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Blizzard unveils Diablo IV launch push with KoЯn tie-up
Gaming

Blizzard unveils Diablo IV launch push with KoЯn tie-up

Pre-downloads and a KoЯn collaboration are set to widen attention on Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred before its global release.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

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8BitDo Xbox accessories launch in Europe with EU rollout
Gaming

8BitDo Xbox accessories launch in Europe with EU rollout

European gamers will get officially licensed 8BitDo Xbox peripherals in local layouts, with prices starting at GBP £39.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
TCL launches flagship OLED+ & Mini LED monitors in UK
Displays

TCL launches flagship OLED+ & Mini LED monitors in UK

The UK launch signals TCL's push into PC displays, with a 32-inch OLED+ model and two Mini LED gaming monitors for different users.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
GXTrust launches two USB microphones for streamers
Gaming

GXTrust launches two USB microphones for streamers

Demand for plug-and-play creator audio is rising, with the three new models pitched at streamers, podcasters and gamers using home setups.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Belkin expands Nintendo Switch 2 accessories in Australia
Gaming

Belkin expands Nintendo Switch 2 accessories in Australia

Nintendo Switch 2 players in Australia and New Zealand get portable power and carry options as Belkin broadens its gaming range.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Sony sets August launch for wireless fight stick & monitor
Gaming

Sony sets August launch for wireless fight stick & monitor

Gamers will get a premium new PS5 desk setup in August, as Sony rolls out its first wireless fight stick and a 27-inch monitor.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Game review: FZ: Formation Z (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: FZ: Formation Z (Xbox Series X)

Forty-two years after the arcade original, the remake adds 3D visuals and extra modes, though its one-hit challenge may deter some players.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Game review: Nitro Gen Omega (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Nitro Gen Omega (Xbox Series X)

Permanent deaths raise the stakes in this anime-inspired tactical RPG, where one lost pilot can cripple your mech and force a costly replacement.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
MetaShot opens platform with Yudiz pickleball game
Software Development

MetaShot opens platform with Yudiz pickleball game

The move broadens MetaShot's appeal beyond cricket, as the motion gaming startup opens its platform to third-party studios for the first time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Samsung launches interactive, connected 2026 TV range
Internet of Things

Samsung launches interactive, connected 2026 TV range

Kiwi football fans will get stadium-style sound and smarter home control as the new line-up adds AI Football Mode Pro and Vision AI.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
Game review: Invincible Vs (PlayStation 5)
Gaming

Game review: Invincible Vs (PlayStation 5)

Fans of the superhero series get a brutal tag-team brawler with 18 fighters, slick visuals and a deep tutorial for newcomers.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Last month
'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth
Gaming

'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth

Government support and recent hit releases are helping Australian games studios add jobs, even as distance and skills shortages persist.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last month
Game review: MotoGP 26 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: MotoGP 26 (Xbox Series X)

Players get more realism and a stronger career mode, but Xbox Series X owners may find MotoGP 26 feels too similar to last year’s release.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
The Blood of the Dawnwalker embraces the night in a dark fantasy RPG
Gaming

The Blood of the Dawnwalker embraces the night in a dark fantasy RPG

Players will juggle daylight swordplay and nocturnal vampire powers as Coen races to save his family within 30 days in 14th Century Europe.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Kiln (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Kiln (Xbox Series X)

Game Pass access has helped keep players online, but Kiln feels thin at launch with just five maps and one mode.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Hands-on review: Starfield (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Pro)
Gaming

Hands-on review: Starfield (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Pro)

Three years of patches and a new update have made Bethesda's space role-player far smoother on PlayStation 5, though some engine flaws remain.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Game review: Saros (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Saros (PS5)

Housemarque’s PS5 roguelike offers permanent upgrades and 60fps combat, but its steep learning curve may deter some players.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Game review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch 2)

A comedy-filled island of custom Miis and odd romances gives players 30 hours of laughs, even if the cutscenes grow repetitive.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026