G’day, Mate! Pop open a Fosters, throw a couple of shrimp on the barbecue, and smack your kangaroo on the ass, because SEGA has now opened an Australian office. Sorry, those were terrible stereotypes. Today SEGA opened its doors to the new Sydney, Australia office. The house that Sonic built is trying to build their western market, and while Australians may not be down with the earlier listed stereotypes, they might agree with the statement that Aussieslove video games....

Rematch Guides Rematch can be played with either a controller or keyboard, but which is the best input to use? Rematch has finally arrived on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S after months of alpha and beta tests. The new take on the soccer game genre already seems to be a huge hit, with some Rocket League and EA FC players jumping over to see what the hype is all about....

Marvel Rivals News SHROUD-X is here as Shroud’s very own esports organization enters its first title, with a powerful Marvel Rivals roster. Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek is an iconic former professional player turned full-time content creator. He’s one of the most popular streamers on the planet. And now, Shroud is officially the owner of a Marvel Rivals organization known as SHROUD-X. This comes after a tease that he’d join up with Sentinels to create a Marvel Rivals team....

As expected, Nintendo dedicated the majority of its E3 2018 press conference onSmash Bros., now known officially asSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate.SmashUltimateis essentially a culmination of all previous games in the franchise and packs in all sorts of content includingevery single character from the seriesbeing available on the mainline roster. While the footage was packed with information, Nintendo did confirm the return of a longstanding feature. While Switch fans can certainly use existing control schemes like the Pro Controller or single joy-cons, Nintendo is also bringing back to popular Gamecube controller as an option for series veterans....

In a survival situation, food is a kind of a big deal, andSons of the Forestnaturally emulates this notion. Though getting food isn’t as immediately pressing as finding water is, you still need to get a pantry going, and this guide will help you do just that. Now thatthe 1.0 version ofSons of the Forestis out, many of us are jumping back into the game to relearn the basics. If you enjoyed its Early Access stint in the early days, then you may recall tidbits of good advice, but the game is way more content-rich than it’s ever been before....

Enables ‘every feature’ Jordan justtold us about ityesterday, and today it’s available to secure for a future date. The wireless adapter to use the PlayStation 4’s controller on PC isup on Amazon. According to the listing, the adapter officially releases on September 19. It’s priced at $24.99, which is right in line with the cost ofXbox’s adapterthat performs the same function. (Although, the Xbox adapter allows for use of eight controllers; Sony’s only allows for use of one....

TheotherKing of tha Streets It’s a mighty fine weekend for PlayStation fighting game fans, as developer SNK has released a demo for its top-tier scrapperThe King of Fighters XVon both PS4 & PS5 platforms.Available on PSN right now, the trial gives players a chance to check out the 2022 team-based battler. The demo allows users to engage in three-on-three battles in an offline capacity, opening up the fighters’ VS. mode, as well as its deep Training options....

Microsoft is bringing a few notable enhancements to the Microsoft Store, including changes to the library page, a dedicated section for updates and downloads, game events, etc. Managing your apps on Windows 10 and Windows 11 will receive a much-needed boost with improved filters and search. “We have improved the default filters to show all the products you own, not just products that are installed,” Microsoft said in a blog post....

The Destructoid Show wears a sombrero to be “offbeat” Hey hey! Here we are, another fine Destructoid show for you, about video game news. Tara’s still gone, so I apologize about the scary bearded man who’s guest-hosting. The news:Googlemight make an android console, Square lost some importantKingdom Heartsassets, andThe Order: 1886features virtual cinematography. Meanwhile,Watchdogshas a creepy website, and Hideo Kojima wasmistranslatedso suddenly we’re talking aboutMetal Gear Solidremakes.

Through next Tuesday, December 13, Ubisoft will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in the videogame industry with a rather lovelysale on Xbox Live. Among the 20 applicable items are Xbox Live Arcade games such asOutland, From Dust, andBeyond Good & Evil HD; full Games on Demand likeSplinter Cell ConvictionandTom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2; and downloadable content forAssassins Creed II, among other things. That Avatar Unitard Outfit made me laugh out loud....

Valorant News The VALORANT 7.04 patch notes dive into the massive update to various Agents and several new additions to the game. The VALORANT 7.04 patch notes are here, ushering in Episode 7 Act 2. This is one of the most ambitious updates, and enraging for some, VALORANT has had in a long time. It delivers a slew of Agent reworks, map pool changes, the launch of Premier, and plenty more....

You didn’t spend all your money on Black Friday, right? Black Friday and all its attendant madness may have been a week ago but that just means GamersGate can start up its Winter Promo. They’ve gotfour daily dealsand a great variety of bundles too, including a rotatingIndie Fort Bundlethat increases the savings the more you buy. Speaking of bundles, Amazon.com has a crazy deal on aParadox bundlethat includesMagicka,Sword of the Stars, andCrusader Kings 2, reduced by 93% to just $9....

Apex Legends News Here’s the key things you need to know after week one of the BLGS. Week one of the ground-breaking BLGS has concluded, with three teams now having a ticket punched to the Regional Finals later this year. We’ve now officially seen E-District played by some of the best teams in the ALGS, a first look at new rosters, and much more. Here’s some of the key things that went down this weekend in the BLGS....