Amanda Yeo
Kotaku Australia
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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God Of War Has Grown Up
My most enduring memory of the previous God of War games is an uncomfortable university gaming session, wherein I sat amongst a group of men, watching a half-naked Aphrodite seduce Kratos. → Read More
In Defence of Persona 5’s Ryuji
Ryuji Sakamoto is the first friend you make in Persona 5, a fellow 16-year-old outcast at Shujin Academy. He’s loudmouthed, thoughtless, and has been the recipient of a significant amount of fan hate. I love him.... → Read More
19 Years Later, Neopets Is Full Of Ads And Lets You Wear Poo
I recently logged into my old Neopets account for the first time in over a decade. It required the recovery of my username, my password, my old email account and my old email account's password. It was a lot of work.... → Read More
Dominos Is Offering Xbox Game Pass Ultimate With 2 Large Pizzas Now
It's definitely not as good as getting Need for Speed: Underground or Battlefield 1942 with your pizza. But if you're cooped up at home anyway, and need something to play, think of it this way: you can get Ori and the Will of the Wisps for free with the pizzas and garlic bread you were going to get anyway.... → Read More
An NPC Protocol Droid In Battlefront II Has Had Enough And Fights Back
Look, everyone has a breaking point. One Battlefront II player pushed an innocent NPC droid to this point after shocking it. So the droid pulled out a blaster and fought back.... → Read More
Samsung Denies The ACCC's Accusations Of Misleading Consumers
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has filed a Federal Court case against Samsung Australia, alleging Samsung made "false or misleading representations" concerning the water resistance of its Galaxy phones.... → Read More
They Said You Can't Make A Bad Song In Dropmix, So I Took It As A Challenge
“Isn’t the magic of it that no matter what you do it sounds good?” “Yeah. I’m gonna break the magic.” → Read More
Here's The Song Missing From Triple J's Hottest 100 Spotify Playlist
If you're wondering why Triple J only has 99 songs on its official Hottest 100 playlist, here's the song they missed.... → Read More
The Cheapest Copies Of Kingdom Hearts 3 In Australia
It's been a long wait, but Kingdom Hearts fans are finally picking up their Keyblades once more. Kingdom Hearts 3 arrives in Australia today, and features Sora, Donald Duck and Goofy meeting various characters from across the Disney films, including Big Hero 6, Pirates of the Caribbean and Toy Story. Here are the... → Read More
Everything Coming To Netflix In February
If you don't have anyone to chill with this Valentine's Day, let Dirty John comfort you with the knowledge that it could be much, much worse. Then recover from your romantic nihilism with romantic comedy Isn't It Romantic, check out George R.R. Martin's new sci-fi series Nightflyers, or hang out with superpowered... → Read More
55 Android Apps Everyone Should Own
Which Android app is worth a spot on your new smartphone or tablet? Trying to find the very best of the best is a challenging process, because there are millions of apps to pick from on the Google Play Store. Even if you just scan Google’s “top free” or “top paid” list on a daily basis, you’ll miss out on... → Read More
Ten Tips To Take The Stress Out Of The Holidays
Holidays are a time of high stress. Despite the delight of not having to work for several days or even weeks, holidays come with pressures. These can include catching up with family, giving gifts, consuming to keep the economy buoyant, and having enough fun to see us through to the next holiday. Here are ten tips for... → Read More
Eat Lasagna For Breakfast
More people should eat pasta for breakfast. The combination of carbs, fat, and (sometimes) protein welcomes one into the world in a most comforting way, and often there is cheese. It also tends to reheat well, which means you can make a big batch and eat from it throughout the week. There is no downside.... → Read More
How To Unlock More Precise Times In The IOS Calendar App
I’m always appreciative when a calendar app makes it a little easier to schedule events. And in a number of apps, you’ll find that the developer has assumed you’re going to be planning meetings, get-togethers, and other fun hangouts on the hour — or if not, at some time that either ends in a “5" or a... → Read More
McDonald's Opening Hours On Australia Day
"Is Macca's open over the Australia Day weekend?" This is a question more Aussies ask themselves than you might think. The good news is that there will be plenty of McDonald's stores offering piping hot Big Macs on January 28 - you can find the nearest available outlet to your location here.... → Read More
How To Buy Champagne On A Light Beer Budget
Video: “Champagne” is more than something for your monocle to fall into when you’re outraged. Though it connotes luxury, there are many less expensive (but lower quality) options you might be fed when you try to get the fizzy stuff for cheap.... → Read More
If You Have A Food Processor, You Can Make This Watermelon Sherbet
The only kitchen appliance I’ve ever regretted buying is an ice cream maker. It was the kind with a freezable vessel that spins, allegedly churning your creations to perfection, and I spent $50 on it. Sure, technically it “worked”, but at one point I left the bowl in my freezer for an entire week and could still... → Read More
All Your Sunscreen Questions, Answered
Sunscreen is a wonder of technology. It’s the closest thing we have to an anti-ageing miracle, and it makes the outdoors safe for pale folks like me who would otherwise fry to a bright pink crisp. But we know you have questions about how to use it, and even whether you really need to use it. Here’s our primer on... → Read More
This Long-Armed Travel Pillow Is Optimised For Chin Support
The Cabeau Evolution is many people's favourite travel pillow, and the TRTL is great for people who nod their head to the side, but the BCOZZY is the best pillow I’ve tried for supporting your chin. → Read More
How To Sleep In When You Have Young Kids
Earlier this week, I offered suggestions for waking up kids who are not, er, morning people. As expected, I heard from a lot of readers who, like me, have the opposite problem: Kids who are not only awake but fully energised for the day ahead. At ungodly hours of the morning.... → Read More