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Game review: Battlefield 6 (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Battlefield 6 (PC)

Battlefield 6 delivers epic multiplayer battles with vast destructible maps and vehicles, but its single-player campaign feels rushed and underwhelming.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Game review: F1 25 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: F1 25 (Xbox Series X)

F1 25 on Xbox Series X delivers photorealistic graphics and diverse modes, including 'Braking Point 3' story and F1 movie chapters, for a thrilling racing experience.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth
Software-as-a-Service

Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Ardoq appoints Brian Zeman as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth, focusing on expansion in the Americas and enhancing enterprise architecture solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Manifold Valley unveils tech for realistic digital humans
Gaming

Manifold Valley unveils tech for realistic digital humans

Manifold Valley, a Los Angeles start-up, is pioneering hyper-realistic digital humans for triple-A video games, blending AI with artistic performance capture.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Enterprise Architecture in 2025 and beyond
Gaming

Enterprise Architecture in 2025 and beyond

As enterprise architecture evolves by 2025, the rise of AI and regulatory demands will shape a more collaborative and innovative landscape for practitioners.

By Ed Granger • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
JobAdder appoints Fabrice Etienne as Chief Marketing Officer
Software-as-a-Service

JobAdder appoints Fabrice Etienne as Chief Marketing Officer

JobAdder has appointed Fabrice Etienne as Chief Marketing Officer to drive international expansion, focusing on growth in Australia and the UK.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Game review: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)

Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws offers stellar space exploration and stunning graphics, but clunky stealth and repetitive missions hamper its full potential. Verdict: 8.0/10.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
ThoughtSpot expands AI capabilities to foster data renaissance
Gaming

ThoughtSpot expands AI capabilities to foster data renaissance

ThoughtSpot enhances its AI functions to spur 'Data Renaissance', placing humans at the core of data-driven decisions, elevating efficiency and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Game review: EA Sports WRC (PC)
Gaming

Game review: EA Sports WRC (PC)

EA Sports' expert motor racing studio, Codemasters, has finally got its hands on the World Rally Championship licence.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Livewire adds four new appointments to its leadership team
Gaming

Livewire adds four new appointments to its leadership team

Gametech company Livewire hires four new members, including a Chief Innovation Officer, to accelerate brands into gaming through advertising.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2023
Game Review: Outriders (PC)
Gaming

Game Review: Outriders (PC)

Outriders, a new RPG looter-shooter game by People Can Fly, offers a promising concept but falls more in line with Anthem than Destiny 2.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Apr 2021
Game review: EA Sports NHL 21
Gaming

Game review: EA Sports NHL 21

The NHL series from EA Sports has been going strong for almost three decades, and NHL 21 offers new features, but may be repetitive for long-time fans.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
Game review: Madden NFL 21 (Xbox One)
Gaming

Game review: Madden NFL 21 (Xbox One)

Madden NFL 21 offers a polished and accessible experience, but lacks innovation. The addition of The Yard saves the day. Verdict: 7.5/10.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Game review: EA Sports UFC 4 (Xbox One)
Gaming

Game review: EA Sports UFC 4 (Xbox One)

EA's <em>UFC 4</em> focuses on refining gameplay rather than introducing new features, streamlining the game by removing Ultimate Team mode.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order adds cosmetics, combat and more in update
Gaming

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order adds cosmetics, combat and more in update

New Journey +, new cosmetics and arcade-style wave-based combat has been added to the hit game to the delight of Star Wars fans.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020
Game review: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PC/Xbox One)
Gaming

Game review: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (PC/Xbox One)

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is the Star Wars game that we have been waiting for since EA took over the licence six years ago.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
Game review: FIFA 20
Gaming

Game review: FIFA 20

EA Sports' FIFA 20 brings fresh modes and updates but falters in gameplay, still positioning itself as the top football game globally.

By Tom Richmond • 6 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Millions of dollars at risk over new tech FOMO – report
Gaming

Millions of dollars at risk over new tech FOMO – report

Ardoq's 2024 report reveals millions of dollars are at risk as CIOs admit investments are driven by the fear of missing out.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024