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Turtle Beach launches Super Mario Switch 2 controllers

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Turtle Beach expands Nintendo accessories with Rosalina and Koopa Troop wireless controllers for Switch and Switch 2, priced at USD $109.95 each.
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Activision rolls out Call of Duty Season 03 update

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Call of Duty Season 03 brings new maps, modes and weapons to Black Ops 7, Warzone and Endgame, with Verdansk and Avalon changes ahead.
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Tp-Link launches Wi-Fi 7 gaming routers from AUD $279

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TP-Link broadens its gaming router push with Wi-Fi 7 models from AUD $279, led by a tri-band flagship promising sharper traffic prioritisation for busy homes.
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CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players

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CRKD launches ULT PRO wireless controller with TMR thumbsticks, remappable inputs and multi-platform support for serious gamers.
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Gigabyte G27U dual-mode 4K gaming monitor lands ANZ

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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.
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iHeartMedia & Global Gaming League forge audio pact

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iHeartMedia signs Global Gaming League audio deal to launch culture-driven gaming podcasts across its US broadcast and streaming network.
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Hands-on review: Logitech G515 Rapid TKL wired analogue keyboard

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Logitech's G515 Rapid TKL is a slim, ultra-customisable wired gaming keyboard that saves desk space without sacrificing performance.
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Hands-on review: Logitech G325 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset

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Logitech's G325 Lightspeed headset offers low-latency wireless, immersive audio and all-day comfort in a sleek, lightweight design.
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Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts

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Chris Roberts details Star Citizen's boundless vision, from procedural planets and VR to crafting, base building and dynamic server tech.
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McLaren extends Dell tech deal to power F1 data push

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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McLaren extends its long-running Dell tech deal to boost AI-driven data, simulations and race strategy across its factory and F1 trackside ops.
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Logitech G predicts five key shifts in gaming for 2026

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Logitech G tips 2026 as a turning point, with blockbusters, ageing gamers, creators and cosy live-service worlds reshaping how we play.
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Cherry debuts TMR magnetic gaming keyboards at 8k Hz

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Cherry Xtrfy unveils 8k Hz TMR magnetic gaming keyboards, led by the GBP £199.99 MX 8.2 Pro TMR Wireless with 0.01 mm precision input.
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ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.
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Asus ROG unveils Kojima Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Asus ROG teams with Kojima Productions on a Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet and peripherals, debuting the range at CES.
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HP merges OMEN into HyperX, unveils new flagship gaming gear

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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HP folds OMEN into HyperX with a unified gaming brand, debuting a powerhouse MAX 16 laptop, QD‑OLED monitor and brain‑sensing headset.
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Alienware adds anti-glare OLED & AMD to gaming range

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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Alienware brings anti-glare OLED to 16-inch gaming laptops, adds new Intel, Nvidia and AMD chips, and teases ultra-slim and budget models.
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LG unveils UltraGear evo 5K AI gaming monitor lineup

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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LG has launched UltraGear evo, a trio of 5K AI gaming monitors that upscale on-device to ease GPU demands ahead of CES 2026 debut.
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Samsung unveils 6K 3D & 1,040Hz Odyssey monitors

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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Samsung's 2026 Odyssey lineup debuts a 6K glasses-free 3D flagship and an esports-focused monitor boasting a blistering 1,040Hz mode.
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Track Titan raises USD $5m to power AI racing coaching

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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London start-up Track Titan raises USD $5m seed round to scale its AI-powered racing coach for gamers and amateur track drivers.
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How to detect fake players in online gaming

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Online gaming faces a hidden surge of fake players; here's how operators can detect bots, fraudsters and protect fair play at scale.