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Game review: Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (Xbox Series X)
Tue, 29th Mar 2022
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Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin offers a competent action RPG experience, but is held back by outdated graphics and lackluster characters.
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The Quarry re-imagines the teen slasher movie genre as a video game
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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Supermassive Games announces its upcoming teen horror game, The Quarry, featuring a star-studded cast and intense decision-making gameplay.
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Game review: Monster Energy Supercross 5 (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 23rd Mar 2022
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Supercross is a sport that isn’t very popular here in New Zealand, but it has a large following over in the United States.
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Game review: WWE 2K22 (Xbox Series X)
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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2K Games had a rough time back in 2019, thanks to the release of WWE 2K20, which was a buggy mess and was the worst received WWE 2K video game released to date.
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Game review: Elden Ring (Xbox Series X)
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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Developer FromSoftware inadvertently created a new gaming genre when it released Demon’s Souls on PS3 over a decade ago.
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Bethesda reveals the next chapter in The Elder Scrolls Online
Tue, 1st Feb 2022
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The Elder Scrolls Online is taking players to the new region of High Isle, featuring the Legacy of the Bretons, in its latest chapter launching on June 6, 2022.
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Game review: Gear.Club Unlimited 2
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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Gear.Club Unlimited 2, originally a Nintendo exclusive, has now been ported to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Here's our review.
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Game review: Halo Infinite Campaign (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 8th Dec 2021
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Halo Infinite, the latest installment in the iconic gaming franchise, offers an open-world adventure with improved gameplay and stunning visuals.
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Game review: Back 4 Blood (Xbox Series X)
Fri, 22nd Oct 2021
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Overall, Back 4 Blood can be a fun game if you are able to find some players online that you like to play with.
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Game Review: Psychonauts 2 (Xbox One/Xbox Series X/PC)
Tue, 31st Aug 2021
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Psychonauts 2 delivers old-school platforming with a polished aesthetic and unique art style. It's a highly enjoyable game.
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Game review: Chivalry 2 (Xbox One/Series X)
Tue, 13th Jul 2021
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'Chivalry 2' offers medieval mayhem in a multiplayer setting, with battles that are both exhilarating and brutal. A must-play for fans of hack and slash games.
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Game review: Scarlet Nexus (PS4 and PS5)
Wed, 30th Jun 2021
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I was scared the game was going to be similar to Code Vein which was Bandai Namco’s take on a Dark Souls game.
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Game review: Subnautica - Below Zero (PS4/PS5)
Thu, 24th Jun 2021
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It’s time for console gamers to return to Planet 4546B, this time to explore the frozen water of its arctic region.
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Game review: Fallen Legion Revenants (PS4)
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
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Fallen Legion Revenants is a new JRPG that utilises the old-school turn-based system that will please older RPG fans.
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Xbox Series X unboxing
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Whilst I still can’t tell you much about Microsoft’s new console, I can show you what the box looks like and what is inside.
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Game review: NBA 2K21 (Xbox One)
Thu, 1st Oct 2020
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NBA 2K21 brings basketball back to life with packed courts and cheering crowds, offering a glimpse of normality amidst the pandemic.
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Game review: Madden NFL 21 (Xbox One)
Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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Madden NFL 21 offers a polished and accessible experience, but lacks innovation. The addition of The Yard saves the day. Verdict: 7.5/10.
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Xbox Series X & Series S: NZ price and release date revealed
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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Microsoft announces release date and prices for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles, along with trade deals and specs.
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Game review: EA Sports UFC 4 (Xbox One)
Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
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EA's <em>UFC 4</em> focuses on refining gameplay rather than introducing new features, streamlining the game by removing Ultimate Team mode.
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Game review: Battletoads (2020)
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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New Battletoads game for Xbox One is friendlier, with three difficulty settings and a brighter presentation, but falls short in gameplay variety.