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Riot brings VALORANT Laneways pop-up event to Melbourne
Gaming

Riot brings VALORANT Laneways pop-up event to Melbourne

The free two-day event gives Australian and New Zealand players an early chance to try the console version during Melbourne International Games Week.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Game review: Minecraft Dungeons II (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Minecraft Dungeons II (Xbox Series X)

Unreal Engine 5 gives the sequel smooth 4K 60fps action on Xbox Series X, though its short campaign and one-potion limit may frustrate players.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Game review: Dune: Awakening (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Dune: Awakening (PS5)

PS5 players get a faithful Arrakis survival experience, though the single-player world can feel empty without the online crowd.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark (Nintendo Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark (Nintendo Switch 2)

Nostalgia is tempered by a high price and only two distinct shooters, despite extra modes, save states and leaderboards on Switch 2.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Marvel's Wolverine (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Marvel's Wolverine (PS5)

Gory combat and a fresh pre-X-Men story give the PS5 exclusive a darker edge than Insomniac's Spider-Man games, with optional blood settings.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Last month
Game review: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Xbox Series X)

Players get a colourful open-world racer with four islands, 150 unlockable cars and track-building tools, but some versions run slower.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Dell launches Alienware OLED monitors & 14S laptop
Hybrid & Remote Work

Dell launches Alienware OLED monitors & 14S laptop

Australian buyers will get Dell's new gaming displays and lightweight 14S laptop from October, though local pricing remains undisclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: The Blood of Dawnwalker
Gaming

Game review: The Blood of Dawnwalker

A timed 30-day quest adds pressure to this vampire action-adventure, but its fair combat and rich setting keep it compelling.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Last month
Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners get Elden Ring and its acclaimed DLC, but the handheld port is capped at 30fps and can still dip below that.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Game review: Nioh 3 'Hell Rising' DLC
Gaming

Game review: Nioh 3 'Hell Rising' DLC

Hardcore fans may enjoy the punishing challenge, but this short expansion feels steeply priced for three hours of reused content.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
ZBD launches games payments platform for PC & console
Gaming

ZBD launches games payments platform for PC & console

Developers can now keep deposits, rewards and player payouts inside their own titles as ZBD widens its payments push beyond mobile gaming.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
Hands-on review: Samsung R85H Micro RGB TV
Artificial Intelligence

Hands-on review: Samsung R85H Micro RGB TV

Bright rooms and gamers stand to benefit most, as Samsung's R85H Micro RGB delivers vivid pictures, useful AI and strong 4K 144Hz support.

By Tom Richmond • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026

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Sony Interactive Entertainment NZ posts higher profit
Gaming

Sony Interactive Entertainment NZ posts higher profit

Higher profit came despite a 6.7% drop in revenue, as lower finance costs and sales expenses helped Sony Interactive Entertainment New Zealand hold margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Logitech G unveils 15 new gaming & creator products
Gaming

Logitech G unveils 15 new gaming & creator products

Professional gamers and streamers get new gear and software as Logitech G broadens its range into sim racing and lower-priced devices.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
8BitDo opens pre-orders for premium Xbox controller
Gaming

8BitDo opens pre-orders for premium Xbox controller

Priced at GBP £119.99, the new pad aims at Xbox and PC buyers willing to pay more for modular controls and drift-resistant sticks.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Gaming shapes workplace tech buying, Logitech study finds
Gaming

Gaming shapes workplace tech buying, Logitech study finds

Australian IT buyers are increasingly basing workplace tech choices on gaming-led expectations for speed, usability and reliability.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Mortal Shell II (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Mortal Shell II (PS5)

The sequel's faster, stamina-free combat and tougher runbacks will test soulslike fans on PS5, even as its eerie visuals impress.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2026
Samsung unveils 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100Hz
Samsung

Samsung unveils 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100Hz

Competitive gamers could gain smoother motion from Samsung's latest Odyssey line-up, which includes a 27-inch model rated at up to 1,100Hz.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026