Microsoft Studios Is Now Xbox Game Studios

Brodie GibbonsFebruary 6, 2019

During this morning's Inside Xbox, it was announced that Microsoft Studios has been officially rebranded as Xbox Game Studios. It's a concentrated effort to emb...

Microsoft’s Adaptive Controller Super Bowl Ad Is A Real Tear Jerker

Brodie GibbonsFebruary 4, 2019

If there's one thing the Super Bowl is known for besides the football itself, it's the wildly creative ads that often crop up throughout the game. At Super Bowl...

January’s Free Xbox Live Games With Gold Lineup Has Been Revealed

Brodie GibbonsDecember 22, 2018

The Games With Gold initiative hasn't always delivered the goods, but with January's lineup having been revealed, it's exciting to see it is headlined by a part...

We Tested Xbox’s New Greaseproof Controller

Ewan RoxburghSeptember 6, 2018

Xbox has announced a new greaseproof controller, celebrating the launch of PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS designed to resist the grottiest of chicken dinners. Ea...

Xbox Made More Money Than Nintendo Last Financial Year But Sony Is Still King

Shannon GrixtiJuly 20, 2018

The talk of the last 12 months has been around how well the Nintendo Switch has been selling and the fact that Sony has been slaughtering Microsoft when it come...

Phil Spencer Concedes Xbox Needs Something Like God of War

Brodie GibbonsApril 14, 2018

After the universal acclaim for Sony's God of War, Ryan McCaffrey took to social media to lament on how Xbox players are simply dying to be able to celebrate a ...

Red Dead Redemption Now Runs In 4K On Xbox One X And It Looks Beautiful

Shannon GrixtiApril 11, 2018

Red Dead Redemption was one of six Xbox 360 games to get Xbox One X enhancements today, and it's also the most significant as it's running in native 4K and boy ...

19 Awesome OG Xbox Games Are Coming To Xbox One

Shannon GrixtiApril 11, 2018

Microsoft announced on Inside Xbox this morning that 19 OG Xbox games are coming to the Xbox One with Xbox One X enhancements. This includes favourites such as ...

Microsoft Is Having A Targeted Sale For Xbox Game Pass

Brodie GibbonsFebruary 10, 2018

The good news? Microsoft is selling off months to Xbox Game Pass for half price (even more than half in some regions). The bad news? It's a targeted sale and no...

Some Xbox Backwards Compatible Games Are Missing From The Australian Store

Shannon GrixtiOctober 25, 2017

Yesterday, we reported that Xbox Backwards Compatibility was finally arriving on Xbox One with 13 games in the starting lineup. For reasons that are unclear onl...

An Xbox One X Sleepover Experience Is Coming To Sydney

Shannon GrixtiOctober 25, 2017

Xbox Australia has today revealed Xbox Stay N' Play which is essentially a gaming-themed sleepover experience that's coming to Sydney in November. You'll be ...

Original Xbox Backwards Compatibility Has Finally Arrived

James MitchellOctober 24, 2017

This evening, Microsoft have revealed to IGN which original Xbox games you'll be able to play on your Xbox One consoles when the service launches later today. T...

Soon You’ll Be Able To Capture In 1080p On Xbox One DVR

Brodie GibbonsSeptember 16, 2017

In a rather nice quality of life upgrade, Microsoft has gone ahead and improved the resolution at which you're able to capture footage using their Game DVR app....

Spotify Is Indeed Coming To Xbox One

Brodie GibbonsAugust 9, 2017

While we caught a whiff that Spotify could be on its way to the Xbox in the future, we didn't expect the turnaround to be quite so fast. In an Xbox Wire post...

Spotify Rumoured To Finally Be On Its Way To Xbox

Brodie GibbonsAugust 6, 2017

Thanks to the internet super sleuths at Reddit, combined with a dash of carelessness from Major Nelson, it's looking increasingly likely that music streaming gi...

Xbox Is Getting An Epic Subscription Service

Brodie GibbonsMarch 1, 2017

Phil Spencer has announced a new subscription-based game pass for the Xbox One, not unlike EA Access which has seen some considerable success in its short time....

Check Out This Awesome OG Xbox Inspired Xbox One S

Seamus MullinsNovember 16, 2016

Its been 15 years since the original Xbox launched in the United States, and to celebrate, Fakes Forge have created a brilliant, but unfortunately fake OG Xbox ...

Inside: Story Explanation and Analysis

Brodie GibbonsJuly 6, 2016

As Justin Bieber might ask after playing one of their strange, dreamlike art-romp games. Hey Playdead, what do you mean? Sadly, Arnt Jensen, the lead man beh...

Watch Us Play Dead Rising 4

Jake BarrosJune 18, 2016

We had the chance to play Dead Rising 4 at E3 2016. Join us for some smashing, zombie impaling fun in the latest Dead Rising installment! https://www.youtube...

Watch Us Play Forza Horizon 3

Jake BarrosJune 17, 2016

We had the chance to play Forza Horizon 3 at E3 2016. Join us we race around the iconic Australian landscapes...maybe we can find our house on here? https://...

The Start Cast 54 – PlayStation & Xbox E3 Predictions

Ewan RoxburghJune 1, 2016

On this episode of the Start Cast, Ewan, Kevin and Shannon discuss Overwatch, No Man Sky's delay, death threats, Xbox VR and our predictions for PlayStation...

Destiny’s April Update Has Reignited My Passion For The Game

Jake AnlezarkApril 22, 2016

April 12th marked the release of Bungie’s newest mini expansion to their ever growing universe. With it, we saw the arrival of two new strikes, new quests and a...

Plant a Seed and Watch It Grow: A Fable Series Retrospective

Daniel GarciaApril 14, 2016

With the immediate closure UK based developer Lionhead and the cancellation of their latest project, the free to play Fable Legends, I thought I would pay my re...

Bargain Guide – Quantum Break

Josh LackApril 3, 2016

The best deal will always be at the top running down through local retailers and finishing off with online only deals, always remember to price match the lowest...

Microsoft: Cross-network play coming to Xbox Live

Daniel GarciaMarch 15, 2016

Chris Charla, head of Microsoft's ID@Xbox program, has announced that cross-network play will be coming to Xbox Live. That means players on Xbox One or Windows ...

Halo 5: Guardians Content Drop Teases Firefight

Mehdi ZadnaneFebruary 25, 2016

As 343 Industires continues to expand the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer experience, the trailer for their latest content drop, codenamed ''Hammer Storm', has te...

Bargain Guide – WWE 2K16

Josh LackOctober 25, 2015

The best deal will always be at the top running down through local retailers and finishing off with online only deals, always remember to price match the lowest...

Bargain Guide – Hearts of Stone: The Witcher 3 Expansion

Josh LackOctober 10, 2015

With 2015 being arguably one of the biggest in gaming, we decided that there was no better time than now to start bringing you a bargain guide for the biggest g...

Bargain Guide – Rock Band 4

Josh LackOctober 9, 2015

With 2015 being arguably one of the biggest in gaming, we decided that there was no better time than now to start bringing you a bargain guide for the biggest g...

Gamescom 2015: Microsoft News Roundup

Daniel GarciaAugust 5, 2015

Cologne, Germany: Microsoft kicked off this year's round of Gamescom conferences showing what it believes to be the greatest games lineup in Xbox history. Lasti...

First Impressions: Windows 10, Xbox App, and Game Streaming

Daniel GarciaAugust 1, 2015

Wednesday’s worldwide launch of Microsoft’s latest operating system has drawn the attention of many in the tech community. As the successor to Windows 8, Window...

Destiny: The Taken King Expansion Announced

Ewan RoxburghJune 16, 2015

A new expansion for Destiny will be released September 15th, 2015, in which Guardians attempt to sop Oryx, the father of Crota, and his 'Taken' armies. The e...

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Review: State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition

James MitchellApril 29, 2015

State of Decay puts you into the shoes of Marcus. Marcus is a store clerk who also happens to be a rather capable athlete. Returning from a fishing trip with hi...

Halo 3: ODST Free for Halo: Master Chief Collection

Daniel GarciaDecember 20, 2014

Bonnie Ross, Head of 343 Industries, has announced via Xbox Wire that Halo 3: ODST will be made available to owners of Halo: The Master Chief Collection as a th...

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Review: Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

Jake AnlezarkDecember 9, 2014

Taking Batman and Co's adventures beyond the streets of Gotham. The Justice League are forced to from an uneasy alliance as they defend Earth from the menac...

Opinion: Target vs. GTA V

Matt BestDecember 8, 2014

Late last week Wesfarmers retail chains Target Australia, and then later K-Mart, made the decision to remove copies of Grand Theft Auto V from their shelves in ...

Preview: Far Cry 4

Jake AnlezarkOctober 16, 2014

Far Cry 4 is set to be completely different this time around. As opposed to previous entries, a strong emphasis has been placed on the vertical aspects in this ...

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Review: Destiny

Jake AnlezarkSeptember 29, 2014

As the initial fence sitter of Press-Start regarding Destiny it seemed only right that I should be the one to review this game without any unrealistic expectat...

GC2014: Rise Of The Tomb Raider Is Xbox Exclusive

James MitchellAugust 12, 2014

Crystal Dynamics, Square Enix and Microsoft have announced that the newest Tomb Raider game, titled as Rise of the Tomb Raider, will be coming to Xbox platforms...

Opinion: HD Remakes Need Old Save Support

Jake AnlezarkJuly 29, 2014

With the recent popularity of high definition remakes from old generation to new generation of gaming consoles; It would certainly make sense that soon at least...

Preview: Destiny Beta

Jake AnlezarkJuly 28, 2014

As a gamer I have been immensely fortunate in spending some time with Bungie's upcoming game, Destiny.  I have invested a fair amount of my time into both the a...

Batman Arkham Knight “Red Hood Story” DLC Outed

Jake AnlezarkJuly 23, 2014

In a mysterious tweet  laid down by American retailer Gamestop, they've attempted to outline a big announcement for tomorrow but thanks to some crafty people th...

Morning News Round Up 9th July 2014

Jake AnlezarkJuly 9, 2014

Good morning Press-Starters, or in this case Early-Starters. Today I am going to try something a little bit new. An experiment if you will. I have condensed ...

Metro Redux Official Release Date

Kevin HeJune 25, 2014

UPDATE: Metro Redux has now been delayed in Australia. It will arrive on September 4th with an RRP of $79.95. In an announcement via Deep Silver (publisher)...

Valiant Hearts: The Great War Aims for Tears

Brodie GibbonsMay 25, 2014

Not many games have sadness ingrained in them, but Adrian Lacey, Ubisoft IP director, believes that the forthcoming World War I adventure-puzzler, Valiant Heart...

Xbox One Is Going To China

Mark HeatonApril 30, 2014

Microsoft have just released a video revealing their plans for releasing the Xbox One in China. It'll finally release across China in September of 2014. It'll b...

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Review: Batman: Arkham Origins Cold, Cold Heart

Jake AnlezarkApril 30, 2014

"Cold, Cold Heart" is set less than a week after the conclusion of Batman: Arkham Origins, Bruce Wayne is hosting Gotham City's Humanitarian of the Year Award...

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Review: Child of Light

Jake AnlezarkApril 29, 2014

You play as Aurora, a young girl with long flowing locks of red hair. She is the daughter of a Duke of Austria in the year 1895. Her mother's identity has r...

Press Start’s Most Loved: Gaming Moments

Jake AnlezarkNovember 27, 2013

Heading into the next generation of gaming, the team at Press-Start are going to take a moment and reflect on some of the greats of gaming past. This time aroun...

Press-Start’s Most Loved: Games Of All Time

Jake AnlezarkNovember 19, 2013

Heading into the next generation of gaming, the team at Press-Start are going to take a moment and reflect on some of the greats of gaming past. Each member has...

Roundtable: What We Want From The PS4 And Xbox One

Shannon GrixtiNovember 8, 2013

The team got together to talk about what we want from the PS4 and Xbox One. We spoke about all launch titles, features and also spoke about what we'd like to se...

Review: Batman Arkham Origins

Jake AnlezarkNovember 1, 2013

Game: Batman Arkham Origins Developer: WarnerBros Montreal Publisher: Warner Bros Release Date: Out Now Available On: PS3/360/Wii U/PC Version Played: PS3 ...

Press-Start’s Most Loved: Lead Characters

Jake AnlezarkOctober 9, 2013

Heading into the next generation of gaming, the team at Press-Start are going to take a moment and reflect on some of the greats of gaming past. This week we ...

Hands On: Xbox One & Launch Titles

Hayden WrightSeptember 30, 2013

The Xbox One is a sleek machine looking to replace your current-gen console, your DVD player, your CD sound system and maybe even your set top box. And you know...

Press-Start’s Most Loved: Sidekicks

Jake AnlezarkSeptember 9, 2013

Heading into the next generation of gaming, the team at Press-Start are going to take a moment and reflect on some of the greats of gaming past. First up we are...

Retrospective: The Past, Present And Future Of Bond In Gaming!

Jake AnlezarkSeptember 5, 2013

A word of warning, some basic knowledge of bond history would be a big benefit to the reader. Bond, James Bond, Mi6’s most sophisticated, charming, charismat...

Fable Legends Announced For Xbox One

Shannon GrixtiAugust 21, 2013

Microsoft has announced Fable Legends at Gamescom. It will be developed by Lionhead Studios. It is quite different from past games in the series. It is desig...

Games with Gold – Dead Rising 2 & Dead Rising 2 Case: 0

Drew BelstenAugust 19, 2013

As you may know by now Microsoft has been leaving some delicious breadcrumbs on the road to its Xbox One release in the form of "Games with Gold". Dropping each...

Cloudberry Kingdom Review

Jake AnlezarkAugust 7, 2013

Pwnee Studios describe Cloudberry Kingdom as an “intense, focused, never-ending platformer.” They couldn’t be more right, let me explain to you why. Be...

State of Decay Review

Joshua CollinsAugust 5, 2013

Set in a present day fictional area of Trumbull Valley, the world has erupted into chaos with the impending zombie apocalypse. You fill the shoes of Marcu...

PAX: Just Dance 2014 Gameplay Footage

Shannon GrixtiJuly 20, 2013

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Batman Arkham Origins Collectors Edition Announced!

Jake AnlezarkJuly 13, 2013

We all knew it wouldn't be too far away. The collectors edition for Batman Arkham Origins has been announced. (via arkhamverse.com) It would seem this edition f...

Network Ten App To Launch On Xbox

Shannon GrixtiJuly 8, 2013

Microsoft and Network Ten today announced the launch of the Network Ten Xbox app, the first commercial free-to-air network video on-demand application available...

Xbox One Games Price Revealed

Jake AnlezarkJune 17, 2013

Microsoft confirming to Polygon and Kotaku that the pricing of first party Xbox One games will be set at US$59.99. This is roughly the same amount that is curre...

Your Australian Guide To E3

Shannon GrixtiJune 10, 2013

E3 is less than 12 hours away so to make things easier for you, we"ve got what time each of the conferences are on as well as where you can watch the official s...

RUMOR: Injustice Second Season Pass

Jake AnlezarkJune 5, 2013

According to serial Nether Realm leak, YouTube user MKIceVsFire has spent a bit of time sniffing around the season pass code for Nether Realm's latest entry Inj...

Riddler Found In Batman Arkham Origins

Jake AnlezarkJune 1, 2013

The infamous riddler trophy has been spotted on the cover of last months Game Informer Magazine which featured a preview of both Arkham Origins and Arkham Black...

Bungie Releases 60 Second Destiny Trailer

Shannon GrixtiMay 24, 2013

As part of the run up to E3, Activision and Bungie teamed with director Jon Favreau and actor Giancarlo Esposito to create "Law of the Jungle."   Crafted tog...

Arkham Update! Arkham 4? and Joker Returns

Jake AnlezarkMay 22, 2013

A lot of news has gone under the radar this week due to the Xbox One reveal and one of those was the unveiling of Warner Brothers Montreal first full length tra...

Roundtable Discussion: Next Gen Xbox Conference

Shannon GrixtiMay 20, 2013

We've been hearing so many rumours for the past 18 months about what the next Xbox is going to be. With only hours remaining, the next Xbox will finally be reve...

Conroy Is Voicing Batman!

Jake AnlezarkMay 19, 2013

As it would seem the initial reports that Batman veteran voice actor, Kevin Conroy would not be returning for Batman Arkham Origins appears to be false. The ori...

Payday 2 Coming To Retailers In August

Jake AnlezarkMay 15, 2013

It was announced today by Overkill studios that Payday 2 will become available for purchase on Xbox 360 and ps3 at your preferred retailer in August as well as ...

Gears of War: Judgement DLC Available Now

Tyla KatteMay 6, 2013

Call to Arms is the latest DLC available for Gears of War: Judgement. Introducing 3 new maps, a new gametype and new unlockable player and weapon skins. Bloo...

Next Xbox Always Online? Let’s Talk About That

Kevin HeMay 3, 2013

Recently (or over the past year) the internet has been digging up rumours upon rumours that the next Xbox will be 'always online'. Of course nothing will be con...

Next Gen Xbox Announcement May 21st

JohnApril 25, 2013

Microsoft has officially confirmed it's New Generation Xbox event for May 21st 10AM PST. That's roughly 3AM for those in QLD, NSW and VIC. 2:30 AM in SA and...

Gears of War Judgment Review

Shannon GrixtiApril 2, 2013

Gears Of War Judgment / Version Played: 360 Epic Games / People Can Fly / 360 / March 19th / $79RRP The game's story takes place during flashbacks reca...

Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Review

Shannon GrixtiFebruary 19, 2013

Metal Gear Rising Revengeance / Version Played: PS3 Konami / Platinum Games / Playstation 3 - Xbox 360 / February 26th / $89RRP The game takes place in 2...

First Details and Concept Art Revealed for Bungie’s New Game Destiny

Shannon GrixtiFebruary 17, 2013

The first details have leaked for Bungie's new game titled Destiny. It is set for release on PS3 / 360 / Next gen consoles. It has been revealed to be a FPS wit...