Luke Mitchell

We got to play the first four chapters of Aussie-made The Plucky Squire, and it's quite the charming story indeed.

Even with technology upgrades and the reorganization of modern militaries, it may be surprising to know that some 20th-century vessels are still in service to

/PRNewswire/ — Zero Latency VR, the undisputed leader in immersive entertainment and the mastermind behind the largest true in-person free-roam VR network in the world, is thrilled to announce that tickets for Space Marine VR – Defenders of Avarax are on sale now. Prepare for battle and get ready to dive into the groundbreaking experience, playable worldwide on September 25, 2024.

At long last, PlayStation’s ultimate mascot has burst onto the scene, and he’s not just any robot; he’s a charming little dynamo with glowing blue eyes and an unstoppable can-do spirit. Meet Astro Bot, the first full-fledged platformer to showcase this endearing titular character, and prepare for an exhilarating ride through a world brimming with vibrancy and imagination. Astro Bot delivers everything you crave in a platformer: precision-perfect gameplay, breathtakingly beautiful worlds to explore, irresistibly cute characters, and a treasure trove of collectibles that will keep you on your toes.

Parkour games are more on trend than ever before, so it’s surprising and a little strange that a fun one like Supermoves is flying under the radar. Promising to offer crazy parkour fun for up to 40 players in what can best be described as a Mirror’s Edge and Fall Guys hybrid, Supermoves lets you grind on rails, soar from trampolines, wall run, swing on zip lines, and pull off gravity-defying flips across a massive playground of urban environments. It’s fast, fun, and feels pretty darn good.

It’s fun to see some non-traditional board game concepts make it to the table, with unique mechanics. Maps of Misterra takes a page from the tile-laying playbook as you attempt to match terrain types and move your explorer around the board. But, in a twist, the map you make on your own player board can be different from what’s on the shared Island board, with the flip of a tile making all the difference. Combining placement, exploration and strategy and a simple yet elegant art style, it’s a thoughtful experience that has you thinking differently, while adapting to what your fellow Cartographer’s decisions are at the same time.

Creators of the visually arresting and incredibly touching GRIS, the talented crew at Nomada Studio are back with their next adventure, exploring themes of love, identity, growth, trust and courage. This time, the focus is on a young woman named Alba, who is travelling through a decaying world with her mystical and adorable wolf companion, Neva. In this heartfelt story with truly gorgeous visuals, you’ll work together to navigate a collapsing landscape full of natural beauty and hidden dangers. Neva is a wonderfully compelling story that frequently had me gasping, and it cements Nomada Studio as one of the most artistic and top-notch indie developers in the industry.

In Doggy Don't Care, you play as a mischievous pup, causing chaos, making a mess and peeing everywhere. It's wonderful.

GHOST CAM is a super creepy VR game that has you exploring a haunted bedroom, armed only with a Polaroid camera and a flashlight.

Among all of the indies we’ve played and championed over the last few weeks during PAX and SXSW season, one truly stood out with its bold use of bright pink and undeniably cool style, which has kept it occupying my brain space since I played it. At SXSW Sydney 2024, I checked out Incolatus: Don’t Stop, Girlypop!, a “Y2K girly-pop arena-style movement shooter where standing still is not an option.” The faster you go, the more damage you deal, and the more you heal, making for a completely frantic experience that holds up incredibly well in the gameplay department.