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Australians favour fashion portraits & anime in ChatGPT

More than half of early Australian users were trying the image tool for the first time, as prompts skewed towards portraits, anime and simple fixes.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026

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Game review: Forza Horizon 6 (Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox ROG Ally X)

Japan's roads, cityscapes and mountain passes make the latest Forza Horizon a more varied, portable and polished racer on Xbox and PC.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

Gaming

Crunchyroll launches on Apple TV app in four markets

Viewers in four English-speaking markets can now sign up for nearly 25,000 hours of anime through Apple’s TV app.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Gaming

Game review: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (Switch 2)

Demon Slayer 2 on Switch 2 delivers fast, fluid combat and a rich story mode, continuing the popular manga's saga with 46 fighters and multiple game modes.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Gaming

New anime series Ghost of Tsushima announced for 2027

Crunchyroll, Aniplex and PlayStation Productions are set to produce an anime series based on the acclaimed game Ghost of Tsushima, premiering in 2027.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

Gaming

Game review: Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO (PS5)

Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO on PS5 offers stunning 4K visuals and dynamic gameplay, making it a must-play for fans despite some minor flaws.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Crunchyroll & Spotify partner to enhance anime music experience

Crunchyroll partners with Spotify to launch curated anime music playlists, enriching fans' experience. Global anime music streams on Spotify have surged by 395% since 2021.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Gaming

Crunchyroll surpasses 15 million paying subscribers mark

Crunchyroll surpasses 15 million monthly paying subscribers, marking a milestone for the company and the global anime industry, reflecting its growing appeal.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

Gaming

Crunchyroll to unveil new brand identity at San Diego Comic Con

Crunchyroll will unveil a refreshed brand identity at SDCC, featuring a modernised logo, updated font, vibrant colours, and new anime-inspired elements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Gaming

Crunchyroll expands game library with 15 new exclusive titles

Crunchyroll expands its Game Vault, adding 15 titles, including Battle Chasers: Nightwar and Dawn of the Monsters, enhancing its offerings for Mega Fan members globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Gaming

Game review: Sand Land (PlayStation 5)

Akira Toriyama's Sand Land receives an exciting transformation, from manga to video game, treating fans to a captivating mix of RPG action, unique characters, and storyline set in a compelling desert dystopia.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

Gaming

Game review: Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections (PS5)

If you have never played or watched Naruto before, Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is a good introduction to the series for beginners.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023

Gaming

Game review: No More Heroes III

The developer's most recent game is No More Heroes III which was released for the Nintendo Switch console exclusively in 2021.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2022

Gaming

Game review: One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 offers enjoyable hack-and-slash action with a vast roster, though some may find the gameplay repetitive and load times slow.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020