Toby Berger

Canberra

Freelance Writer at Press Start Australia

Games and Tech Writer at Freelance

Freelance Aussie games writer 🤙🏻 // Manchester United supporter 🔴⚫

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The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC Review - An Excellent Port

3 weeks ago | press-start.com.au | Toby Berger

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost five years since The Last of Us Part II launched. Though it’s one of my all-time favourite games, I haven’t revisited it since rolling credits a few short days after the launch. And while I’ve had inklings to come back, I opted to hold out for the game’s eventual launch on PC. That wait, I’m happy to report, has been worth it.
WWE 2K25 Review - We The Ones

1 month ago | press-start.com.au | Toby Berger

WWE 2K25 is exceptionally good. Visual Concepts has done a fantastic job building on the excellent base of earlier entries to bring an unrivalled amount of content for the budding wrestling fan this year. Whether it’s the return of chain wrestling, the best Showcase mode to date or the excellent additions to the ever-addicting MyGM and Universe modes, 2K25 is simply phenomenal. It may come as no surprise to say this year’s gameplay feels similar to 2K24.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

2 months ago | gamepressure.com | Steven Scaife |Aaron Bayne |Toby Berger

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is a narrative adventure game, developed by Don’t Nod - a studio experienced in this genre. We're talking about a team that has such productions in their portfolio as Life is Strange, Tell Me Why, Twin Mirror or Harmony: The Fall of Reverie. The game was divided into two episodes - Bloom and Rage. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage takes us to the fictional town of Velvet Cove, located in a picturesque corner of the American state of Michigan.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage Tape 1 Review - Setting the Scene

2 months ago | press-start.com.au | Toby Berger

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is packed with heart. It’s an intriguing, at times flawed, adventure that explores the difficulties of growing up and fitting in. While it takes its time to get going, and it has its fair share of technical and narrative issues, Tape 1 of the two-part narrative has left me keen for more. The game takes place in two time periods, the summer of 1995 and 2022.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC Review - Tangled Webs

2 months ago | press-start.com.au | Toby Berger

Insomniac’s follow-up to 2018’s Spider-Man was one of my favourite games of 2023. It’s a pure feast for the eyes that’s every bit as compelling as the first, complete with the best gameplay the team’s ever put together. I’ve been eagerly awaiting the game’s PC launch as I’ve been excited for a second run through the story. However, unlike its earlier entries on PC, Spider-Man 2’s port is a mixed bag.
We Spoke To Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's Game Director About Bringing The Game To PC And Optimising for Steam Deck

2 months ago | press-start.com.au | Toby Berger

Ahead of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s arrival on PC this week, we got the chance to speak with the game’s Director, Naoki Hamaguchi, about improvements coming with the PC version, challenges faced and optimising the game for handheld devices. We prioritised two main areas when improving the PC version. Achieving a level of graphical quality aimed at high-end PCs, with higher texture resolution and modelling LOD etc. than even what is possible on PS5 Pro.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth PC Review - A Great Improvement

Jan 22, 2025 | press-start.com.au | Toby Berger

Eleven months on from its maiden voyage on PlayStation 5, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth makes its way to PC with a range of technical improvements. Those still reeling from Remake’s technical issues at launch can breathe a huge sigh of relief, as my time with Rebirth has been nothing but smooth. Square Enix’s middle chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake saga takes Cloud and his team away from Midgar and out into the open world.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Review - The Best It’s Been

Oct 31, 2024 | press-start.com.au | Toby Berger

Treyarch has proven, once again, that they know what makes a Call of Duty multiplayer experience really tick. The return of the classic prestige system, a tight TTK, excellent map variety and the introduction of omnimovement build on the excellent foundations of recent Call of Duty games, making Black Ops 6’s multiplayer experience an absolute delight. It isn’t always perfect, but it’s the best it’s been in many, many years.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure Review - An Unpredictable, Wild Mystery

Oct 28, 2024 | press-start.com.au | Toby Berger

Bringing back one of Life is Strange’s most beloved characters for a sequel was always going to be a gamble, especially given the way the original wrapped up. That said, Deck Nine’s delivered a worthy sequel that, while stumbling every now and again, makes up for it thanks to great character writing, some brilliant visual flourishes and a story that’s packed to the brim with twists and turns. Life is Strange: Double Exposure takes place ten years on from the last time we saw Max.
EA Sports FC 25 Review - Small Steps

Sep 23, 2024 | press-start.com.au | Toby Berger

This year’s entry in EA Sports’ FC series has left me feeling indifferent. While the developers have finally introduced a smorgasbord of features I’ve been hoping to see in the game’s Manager Career mode, there’s little to be truly excited about gameplay-wise and across the other modes on offer. That said, why fix what ain’t broke? This year’s big new addition is Rush – a fast-paced 5v5 mode reminiscent of the mode of the same name from VOLTA Football.