplay and moveset have evolved.
Daniel Kovac 
Fortnite Is Turning Game Purchases Into a Skin Factory
Epic Games is aggressively expanding its Fortnite skin tie-in programme, targeting 100 game-purchase collabs in 2026. Here's every deal available right now.
Jake Nguyen 
Bluepoint's Bloodborne Remake Pitch Was Rejected by From Software
Bluepoint Games pitched a Bloodborne remake in early 2025, but original developer From Software said no, according to Bloomberg.
Helen Cartwright