Jess McDonell
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Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Xbox Series X Vs. PS5 Console Comparison
Want a roundup of everything you need to know about the specs, release windows, performance, exclusives, and everything else that matters about the PS5 and Xbox Series X? You've come to the right place. → Read More
8 Ways Immortals Fenyx Rising Is Ubisoft's Breath Of The Wild
We learned plenty of new things about Immortals Fenyx Rising, formerly Gods & Monsters, at a lengthy demo session so here's everything you'll want to know about Ubisoft's new open world adventure and its similarities to Breath of the Wild. → Read More
All The Games Coming To Xbox Series X
Microsoft announced a bunch of games headed to Xbox Series X during the Xbox Games Showcase event. Here is every game that we know of so far that will arrive on the next-gen console. → Read More
Fight Crab - Official Steam Launch Trailer
Check out the official launch trailer for Fight Crab, a 3D action game where you take control of a crab, and fight off other giant enemy crabs. Fight Crab is out now on PC. → Read More
7 Big Things We Learned About Assassin's Creed Valhalla's New Protagonist
It's just a few months until the release of Assassin's Creed Valhalla where you'll finally step into the shoes of protagonist Eivor, but who is this legendary warrior and how do they fit into the Dark Age setting? Here's what we know. → Read More
Assassin's Creed Valhalla Hands-On Impressions: How Combat Works
We got three hours of hands-on time with Assassin's Creed Valhalla so here's everything you'll want to know about gameplay changes, the new setting, and the re-imagining of combat for Assassin's Creed in the Viking Age. → Read More
Cyberpunk 2077 Hands-On Impressions: All Three Classes Explored
We played Cyberpunk 2077 three different ways using the game's three different origin stories. Here are our divergent experiences of the world, combat, and characters of Cyberpunk 2077. → Read More
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder - 11 Minutes Of Exclusive Gameplay & Boss Fight
Take a new look at the vivid platforming action from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder in this exclusive gameplay clip complete with a tense, never-before-seen boss battle. → Read More
Gran Turismo 7 Gameplay
Get your first look at Gran Turismo 7 PS5 gameplay → Read More
Ghost Of Tsushima - 6 Interesting Facts You May Not Know
Ghost of Tsushima creative director Nate Fox tells us a bunch of new things about the hotly anticipated PS4 samurai adventure, here's what you'll want to know. → Read More
Why The Last Of Us' Story Still Resonates 7 Years Later
Naughty Dog's The Last of Us took the gaming world by storm in 2013. We delve into what makes Joel and Ellie's tumultuous adventure stay timeless and affecting seven years later. → Read More
Best Games For Working Out At Home
If you're itching for a little more physical activity in the confines of your home, here are our picks for the best games to get you active and off the couch, at least for a little while. → Read More
The Biggest New Changes In Persona 5 Royal
Persona 5 Royal is out now, but if you played the original, you might be wondering if the re-release is worth your time. We round up the biggest differences you need to know between the two games. → Read More
Why Warzone Battle Royale Is A Big Move For Call Of Duty
With Modern Warfare's new standalone free-to-play game for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, Activision is pushing deeper into the battle royale space, and the impact could be massive. → Read More
6 Creepy Horror Games Made In Dreams
P.T. Second Floor, Dead Space, and A Haunted Mansion scary us silly as we play through some of the most bizarre and nightmarish Dreams creations we can find. → Read More
Who Is Persona 5’s Best Confidant?
So many confidants, so little time! We decide who deserves your love and adoration by way of a single-elimination tournament bracket. Here’s who you should spend time with and who you should leave on read. Persona 5 Scramble is out now in Japan on Nintendo Switch and PS4. Persona 5 Royal launches on March 31 for PS4. → Read More
The 4 Best (& Worst) Games To Play With Your Loved One
It's almost Valentine's Day! That special holiday--created by a greeting card company--where we spend time with the people we love. But you might want to spend it playing video games, so here are some great PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PS4 co-op games to play with your significant other or friend and some you should avoid at all costs. → Read More
6 Ways Xbox One's UI Is Improving
The newest Xbox One firmware update has arrived, and it's packed with new features. Here are some of the most welcome changes. → Read More
Might & Magic Takes A Huge Risk With Chess Royale
Might & Magic hasn't had a mainline series release in years, to the disappointment of longtime fans. Ubisoft's newest entry in the franchise tries to break into the auto battler genre, but will it be able to succeed? → Read More
7 Wildly Unique Games You Should Play In 2020
2020 is set to feature a bunch of exciting-looking games that you may have forgotten about! Here are some we're looking forward to that range from breathtaking adventures to brutal horror, arriving on PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. → Read More