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Game review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch 2)
Gaming

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
Game review: Stunt Flyer (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Stunt Flyer (Switch)

The revamped Stunt Flyer soars onto the Nintendo Switch, offering improved visuals and controls but failing to capture adventure with repetitive missions.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Game review: Just Dance 2025 Edition (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Just Dance 2025 Edition (PS5)

Just Dance 2025 Edition offers familiar gameplay with a new smartphone camera feature, yet suffers from limited innovation and reliance on online servers.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Game review: Just Dance 2024 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Just Dance 2024 (PS5)

Just Dance got famous back when it was released originally for the Nintendo Wii in 2009. Now, Just Dance 2024 is here and here are my thoughts about it.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Beat the bulge with Nintendo...
Gaming

Beat the bulge with Nintendo...

Shed kilos from home with Nintendo's free 31-day Wii Fit U trial, starting 2nd November. Ditch the gym and get fit in your living room!.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2013
PS3 v Wii U: Ding Ding
Gaming

PS3 v Wii U: Ding Ding

Last week's announcement of a slimmer Playstation 3 has industry analysts wondering if the move will be a success.

By Brendan Kelly • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Sep 2012
Nintendo unite with Unity
Gaming

Nintendo unite with Unity

Nintendo announces collaboration with Unity Technologies, ushering a new era of game development for the Wii U and broadening creative possibilities.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Sep 2012
Could consoles be on the way out in Japan?
Gaming

Could consoles be on the way out in Japan?

In Japan, handheld gaming reigns with the 3DS leading sales, while traditional consoles may face a cloudy future.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2012
Wii U launch won't affect Xbox: Microsoft
Gaming

Wii U launch won't affect Xbox: Microsoft

Microsoft France dismisses Nintendo's Wii U as competition, asserting the iconic brand no longer rivals Xbox or PlayStation in the console market.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2012
Exergames help stave off dementia: study
Gaming

Exergames help stave off dementia: study

Working out with Xbox Kinect, Nintendo Wii or PlayStation Move could help protect cognition in older adults, researchers find.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2012
Nintendo turns Wii blue for London Olympics
Gaming

Nintendo turns Wii blue for London Olympics

Nintendo to launch limited edition blue Wii in Olympic bundle, minus GameCube support, ahead of London 2012 games.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2011
E3 Nintendo Round-up
Gaming

E3 Nintendo Round-up

At E3, Nintendo wowed with the Zelda orchestration, pledged depth with the Wii U, and aimed to please both hardcore and casual gamers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2011
No DVDs or Blu-Ray for Wii U?
Gaming

No DVDs or Blu-Ray for Wii U?

Nintendo's Wii U won't support DVD or Blu-Ray playback, citing widespread existing access and cost concerns, amid speculation of workarounds.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2011
Wii U controller-console revealed
Gaming

Wii U controller-console revealed

Nintendo unveils the revolutionary Wii U at E3 - a hybrid controller-console, compatible with Wii, formerly known as Project Cafe.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2011
Rumour: Nintendo's next console lacks a hard drive
Gaming

Rumour: Nintendo's next console lacks a hard drive

Nintendo's next console reportedly shuns a traditional hard drive for 8GB flash memory, sparking debate on its download capacity ahead of E3 reveal.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th May 2011
Rumour: Next Microsoft, Sony consoles due 2014
Gaming

Rumour: Next Microsoft, Sony consoles due 2014

Kotaku reveals Microsoft and Sony's next-gen consoles set for 2024, aiming to outlast current models and challenge Nintendo's next move.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2011
New Nintendo console to debut at E3?
Gaming

New Nintendo console to debut at E3?

Game Informer breaks news of Nintendo's upcoming console that's reportedly more powerful than both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2011
Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters announced for 3DS
Gaming

Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters announced for 3DS

Warner Bros. announces Green Lantern video game for 3DS to coincide with film, leveraging system's 3D graphics for immersive gameplay.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2011