Jim Carrey’s showboating double-act can’t save Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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Jim Carrey’s showboating double-act can’t save Sonic the Hedgehog 3

The comedian takes on a second role as Dr Robotnik’s lookalike grandpa,which doubles the number of movie characters he’s played this decade.

  • byJake Wilson

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Indiana Jones finally returns to form,but not on the big screen
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Indiana Jones finally returns to form,but not on the big screen

The Great Circle is an excellent video game,but it also gets to the heart of why Indiana Jones is such a beloved franchise.

  • byTim Biggs
Could more Australians ditch blockbuster films these holidays?

Could more Australians ditch blockbuster films these holidays?

The traditional holiday movie season is facing stiff competition this year,with a study highlighting that a new trend is picking up a bigger audience and a larger share of the publicity.

  • byTim Biggs
The botched deal that gave the world the Sony PlayStation
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The botched deal that gave the world the Sony PlayStation

PlayStation today is synonymous with video games,but on this day 30 years ago,it was an underdog taking on a giant.

  • byTim Biggs
From earbuds to e-books:the best tech gifts for holidays 2024

From earbuds to e-books:the best tech gifts for holidays 2024

Here are some of our favourite gift ideas for the tech-obsessed,or those who could do with a few more gadgets.

  • byTim Biggs andDavid Swan
Your kid can’t stop playing this game? The movie’s about to make it bigger

Your kid can’t stop playing this game? The movie’s about to make it bigger

The trailer for A Minecraft Movie just dropped,and die-hard fans of the best-selling video game have plenty to say about it.

  • byNell Geraets
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The best device for playing PC games is finally coming to Australia

The best device for playing PC games is finally coming to Australia

Valve’s Steam Deck has great hardware and removes Windows from the equation,making for a streamlined and accessible PC gaming handheld.

  • byTim Biggs
Why the new $1200 PlayStation might be worth it
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Sony

Why the new $1200 PlayStation might be worth it

Not all players will appreciate the PS5 Pro upgrade,but running pin sharp 4K games at 60 frames per second can be transformative.

  • byTim Biggs
Xbox goes disc-free with Call of Duty the star attraction
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Xbox goes disc-free with Call of Duty the star attraction

The Xbox Series X Digital Edition isn’t much of an upgrade,but it’s still a fantastic host for Microsoft’s marquee Game Pass service.

  • byTim Biggs
Hot pink first-person shooters and other upsides to the turmoil in the gaming industry

Hot pink first-person shooters and other upsides to the turmoil in the gaming industry

Turbulence has triggered a rebirth of independent games,which in turn has seen a more diverse pool of people join the industry.

  • byNell Geraets
Zelda changes the game again with fresh,imaginative but retro adventure
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Nintendo

Zelda changes the game again with fresh,imaginative but retro adventure

Nintendo puts Princess Zelda in the role of hero for once,in a joyful and surprising fantasy adventure,with just the right mix of nostalgia and innovation.

  • byTim Biggs