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Seagate unveils gaming drives for the holiday season
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Seagate has unveiled a new range of gaming hard drives and SSDs, set to enhance the gaming experience this Christmas for gamers across Australia and New Zealand.
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AMD to turbocharge AI in laptops with Zen 5 Ryzen processor launch
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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AMD unveils groundbreaking Zen 5 Ryzen processors at Computex 2024, featuring world-leading AI capabilities and advanced performance for laptops and desktops.
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Game review: Sand Land (PlayStation 5)
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Akira Toriyama's Sand Land receives an exciting transformation, from manga to video game, treating fans to a captivating mix of RPG action, unique characters, and storyline set in a compelling desert dystopia.
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Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 360P
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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JBL's Quantum 360P wireless gaming headset delivers superb audio, impressive battery life, and dual-device connectivity, standing out as an affordable, reliable option for competitive gamers.
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JBL expands Quantum Series headsets for XBOX & PlayStation consoles
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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JBL bolsters its Quantum Series with new headset models purpose-built for XBOX and PlayStation consoles, offering wireless spatial audio virtualisation and dual device connection.
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Jacob Annesley joins Gate 7 as Director of Public Relations & Content
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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Gate 7 has bolstered its team with the addition of experienced figure, Jacob Annesley, as the new Director of Public Relations and Content, marking a strategic advance towards innovation in destination marketing.
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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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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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Starfield’s unveils special edition drive and hub for Xbox
Wed, 16th Aug 2023
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Save the Secrets of the Universe with Seagate’s new Starfield special edition game drive and hub for Xbox, available for pre-order in Australia and New Zealand.
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Game review: Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life (Nintendo Switch)
Wed, 12th Jul 2023
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Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is a new farming sim available on multiple platforms, featuring non-binary characters and same-sex partnerships.
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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: Lego 2K Drive (Xbox Series X)
Thu, 18th May 2023
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Lego 2K Drive is a fun alternative to Forza Horizon, featuring an open-world racing game with the playable ability of Lego bricks. Verdict: 8.5/10.
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Neo4j hires Sudhir Hasbe as Chief Product Officer
Wed, 5th Apr 2023
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Graph database and analytics company, Neo4j, has appointed Sudhir Hasbe as Chief Product Officer and achieved double-digit growth in 2022.
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Game review: Trek to Yomi (Nintendo Switch)
Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
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Trek to Yomi was released in 2022 for PC, PlayStation and Xbox platforms. Fast forward to 2023, and the game is finally available for the Nintendo Switch.
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Game review: PGA Tour 2K23
Thu, 20th Oct 2022
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With the success of PGA Tour 2K21, 2K Sports with developer HB Studios have now released PGA Tour 2K23 in 2022.
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Game review: No More Heroes III
Wed, 19th Oct 2022
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The developer’s most recent game is No More Heroes III which was released for the Nintendo Switch console exclusively in 2021.
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Game review: Session: Skate Sim
Fri, 7th Oct 2022
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Session: Skate Sim had been in early access on both Xbox and PC platforms, but finally, the game has been fully finished in 2022.
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Hands-on review: Xbox Cloud Gaming
Thu, 14th Jul 2022
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Xbox Cloud Gaming, a feature of Xbox Game Pass, allows players to stream over 300 games. But does it work? Here's the verdict.
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Game review: Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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The Lego Star Wars games have always been popular with both kids and adults as they are a cute way to relive the famous movies.