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Game review: Snow Bros. Wonderland (Nintendo Switch)
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The nostalgic sequel Snow Bros. Wonderland offers captivating 3D gameplay and cooperative action, but suffers from outdated graphics and jumping puzzles.
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Game review: Dragon Quest III 2D Remake (Xbox Series X)
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Square Enix has launched Dragon Quest III 2D Remake, enhancing visuals for modern consoles while retaining classic gameplay elements and a £95 price tag.
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Game review: Mario & Luigi: Brothership
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Nintendo continues to impress in 2024 with the launch of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, a captivating turn-based RPG exclusive for the Switch.
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Game review: Lego Horizon Adventures (PS5 Pro)
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Lego Horizon Adventures, now available for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, offers a fun, kid-friendly take on the Horizon series with engaging gameplay.
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Game review: Super Mario Party Jamboree (Nintendo Switch)
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Super Mario Party Jamboree for Nintendo Switch offers over 110 minigames and various modes, ensuring fun for players of all ages.
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Game preview: Lego Horizon Adventures
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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Lego Horizon Adventures, a family-friendly retelling of Horizon: Zero Dawn, is set to release on November 14, 2024, promising fun for all ages.
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Gen Z in UK boosts gaming spend by 21% amid mobile rise
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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New research reveals UK Gen Z students have upped their gaming spend by 21% to GBP £48 monthly, contributing to GBP £3.4 billion annual sales.
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Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Nintendo Switch)
Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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Nintendo's latest release, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, presents Zelda as the primary character, offering fresh gameplay and unique abilities.
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Game review: Tomba! Special Edition (PS5)
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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The '90s classic Tomba! gets a fresh release with Tomba! Special Edition for PS5, retaining its nostalgic charm and adding modern features.
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Game review: One Piece Odyssey (Nintendo Switch)
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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One Piece Odyssey on Nintendo Switch impresses with stable performance and charming anime graphics, offering a worthy RPG experience with added Deluxe content.
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Game review: Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD (Nintendo Switch)
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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Nintendo brings Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD to the Switch in 2024, offering sharp graphics and engaging gameplay, though hindered by a lack of checkpoints.
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Game review: Sociable Soccer 24 (Nintendo Switch)
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Sociable Soccer 24 for Nintendo Switch offers an arcade-like, accessible football experience with 13,000 real-life players but lacks depth and online play.
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Hands-on review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova 5 Wireless offers versatility across devices, exceptional sound, and comfort with its robust design and user-friendly features.
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Game review: Biomutant (Nintendo Switch)
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Biomutant bucks the trend of human protagonists, letting Switch players explore a colourful world as a furry mutant. Worth playing despite some flaws.
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Save me Dr Tako: Definitive Edition (PS5)
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Relive the nostalgia with *Save Me Dr Tako: Definitive Edition* on PS5. This charming, non-violent platformer with Game Boy-inspired graphics offers new difficulty options, a hint system, and more.
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Hands-on review: Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset
Tue, 21st May 2024
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Techday NZ's hands-on review of the Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset highlights its affordability, superior sound quality, and clear noise-cancelling mic.
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Hands-on review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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The 2nd generation Backbone One USB-C transforms Android phones into portable gaming consoles with a new design, improved stability, and low latency.
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Game review: Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Nintendo Switch)
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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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.
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Hands-on review: Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Asus's ROG Ally is a PC-based Windows 11 handheld gaming console. Techday's Darren Price has been testing the tiny gaming PC.
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Game review: Princess Peach: Showtime! (Nintendo Switch)
Mon, 1st Apr 2024
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Princess Peach takes centre stage in a versatile and fun-filled Nintendo Switch game, 'Princess Peach: Showtime!', characterised by its colourful graphics, unique story-line, and varied gameplay.