Impulse Gamer

Impulse Gamer (Impulsegamer) stands as Australia’s largest and longest-running independent online review platform, established in 2001 by co-founders Tory Favro and Andrew Bistak. The site offers a broad range of content spanning entertainment and technology. In 2004, it made its debut in the United States with Edwin Millheim stepping in as the US Editor and main correspondent. In 2012, Damien Straker became part of the team as the Film Editor, contributing his extensive expertise to the site. In 2016, Dana Folkard, known as the Mother of Dragons, joined as our Comic Editor, passionately championing the comic genre and delivering insightful reviews.

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TARZAN - The Stage Musical is coming exclusively to Melbourne!!

5 days ago | impulsegamer.com | Andrew Bistak

EXCLUSIVE TO MELBOURNEPremieres August 2025The National Theatre, St KildaAugust 29 – September 7www.tarzanstagemusical.com.auWAITLIST NOW – FOR JUNE 10 PRESALETARZAN – The Stage Musical brings Disney’s epic animated film to life on stage in a high-flying action adventure, complete with aerial choreography and unforgettable music to the soundtrack of Phil Collins — including the Academy Award-winning “You’ll Be in My Heart,” “Son of Man,” “Two Worlds,” and all the hits from the iconic film.
Tornado - Film Review

6 days ago | impulsegamer.com | Harris Dang

Reviewed by Harris Dang on the 30th of May 2025 IFC Films presents a film by John Maclean Screenplay by John Maclean Produced by Leonora Darby, James Harris, and Mark Lane Starring: Kōki, Tim Roth, Jack Lowden, Takehiro Hira, and Joanne Whalley Cinematography Robbie Ryan Edited by Ryan Morrison and Selina Macarthur Music by Jed Kurzel Rating: TBA Running Time: 91 minutes Release Date: TBA Set in 1790s Britain, Tornado tells the story of its titular character (a graceful yet formidable Kōki,...
Mattel and Dark Horse Comics Announce “Masters of the Universe: The Sword of Flaws”

6 days ago | impulsegamer.com | Andrew Bistak

Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, in collaboration with Dark Horse Comics, today unveiled the new Masters of the Universe: The Sword of Flaws,a new four-issue miniseries firmly rooted in the classic universe continuity of Masters of the Universe. The series will begin Wednesday, September 24, 2025 with Issue #1 now available to pre-order from participating local comic shops for $4.99.
The Phoenician Scheme - Film Review

6 days ago | impulsegamer.com | Harris Dang

Reviewed by Harris Dang on the 30th of May 2025 Universal Pictures presents by Wes Anderson Screenplay by Wes Anderson Produced by Wes Anderson, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson, and John Peet Starring: Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, and Hope Davis Cinematography Bruno Delbonnel Edited by Barney Pilling Music by Alexandre Desplat Rating:...
Old Skies (Switch) Review

6 days ago | impulsegamer.com | Gareth Newnham

Old Skies (Switch) Review Gareth Newnham Gameplay Graphics Audio Narrative Summary: A time hopping cyberpunk adventure that beings some fun twists to the point-and-click formula. Old Skies is the latest adventure from Wadjet Eye Games, who you might remember as the talented team behind the fantastic Unavowed. This time, the action shifts from the supernatural to a time-hopping cyberpunk adventure where the past is rewritten on an almost hourly basis.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny (PS4) Review

6 days ago | impulsegamer.com | Gareth Newnham

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (PS4) Review Gareth Newnham Gameplay Graphics Audio Narrative Summary: A solid remaster of Capcom's cult classic. Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny remains one of my favourite PS2 games; it’s bold, brash, and crazy, a strange artefact from a glorious and creative period for both Capcom and the games industry in general. Which is why its remaster is such a tricky one to review.
Cattle Country (Switch) Review

6 days ago | impulsegamer.com | Gareth Newnham

Cattle Country (Switch) Review Gareth Newnham Gameplay Graphics Audio Narrative Summary: A frontier fairy tale fans of Stawdew Valley are bound to enjoy. Cattle Country is a rootin’ tootin’ good time that adds a sense of adventure and the dangers of frontier living to the fertile soil of the otherwise cosy farming genre.
American Arcadia Review (Xbox Series X)

6 days ago | impulsegamer.com | James Davie

Remember that Treehouse of Horror episode when Homer Simpson used a toaster to time travel and one of the times he travelled to was ruled by Ned Flanders? Well protagonist of American Arcadia Trevor Hills does quasi-resemble a 1970s Ned Flanders, but he’s also a citizen of a pristine city known as Arcadia.
Bring Her Back - Film Review

6 days ago | impulsegamer.com | Harris Dang

Reviewed by Harris Dang on the 30th of May 2025 Sony Pictures Australia presents a film by Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou Written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman Produced by Samantha Jennings and Kristina Ceyton Starring Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, and Sally Hawkins Cinematography Aaron McLisky Edited by Geoff Lamb Music by Cornel Wilczek Rating: MA15+ Running Time: 104 minutes Release Date: the 29th of May 2025 Bring Her Back is set in present-day Adelaide and tells the story of...
First Dev Diary for Mafia: The Old Country Now Live

1 week ago | impulsegamer.com | Andrew Bistak

First Dev Diary for Mafia: The Old Country Now LiveToday Hangar 13 released Breaking Omertà: “Where It All Began”. In this first episode of the developer diary series, see how Hangar 13 and their partners at Stormind Games brought a stunning, authentic rendition of 1900s Sicily to life in Mafia: The Old Country.