Nintendo’s July 2025 Partner Showcase brought a mix of surprises, sequels, and shadow drops. From a brand-new Monster Hunter Stories to a time-hopping Katamari game and a surprise Octopath Traveller prequel, there was plenty to talk about, whether it hit or missed the mark depends on who you ask.

Square Enix invites you to check in to KILLER INN, a gothic multiplayer murder mystery where 24 players battle it out as lambs and wolves. With betrayal at every turn, it’s chaos, clues, and carnage in the castle. The Closed Beta begins July 26, will you survive the night?

Axe throwing? Count us in. The Colin Mag crew took a swing at MANIAX’s urban axe-throwing experience and left feeling like full-blown Vikings. With great vibes, safety-first fun, and more than a few dramatic Lagetha moments, this is one Colin Tries we’ll definitely be doing again.

Behind every dramatic transformation and standing ovation at the World Cosplay Summit lies a mountain of spreadsheets, midnight muffin snacks, and one very dedicated organiser. We sat down with I-Artemis-I (Natalie) to talk about how she went from competing in WCS to running Australia’s preliminaries, the backstage chaos no one sees, and why the cosplay community keeps coming back for more.

Prime Video is bringing book-to-screen dreams to life with Prime Book Club LIVE,  a free fan event in Sydney on July 31. Join The Summer I Turned Pretty’s Jenny Han, Lola Tung and Rain Spencer, along with Culpable trilogy author Mercedes Ron, for panels, immersive experiences, giveaways and more.

Cosplay’s biggest stage is calling! Entries are now open for the 2025 Cosplay Central Crown Championships at PAX Aus, where one champion will earn the chance to represent Australia at the global finals in London. With major prizes, legendary judges, and three full days of cosplay celebration, it’s time to suit up.