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The House of the Dead 2 Remake shuffles onto Switch with nostalgic charm, clunky gyro aiming and visuals frozen in the late 90s.

Rooftops & Alleys turns parkour into a trick-chasing scorefest, exhilarating to master but held back by scant modes and just six stages.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a stunning return, marrying slick combat and 4K performance with some irksome backtracking and Amiibo-gated music.

Project Motor Racing's hardcore realism, punishing physics and steep learning curve make this sim a slog for all but die-hard racers.

The ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld Windows gaming PC, sponsored by Xbox, offering portable gaming with high-end AMD hardware and mixed user experience.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 finally arrives on PS5, offering photorealistic global exploration and new modes despite some outdated map data. Verdict: 9.0/10.

Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch 2 offers a colourful, smooth 60fps racing experience with unique gameplay and diverse modes, scoring 8.5/10.

EA Sports FC 26 launches with major gameplay improvements and dual modes, but fans remain wary of the ongoing pay-to-play Season Pass model.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed Land enhances the 2022 classic with 12 new levels, smoother 60fps visuals, and fresh transformations on Switch 2.

Helldivers 2 launched on Xbox Series X/S in 2025, bringing crossplay chaos and co-op missions to over 600,000 new players despite minor visual flaws.

Turtle Beach launches the Atlas 200, its first licensed PlayStation headset, priced at AUD $99.95 and available from 19 September 2025 in Australia.

Demon Slayer 2 on Switch 2 delivers fast, fluid combat and a rich story mode, continuing the popular manga's saga with 46 fighters and multiple game modes.

Logitech G launches the G522 Gaming Headset with enhanced comfort, high-fidelity sound, tri-mode connectivity, and customisation for AUD $299.95.

The Corsair Void Wireless V2 headset offers crisp 3D Dolby Atmos sound, long battery life, and seamless wireless use across PC, mobile, and PlayStation devices.

MotoGP 25 on Xbox Series X speeds up the series with stunning Unreal Engine 5 graphics and new Arcade mode, balancing fun for rookies and experts alike.

Sony releases Days Gone Remastered for PS5, boasting new modes, improved visuals at 60fps, and faster loading times for returning and new players alike.

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.

LG has launched the Xbox app on Smart TVs in 26 countries, allowing users to stream Xbox games via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with a compatible controller.

After a nearly decade-long wait, Civilization VII has finally launched, offering new challenges and mechanics in a visually stunning strategy game.

The Australian XR Festival Awards 2024, hosted for the first time in Sydney, celebrated local and global talent in creative technology at the State Library.