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The Beta Network We are an Australian based Video Game, Film and TV news review company.

We love discovering new media, whether it is in the mainstream or indie, so we cover a large variety of media, through video and written reviews as well as podcasts.

Here are some fantastic ways to entertain kids without screens so that they appreciate it even more when they get back t...
27/06/2024

Here are some fantastic ways to entertain kids without screens so that they appreciate it even more when they get back to gaming....

Here are some fantastic ways to entertain kids without screens so that they appreciate it even more when they get back to gaming.

Are you a gamer? Then we're sure you'll appreciate some of these things that other gamers often turn towards in their pe...
09/06/2024

Are you a gamer? Then we're sure you'll appreciate some of these things that other gamers often turn towards in their personal lives....

Are you a gamer? Then we're sure you'll appreciate some of these things that other gamers often turn towards in their personal lives.

Hellblade II is an unequivocally bland game, with repetitive combat and puzzles that lack any overarching sense of excit...
21/05/2024

Hellblade II is an unequivocally bland game, with repetitive combat and puzzles that lack any overarching sense of excitement....

Hellblade II is an unequivocally bland game, with repetitive combat and puzzles that lack any overarching sense of excitement.

DreamHack, an annual gaming, anime and pop culture festival held at Melbourne Park from April 26-28, drew in over 35,000...
03/05/2024

DreamHack, an annual gaming, anime and pop culture festival held at Melbourne Park from April 26-28, drew in over 35,000 attendees!...

DreamHack, an annual gaming, anime and pop culture festival held at Melbourne Park from April 26-28, drew in over 35,000 attendees!

No Rest for the Wicked puts you in the shoes of a Cerim, a holy warrior that ventures into Isola Sacra. Your reason for ...
02/05/2024

No Rest for the Wicked puts you in the shoes of a Cerim, a holy warrior that ventures into Isola Sacra. Your reason for being there? To investigate the mysterious plague, known as the Pestilence, that has enshrouded the island. This plague has not only infested creatures throughout the land, but has even turned the very people who inhabit Isola Sacra into mindless and dangerous monsters....

No Rest for the Wicked has a lot of potential! There is a good game underneath some of the frustrating issues. The game’s world looks great...

Stellar Blade throws you into the depths of a ruined earth that has been taken over by the Naytiba, a horrifying alien r...
24/04/2024

Stellar Blade throws you into the depths of a ruined earth that has been taken over by the Naytiba, a horrifying alien race that has only one thing on its mind… eradicate humankind. Playing as Eve, it is up to you to find the source of the Naytiba and put an end to them for good. After losing your friend and mentor, Tachy, you are left isolated in your quest for earth’s salvation and must find a new way to overthrow the powers that be....

Stellar Blade throws you into the depths of a ruined earth that has been taken over by the Naytiba, a horrifying alien race that has only one...

Can you believe this is happening? I had to double take when the last entry in this franchise launched—13 years ago in 2...
22/04/2024

Can you believe this is happening? I had to double take when the last entry in this franchise launched—13 years ago in 2011!...

While my sentiments about this title may seem overly negative, the core gameplay of TopSpin 2K25 is nothing but addictive.

Being a homage to the classic Suikoden series, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes contains a PS1-like nostalgic appeal......
21/04/2024

Being a homage to the classic Suikoden series, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes contains a PS1-like nostalgic appeal....

Being a homage to the classic Suikoden series, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes contains a PS1-like nostalgic appeal.

Children of the Sun is simply way too addictive. Who would've thought that piecing together a bullet's route could be so...
09/04/2024

Children of the Sun is simply way too addictive. Who would've thought that piecing together a bullet's route could be so much fun?...

Children of the Sun is simply way too addictive. Who would've thought that piecing together a bullet's route could be so much fun?

In Ereban: Shadow Legacy you play as Ayana. She is the last known of her kind, the Ereban, which are a forgotten race th...
09/04/2024

In Ereban: Shadow Legacy you play as Ayana. She is the last known of her kind, the Ereban, which are a forgotten race that can become one with the shadows. You have been recruited by Helios, a power company that claims to be the “Giver of Energy to every corner of the galaxy.” Despite their seemingly positive exterior, it doesn’t take long to realise that something is truly amiss here....

Ereban: Shadow Legacy does require a degree of planning though! You can't just rush through each section, like I tried to, and expect to...

While it may not be as riveting as its turn-based contemporaries, South Park: Snow Day! showcases an enjoyable 3D action...
25/03/2024

While it may not be as riveting as its turn-based contemporaries, South Park: Snow Day! showcases an enjoyable 3D action battle system built for 4 players online, combined with the iconic comedic writing of Trey Parker and Matt Stone....

South Park: Snow Day! showcases an enjoyable 3D action battle system, combined with the iconic comedy of Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

Katana fatigue setting in? Ghost of Tsushima, Sekiro, Like a Dragon: Ishin, Nioh – feels like every samurai story's been...
22/03/2024

Katana fatigue setting in? Ghost of Tsushima, Sekiro, Like a Dragon: Ishin, Nioh – feels like every samurai story's been told, right? Well, not exactly! Rise of the Ronin serves up a fresh take on this brutal era. Here's why you won't want to pass up on this Ronin's wild ride through a changing Japan....

Rise of the Ronin: it's basically Feudal Japan's Game of Thrones, but with more katanas and less dragons. Although a trained badger wouldn't...

Alone in the Dark is an impressive take on the 1992 classic....
19/03/2024

Alone in the Dark is an impressive take on the 1992 classic....

What you’ll discover in this Alone in the Dark reimagining is a fairly confident survival horror experience.

Outcast: A New Beginning is looking to draw in a new audience while still paying homage to its roots. However, that may ...
14/03/2024

Outcast: A New Beginning is looking to draw in a new audience while still paying homage to its roots. However, that may be easier said than done....

Outcast: A New Beginning is looking to draw in a new audience but still pay homage to its roots. However, that may be easier said than done.

The WWE 2K series has been well established as the gaming industry’s leading wrestling sim. WWE 2K24 continues this tren...
04/03/2024

The WWE 2K series has been well established as the gaming industry’s leading wrestling sim. WWE 2K24 continues this trend, but not perfectly. There are many new features to enjoy here, but some areas are still underserved. But the question is, which ones are they? Check out our quick review of WWE 2K24! WWE 2K24 MyRise Mode MyRise has returned once again with its dual storyline format....

WWE 2K24 continues this trend, but not perfectly. There are many new features to enjoy here, but some areas are still underserved. The question...

Do you want to play a survival game that features infuriatingly nonsensical mechanics? How about a survival game that ac...
01/03/2024

Do you want to play a survival game that features infuriatingly nonsensical mechanics? How about a survival game that actively prevents you from protecting yourself against its various dangers? Well, if so, you’ll love Winter Survival. ...

Survival games are known for their brutal mechanics and dangerous worlds. Winter Survival is no exception to this. However, instead of...

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake has largely kept to the original’s one-analogue-stick-per-brother action....
29/02/2024

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake has largely kept to the original’s one-analogue-stick-per-brother action....

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake has largely kept to the original’s one-analogue-stick-per-brother action.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden opts for an emotionally resonant tale, featuring a host of ghoulishly, gratifying gameplay...
12/02/2024

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden opts for an emotionally resonant tale, featuring a host of ghoulishly, gratifying gameplay mechanics....

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden opts for an emotionally resonant tale, featuring a host of ghoulishly, gratifying gameplay mechanics.

There is no denying that Su***de Squad: Kill the Justice League has seen significant backlash, especially since the rele...
05/02/2024

There is no denying that Su***de Squad: Kill the Justice League has seen significant backlash, especially since the release of various outlets’ previews. As a result, the game has gained a significant amount of negative attention before it was even released. The question is, is Su***de Squad: Kill the Justice League really that bad? Well, the short answer is, no! And here’s why:...

There is no denying that Su***de Squad: Kill the Justice League has seen significant backlash, especially since the release of various...

Whilst I know that this may be a point of contention, Persona 3 has a fantastic narrative that later entries just could ...
05/02/2024

Whilst I know that this may be a point of contention, Persona 3 has a fantastic narrative that later entries just could not live up to! I am not saying that Persona 4 or 5 (or any of the other spin-off entries) are bad! Absolutely not!...

Persona 3 Reload is the definitive way to experience the third entry in this phenomenal spin-off series. The updated visuals make this...

Palworld is absolute 🔥🔥🔥 We looked at some of the key features that separates it from Pokemon in this video! check it ou...
31/01/2024

Palworld is absolute 🔥🔥🔥 We looked at some of the key features that separates it from Pokemon in this video! check it out!

Did you know that Palworld is actually pretty unique? In this video we dive into the game and look at the features that set it apart from Pokémon! You will b...

Quite a few people think the amount of time someone spends gaming is one of the most important signs that you’re a gamer...
27/01/2024

Quite a few people think the amount of time someone spends gaming is one of the most important signs that you’re a gamer. While there’s some logic to that, it’s far from the be-all-end-all of it....

While some people only play video games every once in a while, others spend hundreds of hours on them every month.

Whether it's the tactical Heat system that raises the aggressiveness of play, or the noob-friendly Special Style control...
26/01/2024

Whether it's the tactical Heat system that raises the aggressiveness of play, or the noob-friendly Special Style controls that make complex combos a cinch, Tekken 8 has virtually everything you could ask for in a modern fighting game....

As soon as I slapped Kazuya into the air in Tekken 8 and heard those iconic impact sounds, I knew everything was going to be quite all right.

Is The Last of Us Part II Remastered really worth picking up? Find out here! 🔴🎮
17/01/2024

Is The Last of Us Part II Remastered really worth picking up? Find out here! 🔴🎮

Whether you love or hate The Last of Us part II, there is no denying that it was a bit

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a stand-out action-adventure game with plenty of precise platforming and Metroidvani...
11/01/2024

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a stand-out action-adventure game with plenty of precise platforming and Metroidvania-type elements....

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a stand-out action-adventure game with plenty of precise platforming and Metroidvania-type elements.

All things considered, it's honestly confounding just how well Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora turned out....
10/12/2023

All things considered, it's honestly confounding just how well Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora turned out....

It's honestly confounding just how well Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora turned out; a big step up from the original movie tie-in.

Have you ever wanted to be dropped into a barren wasteland to fight off a tonne of zombies called Fred? Well, Arizona Su...
05/12/2023

Have you ever wanted to be dropped into a barren wasteland to fight off a tonne of zombies called Fred? Well, Arizona Sunshine II lets you do just that! As the unnamed protagonist, along with his companion, Buddy, you explore through Arizona to seek out an individual known as Patient Zero. But is this journey worthwhile?...

Arizona Sunshine II presents you with a simple, but heartfelt narrative. On a quest to find the reason behind the zombie outbreak, you come across...

If you can get past the unrestrained otaku nonsense, you’ll find a simple, yet action-packed DMC-style combat system in ...
30/11/2023

If you can get past the unrestrained otaku nonsense, you’ll find a simple, yet action-packed DMC-style combat system in Tevi....

If you can get past the unrestrained otaku nonsense, you’ll find a simple, yet action-packed DMC-style combat system in Tevi.

For a game that was released all the way back on the SNES in 1996, Super Mario RPG has held up exceedingly well....
17/11/2023

For a game that was released all the way back on the SNES in 1996, Super Mario RPG has held up exceedingly well....

For a game that was released all the way back on the SNES in 1996, Super Mario RPG has held up exceedingly well.

When I first heard about Gunhead, I was really intrigued. This ambitious title promised to bring us an addictive rogueli...
07/11/2023

When I first heard about Gunhead, I was really intrigued. This ambitious title promised to bring us an addictive roguelike FPS with a procedurally generated level design. Whilst this definitely had me foaming at the mouth, when I actually dived in, I was a little surprised at what I found....

Gunhead promises a level of challenge with its procedurally generated levels and unique gunplay system. However, it can't escape the monotonous rinse and repeat formula of the gameplay,

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