Video game classifications are set to be overhauled in Australia starting from Monday, September 22 to help curb the exposure of “gambling-like” content. This includes loot boxes and could affect some of the biggest games like NBA2K, EA Football Club and Madden.

First introduced last year, the changes to Australia's Guidelines for the Classification of Computer Games 2023 include two new mandatory classifications – one for games "containing elements of chance" that will be classified as 'M' (Mature or not recommended for children under 15 years of age), while games "containing simulated gambling" will receive an R 18+ rating.

According to these new guidelines, the 'M' classification is an advisory rating, while the R18+ classification is a legal restriction, meaning only people meeting that age requirement can be sold that game. Here is a quick breakdown of how these new classifications will affect video games going forward:

• M (Mature – not recommended for children under 15 years of age): Games containing "elements of chance" loot boxes or random rewards that can be purchased with real-world currency, either directly or through in-game currency
• R 18+ (Restricted to adults only): Games that solely consist of "simulated gambling" activities, such as slot machine simulators or roulette wheels and those that have interactive activities such as slot machine simulators, roulette wheels or other age-restricted gambling or betting services (like an RPG with slot machines players can use)

According to the Australian government, these guidelines will now be in line with those of the rest of the world. The ESRB ratings in the United States (and Canada and Mexico) don't work off the same system as Australia, although its E (everyone), E+ (everyone 10+), T (Teen), M (Mature 17+) and A (Adults Only 18+) classifications provide a similar result.

While the two ratings systems are similar, the new Australian classifications are actually stricter than that of the ESRB, as they will restrict "simulated gambling" to adults only, while gambling with real money earns the 18+ rating under ESRB classification.

Thankfully only new game releases will be subject to updated classifications, although some existing titles will be reclassified if they’ve added gambling-related content after the guidelines come into effect on September 22. 

What does this actually change?

It's clear that social casino games like Zynga Poker and Slotomania – which solely simulate real-life gambling – will be classified as R 18+. But what about a game like Red Dead Redemption 2, which has an MA-15+ rating? It has a very realistic Poker game that doesn't use or require real currency. There are also several futuristic ways to gamble in the recent M-rated Star Wars Outlaws. 

While, as with any restrictions, there is room for leniency and rule-bending – as there are no actual poker machines – if the guidelines are strict, they would be R 18+ if rated after September 22.There will undoubtedly be stories of games fighting against the Australian ratings board in the coming months, but any step against the normalization of gambling is a positive one. Adults can do as they please, but gambling has long been a societal issue, and Australian children are constantly being bombarded with advertisements from betting agencies. 

The real change will come to games aimed, or previously aimed, at children and young teenagers. Previously mentioned sports games like Madden and FIFA have long-used loot boxes as well as kid-friendly mobile games like Super Mario Run, but it was really Overwatch and Star Wars: Battlefront 2 in 2016 and '17 that brought them into a negative spotlight. In fact, according to a 2020 study published in the Plos One journal, the amount of gamers exposed to loot boxes rose from just 5.3% in 2010, to 71.2% in 2019. 

There is some proof that loot boxes and similar systems have a negative impact on children and the gaming industry is only getting bigger, which means there will only be more little ones playing video games. How well the new classification will help curb them risking 100 virtual coins on a 1% chance to get a golden donkey through a loot box remains to be seen. 

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Sony has announced a limited edition collection of PS5 consoles and accessories to celebrate PlayStation's 30th anniversary.

The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection is set to be released on November 21 with preorders starting on September 26.

The entire collection will feature a PS5 Digital Edition bundle, a PS5 Pro bundle, as well as standalone versions of the PlayStation Portal Remote Player, DualSense Edge Wireless Controller, and DualSense Wireless Controller.

Although prices are still under wraps, Sony has confirmed there will only be 12,300 units of the PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle available.

Those who do manage to snag one will find limited edition numbers etched onto the unit, with the number representing the month and date of the first PlayStation console launch.

Players with a PlayStation Network account can pre-order the PS5 Pro Edition, PlayStation Portal Remote Player, and DualSense Edge Wireless Controller on September 26 in regions where the PlayStation Direct website is available.

In regions where the website is unavailable, they can be preordered from select retailers, including the DualSense Wireless Controller.

The limited edition PS5 Digital Edition will be available to preorder on October 10.

For the PS5 Pro Edition bundle, owners will receive the console with a 2TB SSD along with a themed DualSense Edge, DualSense Wireless Controller, DualSense Charging Station, and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive, the latter of which is sold separately.

The PS5 Digital Edition will come packaged with a console with a 1TB SSD and matching accessories, along with a DualSense wireless controller, a vertical stand, and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive, which will also be sold separately.

Both bundles featured in the collection also come with unique components alongside the fancy new hardware, like a retro-style cable and connector, cable ties, stickers, a poster, and a PlayStation paperclip.

The full details can be read below along with preorder information per item.

The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection:

PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition BundIe - (Preorder on September 26).

• Includes the limited edition PS5 Pro console with 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7 in territories supporting this standard, and matching limited edition accessories – DualSense wireless controller, DualSense Edge wireless controller, DualSense Charging Station, and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive (Disc Drive sold separately).
• It also includes a Vertical Stand and special collector’s Items:
• Original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing
• Four PlayStation Shapes cable ties
• PlayStation sticker
• Limited Edition PlayStation Poster (1 of 30 possible designs)
• PlayStation Paperclip

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle - (Preorder on October 10).

• Includes the limited edition PS5 Digital Edition console with 1TD SSD and matching limited edition accessories – DualSense wireless controller and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive (Disc Drive sold separately).
• It also includes a Vertical Stand and special collector’s Items:
• Original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing
• Four PlayStation Shapes cable ties
• PlayStation sticker
• Limited Edition PlayStation Poster (1 of 30 possible designs)
• PlayStation Paperclip

• PlayStation Portal Remote Player – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition - (Preorder on September 26).
• DualSense Edge Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition - (Preorder on September 26).
• DualSense Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition - (Preorder on September 26).

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Ubisoft has declared that xDefiant is "absolutely not dying" as it shares the game's development plan.

In a new blog post, xDefiant executive producer Mark Rubin acknowledged that the online first-person shooter, which launched in May, does need improvements, but insisted that it's not dying and is actually "doing well".

"I just want to quickly address the status of the game. i.e. is the game dying? No, the game is absolutely not dying," Rubin said.

"We know there are things we need to improve like Netcode/Hitreg and adding more content to progression, but the game is doing well.

"We just want it to do better. And we do that by addressing the concerns of our community which has always been the plan. Ubisoft is very much behind us and has allocated more resources to the team in order for us to do that."

The blog post also acted as a development update where Ubisoft shared xDefiant's roadmap for Season 2 through to Season 4.

Season 2 is set to arrive on September 25, and will bring a brand-new Highwaymen faction, a new Bomb game mode, three new maps and weapons, as well as new player progression features like event challenges and objectives.

Rubin's statement comes after a recent Insider Gaming report claimed that the free-to-play shooter is struggling as the player count rapidly declines.

Sources at Ubisoft told the publication that xDefiant's developers at Ubisoft San Francisco have until Season 3 to improve the game's player count.

A separate Reuters report from earlier this month also cited Midcap Partners' analyst Charles-Louis Planade who said that interest in xDefiant has dwindled since its strong May launch, has seen a sharp decline in Twitch viewership, and that "the game would likely have a minimal impact on Ubisoft's results over the next few quarters."

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Mojang Studios has announced that Minecraft will no longer support PlayStation VR next year.

Hidden within Minecraft's most recent patch notes, the developer confirmed that as of March 2025, updates will no longer apply to the PSVR version of the game (via VGC).

"Our ability to support PlayStation VR has come to an end, and will no longer be supported in updates after March of 2025," Mojang said.

"After you receive the final update, you will still receive updates on your PlayStation and be able to play without PlayStation VR."

Mojang continues, saying that users can still keep playing and building in their saved worlds and that Marketplace purchases, including Tokens, will continue to be available.

However, players will no longer be able to use their PlayStation VR with Minecraft "as it will no longer be supported in the latest updates."

It also looks like the studio has officially removed the Minecraft VR webpage as navigating to it will now result in an error message.

Last week, Mojang confirmed that it is currently working on a native PS5 version of Minecraft, but it's unclear if it has plans to port the popular survival sandbox game over to the PlayStation VR2.

Additionally, Minecraft will receive more frequent content drops in the future instead of providing one free update during the summer.

"A number of free game drops throughout the year" will be released in its place, with Mojang confirming it will now be focusing on "long-term initiatives to ensure we can continue to evolve Minecraft long into the future".

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It looks like Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is officially happening as a new leak confirms a PS5 and PC release.

The ESRB website is still currently live and confirms that the long-rumored remaster of Guerrilla Games' action role-playing game will soon be making its current-gen debut.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered was first leaked back in 2022, but over the past couple of years, the PS5 version has continued to crop up.

The ESRB website also confirmed that the game is rated as Teen and currently has an extensive summary, which you can read below:

"This is an action/role-playing game in which players assume the role of a hunter (Aloy) surviving through a post-apocalyptic world. Players guide Aloy as she learns to hunt robotic creatures and animals in the wild. Aloy uses arrows, spears, and explosive traps to injure and kill machines, boar, and occasional human enemies. Animals and humans emit small puffs of red blood when struck; one sequence depicts an abandoned camp with large blood stains on rocks and trees.

"The game contains a brief reference to sexual material (e.g., 'Eighteen months hard labor in exchange for thirty years lounging around Elysium watching porn?'). In text/audio files, characters sometimes reference fictional drugs, overdoses, and getting high: '...not even out of junior high and already a drug addict'; '...I ran across a pusher who was selling Razorwing for eight bucks a tab'; 'I'd spend a few days getting high, then OD on Overcast.' The word 'sh*t' appears in the text/dialogue."

The latest ESRB rating is the most recent leak for the game and seems to verify that it will be launching soon, but we don't have a release date just yet.

However, Giant Bomb reporter Jeff Grubb recently claimed that Sony's next State of Play livestream will air next week on September 24 - two days before PS5 Pro pre-orders start - where the company will officially announce Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.

If the rumored State of Play does in fact broadcast next week, this is where we'll likely receive a launch date for the game.

With the recent reveal of the PS5 Pro, it's also a possibility that Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will be playable on the upcoming mid-generation console, which is set for a November 7 release.

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Sony's next State of Play livestream is claimed to be broadcast as early as next week.

That's according to industry insider and Giant Bomb reporter Jeff Grubb who said on the most recent Game Mess Mornings podcast that the next State of Play is "almost certainly happening" on September 24 (via VGC).

It's also claimed that the long-rumored Horizon Zero Dawn Remaster will make its official debut at the showcase, which coincidentally just received another leak in the form of an ESRB rating detailing a PS5 and PC release.

Grubb also said that another remaster will be officially announced during the State of Play, which he said is "even less exciting" than the Horizon remaster.

While discussing PlayStation's ongoing initiative to release more PS4 remasters on PS5 and PC, Grubb confirmed that he also recently had heard that fans shouldn't expect a Bloodborne remaster any time soon.

"It's still 'no' on the Bloodborne," he said.

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During the presentation, Sony revealed several games like The Last of Us Part 2 and Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart being played on the PS5 Pro, which all showcased the mid-generation console's advanced tech in action.

It's unconfirmed right now, but with the console's release date only months away, Sony could potentially show off more previously released PS5 games running on the hardware, or even a new game in development for the PS5 Pro. We'll have to wait and see.

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Nintendo has announced that it will be suing the developer of the hit monster-taming game, Palworld, for infringing on multiple patents. 

In its statement, Nintendo said, “The lawsuit seeks an injunction against the defendants and compensation for damages… In order to protect the valuable intellectual property that we have built up through many years of hard work, we will continue to take the necessary measures against any infringement of our intellectual property.”

This comes almost eight months after Palworld's monumental January launch, selling more than 5 million copies and achieving an average viewership on Twitch of 147,264, with 58.3m hours watched. But Palworld instantly drew comparisons to the third-best-selling video game series of all time, thanks to glaringly obvious similarities between its "Pals" and Pokemon. The entire gaming world expected Nintendo's infamous legal team to speedily come down on their heads, and when that didn’t happen many people assumed that Palworld was safe.

While Pocketpair's CEO Takuro Mizobe tried to get ahead of legal troubles earlier this year by saying they had "no intention of infringing upon the intellectual property of other companies", it was only days later that Pokemon Company said it would begin to "investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights."

That investigation has finally led Nintendo to officially file suit against Pocketpair, as many predicted nearly 8 months ago.

No stranger to throwing legal Poké Balls

This is far from the first time Nintendo has flexed its legal muscles and instances like this come with the territory, as it's one of the oldest and biggest video game companies in the world.

Nintendo famously sued video rental chain Blockbuster for copyright infringement after it photocopied game manuals for rental games that were missing guides. It has issued so many cease-and-desist orders to fan-made games that hobbyist developers now don't even release news until the games are ready to play. And there’s no shortage of emulation sites that have been hit with lawsuits for offering Nintendo ROMs.

If you’re at all familiar with Pokémon, one glance at Palworld's creatures is enough to see that Pocketpair may have borrowed a little too much from the monster-catching monarch. However, Palworld is also a third-person action-adventure survival game, complete with combat, exploration, and base-building – and vastly different from anything you'll find in a Pokémon game.

While it’s not surprising that Nintendo is suing the developer, it is curious that it took this long for the lawsuit to materialize. Palworld's concurrent player numbers now generally hover between 15 to 30K per day, down significantly versus its launch-month high of over 2 million – so Nintendo can now at least tackle Pocketpair without millions of fans rallying in protest. 

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Storage manufacturer Seagate has announced a brand new, officially licensed product for PlayStation owners.

The Seagate Game Drive External SSD for PS5 and PS4 is available to buy right now. As per a Seagate press release, the new drive has options for 1TB and 2TB capacities. The 1TB model comes in at £139.99 (around $189.99), with the 2TB option available at a higher £229.99 (around $304.99).

Players can expect the Seagate Game Drive External SSD to be very console-friendly, with support for USB Type-C 3.2 for high transfer speeds and options for USB-A to USB-C and USB-C to USB-C connections. As a result, it looks to be a pretty effective way to store games, screenshots, and captured footage. 

As is the case with the best SSDs for PS5, you'll also be able to transfer games to and from the console's internal storage with the Seagate Game Drive External SSD. This can save you from having to delete games entirely, thus avoiding a lengthy re-download process.

In terms of aesthetics, the Seagate Game Drive External SSD - no doubt in part thanks to the official PlayStation licensing - bears the same matte white color scheme as the PS5 console itself. There's also a subtle blue LED strip matching the lighting of the console and DualSense Wireless Controller.

Extra storage for your PS5 and PS4 is always a welcome upgrade. Given that the base console and the PS5 Slim only ship with 1TB of storage, your console is going to fill up fast, especially if you like to install larger titles like Horizon Forbidden West or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. Having an extra 1TB or two on hand can save you tons of time in the long run.

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Lego Fortnite's latest update is officially here, introducing a brand-new explorable map called the Lost Isles.

Epic Games released version 31.20 today (September 17) for all platforms, making it the second major expansion for the Lego spin-off within Fortnite.

Lost Isles is quite a hefty patch but the major takeaway is the titular island itself, which players will be able to head to instantly through any Battle Bus Station.

On the island, players will discover five distinct Lego biomes, the Beach, Plains, Jungle, Mountains, and Floating Islands, each one unique in appearance while also featuring their own respective challenges.

Epic teases the Beach as "a great place to pursue relaxation" but with pirates on the prowl, while the Jungle is lush with plants that can heal you, but also ones that can deal damage like the Bomb and Stink Flowers that players can you to defend themselves.

While exploring, players can also find new weapons and gear, like the Pirate Musket, Flint-Knock Pistol, and dynamite-laden Boom Shield, which are standard issue weapons dropped by Pirates.

There's also Throwing Spears from the Peely Tribe found in the Plains, while the Storm-Wild Tomatoes are known for carrying the Explorer's Machete and the Knockback Shield.

The Essence Table has been upgraded to the Rune Forge with the latest update, where players can craft Runes for strengthening tools.

While venturing through the Jungle environment, players may also encounter a new creature called Klombos. Feeding a Klombo a Klomberry can make them a friend and a mount, allowing players to travel greater distances much faster.

As with every major update, Lost Isles also arrives with a new Battle Pass. Called the Tropical Treasures Lego Pass, this version includes a bunch of unlockable build items for players to obtain.

The Premium Reward Track costs 1,400 V-Bucks and has 11 additional rewards to unlock, while also unlocking rewards from the free reward track.

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• After selecting the LEGO Fortnite experience in Fortnite, go to the LEGO Pass button in the top navigation.
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• The more Studs you collect, the further you’ll progress in the LEGO Pass! Unlock in-game rewards from the free reward track as you progress. If you want, you can also unlock in-game rewards from the purchasable Premium Reward Track.

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The PS5 version of Warhammer 40,000: Darktide has been rated in Taiwan, suggesting an upcoming platform release.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide first launched in 2022 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC, as well as a day one Xbox Game Pass exclusive, but it was never confirmed for PS5.

However, it looks like the cooperative shooter could finally be making its way to PlayStation sooner than we think.

As spotted by Gematsu on X / Twitter today, September 17, the Taiwan Entertainment Software Rating Information (TESRI) has given the PS5 version of Fatshark's Warhammer 40,000 title a rating of 18 and above, with the details confirming it will feature violence, terrifying scenes, and drugs (via GameRant).

Although an official announcement for the PS5 version has not been made at this time by the developer, the new rating strongly suggests a release is imminent.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide launched with a bunch of problems, but developer Fatshark has continued to update the game over the past two years.

Players of the spiritual successor to the Warhammer: Vermintide series can also expect a free update on September 26 called Unlocked and Loaded, which will add a ton of new improvements, along with additional features like a new class.

Focus Entertainment recently launched the latest game in the popular role-playing franchise from Saber Interactive, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

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Following the reveal of the PS5 Pro, PlayStation's co-CEO has said that consoles will remain at the core of its business.

In a recent interview with Japanese publication Nikkei (via VGC), Sony Interactive Entertainment's Platform Business Group head, Hideaki Nishino, was asked about the value of PlayStation's console.

In response, the co-CEO explained that although the company is currently expanding its overall game market to PC, consoles will remain at the core of its business.

"I think that with mobile devices, there are many games that show advertisements, and PCs are difficult to set up, but with PlayStation, once you turn it on, you can experience the content you bought straight away," Nishino said. "The store where you purchase software also offers an intuitive experience because the products are laid out in an easy-to-understand manner."

Nishino also said that it hopes to reach a wider audience by offering games across multiple platforms, as well as on PlayStation devices.

"We are trying to increase our share of the overall game market by developing content for PCs as well," he said. "There is no doubt that consoles will be at the core of our business, but by offering titles for platforms other than consoles, we will reach a wider range of customers."

Sony officially unveiled the PS5 Pro last week as part of its PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation, where it confirmed that the mid-generation console will launch globally on November 7, 2024.

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Manufacturer PowerA has announced and launch two brand new Xbox controllers in its Fusion Pro lineup.

First up is the PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless Controller for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The most notable aspect of this new gamepad is its striking RGB profile. Unlike other RGB-featuring controllers we've seen like GameSir Kaleid, the Fusion Pro Wireless has a bespoke graphic design that lights up in RGB colors while activated. It's extremely eye-catching and players will be able to switch through six lighting modes with four customizable zones.

The Fusion Wireless Pro, according to PowerA, will boast up to 30 hours of wireless charge and will also be compatible with Xbox One consoles as well as PC. You can also expect several 'Pro' controller staples like Hall effect thumbsticks, three-way trigger locks and four additional remappable buttons situated on the inside of the controller's grips.

The PowerA Fusion Pro Wireless controller is available to buy now for $149.99 (around £119.99 / AU$223) from the brand's official website, Amazon, and other participating retailers.

Then there's the PowerA Fusion Pro 4 wired controller, the successor to the PowerA Fusion Pro 3. It appears to be a substantial upgrade over its predecessor, offering Hall effect thumbsticks as well as patented 'Quick-Twist' support for on-the-fly stick height adjustment. It's worth noting that the Fusion Pro Wireless model shares this feature, too.

The PowerA Fusion Pro 4 is also available to buy now, and it'll cost you $69.99 (around £59.99 / AU$104) which is actually $10 cheaper than the Fusion Pro 3. An upgraded controller for less? Definitely a promising sign, and we'll endeavor to have reviews of both controllers ready for you to read in the near future.

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