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Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PC)
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Indiana Jones returns in Bethesda's Great Circle, an adventure blending nostalgia and action, but it grapples with its first-person perspective.
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Hands-on review: Corsair M55 Wireless gaming mouse
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The Corsair M55 Wireless gaming mouse combines a nostalgic design with modern functionality, offering 185 hours of battery life at an affordable price.
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Hands-on review: GuliKit KK3 Max wired/wireless game controller
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The GuliKit KK3 Max game controller impresses with its premium design and versatile compatibility, proving a worthy alternative for discerning gamers.
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Game review: NHL 25 (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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NHL 25 impresses with stunning graphics and diverse game modes, but its challenging gameplay may frustrate newcomers to the franchise.
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Logitech G reveals Racing Series for sim racing fans
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Logitech G has unveiled its Racing Series, introducing new customisable products for sim racing enthusiasts, including steering wheels and shifters.
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Acer unveils new Predator Orion 7000 gaming desktop
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Acer debuts its powerful Predator Orion 7000, with top-tier performance features, advanced cooling, and a price starting at AUD $7999.
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Alienware unveils dual-mode 27-inch 4K gaming monitor
Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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Alienware's new 27-inch 4K Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor (AW2725QF) allows gamers to switch between '4K @ 180Hz' and 'FHD @ 360Hz,' blending visual fidelity and speed.
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Game Review: Anger Foot (PC)
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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The anarchic first-person shooter Anger Foot delivers chaotic, non-stop fun with its door-kicking, enemy-booting gameplay and thumping, immersive soundtrack.
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Logitech G unveils G515 wireless gaming keyboard for NZD $299.95
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Logitech G has launched the G515 LIGHTSPEED TKL Wireless Gaming Keyboard, featuring a sleek low-profile design and advanced technologies for NZD $299.95.
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Samsung unveils 2024 monitor lineup: gaming & smart models
Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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Samsung unveils its 2024 monitor lineup with a range of gaming, smart, and professional models, featuring cutting-edge AI enhancements and proprietary technologies.
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Game review: Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut (PC)
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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PC gamers rejoice! Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut arrives, packing both stunning visuals and rich content, stripped from PlayStation exclusivity.
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Game review: Children of the Sun (PC)
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Children of the Sun, a surreal single-player puzzle shooter by Rene Rother, follows a lone sniper's revenge against a cult, with precise, strategic gameplay and an unusual art style.
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Game review: Horizon: Forbidden West Complete Edition (PC)
Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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Horizon: Forbidden West, the stellar sequel to Horizon: Zero Dawn, hits PC, offering enhanced visuals, pleasing refinements from the original, and an engaging storyline set in a visually stunning post-post-apocalyptic world.
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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: Tekken 8 (PC)
Wed, 31st Jan 2024
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Tekken 8 introduces new aggressive fight mechanics, with characters being able to unload “Heat” moves and devastating “Rage Art” attacks.
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Sony & Fnatic co-develop INZONE Buds for an immersive gaming experience
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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Sony partners with renowned esports team, Fnatic, to launch INZONE Buds, wireless gaming earbuds with 12-hour battery life and AI-assisted mic technology, providing an unrivalled immersive audio experience.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming comes to Meta Quest headsets
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available for Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro headsets.
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Fantom Drives launches VENOMX NVMe SSDs for high-speed gaming & VR
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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Fantom Drives unveils VENOMX NVMe solid state drives, specifically designed for high-speed gaming and VR experiences.
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Game review: Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn DLC (PS5)
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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Tales of Arise's new DLC, Beyond the Dawn, offers an interesting story and great gameplay, but lacks new content. Verdict: 6.5/10.
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Game review: EA Sports WRC (PC)
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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EA Sports' expert motor racing studio, Codemasters, has finally got its hands on the World Rally Championship licence.