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PlayStation Plus Video Pass Is A Thing And We're Loving Returnal

Sony has now confirmed that PlayStation Plus Video Pass is a new PlayStation Plus incentive that will be in testing in Poland for the next 12 months. Over the 12 months, the service will bring 20 movies and televisions shows from Sony Pictures with new content being added every three months. It’s unclear if other territories will get the service over the 12 month test period, but we’ll let you know on any advancements that come out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 26, 20213 min

Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition Is Free For All PS4/PS5 Owners

Intel’s new line of 11th generation processors have made their way to the market and we've put together three builds that you can put together on Mwave to take advantage of them. --- Sony has confirmed that Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition will be free to download from today at 1pm (AEST) until May 15th. You will get to keep the game post this date and you don’t need to be a PlayStation Plus members to download it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 21, 20213 min

A Bunch Of Resident Evil Announcements Have Happened

Capcom held the latest Resident Evil showcase and there were a bunch of announcements. Capcom announced three more demoes for Resident Evil Village, but strap in because the timings are confusing. If you’re on PS5 or PS4, you’ll be able to play two different demoes over the next two weeks. Both the Village demo and the Castle demo will be available at two separate times for eight hours and you’ll only be able to play each demo for 30 minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 18, 20213 min

The First Major PS5 Update Is Out Now

Sony has announced the release of the first major PS5 System Update and it finally adds one of the most requested feature. As of tomorrow, we’ll be able to store PS5 games on an external hard drive. Obviously, we won’t be able to play the PS5 games off the external hard drive. Another caveat with this is that you can’t download games directly to the external hard drive, but you can move them there once you’ve downloaded them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 15, 20213 min

More PS5 Stock Is Arriving In Australia This Week

We’ve heard from multiple sources that more PS5 stock came into Australian last week and will be hitting Australian retailers starting throughout this week and next week. This marks the longest time between PS5 shipments with the last shipment hitting in early March (likely due to Chinese New Year stopping production). We have it on good authority that this shipment is the same size as other shipments that have hit Australia recently, so it’s expected to sell out fairly quickly. See omnystudio.c...

Apr 14, 20212 min

E3 Will Be A Digital Event And Xbox Game Pass Games For April

Today is your last day to enter the Lenovo Legion Epprenticeship competition. You have the chance to win a Lenovo Legion 5 Pro worth $3,299 which is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5000 H-Series Processor. You'll also have the chance to have your voice heard on Press Start. --- After a no-show last year, the ESA has announced that E3 will return as an all digital event this year with several publishers taking part. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 07, 20213 min

April's Free Xbox Games With Gold Revealed

Xbox just dropped April’s free Xbox Games with Gold this morning and it’s clear at this point that they’re going all in on Xbox Game Pass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 20212 min

Call Of Duty: Vanguard Is Apparently This Year's Game And It's Set During World War 2

Eurogamer and Modern Warzone are both reporting that this year’s Call Of Duty game is currently titled Call Of Duty: Vanguard and is set to take place during World War 2. The game is apparently being developed by Sledgehammer, which makes sense given they developed the 2017 WW2 title. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 29, 20212 min

A Ghost Of Tsushima Movie Is Coming

Sony has continued its run of video games being turned into movies with Ghost of Tsushima being the next game to get the treatment. The announcement was made on the PlayStation Blog by Sucker Punch who is obviously partnering with Sony Pictures to make it happen. The most exciting part of the announcement is the fact that Chad Stahelski (John Wick) will be directing, so no doubt it’ll be an action-packed movie that anyone can enjoy. Sucker Punch also revealed that 6. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Mar 26, 20213 min

A New Rocket League Game Is Coming To Mobiles

Psyonix has announced Rocket League Sideswipe, which is a brand new mobile Rocket League game that’s releasing later this year on iOS and Android devices. Those in Australia and New Zealand that have an Android device can try the game today in an Alpha test that’s exclusive to our region. Rocket League Sideswipe brings the competitive gameplay of Rocket League to the mobile screens with a new side camera perspective. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 26, 20213 min

New Nintendo Switch Pro Info Has Emerged & Sony Is Apparently Closing Multiple PlayStation Stores

Bloomberg is reporting more information about the upcoming Nintendo Switch model that is set to launch later this year. As expected, the report confirms that the new Nintendo Switch will use a new NVIDIA chip that will support DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling). This uses artificial intelligence to deliver higher frame rates and will theoretically allow the Switch to deliver 4K graphics (or at least higher than what the current model does) when connected to the TV. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Mar 23, 20213 min

Disco Elysium: The Final Cut Has Been Refused Classification In Australia

Disco Elysium was set to launch on PS5/PS4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/Xbox One on March 30th, but it looks like this won’t be happening in Australia. As of yesterday, the Australian Classification Board refused classification on the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 20213 min

The PlayStation VR 2 Controllers Have Been Revealed

Following the announcement that a new PlayStation VR headset is in the works, Sony has now revealed the next-gen PlayStation VR controllers. As expected, they look totally different to the PlayStation Move controllers. They look closest to the Valve Index controller, wrapping around the hand. PlayStation says that they have been designed with ergonomics in mind, so it’s well balanced and comfortable to hold in each hand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 19, 20212 min

PlayStation Is Giving Out 10 Free Games To All PS4/PS5 Owners

The Play at Home initiative which, so far, has gifted PlayStation users Journey, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, Ratchet and Clank, is going to be adding ten more titles to its roster. Nine of the games will be available to download on March 25th, whilst Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition will be available on April 19th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 20213 min

Even More Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass

If 20 Bethesda games, Outriders and Undertale weren’t enough for you, the Xbox team has announced even more games coming to Xbox Game Pass in March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 20212 min

The Xbox Wireless Headset Is A Damn Good Headset

Choosing a headset has become one of the most confusing things about owning a video game console and it hasn’t been made any easier with next-gen consoles. We saw the Pulse 3D Headset launch alongside the PS5 and a comparative headset was missing for the Xbox Series X/S until today’s release of the Xbox Wireless Headset. Taking the headset out of the box, it feels absolutely premium. For only $150, there was a chance it could have felt cheap, but it’s certainly not the case. See omnystudio.com/l...

Mar 17, 20213 min

Outriders Looks To Be Coming To Xbox Game Pass

It looks like Square Enix’s Outriders could be launching on Xbox Game Pass on its April 1st release date. The Xbox Game Pass Twitter team normally tease their biggest announcements in the form of a mock email, and the latest one has fans speculating that its related to Outriders. The email has the subject line “Mysterious signal” and talks about “an anomaly” which are two phrases that have been used quite a lot throughout Outriders marketing campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Mar 16, 20212 min

20 Bethesda Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass

Following in the footsteps of Xbox confirming that its acquisition of Bethesda is complete, the company has wasted absolutely no time in announcing that 20 Bethesda games are coming to Xbox Game Pass as soon as tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 13, 20212 min

A New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Came Is On The Way

It’s finally happening. We’re finally getting that sequel to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time after all this time. The game is called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shedder's Revenge and it's four-player co-op beat-em-up game and will obviously focus on Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello as they take on classic enemies in a new side-scrolling adventure. The game has been announced for consoles and PC but a release date was not given. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Mar 12, 20212 min

Some Bethesda Games Will Be Xbox Exclusives And PAX Australia Is Returning

PAX Australia has confirmed that it will be back as a live event this year. The convention will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 8th until October 10th. The company has confirmed that tickets will be limited initially to reflect the current restrictions of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The team hopes that these restrictions will ease in the lead-up to October and more tickets will be available. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Mar 10, 20213 min

The Witcher: Monster Slayer Has Launched In Australia

After soft launching in New Zealand, The Witcher: Monster Slayer has now launched in Australia on both iOS and Android. The Witcher: Monster Slayer was announced last year. It’s a free-to-play AR game with single-player quests in which you’ll fight monsters from The Witcher franchise. From the onset, it looks a lot like Pokemon GO, but then it’s all about battling the large monsters, rather than catching Pokemon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 09, 20212 min

Samsung's 2021 TV Range Has Hit Australia

Samsung has announced the Australian prices and release date for its 2021 range of TVs including QLED Neo 4K/8K, QLED 4K, Crystal TV range, The Frame range and Serif range. Surprisingly, these TVs will be releasing in Australian stores as of today. Samsung has 45 TVs in its range this year, which means that it’s going to be harder than ever to decide which TV is for you, and whether the price jump to that next range is worth it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 08, 20213 min

A New Nintendo Switch With A Larger Screen Might Be On The Way

Bloomberg is reporting that Nintendo plans to release a new Nintendo Switch with a 7-inch OLED screen and 4K output capability through the dock later this year. The screen will be 720p (same as the current model) but will be OLED to provide better contrast, better response times as well as a better battery life. The 7″ screen size will be larger than the current models 6.2″ screen as well as the Switch Lite’s 5.5″ screen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 04, 20212 min

A New Aliens Game And PlayStation's Banana Controller

Out of nowhere, a new Aliens game called Aliens: Fireteam has been announced. The game will release on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4 and Steam in Winter this year. The game is a third-person shooter in which you’ll buddy up with two other mates to take on hordes of Xenomorphs that you’ll find streaming over ceilings and across walls. The storyline plays out of a series of missions that expand on the original trilogy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 03, 20213 min

Fortnite Is Getting An Aussie Tradie Skin And A New Elden Ring Trailer Has Leaked

It’s pretty much every day that Fortnite is getting cool skins, but this is one of the greatest. Aussie YouTuber Lazarbeam has just had his Icon skin join the game and he’s thrown it back to his tradie days prior to becoming a YouTube sensation. The latest Icon series skin includes tradie gear such as a hi-vis shirt, tool belt and sledgehammer. There’s also a meat-pie emote which allows you to chow down a classic Aussie meat pie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 02, 20213 min

Three New Pokemon Games Announced And March's Free PlayStation Plus Games

The Pokemon Company held a Pokemon Direct over the weekend and it's going to be an exciting three months for Pokemon fans. An open-world Pokemon game called Pokemon Legends: Arceus will release on Nintendo Switch in Early 2022. The game is set before all of the other games. It'll take place in the Sinnoh region and task you with building the region's very first Pokedex. You'll be able to choose between Oshawott, Cyndaquil and Rowlett. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 28, 20213 min

Everything Announced At Today's State of Play

Sony kicked off Friday with a State of Play. You can find all of the announcements on the site, but here's a quick recap. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is coming to PS5 on June 10th. It's a free upgrade for those that own the PS4 game and your save will be cross compatible. The remake will let you play as Yuffie in a brand new episode. There will be perfoermfance/fidelity modes, better load times, as well as improved textures, improved lighting and a photo mode. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Feb 26, 20212 min

A New PlayStation VR Headset Is Coming And Free Monthly PlayStation Games

Sony dropped a surprise blog post overnight detailing the next generation of VR on PlayStation. It has said that the new headset won't release in 2021 but it did reveal new information about the headset. It confirmed that a next-gen PlayStation VR system is coming to PlayStation 5 including leaps in performance and interactivity. The new headset will utilise a single cord to connect to PS5, which will provide an easier experience over the breakout box that we saw with the original headset. See o...

Feb 24, 20213 min

All Of Today's Big Nintendo Direct Announcements

Nintendo held their first major Nintendo Direct since September 2019 and it had some great announcements. For the full list of announcements, head to press-start.com.au, but let's round them up. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is coming to Nintendo Switch on July 16th. Not only does the game have brand new visuals, but it now has traditional controls with the motion controls now mapped to the buttons. Launching alongside the game is a special Joy-Con set celebrating the Zelda franchise as ...

Feb 18, 20212 min

A Nintendo Direct Is Happening And More Xbox Game Pass Games In February

It’s hard to believe that this is actually happening, but the first proper Nintendo Direct since September 2019 is taking place on Thursday morning. Nintendo has confirmed that it’ll be 50 minutes long and focus on Super Smash Bros Ultimate as well as games coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 20212 min
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