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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 • Last month
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
Starfield lands on PS5 with new expansion & update
Gaming

Starfield lands on PS5 with new expansion & update

Starfield lands on PS5 on 8 April, joined by the Terran Armada expansion, Free Lanes update and a broad price cut across editions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
G2A adds Klarna to offer flexible payments for gamers
Gaming

G2A adds Klarna to offer flexible payments for gamers

G2A adds Klarna at checkout, letting European gamers split or delay payments on over 90,000 digital titles and in-game purchases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Game review: Tales of Berseria Remastered (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Tales of Berseria Remastered (Switch 2)

Tales of Berseria Remastered dazzles with fresh features and slick combat, but the blurry, stuttering Switch 2 port lets it down.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dazzles on Switch 2, trading PS5 polish for handheld brilliance, smart tweaks and superb combat.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Game review: Maestro (PSVR2/Meta Quest 3)
Gaming

Game review: Maestro (PSVR2/Meta Quest 3)

VR rhythm game Maestro turns you into a flamboyant orchestra conductor, mixing classical bangers with party chaos on PSVR2 and Quest 3.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
DLC review: Highlands Fishing Expansion for Farming Simulator 25 (PS5)
Gaming

DLC review: Highlands Fishing Expansion for Farming Simulator 25 (PS5)

The Highlands Fishing Expansion DLC for Farming Simulator 25 adds a new Scottish map, fishing, aquafarming, and Highland Cattle but costs NZD $48.95 on PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Dell unveils open rack-scale AI systems with 60% cooling savings
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils open rack-scale AI systems with 60% cooling savings

Dell launches modular AI rack systems with 60% cooling savings, featuring PowerCool eRDHx and open standards for efficient enterprise deployments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Dell unveils IR9000 rack & PowerCool eRDHx for AI efficiency
Hyperscale

Dell unveils IR9000 rack & PowerCool eRDHx for AI efficiency

Dell launches the IR9000 rack and PowerCool eRDHx cooling system to enhance AI efficiency with up to 60% reduced cooling costs and open-standard design.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
DLC review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (Switch 2)
Gaming

DLC review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (Switch 2)

Nintendo's new DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza adds a vibrant DK Island and timed Emerald Rush mode but is pricey at NZD $33 for limited new content.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC (PC)

The Order of Giants DLC expands Indiana Jones and the Great Circle with new puzzles and exploration beneath Rome's catacombs, offering 4-5 hours of gameplay.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Vultr launches early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU for AI
Storage

Vultr launches early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU for AI

Vultr offers early access to AMD Instinct MI355X GPU, delivering powerful AI and HPC capabilities through its global cloud infrastructure from Q3 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Game review: Mario Kart World (Nintendo Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Mario Kart World (Nintendo Switch 2)

Mario Kart World on the new Nintendo Switch 2 delivers stunning 4K races with seamless open-world tracks and up to 24 racers for chaotic, thrilling gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Game review: Planet Coaster 2 (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Planet Coaster 2 (PC)

Planet Coaster 2 delivers an enticing blend of creativity and management, but its stumbling gameplay features and cheeky DLC pricing leave fans wanting more.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025
Game review: The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium DLC (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium DLC (PS5)

Croteam's 'Road to Elysium' DLC for The Talos Principle 2 mesmerises with stunning graphics and arduous puzzles, though its difficulty may deter some players.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Game review: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (Xbox Series X)

FromSoftware's Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC brings over 30 hours of challenging new content to Xbox Series X, priced at NZD $60-70.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

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BW Digital unveils Batam-Singapore data centre & cable plans
Digital Transformation

BW Digital unveils Batam-Singapore data centre & cable plans

BW Digital is building a 144MW AI-ready data centre and a subsea cable linking Batam and Singapore, boosting connectivity and sustainability in Southeast Asia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025