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Hands-on preview with the PlayStation 5 console
Gaming

Hands-on preview with the PlayStation 5 console

We weren't allowed to see the back of the console, although it still looks very stylish if you can fit it inside your TV cabinets or tables.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020
PlayStation 5 New Zealand release date and price announced
Gaming

PlayStation 5 New Zealand release date and price announced

Sony announces official release date and price for PlayStation 5 console in New Zealand. Available from November 12th, 2020.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020
Xbox Series X & Series S: NZ price and release date revealed
Gaming

Xbox Series X & Series S: NZ price and release date revealed

Microsoft announces release date and prices for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles, along with trade deals and specs.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2020
Game DLC review – Nioh 2: The Tengu's Disciple
Gaming

Game DLC review – Nioh 2: The Tengu's Disciple

Developer Team Ninja's Nioh 2 offers a new DLC called 'The Tengu's Disciple', but beware: you need to be level 120 or above to complete it!.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020

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Game review: Star Wars Squadrons (PS4/PSVR/PC/VR)
Gaming

Game review: Star Wars Squadrons (PS4/PSVR/PC/VR)

EA Games' new release, Star Wars Squadrons, allows players to experience epic space battles in the seats of Rebel and Imperial starships.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2020
Hands-on Review: Belkin Power Bank 10K + Stand
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Belkin Power Bank 10K + Stand

Belkin's 10K power bank is a game-changer, with a capacity that can keep your devices running for hours on end.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
Game Review: Mafia: Definitive Edition (PC)
Gaming

Game Review: Mafia: Definitive Edition (PC)

Mafia: Definitive Edition gives new life to a classic game with updated graphics and gameplay, making it a must-play for fans of the series.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020
Hands-on Review: EPOS Sennheiser GSP 601 Gaming Series wired headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: EPOS Sennheiser GSP 601 Gaming Series wired headset

EPOS hits it out of the park with their gaming headsets. The GSP 601 is a special bit of kit: best-looking and solid construction.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
VR headset market set for growth despite short-term COVID-19 decline
Supply Chain

VR headset market set for growth despite short-term COVID-19 decline

The global virtual reality headset market is expected to decline 6.7% in 2020, says IDC, but will return to growth in 2021.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
Game review: Marvel's Avengers (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Marvel's Avengers (PC)

Crystal Dynamics' Marvel's Avengers disappoints in beta, but the full game offers a more satisfying experience.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
Sony's new Bravia TVs 'Ready for PlayStation 5'
Digital Entertainment

Sony's new Bravia TVs 'Ready for PlayStation 5'

Sony is gearing up for the PlayStation 5 launch with its new BRAVIA TVs, featuring high framerates and low latency gaming.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020
Game review: Brunch Club (Xbox One)
Gaming

Game review: Brunch Club (Xbox One)

You have to move around food and objects around the kitchen, but sometimes you cannot do simple tasks because other objects keep getting in the way.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
Hands-on Review: Gigabyte Aorus 5 SB laptop
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Gigabyte Aorus 5 SB laptop

Gigabyte's Aorus 5 SB gaming laptop, equipped with a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, proves to be a capable machine for both gaming and creative work.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2020
Game review – Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Gaming

Game review – Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

If you have seen obstacle course game shows like Wipeout, Ninja Warrior or even The Titan Games, you'll probably have an idea on what Fall Guys is about.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2020
2K reveals Mafia: Definitive Edition gameplay
Gaming

2K reveals Mafia: Definitive Edition gameplay

2K has revealed what fans can expect from their upcoming Mafia: Definitive Edition when it releases on September 25th.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2020
Hands-on Review: Western Digital WD_Black P50 Game Drive
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Western Digital WD_Black P50 Game Drive

Western Digital's WD_Black P50 Game Drive offers impressive speeds but falls short of its 2000 MB/s promise when connected via USB. Ideal for PC gamers.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020
Video games market booming following COVID-19 related lockdowns
Gaming

Video games market booming following COVID-19 related lockdowns

The COVID-19 pandemic has fuelled a major boom in the video games market, boosting the value of top gaming companies by USD $354.5 billion in just six months.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Almost 40% of the Earth's population will be gamers by 2023
Gaming

Almost 40% of the Earth's population will be gamers by 2023

Gaming industry to reach $200bn worldwide by 2023, with 38% of the global population being gamers, according to Newzoo. Mobile gaming dominates.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020