Brodie Gibbons

Melbourne

Writer at Press Start Australia

I’m 34 and I write for @PressStartAU. He/him. Reach me at [email protected].

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Bam Margera Is Going To Be A Secret Skater In THPS 3+4

1 week ago | press-start.com.au | Brodie Gibbons

It has been confirmed at last that Bam Margera will be involved with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 after all. Whether reports of Tony Hawk intervening in the development process were true in the end, the facts are that Margera will be one of the secret, unlockable pro skaters in the game. It had been suggested that Margera wasn’t expected to be on the roster at all until Hawk, the man on the box, put his foot down and effectively forced his inclusion.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Hands-On Preview

1 week ago | press-start.com.au | Brodie Gibbons

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater has a special place in my heart. The first game felt like an induction into a secret cult, only achievable for that brief sliver of time before skateboarding as a sport, the franchise, and Tony himself all exploded into mainstream infamy. By the fourth game, it was no more than an affirmation for me that skateboarding was it. And even if I never could manage to get the deck talking myself, the fact that I could live out that fantasy in the Pro Skater games was special.
We Got To Chat With Iron Galaxy About Bringing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 To Life

1 week ago | press-start.com.au | Brodie Gibbons

During our hands-on with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 in Los Angeles this week, we were afforded the opportunity to sit down with Mike Rossi, the man heading up all things design at Iron Galaxy. We had a chat about what goes into rebuilding iconic video games, the challenges that came with reframing Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4’s career mode, and breaking bones for the love of the game. You can find our chat below. Firstly, thanks for giving up your time to chat with us.
Waterpark Is A Wonderful, Original Throwback From The THPS 3+4 Developer

1 week ago | press-start.com.au | Brodie Gibbons

Our hands-on with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 this week seemingly had it all. There was no shortage of nostalgia as I explored the old tours from the third and fourth titles of this storied franchise.
Shotgun Cop Man Review - Bail Satan!

2 weeks ago | press-start.com.au | Brodie Gibbons

Although it’s one of two games releasing in May that involve a trip to the fiery pits of Hell with an arsenal of big fucking guns on your hip, it was through Shotgun Cop Man’s simple conceit that my interest grew. Crashing through the underworld’s blood-red hellscape to slap cuffs on Satan’s crusty ass is enough to get me in a seat, however, it’s through the game’s irresistible, moreish gun-propelled platforming that Shotgun Cop Man stands out as an unexpected afternoon of fun.
Games Coming Out In May 2025 That You Should Be Excited For

2 weeks ago | press-start.com.au | Brodie Gibbons

Well, you know what comes after April. Although April delivered a couple of unexpected Game of the Year candidates in Blue Prince and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, May is armed to the teeth with willing nominees like Doom: The Dark Ages, Elden Ring Nightreign, and unassuming titles like The Midnight Walk and Metal Eden. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming out in May.
A Number Of PlayStation First-Party Titles Are Being Pulled From PlayStation Plus Next Month

3 weeks ago | press-start.com.au | Brodie Gibbons

Fresh on the heels of announcing a price hike for PlayStation Plus in Australia, Sony has listed all of the games that’ll be leaving their PlayStation Plus subscription service in May, and, surprisingly, it includes a few first-party titles. Among the twenty games are Resistance: Fall of Man, Resistance 2, and Infamous: Second Son, all products of PlayStation-owned studios, which makes this a confusing move on several fronts.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Sold Out Across The US In Just Hours

3 weeks ago | press-start.com.au | Brodie Gibbons

After already being delayed until April 24th due to Trump’s tariff turmoil, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have sold out across the United States mere hours after they opened. None of the major retailers were spared as willing gamers snaffled up available stock. Walmart, Best Buy, and Target were all out of inventory in the early hours of the morning, while Gamestop sold out of online stock as they opened, however, they’ll still have stock in stores, it seems.
Doom: The Dark Ages Introduces Its Cosmic Realm Full Of Lovecraftian Terrors

3 weeks ago | press-start.com.au | Brodie Gibbons

Although we got hints at Cthulu in the most recent WrestleMania 41 trailer, Doom: The Dark Ages will seemingly feature a Cosmic Realm, as revealed by the game’s director, Hugo Martin, in a PlayStation-exclusive trailer. If you’re a Doomslayer in this day and age, you might be concerned as to why the forces of Hell are teaming up with the eldritch terrors of the Cosmic Realm, but we’re supposing those reasons will be revealed in the final game.
Sydney Sweeney Has Been Cast In The Split Fiction Film Adaptation

3 weeks ago | press-start.com.au | Brodie Gibbons

It’s been announced that Sydney Sweeney, the star of Anyone But You, Euphoria, and Madame Web, is set to co-lead the upcoming film adaptation of Split Fiction, the critically acclaimed third title from Josef Fares and Hazelight Studios. Sources have told Variety that it’s uncertain, at this stage, which of Mio or Zoe she’ll portray; however, if we’re going on looks alone, you’d expect she’s favoured to be Zoe, the more docile of the leads.