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October 15, 2026 • 08:45 AM
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The latest video games news, reviews and analysis from The Sydney Morning Herald

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After the first Bluey console game got a lukewarm reception, it was up to developers in her home town to get it right.

Members of sadistic online abuse networks have been linked to popular games including Roblox, Minecraft and Fortnite.

The eSafety Commissioner has urged gaming providers to strengthen measures to protect young people.

Pokemon mania today has reached fever pitch, with a new generation finding fun, friendship and fortune in the Millennial hobby.

For a long time, playing video games was considered nothing but a pastime. Now, it’s some Australians’ full-time job – and they’re making oodles from it.

Nostalgia is as powerful in gaming as it is in film and television, but these games are using retro styles to explore very modern anxieties.

A new display at Melbourne's ACMI features three new 8-bit games, all designed by Aussie developers. Culture reporter Nell Geraets went along to try them out.

Vivienne Quach is one of Australia's top female Esports competitors. She explains how she broke into the field, and what it took to get to the level she's at now.

The creator of Barbarian and Weapons has turned his unique eye on one of the world’s most popular video games.

Australians spent more than $4.2 billion on gaming during the 2025 calendar year, a 12 per cent increase over the previous 12 months. So how can WA get a share of the action?

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