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Hands-on review: PlayStation Portal
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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While we sadly won’t be receiving a third dedicated handheld console, Sony has released a new remote-play device called the PlayStation Portal this year.
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Game review: Trek to Yomi (Nintendo Switch)
Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
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Trek to Yomi was released in 2022 for PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. Fast forward to 2023, and the game is finally available for the Nintendo Switch.
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Game review: No More Heroes III
Wed, 19th Oct 2022
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The developer’s most recent game is No More Heroes III which was released for the Nintendo Switch console exclusively in 2021.
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Sony's Playstation division has flat financial results for Kiwi unit
Mon, 10th Oct 2022
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Sony Interactive Entertainment NZ has released its latest financial report, showing the company’s profit has increased by 4% totalling $980,000.
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Game review: Disgaea 6 Complete
Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny originally came out in 2021, and more than a year later, the game has now been re-released.
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The Quarry re-imagines the teen slasher movie genre as a video game
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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Supermassive Games announces its upcoming teen horror game, The Quarry, featuring a star-studded cast and intense decision-making gameplay.
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Game review: Chorus (PC/PS5)
Mon, 21st Feb 2022
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Chorus is a narrative space shooter set in an interesting almost open world. The game centres around Nora, the pilot of an AI starship called Forsaken.
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Bethesda reveals the next chapter in The Elder Scrolls Online
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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The Elder Scrolls Online is taking players to the new region of High Isle, featuring the Legacy of the Bretons, in its latest chapter launching on June 6, 2022.
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Game review: God of War (PC)
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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Sony's hit game God of War, set in Norse mythology, has made its way to PC, offering stunning visuals and exhilarating combat. Verdict: 10/10.
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Game review: Gear.Club Unlimited 2
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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Gear.Club Unlimited 2, originally a Nintendo exclusive, has now been ported to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Here's our review.
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Game review: The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes (PlayStation 5)
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is possibly the strongest in the series yet. The Dark Pictures Anthology is certainly getting better as it goes on.
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Game review: Scarlet Nexus (PS4 and PS5)
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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I was scared the game was going to be similar to Code Vein which was Bandai Namco’s take on a Dark Souls game.
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Game review: Subnautica - Below Zero (PS4/PS5)
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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It’s time for console gamers to return to Planet 4546B, this time to explore the frozen water of its arctic region.
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Game review: Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection brings the classic action games to modern platforms, offering the same challenging gameplay and improved visuals.
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Game review: Returnal (PS5)
Wed, 5th May 2021
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The fact that Returnal is rogue-like might sound awesome to some, but some other casual gamers might be intimidated.
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PlayStation to start rolling out major software updates to PS5
Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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The PS5's first major update introduces new functionality, including the ability to store games on USB drives and cross-generation share play.
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Revealed: We unbox the PlayStation 5
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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While you will still have to wait for any hardware or software reviews, what we can show you this week is the unboxing of the PS5.
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PlayStation 5 New Zealand release date and price announced
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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Sony announces official release date and price for PlayStation 5 console in New Zealand. Available from November 12th, 2020.
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Game DLC review – Nioh 2: The Tengu’s Disciple
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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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!.
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PlayStation 5 hardware and exclusive games revealed
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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Sony unveils chic PS5, teases Spider-Man: Miles Morales & more games. No price yet, out late 2020.
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Sony's 'DualSense' controller a quaint touch for the PS5
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Sony unveils DualSense for PS5: A bold, tactile revolution in gaming control.
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A quick look at Xbox Series X & PlayStation 5 specs
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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March's console war heats up: Xbox Series X & PS5 specs drop, but PS5's design stays hidden.
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Hands-on review: PS4 Back Button Attachment
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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PS4's new Back Button Attachment upgrades DualShock 4, aimed at competitive gamers for just $69.99.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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UK Gaming Market Booms: Forecast to Hit $305bn by 2025, Cloud Gaming Leads Charge.