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Game review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2)
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Game review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2)

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a stunning return, marrying slick combat and 4K performance with some irksome backtracking and Amiibo-gated music.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Deep-dive review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC
Gaming

Deep-dive review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC

The ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld Windows gaming PC, sponsored by Xbox, offering portable gaming with high-end AMD hardware and mixed user experience.

By Darren Price • 13 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Game review: Goodnight Universe (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Goodnight Universe (Switch 2)

Goodnight Universe on Switch 2 offers a unique sci-fi tale as you play Isaac, a baby with mysterious powers, in a captivating 3.5-hour indie game.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Game review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2)

Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch 2 offers a colourful, smooth 60fps racing experience with unique gameplay and diverse modes, scoring 8.5/10.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: iMP Tech Mini Arcade Pro Switch/Switch 2 cabinet controller
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Hands-on Review: iMP Tech Mini Arcade Pro Switch/Switch 2 cabinet controller

iMP Tech Mini Arcade Pro transforms your Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 into a retro arcade cabinet with joystick, buttons and easy assembly.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Game review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Xbox Series X)

R-Type Delta: HD Boosted revives the 1998 classic with HD graphics and new modes on Xbox Series X, yet its punishing difficulty may deter newcomers.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Game review: Hyrule Warriors - Age of Imprisonment (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Hyrule Warriors - Age of Imprisonment (Switch 2)

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Switch 2 boasts smooth 60fps gameplay, diverse characters and 50+ hours of action-packed missions in a vibrant Zelda world.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Game review: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Xbox Series X)

Square Enix's Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake on Xbox Series X offers classic RPGs with stunning visuals, smooth 60fps gameplay, and modern convenience features.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
Game review: Two Point Museum (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Two Point Museum (Switch 2)

Two Point Museum debuts on Switch 2, offering fun museum management with charming visuals and humour, but limited by clunky controls and 30fps gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Game review: Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2)

Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Switch 2 offers real-time combat and familiar gameplay despite dull graphics and no voice acting.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Game review: Persona 3 Reload (Nintendo Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Persona 3 Reload (Nintendo Switch 2)

Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2 offers a full remake with enhanced visuals and new features but suffers from performance issues compared to PS5 and Xbox versions.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Game review: Lego Party (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Lego Party (Xbox Series X)

Lego Party launches on Xbox Series X in 2025, offering cross-platform multiplayer and over 60 mini-games for fun with friends and family.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Game review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch 2)
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Game review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch 2)

Nintendo has re-released Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 for Switch and Switch 2 with enhanced graphics but at a steep NZD $99 price.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
DLC review: Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush (Switch 2)
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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: Everybody's Golf Hot Shots (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Everybody's Golf Hot Shots (PS5)

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots on PS5 delivers accessible gameplay and varied modes but suffers from muted graphics compared to the vibrant 2017 PS4 version.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Game review: Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (Switch 2)

Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV on Switch 2 boasts upgraded 1440p visuals, 20 new minigames, and fresh modes, making it a must-play for original fans.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

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K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends for Canadians in 2025
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K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends for Canadians in 2025

K-pop and gaming dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, with hit songs and creators shaping a diverse digital cultural landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge
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Australians increase spending as entertainment subscriptions surge

Despite rising living costs, Australians boosted spending on entertainment subscriptions, growing the market 5% to 54.6 million services by June 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025