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Game review: WWE 2K24 (Xbox Series X)
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Even though Hulk Hogan and Stone Cold cannot wrestle in real life right now, you can play as them in the all-new WWE 2K24 video game.
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Tech bargain hunters risk malware exposure, reveals study
Mon, 29th Jan 2024
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One-third of search engine results for popular tech items may lead to harmful malware-laden websites, according to a study by MoneySuperMarket Credit Cards.
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Game review: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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While we are still waiting for Ubisoft to release a remake based on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the company has finally released a new game in the series in 2024.
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BenQ launches beCreatus DP1310 Hybrid Dock for hybrid & remote work
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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BenQ unveils its state-of-the-art beCreatus DP1310 Hybrid Dock a dual-source integrated dock for hybrid and remote work.
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Game review: Forza Motorsport (Xbox Series X)
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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Things are shaping up much better in 2023 thanks to the releases of Redfall, Starfield, and now Forza Motorsport.
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Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':
Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
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Spark announces the launch of Spark Game Arena, with the nationwide tournament The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite, and a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs.
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Game review: Starfield (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 11th Sep 2023
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Xbox's Starfield offers an engaging story and impressive combat, but falls short with its visuals, says one journalist.
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Game review: Madden NFL 24 (Xbox Series X)
Tue, 29th Aug 2023
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Madden NFL 24 brings back mini-games and improves gameplay, but fails to impress with its buggy performance and lackluster presentation. (110 characters).
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Game review: Ride 5 (PS5)
Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
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Thankfully, Ride 5 includes some new features to make the game more approachable for new players of the franchise.
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Game review: MotoGP 23 (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 14th Jun 2023
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There is something new about MotoGP 23, and it’s the fact that it’s one of the first in the series to be truly accessible.
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Game review: Street Fighter 6 (PS5 and Xbox Series X)
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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The ‘World Tour’is arguably the biggest and best single-player offering in any fighting game I have played recently.
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Game review: Inscryption (Xbox Series X)
Fri, 12th May 2023
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First released for the PC platform back in October 2021, Inscryption is a roguelike card game that finally became available on the Xbox this year.
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Game review: Redfall (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 8th May 2023
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Redfall is an Xbox exclusive only available for the PC and the Xbox Series X/S consoles. It is truly the first AAA exclusive we’ve had in a long time.
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Game review: WWE 2K23 (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 20th Mar 2023
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WWE 2K23 may not reinvent the wheel, but it's a solid foundation for the franchise with impressive visuals and new match types.
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Game review: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and Bardock DLC (PS5)
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot can now run at full 4K at 60fps, and there are more details in the outer environments as well.
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Game review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II features different gameplay mechanics that we have never seen in a Call of Duty game before.
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Game review: Gotham Knights
Wed, 26th Oct 2022
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Gotham Knights disappoints with clunky gameplay and outdated graphics, but offers an interesting story and likeable characters.
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Game review: Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed
Tue, 20th Sep 2022
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'Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed' is a visually stunning and fun remake with improved gameplay, exclusive to modern platforms. Game garners 8.0/10.
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Game review: Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
Thu, 21st Jul 2022
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Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series: A nostalgic journey with updated graphics, 2D to 3D, and challenging gameplay. (110 characters).
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Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure now available
Fri, 12th Nov 2021
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Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure features the ever-popular Tiny Tina in her inaugural story.
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Game review: Microsoft Flight Simulator (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 28th Jul 2021
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Now, for the very first time, Xbox gamers can experience a true civil aviation flight simulator on their Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles.
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Game review: Dirt 5 PC/Xbox Series X
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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Codemasters’ Dirt 5 gets down and dirty with some off-road racing. This time taking the franchise in a slightly different, but understandable, direction.
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Game review – Devil May Cry V: Special Edition (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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Capcom's Devil May Cry V: Special Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is a must-have for fans with new graphical settings and additional difficulty modes.
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Hands-on review: The Xbox Series X console
Fri, 6th Nov 2020
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The hardware is advertised to be the most powerful console ever released. Does this bold statement hold true so far?.