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Game review: KAKU: Ancient Seal (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: KAKU: Ancient Seal (PS5)

KAKU: Ancient Seal is a charming open-world action RPG for PS5, featuring cartoonish graphics, unique abilities, and enjoyable combat in a vast prehistoric world.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Game review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

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
Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and a vivid 240Hz OLED display.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
DLC review: Highlands Fishing Expansion for Farming Simulator 25 (PS5)
Gaming

DLC review: Highlands Fishing Expansion for Farming Simulator 25 (PS5)

The Highlands Fishing Expansion DLC for Farming Simulator 25 adds a new Scottish map, fishing, aquafarming, and Highland Cattle but costs NZD $48.95 on PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 17th 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
Hands-on Review: Zwift Ride
eSports

Hands-on Review: Zwift Ride

The Zwift Ride smart bike offers an immersive cycling experience with virtual racing and training for NZD $2,700 plus a $40 monthly subscription.

By Tom Richmond • 10 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor
Displays

Hands-on Review: Espresso 15 Pro portable 4K monitor

The Espresso 15 Pro is a premium 15.6-inch portable 4K monitor with vibrant colours, high brightness and a sturdy aerospace-grade aluminium design.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Game review: Battlefield 6 (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Battlefield 6 (PC)

Battlefield 6 delivers epic multiplayer battles with vast destructible maps and vehicles, but its single-player campaign feels rushed and underwhelming.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Fri, 7th 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: Wreckreation (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Wreckreation (Xbox Series X)

Wreckreation on Xbox Series X offers a vast 449 sq km open world racer blending Burnout's crashes and TrackMania's custom tracks for thrilling chaos.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Logitech MX Master 4 wireless mouse
Windows

Hands-on Review: Logitech MX Master 4 wireless mouse

Logitech's MX Master 4 refines its acclaimed wireless mouse with haptic feedback and a novel Actions Ring, enhancing comfort and productivity for all-day use.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 wireless keyboard
Smart Home

Hands-on Review: Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 wireless keyboard

The Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 is a slim, solar-powered wireless keyboard that charges via ambient light, offering seamless multi-device use without battery hassles.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Game review: The Outer Worlds 2 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: The Outer Worlds 2 (Xbox Series X)

The Outer Worlds 2, available on PC and Xbox Game Pass, offers snappy combat and faction choices but suffers from frustrating missions and limited immersion.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Game unboxing review: Ghost of Yōtei Collector's Edition (PlayStation 5)
Gaming

Game unboxing review: Ghost of Yōtei Collector's Edition (PlayStation 5)

The Ghost of Yōtei Collector's Edition for PlayStation 5 offers premium collectibles and exclusive in-game content, delighting fans with stunning detail and quality.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 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

Stories from Other Regions

Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair
Unified Communications

Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair

Logitech's Brio 4K webcam combines sleek design with outstanding image quality, delivering near-cinematic video that enhances every call and stream effortlessly.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Hands-on Review: Samsung's new 115-Inch Neo QLED is the black beauty of TVs
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on Review: Samsung's new 115-Inch Neo QLED is the black beauty of TVs

Samsung's 115-inch Neo QLED QN90F transforms any room into a private cinema, combining sleek design with stunning 4K visuals and immersive sound for AUD $26,999.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025