Games
Now that it’s big business, nostalgia is a thing of the past
The market for retro entertainment has never been stronger – but have we become too good at selling nostalgia?
Aussie-made game Go-Go Town! sells 100,000 copies
In a major milestone for Brisbane studio Prideful Sloth, the city-building simulator Go-Go Town! has now sold 100,000 copies.
The Sims 4 is getting Clueless and Mean Girls crossover cosmetics
The Sims 4 is getting new film DLC, following in the footsteps of its SpongeBob collaboration.
Xbox Game Pass: More games arriving in August
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy and Vapor World headline a new wave of Xbox Game Pass arrivals.
Games publisher WINGS announces refreshed funding pathways
WINGS is looking to fund and support the next generation of games made by women and gender-marginalised developers.
Screen Australia research shows we love local stories, but discovering them is a challenge
A new report from Screen Australia has found that while 75% want more Australian stories on our screens, the local…
Indian video games market now worth over $1 billion in revenue
A new report has flagged year-on-year growth in revenue and support for the Indian video games market.
Barbie owner Mattel announces formation of new video game studio
It's expected Mattel Game Studios will develop and publish titles inspired by Mattel's owned brands.
Battlefield 6 enters the danger zone with Top Gun: Maverick crossover
EA and Paramount Pictures collaborated on Battlefield 6's latest season, which includes new jets and characters from Top Gun: Maverick.
7 big new video games out this week – PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Switch
Discover the best new video games launching on PC and consoles from 17 to 23 August 2026 with this guide.