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ChatGPT tops Apple's 2025 app & game charts in Australia

ChatGPT has swept Apple's 2025 app charts in Australia, topping both free iPhone and iPad download lists as AI tools surge in popularity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Gaming

Australia's gaming sector evolves with rise of platforms & UGC

Australia's gaming sector thrives as user-generated content and platform games reshape the industry, boosted by AUD $1.4 million investment and global trends.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

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Apple names 36 finalists for Design Awards shortlist

The shortlist spotlights accessibility, mixed-reality and public-interest software that could gain more visibility on the App Store and beyond.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026

Gaming

'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth

Government support and recent hit releases are helping Australian games studios add jobs, even as distance and skills shortages persist.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

Gaming

Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)

A relaxing but repetitive clean-up sim on Xbox Series X may appeal to players seeking a non-violent change of pace, despite its limited audience.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Gaming

Touching the Sky VR crowned top prize at Qld XR Awards

Touching the Sky VR wins Qld XR Festival's top prize, highlighting global brand backing and Australia's growing immersive media scene.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Gaming

Game review: Goodnight Universe (Switch 2)

Goodnight Universe on Switch 2 offers a unique sci-fi tale as you play Isaac, a baby with mysterious powers, in a captivating 3.5-hour indie game.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025

Gaming

Game review: Little Nightmares III (PS5)

Little Nightmares III offers disturbing design and fun platforming but lacks offline co-op; it's short and flawed, best bought on sale for PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Gaming

Game review: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Xbox Series X)

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap offers thrilling third-person combat and trap-building action to halt waves of orcs from breaching the rift on Xbox Series X.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Gaming

Game review: Anger Foot (PS5)

Anger Foot, a violent FPS from South African indie studio Free Lives, kicks off on PS5 with brutal humour and unique sneaker powers in crime-ridden Shit City.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025

Gaming

Game review: Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Xbox Series X)

Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo offers a stunning papercraft aesthetic and unique gameplay, exploring Latin American afterlife on Xbox Series X and other platforms.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025

Gaming

Game review: South of Midnight (Xbox Series X)

South of Midnight offers a refreshing escape from typical gaming fare with its unique stop-motion graphics and engaging combat, despite some shortcomings.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025

Gaming

Game review: Omega 6 The Triangle Stars (Nintendo Switch)

In a nostalgic nod to the '90s, Omega 6 The Triangle Stars brings classic point-and-click adventure to Nintendo Switch, promising quirky aliens and intriguing quests.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Gaming

Hands-on game review: Gimmick! 2 (Xbox Series X)

Gimmick! 2 revives the charm of 2D platforming with stunning graphics and challenging gameplay, making it a treat for both old and new gamers.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025

Gaming

Game review: Empire of the Ants (Xbox Series X)

Empire of the Ants offers a unique gaming experience on Xbox Series X, allowing players to explore a vivid world from an ant's perspective.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Gaming

Game review: Stranded: Alien Dawn (PC)

Stranded: Alien Dawn is a PC real-time strategy game from Haemimont Games, the developer of Surviving Mars. I checked it out, and here are my thoughts.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Tue, 16th May 2023