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Player Attack is back for 2018! Season 6 of Australia's independent video game tv series will continue to bring you all the latest in gaming news, plus interviews, reviews and features from the world of video games.

This week's episode is a bit excited about games coming to new platforms.

Panic Button is a name you might not recognise, but you'll certainly know their games. This is the studio responsible for bringing DOOM 2016 to Nintendo Switch, and their latest project is out now - the incredible, ambitious Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus.

While at E3 last month, we caught up with Studio Head Adam Creighton, for a two-part chat all about the challenges of bringing Terror Billy to the hybrid console, and find out what the developer is working on next.

Then, Nate and the 2 Hour Team try out a stylish match of kill or be killed, in Victorian "stealth-em-up" Murderous Pursuits. If you loved the multiplayer elements of Dishonored, BioShock, Hitman or Assassin's Creed, this is a four-player game that's worth your time. (If you loved 2006 title The Ship, stop reading now and go grab this one on Steam. Seriously. It's a spiritual successor, and it absolutely lives up to the hype.)

Plus, of course, we have all the latest gaming news as well - this is Player Attack!

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Player Attack is back for 2018! Season 6 of Australia's independent video game tv series will continue to bring you all the latest in gaming news, plus interviews, reviews and features from the world of video games.

This week's episode is still recovering from the sensory overload that is E3.

We're back from LA and boy, do we have some stories to tell you about this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo!

There's a whole pile of interviews to share with you, some hands-on experience with some amazing new games, and an awful lot of hype about what's on the upcoming release schedule.

Before we get to all that though, let's take a moment to look back at #E32018, by recapping some of our favourite titles in trailer form! These 10 games are in no particular order, but they were all highlights of those few days in LA.

(Definitely not a highlight: Jessica's sunburn, earned by standing outside for less than an hour, waiting to see what Xbox had to offer.)

Plus, of course, we have all the latest gaming news as well - this is Player Attack!

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Player Attack is back for 2018! Season 6 of Australia's independent video game tv series will continue to bring you all the latest in gaming news, plus interviews, reviews and features from the world of video games.

This week's episode has taken the procedurally-generated train going anywhere.

We dive right in to danger, darkness and ...dwarves, which are an interesting addition to the sci-fi FPS genre. The game is called Deep Rock Galactic, and as well as the good guys with big beards, there are plenty of procedurally-generated caves, hordes of monsters and plenty of treasure to discover.

Nate and the Two Hour Team transform into the Heroes of Hammerwatch, which is quite a different procedurally-generated experience. It's a rogue-lite action adventure with persistent progression, and you can play by yourself or with up to three mates. The question asked by the team, though: Is it worth your money?

And we embrace our trainspotter status, spending some quality time with the best transport managers on the market - some of which you can even play while travelling!

Whether you're into planes, trains, automobiles or the behind-the-scenes management that keeps everything running smoothly, we've got you covered.

Plus, of course, we have all the latest gaming news as well - this is Player Attack!

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Player Attack is back for 2018! Season 6 of Australia's independent video game tv series will continue to bring you all the latest in gaming news, plus interviews, reviews and features from the world of video games.

This week's episode is something a bit special for us - after facing an all-new ice age in Frostpunk, we sit down for a two-part chat with David Cage, the controversial figure behind Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls and now, Detroit: Become Human.

When developing a game, a good place to start is to think about two of your favourite genres, and then work out just how to smoosh them together into a single project. We're guessing that's what 11 bit studios did, combining a city-builder and a survival strategy and turning them into Frostpunk. We've spent some time with this somewhat chilly experience, and have thawed things out just long enough to bring you our latest review.

David Cage is a polarising figure in the world of video games. Some love his creativity and applaud what his games try to do, while others are critical of the fact the same games never -quite- achieve their lofty goals. Detroit: Become Human is the latest release out of his studio Quantic Dream, and it's set the bar sky-high yet again.

In this two-part interview, Jonny catches up with the French developer to chat about what to expect when we step into the android shoes of Connor, Kara and Markus, why working with the PS4 was a challenge, and how he's getting closer to realising his dreams.

Plus, of course, we have all the latest gaming news as well - this is Player Attack!

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Player Attack is back for 2018! Season 6 of Australia's independent video game tv series will continue to bring you all the latest in gaming news, plus interviews, reviews and features from the world of video games.

This week's episode finds reviews in the strangest places: Full of monsters, hiding in pits, and taking on demi-gods.

Even if you've never tried any of the Monster Hunter games, the latest - Monster Hunter: World - really is a pretty decent place to start. Choose to play solo, team up with friends, or simply jump in and out of other people's fights (helping them, of course), and you'll finally see what all the fuss is about.

Nate and the 2 Hour Team take on cartoon action strategy Pit People, from the creators of Castle Crashers and BattleBlock Theater. It's a bit weird, very funny, and great fun to play - but is it worth the purchase price on Steam, or will they send it back before their two hours is up?

We've been waiting a long time for Kratos to make it to the PS4, and he's finally here - bringing son Atreus along for the (longboat) ride. Angelo has spent some quality time with everybody's favourite deity (now with a rather fetching beard), to see how the leap from Greek to Norse mythology has treated him - and how parenthood has changed his life.

Plus, of course, we have all the latest gaming news as well - this is Player Attack!

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Player Attack is back for 2018! Season 6 of Australia's independent video game tv series will continue to bring you all the latest in gaming news, plus interviews, reviews and features from the world of video games.

This week's episode is off to the movies! (...with a quick treasure-hunting voyage along the way.)

The new Tomb Raider adaptation has officially hit cinemas, with Alicia Vikander stepping into the combat boots of Lara Croft. The film draws on both of the recent games from Crystal Dynamics, but this isn't just a carbon copy adventure that we've all played before. It won't please everybody, but if you're a fan of the games - or of some light action in a stunning jungle setting, it's probably worth checking out.

Of course, Tomb Raider is the latest in a long line of video game movie tie-ins - we've seen a whole lot of them over the years and the genre has a pretty dismal reputation. They're not all rubbish, though - some are even pretty good! We take a look back at some of the best (and the worst) of the games that have made the jump to the silver screen.

If you're not into moving pictures, we've still got you covered with some swashbuckling adventures upon the Sea of Thieves. Whether or not it lives up to the hype is yet to be determined, but everyone seems to agree it's something a bit special from the veterans at Rare. Check out our review, grab a couple of mates and head out in search of booty!

Plus, of course, we have all the latest gaming news as well - this is Player Attack!

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Player Attack is back for 2018! Season 6 of Australia's independent video game tv series will continue to bring you all the latest in gaming news, plus interviews, reviews and features from the world of video games.

This week's episode jumps from a plane, visits another planet, and ends up in your pocket.

The "last man standing" concept has been around forever, we've seen books and movies using the phrase, and it's quickly become the Next Big Thing in video games. We take some time to answer the big question: What actually *is* a Battle Royale?

Angels Fall First is less about heavenly bodies, and more about team-oriented tactical gameplay. Is it worth your money? Nate and the 2 Hour Team have settled in with it for a while to find out.

If you love board games, but hate having to clear the space on the table (and in your calendar) to play, Jessica has some suggestions of great board games you can play on your smartphone. There's something for everyone, from Carcassonne and Ticket To Ride, to the classic Scotland Yard and inevitable Scrabble.

Plus, of course, we have all the latest gaming news as well - this is Player Attack!

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Player Attack is back for 2018! Season 6 of Australia's independent video game tv series will continue to bring you all the latest in gaming news, plus interviews, reviews and features from the world of video games.

This week's episode covers life, death, and some art in between.

Dumb Ways to Die might have started out as a simple public information campaign that reinforced the importance of being careful around trains, but it quickly blossomed into much more than that. NotMatt caught up with Leah Waymark, the CEO of Dumb, to find out what's happened in the years since the delightful characters first popped up on our screens.

(Spoiler: They're headed to VR!)

If you prefer your gaming experiences to be a little more heart-wrenchingly emotional, why not take a look at Life Is Strange? The episodic prequel - Before the Storm - has just wrapped up, meaning you can sit down and play through the whole lot (if you're made of strong enough stuff). Our review touches on what's changed in the latest updates, what's stayed the same, and why you should probably keep some tissues handy.

Cheer up! We took a few moments away from the blaring speakers and bright lights of PAX AUS to chat to one of the creative minds lurking within Artist Alley. Katrina Young (KatArt Illustrations) and the Pop Culture Painters crafted some beautiful artworks over the course of the expo, and then auctioned them off for charity.

Plus, of course, we have all the latest gaming news as well - this is Player Attack!

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Player Attack is back for 2018! Season 6 of Australia's independent video game tv series will continue to bring you all the latest in gaming news, plus interviews, reviews and features from the world of video games.

This week's episode is all about strategy, in one form or another.

Total War: ARENA is now in Open Beta, and it marks a new era for long-time developers The Creative Assembly. On one hand, it has everything you want from a multiplayer historical RTS - 10v10 gameplay, iconic leaders and some classic units. On the other, though... it's the first with new publisher Wargaming, and the first free-to-play title in the series.

To find out more about what to expect from both sides of the fence, we caught up with Joshua Williams from The Creative Assembly and Al King (Wargaming's Global Brand Director), and flexed our strategic muscles in this two-part interview.

But if all that historical stuff is getting too slow for you, grab some mates for a few quick rounds of Stick Fight: The Game. Nate and the 2 Hour Team have done exactly that, as they try to work out whether this fast and frenetic party game is worth your hard earned cash.

Plus, of course, we have all the latest gaming news as well - this is Player Attack!

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Player Attack is back for 2018! Season 6 of Australia's independent video game tv series will continue to bring you all the latest in gaming news, plus interviews, reviews and features from the world of video games.

This week's episode is a little nostalgic, but looks towards the future.

Angelo takes off his rose-tinted glasses as he spends some time with the PS4 remake of Shadow of the Colossus. Is it as good as we remember it? Is it as good as we want it to be?

But it's not all about memory lane, as we pop back to PAX AUS to take a look at three of the killer indie games on show.

Angelo chats to Al about Eatvolve, an "eat-em-up" that proves the idea that "cute" can also mean "grotesque", in a game that asks you to consume just about everything in sight in order to gain new skills.

Meredith from Ultimerse catches up with Feisty to put on the VR goggles of a rookie firefighter and explore the somewhat-flammable world of Paperville Panic.

...and Timmy makes his Player Attack debut* as he finds out more about Spin Rhythm, an intriguingly catchy game you can play with a DJ turntable.

Plus, of course, we have all the latest gaming news as well - this is Player Attack!

* This is actually Timmy's second time in front of the camera! His first was in our very, very first episode - as GamePron - all the way back in 2010. (We're not quite sure why it took him so long to come back, either.)