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Game review: Days Gone Remastered (PS5)
3 days ago
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Sony releases Days Gone Remastered for PS5, boasting new modes, improved visuals at 60fps, and faster loading times for returning and new players alike.
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Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)
Last week
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches on PS5 with enhanced graphics for PS5 Pro, matching Xbox gameplay and priced at NZD $114–129, plus Game Pass options.
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Game review: Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy (Xbox Series X)
Last week
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Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy is a stunning 2025 point-and-click adventure remake, now on Xbox Series X with enhanced graphics and challenging puzzles.
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Game review: Assassin’s Creed Shadows (PS5)
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set in stunning Feudal Japan, offers dual protagonists and action RPG elements, blending nostalgia with fresh gameplay mechanics.
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Game review: PGA Tour 2K25 (Xbox Series X)
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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mycareer
PGA Tour 2K25 launches on current-gen consoles, offering stunning graphics and diverse gameplay, though its low roster of real golfers raises eyebrows.
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Hands-on game preview: PGA Tour 2K25
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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Darren Price previews PGA Tour 2K25, revealing stunning visuals and refined mechanics, promising an exciting golf gaming experience this February.
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Game review: Under Defeat (Switch)
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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Under Defeat, a beloved arcade classic from 2005, returns remastered on modern consoles, delivering exhilarating helicopter action but punishing difficulty.
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Game review: Dragon Quest III 2D Remake (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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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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Hands-on review: PlayStation 5 Pro
Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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Sony's PS5 Pro is set to launch in New Zealand this holiday season, priced at NZD $1,379.95, offering enhanced graphics and a larger storage upgrade.
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Game review: Rogue Flight (PS5)
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
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Indie title Rogue Flight revives the classic on-rails shooter genre with impressive graphics and challenging gameplay, earning a solid 8.0/10.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 sets EE traffic record
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has set a record for gaming traffic on EE and BT’s broadband, with a 144% spike in Xbox Live traffic this launch.
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Game review: Just Dance 2025 Edition (PS5)
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Just Dance 2025 Edition offers familiar gameplay with a new smartphone camera feature, yet suffers from limited innovation and reliance on online servers.
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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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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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Game review: Until Dawn (PS5)
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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The PS5 remake of Until Dawn struggles to recapture the original's atmospheric horror, leaving fans questioning its necessity amid mixed reviews.
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Game review: Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO (PS5)
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO on PS5 offers stunning 4K visuals and dynamic gameplay, making it a must-play for fans despite some minor flaws.
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Game review: Undisputed (PS5)
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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After a 14-year hiatus, boxing fans can rejoice as Undisputed hits PS5, featuring real-life boxers and a user-friendly control scheme.
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Game review: Evotinction (PS5)
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Evotinction, a new stealth game by Spikewave Games, lets you hack and sneak your way through a futuristic facility. Despite some flaws, it's a solid effort. 7/10.
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Seagate unveils new SSDs for PlayStation 5 & 4 gamers
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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seagate
Seagate introduces the brand new PlayStation Game Drive External SSD, offering 1TB and 2TB options for PS4 and PS5 gamers.
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Game review: NBA 2K25 (PS5)
Mon, 16th Sep 2024
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NBA 2K25 enhances gameplay with new animations and shooting mechanics but lacks innovative career modes. Despite minor upgrades, it feels familiar. Verdict: 7.0/10.