Opinions & Analysis

How I learned to stop worrying, and be an optimistic nihilist
What's the meaning of life? What comes after death? For us, at least some answers can be found in the…

The best vampire video games of all time
If you're looking for some vampire goodness ahead of Redfall's release, check out these excellent vampire video games.

The best Sims 4 expansion packs for beginners
If you're new to the world of The Sims 4, these are the essential expansion packs you'll need to enjoy…

The Videogame Industry Does Not Exist, says Brendan Keogh
The Australian games researcher urges us to reconsider our understanding of the games industry landscape in his book.

'Kabaret' is a slow dance with the devil within us
Kabaret forces Southeast Asians to reckon with their uncomfortable history, a vision of the region presented without rose-tinted glasses.

How The Last of Us comic 'American Dreams' enhances the show
There's more to the story of The Last of Us than what's seen in the games and HBO TV show.…

Xbox's new energy measurement tools are world changing
New energy monitoring tools from Xbox have let Fortnite save a wind farm's worth of energy every day, and this…

The Last of Us changed my expectations for game adaptations
HBO's The Last of Us is a massive success now, there was a time when there was good reason to…

Pulling Dead Space from the shadow of its remake
What makes a successful remake? Is Dead Space (2023) one of them? And how does it alter our perception and…

The importance of face-to-face games industry events
Ahead of GDC 2023, IGEA CEO Ron Curry reflects on the success of taking Australian developers to Gamescom 2022.