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30/10/2024

He's been around since the dawn of You Don't Know Jack, the CEO of Jackbox Games, Allan Labard, was interviewed by Patricia at PAX Aus 2024 - check out his thoughts on the latest Jackbox titles, as well as the history of the franchise:

No one can understate how popular Jackbox Games are. You can ask anyone, even people who don't consider themselves gamers, if they have heard about

17/10/2024

PAX Aus 2024 may be over, but Patricia has a line up of the cosiest games on show, in her indie showcase:

Amidst the party games and massive multiplayer games at PAX Australia 2024, a quieter genre made its mark, as it has done in our hearts: cosy games. These

24/09/2024

The Plucky Squire steps between the world of 2D and 3D, and the realms of storybook and the real world in a very meta and genre-bending adventure. Check out Patricia's full review!

Nostalgia is often defined as a longing for the past or a place filled with happy memories. I think that, perhaps, it is more about yearning for a time when life felt easier, simpler, and happier. This is why remakes and sequels have become so popular across all forms of media—many adults are seek...

11/09/2024

Demon's Mirror is an inventive blend of genres, that might surprise you with just how well they work together. Read Patricia's full review:

When a game becomes popular, it’s not unusual to see a flood of imitators trying to replicate its success. This has been the case with titles like Slay the Spire or Inscryption, which brought deckbuilding games into the spotlight and earned numerous award nominations. However, every now and then, ...

27/08/2024

Star Wars Outlaws is scruffy, but the sum of its parts form an enjoyable whole. Read our review:

Solo: A Star Wars Story bombed at the box office. Costing nearly $300 million to make, and pulling just under $400 million (remember, in Hollywood a film has to make around 2.5x its budget to break even), it put an end to the Star Wars Story anthology film series for good. And it’s a real shame, b...

18/08/2024

The Plucky Squire blends 2D and 3D worlds in surprising ways - check out Patricia’s preview for the charming upcoming indie!

What is a game if not a story where you can make your own choices and decide how the story ends? All Possible Futures’ upcoming title, The Plucky Squire,

30/06/2024

Riven brings one of the greatest puzzle adventure games of all time into the modern era, with plenty of surprises for old fans and new. Read Adam’s review:

Myst was the best-selling PC game of all-time for nearly a decade, so successful it entered popular culture and even made a cameo on The Simpsons. But, ask many a Myst fan for their favourite game and they’ll generally point to developers Cyan 1997’s puzzle adventure, Riven: The Sequel to Myst. ...

18/06/2024

Shin Megami Tensai V: Vengeance expands the 2021 original, including an additional story campaign with even more content - Check out Patricia's review!

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is the enhanced version of Shin Megami Tensei V (SMTV), a JRPG developed and published by Atlus for the Nintendo Switch in 2021. Now available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One, SMTV: Vengeance offers expanded content and quality-of-life i...

05/06/2024

Demon's Mirror is a unique upcoming deckbuilder that combines elements of multiple genres. Check out Patricia's preview!

Demon's Mirror is a captivating turn-based roguelike deckbuilder by Be-Rad Entertainment that takes familiar mechanics from games like Slay the Spire and

01/06/2024

F1 24 iterates on the series with several improvements, expanded Career modes and a new dynamic handling system. Check out David’s review!

Another year brings another F1 game, and we are now at the point where the Electronic Arts branding has been well and truly cemented back into the franchise. While Codemasters still have full developmental control over the game, F1 24 now also benefits from superior eSports racing and a larger budge...

06/05/2024

No Rest for the Wicked is finally out in early access, from the studio behind the Ori games. Check out Patricia's review of their new RPG:

No Rest for the Wicked, the latest endeavour from Moon Studios, offers a hauntingly beautiful yet challenging experience that may not be for the faint of heart. Moon Studios might only have two other titles in their portfolio, but when the titles are award-winners Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori an...

02/05/2024

Manor Lords is a keenly awaited independent title, now finally available in early access. Check out David’s review of the game as it stands today, and what it could be in the future.

It’s finally here. A game we’ve had on our Steam wishlist since the coronavirus was beginning its journey around the globe in 2020, Manor Lords has just launched for early access on Windows, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. We’ve been city-building for about a couple of weeks now to bring you an ...

29/04/2024

After years TopSpin is finally back, with a new installment in the long awaited sports franchise. Check out David’s full review of TopSpin 2K25!

It’s hard to not be nostalgic sometimes. The original Top Spin launched a year after the Xbox down under, and was immediately met with critical acclaim. We played it, we loved it. The sequels were a little rougher around the edges but Top Spin 4 left us wanting more. Two whole generations and thir...

26/04/2024

Stellar Blade is here and some might say it’s out of this world. See our full review by Patricia on the site:

When you come for the king, you better not miss, and SHIFT UP’s Stellar Blade could have become yet another hack-and-slash Action RPG in an ocean of titans to compete with, but the game lives up to its name and offers a stellar experience.

08/04/2024

Rise of the Ronin provides a Soulslike in the setting of Ghost of Tsushima, which seems like an instant hit - although a disjointed main quest and dicey writing let it down. Read James' review:

We review Team Ninja's latest soulslike meet role playing game set in 19th century late-Edo period Japan.

05/03/2024

WWE 2K24 improves the formula, with “something for every kind of wrestling entertainment fan.” Check out David’s review:

With WWE being purchased by TKO Group Holdings in September last year, we are now living in a new golden era of professional wrestling entertainment. Not only is Vince McMahon out of the picture, but CM Punk is back in, and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is on the board of directors. It’s crazy tim...

27/01/2024

Another Code: Recollection is not just a remaster but a remake of two classic DS and Wii titles - check out our review:

Another Code (also known as Trace Memory in the US) holds a special place in the hearts of people who grew up with the Nintendo DS, as does its developer, the now-defunct Cing. They specialised in mystery titles like Hotel Dusk and Last Window, and the Another Code series was no exception, clearly g...

13/01/2024

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a bold new reinvention for the series, but still feels very much like classic PoP in all the best ways. See our review:

While the internet has been patiently awaiting the long-ago announced Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, Ubisoft has been relatively quietly building up a brand new, original Prince of Persia title that is honestly far more exciting than a remake. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a 2.5D....

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Crushing a Car with a Centurion for World of Tanks

Is this the best way to get rid of your old car? The Australian Centurion tank has launched in World of Tanks,and to celebrate we were lucky enough to ride one at South Gippsland Tank Adventures. Check out the video and read up about our experience on the site! https://www.rocketchainsaw.com.au/centurion-world-of-tanks/

Pacific Rim Uprising: A Look Inside

Check out 'A Look Inside' Pacific Rim Uprising, the sequel to the huge robots vs. Kaiju hit, Pacific Rim, which is in cinemas NOW. John Boyega (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) stars as the rebellious Jake Pentecost, a once-promising Jaeger pilot whose legendary father gave his life to secure humanity’s victory against the monstrous “Kaiju.” Jake has since abandoned his training only to become caught up in a criminal underworld. But when an even more unstoppable threat is unleashed to tear through our cities and bring the world to its knees, he is given one last chance to live up to his father’s legacy by his estranged sister, Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi)—who is leading a brave new generation of pilots that have grown up in the shadow of war. As they seek justice for the fallen, their only hope is to unite together in a global uprising against the forces of extinction. Jake is joined by gifted rival pilot Lambert (The Fate of the Furious’ Scott Eastwood) and 15-year-old Jaeger hacker Amara (newcomer Cailee Spaeny), as the heroes of the PPDC become the only family he has left. Rising up to become the most powerful defense force to ever walk the earth, they will set course for a spectacular all-new adventure on a towering scale. Pacific Rim Uprising is directed by Steven S. DeKnight (Netflix’s Daredevil, STARZ’s Spartacus) and also stars Jing Tian, Burn Gorman, Adria Arjona and Charlie Day.

Propel Star Wars Laser Battle Drone Launch - Australia

Propel Star Wars Drones are launching a limited number of special Star Wars Laser Battle Drones this week, at retailers nationwide! The drones are looking to merge video games with drone piloting, using a special mobile app. Check out what could be the coolest prezzie this Xmas, and read our article to see how you can get your hands on one: https://www.rocketchainsaw.com.au/1977-limited-edition-star-wars-laser-battle-drones-go-sale-australia-week/

Xbox One X Video Review

Check out our video review of the Xbox One X, or read the full thing on the website: https://www.rocketchainsaw.com.au/xbox-one-x-review-x-gon-give-ya/

Xbox One X Unboxing - Rocket Chainsaw

Somehow we have our hot little hands on the Xbox One X, so check out our unboxing to see what treasures the Xbox's box holds. Xbox ANZ #XboxOneX Huge thanks to Xbox Australia!

We're just over a month away from the release of Nintendo's Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch. Adam and Andrew had the chance to go hands-on with the game and walked away mightily impressed. Check out a video of some of their adventures below and read Andrew's preview here: https://www.rocketchainsaw.com.au/super-mario-odyssey-hands-preview/

Xbox One X Showcase Event

Xbox One X is just around the corner, arriving on 7 November! Are you getting one on launch - is one of your mates picking one up? Check out on http://www.rocketchainsaw.com.au our previews of some of it's big titles, like Forza Motorsport 7 and Super Lucky's Tale! Xbox Australia

E3 2017 - West Hall 360

Check out #E32017's West Hall in 360 degrees - including the Nintendo and Sony booths!

E3 2017 - Nintendo Super Mario Odyssey Booth

Nintendo has an amazing booth at #E32017, transforming the floor into New Donk City from Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch! Check out some of the highlights!

E3 2017 - South Hall 360

Was the South Hall at E3 2017 busy today? Check out this 360 video and you tell us.

E3 2017: Bethesda Showcase 360

Check out this 360 degree walkthrough of Bethesda's #BE3 Bethesdaland event!

E3 2017 - EA Play 360

Something a bit new, a 360 video from the EA Play Fanfest floor!

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