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Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)

A relaxing but repetitive clean-up sim on Xbox Series X may appeal to players seeking a non-violent change of pace, despite its limited audience.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Turtle Beach launches Super Mario Switch 2 controllers
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Super Mario Switch 2 controllers

Nintendo Switch 2 players will soon get more character-themed options as Turtle Beach broadens its officially licensed controller range worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Game review: Marathon (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Marathon (PS5)

Console players face extra costs and a thin launch offering, even though Marathon’s gunplay and movement feel polished.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
Gaming

Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

AAA studios risk missing the portable boom as hybrid consoles, handheld PCs and cloud services reshape where players spend their time and money.

By Kevin Janzen • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
G2A partners with epay on gaming gift cards marketplace
Gaming

G2A partners with epay on gaming gift cards marketplace

Gamers in dozens of markets will gain quicker access to prepaid codes as the marketplace adds hundreds of music, video and game gift cards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)
Gaming

Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)

Players can expect punishing roguelike combat and permanent progression when Housemarque's PS5 exclusive arrives on 30 April.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Game review: Life Is Strange: Reunion (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Life Is Strange: Reunion (Xbox Series X)

Players face a race against time to stop a deadly university fire as Max and Chloe’s reunion drives the series to a new ending.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Wizards of the Coast unveils dark Dungeons & Dragons game
Gaming

Wizards of the Coast unveils dark Dungeons & Dragons game

The 2027 release will cast players as Kaatri, a lone warrior whose pact-fuelled magic drives exploration and combat in a dark open world.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Activision rolls out Call of Duty Season 03 update
Gaming

Activision rolls out Call of Duty Season 03 update

Players get fresh maps, modes and weapons across multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone, while Endgame opens free to play for a limited time.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Silent Hill f crossover lands in Fatal Frame II remake
Gaming

Silent Hill f crossover lands in Fatal Frame II remake

Free crossover content may boost sales of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, as players get Silent Hill f items and a Steam bundle discount.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Tp-Link launches Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers from AUD $279
Gaming

Tp-Link launches Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers from AUD $279

Households juggling gaming, streaming and calls may see less network congestion as TP-Link rolls out Wi-Fi 7 routers from AUD $279.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Activision unveils Season 03 for Call of Duty games
Gaming

Activision unveils Season 03 for Call of Duty games

The update will add nine multiplayer maps, new Zombies missions and a Verdansk point of interest when Season 03 lands next week.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Game review: MLB The Show 26 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: MLB The Show 26 (PS5)

Stagnant visuals and the loss of March to October will frustrate fans, even though the PS5 baseball sim still plays well.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)

Nine stages of retro-style brawling are let down by repetitive bosses and lasers, but co-op makes this Switch 2 sequel fun.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV
Gaming

TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV

British shoppers can now buy TCL's new QLED line-up from GBP £379, with models spanning Google TV, Fire TV and a 98in screen.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Sony expands INZONE line with H6 Air & new colours
Gaming

Sony expands INZONE line with H6 Air & new colours

The refresh targets gamers with an open-back headset, a lighter build and new finishes that broaden Sony's INZONE range in Australia from April 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset
Gaming

Hands-on review: LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset

Budget buyers get clear sound and a sturdy, family-friendly fit, with the LucidSound LS10X punching well above its AUD $50 price tag.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026