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Hollow Veil: Ascendant — A Masterclass in Open-World Design

9.4 Rift Engine
Score

Hollow Veil: Ascendant redefines what an open-world RPG can be. With breathtaking environments, a deeply reactive narrative, and combat that rewards creativity, this is the benchmark every studio should aspire to. Australian developer Ironclad Studios has delivered a genuine landmark title.

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Starfall Protocol — A Sci-Fi Shooter Worth Your Time

★★★★☆

A tight, well-crafted shooter that nails its core loop even if it plays it safe in the narrative department.

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ANZ Esports League Season 4 Kicks Off in Melbourne

★★★★★

The biggest competitive gaming event on Australian soil returns with a record number of registered teams.

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Iron Dominion — Strategy Gaming at Its Finest

★★★★★

An exceptionally deep real-time strategy experience that demands patience and rewards mastery in equal measure.

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Rift Engine Open 2026 Hollow Veil: Ascendant Sydney, NSW 14 Jun 2026 Open Register
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