The BRAG

Learn how LEGO Pokémon SMART Play cleverly reinvents the classic brick, plus thoughts on The Blood of Dawnwalker. When the LEGO SMART Brick was introduced to the world, LEGO fans the world over considered the multitude of ways it could be utilised. But while Star Wars was an obvious first fit, LEGO Pokémon SMART Play immediately takes things to a different stratosphere. While the line-up is pretty darn extensive, we were able to try a handful of the sets, including the Charizard vs.

Thoughts on Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Resonance: A Plague Tale Story and much, much more. It’s been an absoltely bonkers few months of video game releases, and you’d be forgiven for thinking’s it is nigh impossible to catch up.

How Splatoon Raiders blasts expecations, plus Magic: The Gathering – The Hobbit, Halo: Campaign Evolved, FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster and more. Splatoon is one of the most interesting franchises in Nintendo’s line-up. It’s clear that Nintendo holds a great deal of affection for the multiplayer-centric squid shooter without proper mainstream appeal, but Splatoon Raiders may very well change that.

Check out the Gemini-powered Google Home Speaker, plus thoughts on Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Rhythm Heaven Groove and more. Google is likely no stranger to at least some part of your household, but it’s still been a number of years since the company has entered the speaker market. The Google Home Speaker changes all that with a device that embraces a familiar look, but brings a brand new friend along for the ride.

From the Sennheiser Momentum 5 to LEGO Smart Play and Magic: The Gathering, here’s some gear worth splurging on with your 2026 tax return. Expecting a killer 2026 tax return but don’t know what to treat yourself to after another hard year?

How the Mobapad M12 HD makes the Switch 2 even better, plus Star Fox, 007 First Light, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight and more. When Nintendo released the Switch 2, it managed to make some pretty dramatic improvements to the aging hardware. But for the many benefits, the new Joy-Cons aren’t entirely one of them. There have been improvements to both size and rumble functionality, but there’s no escaping the fact that some potential improvements remain.

Learn what makes Turtle Beach’s Stealth Pro II Gaming Headset so special, plus Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Belkin’s Charging Case Pro, Mixtape and Directive 8020. Let’s not beat around the bush here, the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II is an absolute winner. The follow up to the gaming company’s 2023 release, it smartly and confidently iterates and improves upon all the core features that made the headset a success in the first place.

Hands on with the brand new OPPO Find N6, plus Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, Indiana Jones on the Switch 2 and more. When it comes to smartphones, pulling out a foldable device always raises the most eyebrows. For good reason, too. For many, the ability to turn your device from a regular slab phone, into a tablet, then back again at any moment is an alluring proposition. The problem: living with a foldable often feels as though it comes packaged with concessions.

Sydney’s arts calendar will get a serious jolt of energy this May, with local tastemakers Astral People curating a bespoke program across one night during Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House. Since forming in 2011, Astral People have become one of the country’s most innovative touring and events collectives, bringing artists including Fred again.., 100 Gecs, Grace Jones, Stormzy, Jamie xx, Oklou and more to Australian shores.

Meet Saros – your latest must-play PS5 title, plus Magic: The Gathering – Secrets of Strixhaven and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. With Returnal, Finish studio Housemaruque proved it was ready to move on from its humble beginnings to the big leagues, with a third-person action game that was bold, confident and additive as hell. Now the studio is returning to the well with Saros – a spiritual sequel of sorts that wants to go bigger, better and braver than ever before.