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Stevivor @stevivor.com · 1d

Marc-Alexis Côté has seemingly confirmed reports that he's left Ubisoft as a result of its new, Tencent-back megadev, Vantage Studios.
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Stevivor @stevivor.com · 2d

The Crew 2 Hybrid Mode will now offer players the chance to play in online or offline mode, through be warned: there are separate saves attached to each.

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Glen Schofield sees EA's buyout as a chance to make Dead Space 4

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 2d

While some see EA's Saudi Arabian-backed buyout as a bad thing, Dead Space creator Glen Schofield sees it as an opportunity to make Dead Space 4.

Strike while the iron is hot? While some see EA’s Saudi Arabian-backed buyout as a bad thing, Dead Space creator Glen Schofield sees it as an opportunity to make Dead Space 4. Schofield, who created (...

Star Trek Voyager Across the Unknown explainer trailer details its gameplay

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 2d

Hot off the heels of a playable demo, a new five-minute explainer of Star Trek Voyager Across the Unknown is now available and details all the bits and bobs of gameplay that you'll encounter in the full game proper.

Hot off the heels of a playable demo, a new five-minute explainer of Star Trek Voyager Across the Unknown is now available and details all the bits and bobs of gameplay that you'll encounter in the fu...

Borderlands 4 OP knife gets a few more days of use ahead of nerf

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 2d

The Borderlands 4 infinite bleed knife will remain untouched for a few more days, meaning players can jump in and experience its OPness first-hand.

The Borderlands 4 infinite bleed knife will remain untouched for a few more days, meaning players can jump in and experience its OPness first-hand.

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 3d

Samorost 3 and Amnesia The Bunker are this week's Epic Games Store October 2025 freebies, followed by Fear the Spotlight next week. Download links are inside.
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Battlefield 6 hit registration bugged, EA working on a fix

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Vooks @vooks.net · 3d

On this day 25 years ago, our little website began. A lot has happened since then, but somehow, you're all still here reading it.

We started the site to bring Aussies on the internet local Nintendo news, which at the time was hard to come by and only sparsely covered by the big sites.

Now, most of those big sites don't even exist.

More than ever, independent, no-bullshit Nintendo coverage is needed and we're here for as long as we're needed.

Thanks for the support, and for being part of the journey.

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Stevivor @stevivor.com · 3d

It's not just you, and you're not going crazy: Battlefield 6 hit registration is currently bugged, with players sometimes feeling as if they're shooting blanks rather than full-fledged bullets. Thankfully, Battlefield Studios is already working on a fix.

"Which one of you loaded up my rifle with blanks?" It’s not just you, and you’re not going crazy: Battlefield 6 hit registration is currently bugged, with players sometimes feeling as if they’re shoot...

PlayStation Plus October 2025 catalogue changes

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 3d

We're halfway through October, and Sony has finally detailed changes to the PlayStation Plus October 2025 catalogue.

As you might expect, there's a spooky, Halloween vibe to this month's additions and removals.

We're halfway through October, and Sony has finally detailed changes to the PlayStation Plus October 2025 catalogue. As you might expect, there's a spooky, Halloween vibe to this month's additions and...

Obsidian's Matt Singh and Brandon Adler on making a first-party sequel

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 3d

Obsidian's Brandon Adler and Matt Singh spoke to us about creating not only a sequel, but a sequel to something that Obsidian itself had originally conceived -- something relatively new to the studio.

Obsidian's Brandon Adler and Matt Singh spoke about creating not only a sequel, but a sequel to something that Obsidian itself had originally conceived -- something relatively new to the studio.

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 4d

Ball x Pit is almost upon us, and this Passive Evolutions guide will help you max out its Encyclopedia with all possible passive combinations.
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Stevivor @stevivor.com · 4d

Ball x Pit is all about Evolutions -- there are a number of Trophies and Achievements unlocked by creating certain combos.
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Stevivor @stevivor.com · 4d

"A fun sense of progression, short and sharp gameplay runs, and a great price solidify this as one of the best games of 2025," Steve writes in his Ball x Pit review.
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Assassin's Creed head reportedly quits Ubisoft instead of joining Vantage Studios

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 5d

Assassin's Creed franchise head Marc-Alexis Côté has reportedly quit Ubisoft after declining an offer to join the leadership team of the Tencent-backed Vantage Studios, which is now responsible for the Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six franchises.

Assassin's Creed franchise head Marc-Alexis Côté has reportedly quit Ubisoft after declining an offer to join the leadership team of the Tencent-backed Vantage Studios, which is now responsible for th...

Customer service support company behind Discord breach says it wasn't hacked

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 5d

5CA, the customer service support company that Discord says was hacked for the personal identification of approximately 70,000 users, has issued a statement contradicting Discord's claims.

5CA, the customer service support company that Discord says was hacked for the personal identification of approximately 70,000 users, has issued a statement contradicting Discord's claims.

Pokemon Legends Z-A Preview: Real-time battles royale

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 5d

No Pokemon Legends Z-A review from us today (and sadly, we're not sure why!), but here's @swright.au's recent preview.

The game is available from tomorrow.

"While Pokemon Legends Z-A is decidedly more difficult than that which has come before it, that's not a bad thing," Steve writes in his preview.

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 5d

We haven't even gotten to this year's Game Awards, but host Geoff Keighley is already announcing when we can expect the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream: 5 June from Los Angeles, California.
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Star Trek Voyager Across the Unknown demo now available on PC via Steam

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 6d

A Star Trek Voyager Across the Unknown is now available on Windows PC via Steam, ahead of its full 2026 release.

A Star Trek Voyager Across the Unknown is now available on Windows PC via Steam, ahead of its full 2026 release.

Remedy issues "profit warning" over FBC Firebreak

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 7d

Remedy has issued a "profit warning" over FBC Firebreak less than two weeks after a big update intended to bring in new players.

"Sales have not reached Remedy’s internal targets." Remedy has issued a “profit warning” over FBC Firebreak less than two weeks after a big update intended to bring in new players. “FBC: Firebreak was...

Star Trek Starfleet Academy, Strange New Worlds get new NYCC trailers

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 7d

Both Star Trek Starfleet Academy and Star Trek Strange New Worlds got new trailers at the New York Comic Com (NYCC) over the weekend, and we've got them both for you here.

Both Star Trek Starfleet Academy and Star Trek Strange New Worlds got new trailers at the New York Comic Com (NYCC) over the weekend, and we've got them both for you here.

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 9d

With PAX AUS truly kicked into gear, Stevivor was able to spend a short amount of time with Joshua Mills, game director of Rainbow Six Siege X.
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets new ending with New Game+

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 9d

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will offer up an entirely new ending for those who finish it in its New Game+ mode, just on addition coming in a new anniversary update.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will offer up an entirely new ending for those who finish it in its New Game+ mode, just on addition coming in a new anniversary update.

Discord users' ID, data compromised in third-party support provider hack

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 9d

Approximately 70,000 Discord users' government-issued ID is now in the hands of hackers as part of the infiltration of a Zendesk instance belonging to a third-party customer support company working for the comms platform.

Approximately 70,000 Discord users' government-issued ID is now in the hands of hackers as part of the infiltration of a Zendesk instance belonging to a third-party customer support company working fo...

Okay, Nintendo's new Pikmin animated shorts are just that

Stevivor @stevivor.com · 9d

Oh goodness, day three of this saga has had Nintendo reveal that its two Close to You Pikmin-related animated shorts are just that -- animated shorts -- and more are coming from Nintendo Pictures.

Nintendo has released two new digital shorts called Close to You, which tease a new Pikmin project.