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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Lost Soul Aside release date and when you can explore the game's dark and monster-riddled world
Lost Soul Aside is coming to PS5 and PC as a dark fantasy action-adventure RPG, and it's set to be a great time. Here's when you can expect the game to arrive Lost Soul Aside, brimming with magic and mystery, is set to embark on a thrilling journey following a delay in its release date. While we've not been short of hack-and-slash dark fantasy adventures featuring a dashing anime lad wielding a hefty sword, we're still eagerly awaiting the arrival of Lost Soul Aside. This new boss-centric action-adventure RPG places you in the shoes of Kaser, on a quest to find his sister whose soul has been cruelly taken from her after an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow a despotic Emperor, in a realm teeming with magical creatures and ruthless enemies. The game wowed players when it had the chance to flex its muscles at a PlayStation State of Play during this year's summer showcase season, unveiling a release date that has since been postponed – but this could result in a more refined and polished final product. It's welcome news, especially considering the amount of flames and sparks flying around the screen, the game could use all the help it can get. The fantasy realm is filled with plenty for players to battle and demolish, and boasting ray tracing and optimised 4K graphics on PC, it's set to be a visually stunning title too. It's going to be a treat for fans of challenging hack-and-slash gameplay and fantasy worlds alike, and despite facing tough competition within the genre, it still promises to be a blast. The release date for the highly anticipated game, Lost Soul Aside, is fast approaching. So, when exactly can we expect it to hit the shelves? Here's what you need to know. READ MORE: Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Star Crossed World release date and when you can try new Mouthfuls Introducing All Out Gaming Introducing All Out Gaming, a dedicated gaming brand providing the best gaming news, reviews, previews, interviews and more! Make sure you don't miss out on our latest high-quality videos on YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook, where we'll be posting our latest reviews, previews, interviews, and live streams! You can also subscribe to our free All Out Gaming newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day's biggest stories. Lost Souls Aside release date The launch of Lost Souls Aside is scheduled for Friday, August 29. This date was announced by the game's team on Twitter back in June, revealing the delay. It's expected that Ultizero Games will announce the exact release time closer to the date, though we can expect that it will be consistent across PS5 and PC. With a lot to offer, there's every possibility that Lost Soul Aside could become a modern classic on the PS5 as gamers look for their next dark fantasy adventure. Fingers crossed, we're in for an epic journey when Lost Soul Aside finally lands.
The Advertiser
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
The home solar battery rebate is coming soon. Here's what you need to know
Bruno Kaser just missed out on the federal government's home battery subsidy, but he's looking forward to seeing the first electricity bill since he had one installed. From July 1 households will be eligible for up to 30 per cent off the installed cost of a home battery under a Labor election commitment. Mr Kaser had old rooftop solar panels replaced just before the April 6 announcement and bought a battery at the same time. But the 72-year-old, who is semi retired and lives in North Warrandyte north east of Melbourne, was philosophical about missing out on the subsidy. "I think it's silly not to use solar when you can," he said. "My main reason was it's just better for the environment. "And the battery was because quite often the grid drops out here. So hopefully I have a bit of battery as a backup." According to the Clean Energy Regulator, there are 4.1 million small-scale solar installations across the country, making Australia the world's leader in rooftop solar. Mr Kaser's installer, Solar Battery Group, has been putting in 40 batteries a day since the government's re-election on May 3. "Since Labor won the election a week ago, we've already seen a 40 per cent increase in our web traffic," the company's chief executive, James Hetherington, said. "We've seen a 60 per cent increase in sales just in the last five business days." The discount is not means tested and will apply to any new home battery, but can only be used once, according to the Smart Energy Council. As long as people don't switch on a new battery before the beginning of July, they will still be eligible for the rebate, but installers will likely charge the full rate up front and provide cash back when it formally kicks in. The government expects it to drive a surge in home battery installations, taking the roughly 186,000 units now installed across Australia to one million by 2030. The program is administered by the Clean Energy Regulator under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and does not require any changes to legislation. For customers, it functions as a discount at the point of sale, with expected savings of $4000 on a typical 11.5kWh battery. That means the installer claims the money direct from the government and the household automatically receives the discount. The $2.3 billion cheaper home batteries program will reduce the cost of a typical installed battery by about 30 per cent. According to government modelling, a household with existing rooftop solar could save up to $1100 on their power bill each year, while a household putting in new solar combined with a battery system could save up to $2300 annually. Around 77 batteries were available to consumers in Australia, according to a Smart Energy Council report from 2024. The 5-6kWh battery would suit the needs of about 90 per cent of households and prices started at $5000 for these. "The cheaper home battery program will usher in one of the biggest changes in the energy sector since the introduction of solar," council chief executive John Grimes said. Some small businesses and community facilities will also be able to access the government subsidy. James Hetherington from Solar Battery Group recommended households check their installer was signed up to the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NET Code). This is voluntary industry code of conduct designed to protect consumers. "There are government codes out there that protect the consumer from aggressive selling tactics, overselling and under-delivering," he said. Solar Citizens, which has been lobbying for a home battery subsidy scheme since 2022, said people should also shop around using a service like Solar Quotes. "We direct people to an organisation called Solar Quotes who provide three reputable quotes for you," chief executive Heidi Lee Douglas said. She also said anyone interested in getting a home battery should act soon. "I'm going to move quite quickly, just in case the NSW government withdraw their rebate," Ms Lee Douglas said. "We really want to show the government that we want people to adopt this and take advantage of it." The advocacy group now wanted the government to extend the subsidy to apartment buildings. "We've done a lot of research on electrifying apartments and apartments can act as great solar sponges in city landscapes," Ms Douglas said. The federal home battery discount is "stackable", which means it can be claimed in addition to any assistance offered under state-based schemes. Although it's not yet clear if - or how - these loans, grants and subsidies will change as the federal rebate is rolled out. Existing programs include: Bruno Kaser just missed out on the federal government's home battery subsidy, but he's looking forward to seeing the first electricity bill since he had one installed. From July 1 households will be eligible for up to 30 per cent off the installed cost of a home battery under a Labor election commitment. Mr Kaser had old rooftop solar panels replaced just before the April 6 announcement and bought a battery at the same time. But the 72-year-old, who is semi retired and lives in North Warrandyte north east of Melbourne, was philosophical about missing out on the subsidy. "I think it's silly not to use solar when you can," he said. "My main reason was it's just better for the environment. "And the battery was because quite often the grid drops out here. So hopefully I have a bit of battery as a backup." According to the Clean Energy Regulator, there are 4.1 million small-scale solar installations across the country, making Australia the world's leader in rooftop solar. Mr Kaser's installer, Solar Battery Group, has been putting in 40 batteries a day since the government's re-election on May 3. "Since Labor won the election a week ago, we've already seen a 40 per cent increase in our web traffic," the company's chief executive, James Hetherington, said. "We've seen a 60 per cent increase in sales just in the last five business days." The discount is not means tested and will apply to any new home battery, but can only be used once, according to the Smart Energy Council. As long as people don't switch on a new battery before the beginning of July, they will still be eligible for the rebate, but installers will likely charge the full rate up front and provide cash back when it formally kicks in. The government expects it to drive a surge in home battery installations, taking the roughly 186,000 units now installed across Australia to one million by 2030. The program is administered by the Clean Energy Regulator under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and does not require any changes to legislation. For customers, it functions as a discount at the point of sale, with expected savings of $4000 on a typical 11.5kWh battery. That means the installer claims the money direct from the government and the household automatically receives the discount. The $2.3 billion cheaper home batteries program will reduce the cost of a typical installed battery by about 30 per cent. According to government modelling, a household with existing rooftop solar could save up to $1100 on their power bill each year, while a household putting in new solar combined with a battery system could save up to $2300 annually. Around 77 batteries were available to consumers in Australia, according to a Smart Energy Council report from 2024. The 5-6kWh battery would suit the needs of about 90 per cent of households and prices started at $5000 for these. "The cheaper home battery program will usher in one of the biggest changes in the energy sector since the introduction of solar," council chief executive John Grimes said. Some small businesses and community facilities will also be able to access the government subsidy. James Hetherington from Solar Battery Group recommended households check their installer was signed up to the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NET Code). This is voluntary industry code of conduct designed to protect consumers. "There are government codes out there that protect the consumer from aggressive selling tactics, overselling and under-delivering," he said. Solar Citizens, which has been lobbying for a home battery subsidy scheme since 2022, said people should also shop around using a service like Solar Quotes. "We direct people to an organisation called Solar Quotes who provide three reputable quotes for you," chief executive Heidi Lee Douglas said. She also said anyone interested in getting a home battery should act soon. "I'm going to move quite quickly, just in case the NSW government withdraw their rebate," Ms Lee Douglas said. "We really want to show the government that we want people to adopt this and take advantage of it." The advocacy group now wanted the government to extend the subsidy to apartment buildings. "We've done a lot of research on electrifying apartments and apartments can act as great solar sponges in city landscapes," Ms Douglas said. The federal home battery discount is "stackable", which means it can be claimed in addition to any assistance offered under state-based schemes. Although it's not yet clear if - or how - these loans, grants and subsidies will change as the federal rebate is rolled out. Existing programs include: Bruno Kaser just missed out on the federal government's home battery subsidy, but he's looking forward to seeing the first electricity bill since he had one installed. From July 1 households will be eligible for up to 30 per cent off the installed cost of a home battery under a Labor election commitment. Mr Kaser had old rooftop solar panels replaced just before the April 6 announcement and bought a battery at the same time. But the 72-year-old, who is semi retired and lives in North Warrandyte north east of Melbourne, was philosophical about missing out on the subsidy. "I think it's silly not to use solar when you can," he said. "My main reason was it's just better for the environment. "And the battery was because quite often the grid drops out here. So hopefully I have a bit of battery as a backup." According to the Clean Energy Regulator, there are 4.1 million small-scale solar installations across the country, making Australia the world's leader in rooftop solar. Mr Kaser's installer, Solar Battery Group, has been putting in 40 batteries a day since the government's re-election on May 3. "Since Labor won the election a week ago, we've already seen a 40 per cent increase in our web traffic," the company's chief executive, James Hetherington, said. "We've seen a 60 per cent increase in sales just in the last five business days." The discount is not means tested and will apply to any new home battery, but can only be used once, according to the Smart Energy Council. As long as people don't switch on a new battery before the beginning of July, they will still be eligible for the rebate, but installers will likely charge the full rate up front and provide cash back when it formally kicks in. The government expects it to drive a surge in home battery installations, taking the roughly 186,000 units now installed across Australia to one million by 2030. The program is administered by the Clean Energy Regulator under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and does not require any changes to legislation. For customers, it functions as a discount at the point of sale, with expected savings of $4000 on a typical 11.5kWh battery. That means the installer claims the money direct from the government and the household automatically receives the discount. The $2.3 billion cheaper home batteries program will reduce the cost of a typical installed battery by about 30 per cent. According to government modelling, a household with existing rooftop solar could save up to $1100 on their power bill each year, while a household putting in new solar combined with a battery system could save up to $2300 annually. Around 77 batteries were available to consumers in Australia, according to a Smart Energy Council report from 2024. The 5-6kWh battery would suit the needs of about 90 per cent of households and prices started at $5000 for these. "The cheaper home battery program will usher in one of the biggest changes in the energy sector since the introduction of solar," council chief executive John Grimes said. Some small businesses and community facilities will also be able to access the government subsidy. James Hetherington from Solar Battery Group recommended households check their installer was signed up to the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NET Code). This is voluntary industry code of conduct designed to protect consumers. "There are government codes out there that protect the consumer from aggressive selling tactics, overselling and under-delivering," he said. Solar Citizens, which has been lobbying for a home battery subsidy scheme since 2022, said people should also shop around using a service like Solar Quotes. "We direct people to an organisation called Solar Quotes who provide three reputable quotes for you," chief executive Heidi Lee Douglas said. She also said anyone interested in getting a home battery should act soon. "I'm going to move quite quickly, just in case the NSW government withdraw their rebate," Ms Lee Douglas said. "We really want to show the government that we want people to adopt this and take advantage of it." The advocacy group now wanted the government to extend the subsidy to apartment buildings. "We've done a lot of research on electrifying apartments and apartments can act as great solar sponges in city landscapes," Ms Douglas said. The federal home battery discount is "stackable", which means it can be claimed in addition to any assistance offered under state-based schemes. Although it's not yet clear if - or how - these loans, grants and subsidies will change as the federal rebate is rolled out. Existing programs include: Bruno Kaser just missed out on the federal government's home battery subsidy, but he's looking forward to seeing the first electricity bill since he had one installed. From July 1 households will be eligible for up to 30 per cent off the installed cost of a home battery under a Labor election commitment. Mr Kaser had old rooftop solar panels replaced just before the April 6 announcement and bought a battery at the same time. But the 72-year-old, who is semi retired and lives in North Warrandyte north east of Melbourne, was philosophical about missing out on the subsidy. "I think it's silly not to use solar when you can," he said. "My main reason was it's just better for the environment. "And the battery was because quite often the grid drops out here. So hopefully I have a bit of battery as a backup." According to the Clean Energy Regulator, there are 4.1 million small-scale solar installations across the country, making Australia the world's leader in rooftop solar. Mr Kaser's installer, Solar Battery Group, has been putting in 40 batteries a day since the government's re-election on May 3. "Since Labor won the election a week ago, we've already seen a 40 per cent increase in our web traffic," the company's chief executive, James Hetherington, said. "We've seen a 60 per cent increase in sales just in the last five business days." The discount is not means tested and will apply to any new home battery, but can only be used once, according to the Smart Energy Council. As long as people don't switch on a new battery before the beginning of July, they will still be eligible for the rebate, but installers will likely charge the full rate up front and provide cash back when it formally kicks in. The government expects it to drive a surge in home battery installations, taking the roughly 186,000 units now installed across Australia to one million by 2030. The program is administered by the Clean Energy Regulator under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme and does not require any changes to legislation. For customers, it functions as a discount at the point of sale, with expected savings of $4000 on a typical 11.5kWh battery. That means the installer claims the money direct from the government and the household automatically receives the discount. The $2.3 billion cheaper home batteries program will reduce the cost of a typical installed battery by about 30 per cent. According to government modelling, a household with existing rooftop solar could save up to $1100 on their power bill each year, while a household putting in new solar combined with a battery system could save up to $2300 annually. Around 77 batteries were available to consumers in Australia, according to a Smart Energy Council report from 2024. The 5-6kWh battery would suit the needs of about 90 per cent of households and prices started at $5000 for these. "The cheaper home battery program will usher in one of the biggest changes in the energy sector since the introduction of solar," council chief executive John Grimes said. Some small businesses and community facilities will also be able to access the government subsidy. James Hetherington from Solar Battery Group recommended households check their installer was signed up to the New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NET Code). This is voluntary industry code of conduct designed to protect consumers. "There are government codes out there that protect the consumer from aggressive selling tactics, overselling and under-delivering," he said. Solar Citizens, which has been lobbying for a home battery subsidy scheme since 2022, said people should also shop around using a service like Solar Quotes. "We direct people to an organisation called Solar Quotes who provide three reputable quotes for you," chief executive Heidi Lee Douglas said. She also said anyone interested in getting a home battery should act soon. "I'm going to move quite quickly, just in case the NSW government withdraw their rebate," Ms Lee Douglas said. "We really want to show the government that we want people to adopt this and take advantage of it." The advocacy group now wanted the government to extend the subsidy to apartment buildings. "We've done a lot of research on electrifying apartments and apartments can act as great solar sponges in city landscapes," Ms Douglas said. The federal home battery discount is "stackable", which means it can be claimed in addition to any assistance offered under state-based schemes. Although it's not yet clear if - or how - these loans, grants and subsidies will change as the federal rebate is rolled out. Existing programs include:
