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Game developers Ubisoft have recreated 9th century Baghdad for the latest Assassin's Creed title. 9News sat down with the studio's narrative director to learn about the process.

Melbourne is about to be overrun by gamers and pop culture enthusiasts, who are gearing up for the southern hemisphere's largest video game expo.

Iconic Aussie television show Bluey is getting its first-ever video game, releasing later this year.

It's arguably the biggest video game of the year: Starfield. Coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC next week, this game looks to define the current generation of Xbox.

Immortals of Aveum's director Bret Robbins speaks to the game, becoming an EA Original, development delays and hype surrounding its release.

2023's hot favourite for game of the year will not be dethroned but Pikmin 4 is objectively better than the Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom in three critical ways.

Electronic Arts has shared its first look at the next generation of football video games since separating from the FIFA brand last year.

At heart, Pikmin is a game about efficiency and the satisfaction that comes in the pursuit of a perfect day, and the newest entry in Nintendo’s series is already doing that better than ever.

Two states are going head to head in a 'State of Origin' of a different kind, lacing up their virtual runners and teaming up for a great cause. 

"It's a little intimidating." Ubisoft talks bringing back its fabled franchise with brutal combat that's as fast as it is flashy.

"Flying was one of the biggest fantasies we had to fulfil," says team after a deep dive at Ubisoft's Forward showcase.

"If you'd told a seven-year-old me I was going to work on Star Wars, it would have blown my mind," says creative director Julian Gerighty.

Xbox put on a massive showcase on Monday morning, laying out what's to come in the months and years ahead.

New games, fresh trailers, release dates, and more have been unveiled at the annual Summer Game Fest event. Including a surprise visit from actor Nicholas Cage.

Diablo IV has finally arrived, and it's a dark and brutal journey that gamers won't soon forget. With its stunning graphics, haunting soundtrack, and engaging gameplay that keeps players on their toes, the Diablo series is a true genre masterpiece.

Technology has rapidly advanced over the past 32 years, giving rise to powerful handheld gaming computers.

PlayStation has held its biggest games showcase in years, with a focus on third-party and first-party titles coming to the PlayStation 5 and PS VR2. 

Gamers get ready. PlayStation has announced its first major showcase in over 600 days. It's all happening on May 25, with gameplay, release dates, new games and more expected.

In their only Australian interview, two legendary developers reveal the one thing they added to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to make it "even better than Breath of the Wild."

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a joy to play; delicately balancing creative freedom with the temples, boss fights and story beats that made the series famous.If you buy one game in 2023, make it Nintendo's game of the year contender.

There's a new LEGO video game on the block, opening the door to a world of imagination of creativity in digital form.9News.com.au caught up with LEGO 2K Drive's developers who say they're offering an 'anything you can imagine' approach to designing cars, much like the real thing.

Nintendo's biggest game of 2023 is worth the wait.

One of the world's most popular video games has just been given a makeover in the form of a new game. Minecraft Legends offers an all-new gaming experience with strategy gameplay front of mind.

It's one of the most gruesome and horror-filled video games of the year, Dead Island 2 sees the city of Los Angeles (or HELL-A) overrun by the undead. 9News.com.au caught up with the game's creator who says it's a picture postcard to LA.

The brand new game from EA has finally been revealed, with a grand trailer showing off gameplay and story for Immortals of Aveum. 9News caught up with the development team to find out all about it.

The e-gaming centre, named Fortress, is located inside Central Park Mall in Sydney's CBD, and at over 2000 square metres, can entertain over 1000 people at once.

Old Australian train safety campaign 'Dumb Ways to Die' has been brought back from the dead thanks to a viral social media trend. 

The creator of the iconic PlayStation racing game Gran Turismo sits down with 9News.com.au to talk PS VR2 and Gran Turismo 7.

Classic life simulator video game The Sims has teamed up with a young Sydney musician to create a bizarre rendition of one of her songs.

The next big game from Xbox game is at our doorstep. Here's a fresh look at what to expect for Redfall come May 2.

The release of one of the most anticipated games of the year, which also happens to be a remake, is just days away.

The long awaited space RPG by Xbox and Bethesda has finally received a release date.

Microsoft has launched a free new Minecraft adventure to teach children about protecting themselves online, which coincided with Safer Internet Day earlier in February. 

After a dodgy landlord experience of their own, award winning Sydney video game creators are creating their own new game to raise awareness of the things renters need to put up with.

It was Xbox's best-kept secret until a couple of weeks ago, action-rhythm game Hi-Fi Rush was given a surprise release at the recent Xbox Developer Direct showcase.

The Australian Interactive Games Fund is set to be restored as part of the federal government's new National Cultural Policy, setting Australia on a path towards a "billion dollar gaming economy".

Accessibility for gamers is something that was once overlooked, but now gaming studios have new features front of mind when developing their next big titles. 

Epic Games will pay $773m in penalties and refunds to settle complaints involving children's privacy.

The creator of one of the world's biggest animated series is releasing an all-new videogame set in a world where guns talk and dark, bizarre comedy thrives. 

The Callisto Protocol takes the sci-fi horror gaming genre and sticks it in a digital blender to create one of the most hardcore horror games of 2022. 

The world's biggest online videogame has shut down, leaving gamers distraught.

Marvel favourites have been recast and reinvented in Marvel's latest video game, essentially launching an all-new MCU.

An Australian gaming studio has teamed up with some of the country's top gamers to develop new online multiplayer game; World Boss.

Sonic the Hedgehog's latest video game adventure is his biggest and best in years, offering players a new spin on the lightning fast hero. 

The biggest game of the year has leaked, after a retailer starting selling it weeks before its release date.

It's been an absolutely massive month for video games, including a new Mario game, DC superheroes, and a rat-filled epic. 

Australia is currently experiencing a local video game boom, with developers churning out some of the best titles in years.

Director Eric Williams talks wrapping up Kratos' norse adventure, 'big boy' Thor and how Marvel's Avengers influenced God of War's story.

"I feel like it was a harder ride on this game than the first game, but it was better for it," says Kirkhope on a sequel he says, "knocked it out of the park."

Facebook - now Meta - has attached a big price tag to its new virtual reality headset in Australia.