Rockstar Games has suddenly blocked all gambling minigames in Grand Theft Auto Online's Diamond Casino for Australian players, despite the game holding an R18+ rating since 2013. The change affects blackjack, slots, poker, roulette, Inside Track horse racing, and the lucky wheel, placing Australia alongside roughly 50 other countries where these features are unavailable. The move comes months after new Australian classification guidelines for simulated gambling took effect, though GTA Online already met the highest rating requirement.
The Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 Gen 2, equipped with AMD's Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090, sees a significant price drop to A$6,599 in Australia. This powerful gaming laptop, featuring a 240Hz OLED display, is ideal for high-refresh 1440p/4K gaming and creative work. With a sleek 19mm chassis and advanced thermal efficiency, it's a strong contender in the high-end gaming laptop market.
The UK government is considering extending a potential social media ban to include restrictions on children interacting with strangers in online games like Fortnite and Roblox, citing concerns over "stranger pairing" and exploitation. Online Safety Minister Kanishka Narayan highlighted this issue, particularly in gaming contexts, after a visit to Australia. The move comes amid longstanding safety concerns, especially with Roblox, which has faced lawsuits and arrests related to child safety.
Acer's Predator Atlas 8, resembling the Lenovo Legion Go S, boasts Intel's new Arc G-Series chips, an 8-inch 1900x1200 display, and up to 80Wh battery life. This handheld gaming PC promises exceptional battery life and enhanced performance. Set to launch in October 2026 across North America, EMEA, and Australia.
Fortnite has made a global return to the Apple App Store, with the notable exception of Australia, as Epic Games gears up for the "final battle" in its legal showdown with Apple over App Store fees. This move coincides with mounting international pressure against Apple's practices. Epic vows to continue challenging what it deems anticompetitive behaviors.
