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Samsung launches 6K Odyssey gaming monitor worldwide
Samsung

Samsung launches 6K Odyssey gaming monitor worldwide

Samsung's latest monitor push targets gamers and professionals as it opens orders for a 6K screen and updated OLED and ViewFinity models worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth
Gaming

'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth

Government support and recent hit releases are helping Australian games studios add jobs, even as distance and skills shortages persist.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • This month
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 • Last month
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
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
CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players
Gaming

CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players

Competitive gamers will get a £64.99 controller with TMR thumbsticks, six remappable inputs and 1000Hz polling when shipping starts in June 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Gigabyte G27U dual-mode 4K gaming monitor lands ANZ
Gaming

Gigabyte G27U dual-mode 4K gaming monitor lands ANZ

Gigabyte's G27U 27-inch dual-mode monitor brings 4K 160Hz or 1080p 320Hz gameplay to Australia and New Zealand with a one-touch switch.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
iHeartMedia & Global Gaming League forge audio pact
Gaming

iHeartMedia & Global Gaming League forge audio pact

iHeartMedia signs Global Gaming League audio deal to launch culture-driven gaming podcasts across its US broadcast and streaming network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Logitech G515 Rapid TKL wired analogue keyboard
Gaming

Hands-on review: Logitech G515 Rapid TKL wired analogue keyboard

Logitech's G515 Rapid TKL is a slim, ultra-customisable wired gaming keyboard that saves desk space without sacrificing performance.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026

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Samsung previews 2026 TVs & Odyssey gaming monitors
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung previews 2026 TVs & Odyssey gaming monitors

Buyers will see more AI-led picture and sound tools across Samsung's 2026 screens, from premium TVs to Odyssey gaming monitors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
MSI launches back-to-school laptop offers in India
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MSI launches back-to-school laptop offers in India

Students and gamers in India can get up to 24-month EMI plans, extra warranty and backpack bundles on selected MSI laptops.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
AFL, cricket & Supercars launch Roblox gaming zones
Gaming

AFL, cricket & Supercars launch Roblox gaming zones

The move targets younger fans spending more time in gaming, as 7.4 million Australians now devote eight hours a week to sport.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Gigabyte launches glossy 27-inch OLED gaming monitor
Gaming

Gigabyte launches glossy 27-inch OLED gaming monitor

Australian buyers now have a glossy alternative in Gigabyte’s 27-inch OLED range, with the new panel aimed at reducing reflections and preserving dark detail.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Last month
Logitech G launches G512 X gaming keyboard with TMR
Gaming

Logitech G launches G512 X gaming keyboard with TMR

Customisable analogue and mechanical switches are aimed at players seeking finer control, with Australian pricing starting at AUD $299.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Turtle Beach launches Stealth Pro II headset in Australia
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Stealth Pro II headset in Australia

Premium gaming headset buyers in Australia now have a AUD $549.95 option with multi-device switching, longer battery life and noise cancellation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
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 • Last month
GravaStar V60 Pro Hall effect gaming keyboard hits Oz
Gaming

GravaStar V60 Pro Hall effect gaming keyboard hits Oz

GravaStar launches its sci‑fi styled Mercury V60 Pro Hall effect gaming keyboard in Australia, a compact 60% model priced at AUD $399.99.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Logitech G unveils RS H-Shifter for serious sim racers
Gaming

Logitech G unveils RS H-Shifter for serious sim racers

Logitech G's RS H-Shifter brings a durable, seven-speed manual gearbox feel to serious sim racers on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026