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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

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Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset offers versatile, high-quality audio with Xbox support, 40-hour battery life, and cross-device Bluetooth connectivity.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

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Game review: WWE 2K25 (Switch 2 version)

WWE 2K25 on Switch 2 impresses with smooth 60fps gameplay, rich features, and fast load times, marking a vast improvement over the original Switch version.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

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Game review: Gex Trilogy (Xbox Series X)

The Gex Trilogy returns on Xbox Series X, offering a nostalgic but unmodernised experience of the '90s platform games with its original graphics and gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

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Game review: MotoGP 25 (Xbox Series X)

MotoGP 25 on Xbox Series X speeds up the series with stunning Unreal Engine 5 graphics and new Arcade mode, balancing fun for rookies and experts alike.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

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Game review: Red Dead Redemption (PC)

The iconic Red Dead Redemption finally arrives on PC, proving its timeless appeal as players step into John Marsden's boots in this classic adventure.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025

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Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road (PC)

Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online expands with Gold Road, adding West Weald and 30+ gameplay hours. A great entry point for new and veteran players alike.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024

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Game review: Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Nintendo Switch)

Kingdom Come: Deliverance on Nintendo Switch disappoints with poor graphics and clunky mechanics, despite an engaging medieval storyline, raising doubts over platform choice from Warhorse Studios.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024

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The Elder Scrolls Online marks its 10th Anniversary with the Gold Road expansion

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Bethesda's 'The Elder Scrolls Online' introduces the 'Gold Road' expansion, allowing exploration of the new, exciting zone of West Weald from June 3rd.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

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Game review: No Man's Sky (Nintendo Switch)

Players control an unnamed explorer who awakens on an alien planet near a damaged starship in need of repairs and refuelling.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2022

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Game review: The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf (Xbox One/Xbox Series X)

Microids and OSome Studio invite players to do some Smurfing and Smurf-up the evil Gargamel's latest fiendish plan in The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021

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Game review: Twin Mirror

Twin Mirror offers a non-linear gameplay experience with intriguing investigation scenes, but falls short in length and overall entertainment value.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Dec 2020

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Game review: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time brings a fresh look and new gameplay to the beloved franchise, but with a steep difficulty level.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020

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Game review: Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition (Xbox One)

Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition is a long and huge game that will satisfy most people that love RPGs.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Sep 2020

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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

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Game review: Desperados III (Xbox One)

Desperados III surprises with its polished visuals and easy-to-use controls, making it a must-play for fans of real-time strategy games. Verdict: 8.5/10.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2020