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Luigi's Mansion 2 gets a solid HD upgrade on Nintendo Switch but is it worth the pricetag?

The next video game set in the Star Wars universe, Outlaws, offers a unique take, with developers Ubisoft ditching the lightsabers in exchange for the scoundrel lifestyle, reminiscent of Han Solo.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is expanding Elden Ring's open world, giving players new challenges, weapons, boss fights and story content. 

The world of tennis gaming has rallied with excitement as TopSpin, after a 13-year hiatus, reintroduces itself with the much anticipated TopSpin 2K25. 9News caught up with the game's creator to learn more.

Mario's darkest (and best) every story gets better on the Nintendo Switch - 20 years after the Gamecube classic catapulted Paper Mario to fame.

Knowing the ins and outs of a PC can be overwhelming to the uninitiated, with hundreds of technical terms and PC parts. Here's a guide to navigating buying a new gaming PC in 2024.

Australia's largest esports event, Dreamhack, is here for the weekend, with tens of thousands turning out to catch their favourite esports teams, cosplayers and creators in action.

With the new Fallout TV series airing this week, gamers are invited to check out a Fallout-inspired piece of real estate in the heart of Sydney.

Princess Peach Showtime is unapologetically made for children - particularly young girls. It's easy but there's magic to be found in dressing up and acting out childlike fantasies.

Team Ninja, renowned for their works such as Ninja Gaiden, Nioh, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, has added another title to their impressive lineup with Rise of the Ronin. 

From the moment you dive into Helldivers 2's chaos-filled world, you're swept up in a whirlwind of explosions, relentless action, and the shared excitement of battling for democracy.

As tens of thousands of WWE fans descend on Perth for the Elimination Chamber, Aussie pro wrestler Grayson Waller sat down with 9News to talk all about the event, his career and the new WWE 2K24 video game.

The latest Final Fantasy video game manages to slice and dice one of gaming's most cherished classics into three parts while preserving its essence.

Sailing the Indian Ocean is "better with friends" according to Ubisoft's Gabriel Tay and Jessica Chung, encouraging want-to-be pirates to "play how you want."

A preview to Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, one of the most anticipated video games of the year, has showcased its grand scale, graphical finesse and replayability. 

Australia's Demi Bennett, more widely known by her ring name Rhea Ripley, has taken the wrestling world by storm. She's now the face of the upcoming video game WWE 2K24.

If you've never played The Last of Us Part II before, now's the perfect time. Developers Naughty Dog are releasing a remastered version, with new game mode and enhanced graphics.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is sprawling with adventure, its story is full of twists and turns and the gameplay is a modern gaming masterclass. Here's our review.

Gamecube colours are the cherry on top of a comfort focused accessory six years in the making.

PlayStation's newest handheld device is coming next month, but there's a world of questions surrounding its place in the Aussie market.

2023 was one of, if not the biggest, years for video games in history - it'll be hard to top! Now, it's 2024's time to shine, and there's some incredible video game titles on the horizon.

PlayStation has released a more compact PS5 console, gaming earbuds and a groundbreaking foray into accessibility with the PlayStation Access controller.

Equipped with HDMI connectivity, the new Atari 2600+ seamlessly bridges the gap between the past and the present, allowing gamers to relive their favorite classics on modern HD TVs.

How the developers collaborated with James Cameron to craft a story that complements, but doesn't spoil, his plans for the film franchise.

A trailer for "Grand Theft Auto VI," the next installment of the wildly popular and violent game franchise, has been released early online after it had leaked.

In the ever-evolving world of technology, the demand for high-performance computer chips and graphics cards has surged.

Bluey is Australia's biggest TV export in years, and also our most beloved. The cartoon family of canines has captured the hearts of millions around the world, and now their world is opening up even more. Bluey: The Video Game has arrived.

The scale of the game's success is hard to exaggerate.

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.