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

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
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.
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Game review: Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land (Switch 2)

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land enhances the 2022 classic with 12 new levels, smoother 60fps visuals, and fresh transformations on Switch 2.
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Game review: Lost Soul Aside (PS5)

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Lost Soul Aside, a decade in the making and inspired by Final Fantasy XV, launches on PS5 and PC with thrilling combat but flawed jumping and checkpoint design.
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Hands-on Review: JBL Sense Lite Headphones

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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wireless headphones
JBL's Sense Lite headphones offer lightweight, secure-fit earbuds with hooks, crystal-clear sound, and up to 32 hours battery life for just USD $149.99.
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Game review: Metal Eden (Xbox Series X)

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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doom
Metal Eden offers fast-paced, sci-fi FPS action on Xbox Series X, combining thrilling platforming and combat in a short but intense experience.
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Game review: Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (PS5)

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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konami
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater revives the classic 2004 hit with stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals but offers no new content or modernised gameplay.
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Hands-on Review: Suunto Wing 2 Headphones

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headphones
The Suunto Wing 2 headphones offer a unique hooked design, 12-hour battery life, and LED safety lights, but are priced at an expensive NZD $349.
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Game review: Helldivers 2 Xbox Series X/S version

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Helldivers 2 launched on Xbox Series X/S in 2025, bringing crossplay chaos and co-op missions to over 600,000 new players despite minor visual flaws.
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Game review: Midnight Murder Club (PS5)

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
Midnight Murder Club on PS5 offers limited content and requires a PlayStation Plus subscription, making its NZD $34 price tag hard to justify.
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Hands-on Review: Suunto Race 2 Sports Watch

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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wearables
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ios
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cycling
The Suunto Race 2, a premium Finnish sports watch with a 55-hour battery, launches at USD $500 in September 2025, boasting dual controls and fitness features.
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Hands-on Review: Bissell Powerclean Furfinder 200W cordless stick vacuum

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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cloud services
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hair removal
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reviews
The Bissell Powerclean Furfinder 200W cordless stick vacuum offers strong suction, lightweight design, and HEPA filtration for easy, effective cleaning around the home.
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Game review: Echoes of the End (Xbox Series X)

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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god of war
Echoes of the End, a decade in the making by Icelandic studio Myrkur Games, offers a linear action-adventure with rich magic and puzzle-solving on Xbox Series X.
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Game review: Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (Xbox Series X)

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and 2 bring 16 classic '80s and '90s shoot-em-ups to Xbox Series X with difficulty aids and modern features.
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Game review: Operation Night Strikers (Switch)

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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displays
Operation Night Strikers for Switch revives four classic '80s light-gun shooters, playable via analogue stick or Joy-Con gyro controls, scored 8/10.
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Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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clean technologies
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset offers versatile, high-quality audio with Xbox support, 40-hour battery life, and cross-device Bluetooth connectivity.
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Hands-on Review: BenQ ScreenBar Pro

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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smart home
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hybrid & remote work
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productivity
The BenQ ScreenBar Pro offers remote workers a stylish, efficient desk light with 16 brightness levels and an auto sensor for NZD $299.
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Game review: Drag x Drive (Switch 2)

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Drag x Drive for Switch 2 innovatively captures wheelchair basketball using new Joy-Con mouse controls but lacks variety and vibrant characters.
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Hands-on Review: OPPO's A5 Pro smartphone

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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gaming
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uc
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digital entertainment
The OPPO A5 Pro 5G offers rugged durability, an impressive 5,800mAh battery and solid performance, making it ideal for users seeking a tough, reliable mid-range phone.
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Game review: Mafia: The Old Country (PS5)

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Mafia: The Old Country brings the iconic series to PS5 with a 1900s Italian setting, stunning visuals, and engaging gameplay in a compact 10-hour story.
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Game review: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (Switch 2)

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Demon Slayer 2 on Switch 2 delivers fast, fluid combat and a rich story mode, continuing the popular manga's saga with 46 fighters and multiple game modes.