Australian gaming and esports
Gaming news, esports coverage, and interactive entertainment from Australia.
Honest reviews, esports analysis, and industry reporting from someone who actually plays the games. No fluff, no PR spin -- just the real story.
What we cover
- Australian esports results and analysis
- Game reviews with local perspective
- Local game dev industry news
- AI and tech in gaming
What you can expect
- Honest takes, not press releases
- Reviews from someone who finishes games
- Deep dives on the Aussie dev scene
- Hardware and tech coverage that matters
Latest posts
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AI Agents Are Running Discord Servers Now: Gaming Communities Get Automated
Gaming companies and esports organisations are deploying AI agent platforms like OpenClaw to manage community channels, tournament registrations, and player support. But can bots actually build community?
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The State of Gaming in Australia: What 2026 Holds
A look at the Australian gaming landscape heading into 2026, covering esports, game development, hardware trends, and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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AI Player Behaviour Analytics Are Changing How Esports Teams Train
Esports teams are using AI-powered analytics platforms to study player behaviour, identify weaknesses, and develop targeted training programs. Here's what's working.
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GTA 6: What Australian Gamers Should Realistically Expect
GTA 6 is the most anticipated game in years. Here's what Australian gamers should realistically expect regarding pricing, performance, and the online experience.
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Gaming Accessibility Isn't Optional Anymore and Studios Need to Catch Up
Game accessibility has gone from nice-to-have to expected feature. Australian studios that ignore it are leaving players and revenue on the table.
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AI Game Localisation Is Getting Better and That's Great News for Small Studios
AI translation tools for game localisation have improved dramatically. For small Australian studios, this means reaching international audiences for a fraction of the traditional cost.
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How to Get the Most Out of Game Jams in Australia
A practical guide to participating in game jams in Australia, from preparation to execution to what happens after the jam is over.
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Street Fighter 6's Oceania Scene Is Thriving and Nobody Outside Noticed
The Australian and Oceanic Street Fighter 6 competitive scene has quietly become one of the strongest in the game's history. Here's what's happening.
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AI Game Design Assistants Are Showing Up in Studios and the Results Are Mixed
Some Australian studios are experimenting with AI assistants for game design tasks. Early results show promise for iteration speed but concerns about creative homogeneity.
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Game Reviews Are Broken and We're All Part of the Problem
The game review ecosystem is failing players, developers, and critics alike. Here's what's wrong with how we evaluate and discuss games.
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Cloud Gaming in Australia: A Reality Check for 2026
Cloud gaming promises the end of expensive hardware. In Australia, latency and internet quality make that promise hard to keep. Here's where things actually stand.
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The Australian Digital Games Tax Offset Explained for People Who Aren't Accountants
A plain-English guide to Australia's Digital Games Tax Offset, who qualifies, how it works, and whether it's actually helping the local industry.
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How AI Matchmaking Actually Works in Your Favourite Competitive Games
A clear explanation of how modern AI-driven matchmaking systems work, why they sometimes feel broken, and what developers are trying to fix.
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Australian Internet Still Puts Us at a Gaming Disadvantage in 2026
Despite NBN improvements, Australian gamers still face latency, download speed, and reliability issues that affect online gaming. Here's the current state.
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AI Anti-Cheat Is Getting Smarter but Cheaters Are Keeping Up
Game developers are deploying AI-powered anti-cheat systems that detect cheating through behaviour analysis. Here's what's working and what's still broken.
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