Expert Game Reviews

Honest, in-depth analysis from Australia's most trusted gaming journalists.

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Abyss Covenant: Shattered Realm — dark fantasy RPG
9.2
RPG

Abyss Covenant: Shattered Realm

🎮 PC, PS5, Xbox Series X 📅 April 2026 ✍ By James Hartwell

A masterclass in atmospheric world-building, Abyss Covenant delivers a haunting dark fantasy experience with deep character progression and punishing but fair combat. The lore is dense and rewarding, and the Australian-developed soundtrack is nothing short of extraordinary.

Pros
  • Exceptional atmosphere
  • Deep character builds
  • Stunning art direction
Cons
  • Steep learning curve
  • Limited fast-travel
Void Assault: Reborn — sci-fi FPS
9.0
FPS

Void Assault: Reborn

🎮 PC, PS5 📅 March 2026 ✍ By Mia Chen

A relentless sci-fi shooter that rewards precision and teamwork. The new movement system is a game-changer for competitive play, and the Australian server infrastructure ensures near-zero latency for local players. The ranked mode is already thriving in the ANZ region.

Pros
  • Fluid movement system
  • Excellent AU servers
  • Thriving ranked scene
Cons
  • Thin single-player
  • Aggressive cosmetics
Iron Dominion II — RTS strategy game
8.5
Strategy

Iron Dominion II

🎮 PC 📅 February 2026 ✍ By Tom Nguyen

The sequel to the beloved RTS classic brings refined mechanics and a stunning new campaign set across five continents. The new asymmetric faction system adds tremendous replay value, and the dedicated ANZ ladder is already producing world-class talent.

Pros
  • Rich faction variety
  • Excellent campaign
  • Active ANZ ladder
Cons
  • High skill ceiling
  • Long match times
Nexus Clash: Origins — MOBA
8.3
MOBA

Nexus Clash: Origins

🎮 PC, Mobile 📅 January 2026 ✍ By Sarah O'Brien

A fresh contender in the MOBA genre with an innovative hero-drafting system that shakes up the meta every patch. The cross-platform play between PC and mobile is seamless, and the Australian server cluster provides excellent ping for local players.

Pros
  • Innovative draft system
  • Cross-platform play
  • Fast match pacing
Cons
  • Steep hero learning
  • Toxicity in ranked