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Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95
Gaming

Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95

Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026

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Console Gaming stories

DLC review: Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC (Switch 2)
Gaming

DLC review: Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC (Switch 2)

Two Point Museum's Zooseum DLC on Switch 2 adds animal care, complex habitats and hungry predators to its charming management sim.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Game review: Hands-on impressions with Sumerian Six on Xbox Series X
Gaming

Game review: Hands-on impressions with Sumerian Six on Xbox Series X

Sumerian Six delivers tense, inventive stealth on Xbox Series X, but a brutal game-breaking bug stalls progress near the campaign's end.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Game review: My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5)

My Hero Academia: All's Justice delivers flashy 3v3 PS5 arena brawls and slick visuals, but its confusing, punishing story mode stumbles.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Game review: God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: God of War Sons of Sparta (PS5)

God of War Sons of Sparta reimagines Kratos as a teen in a retro 2.5D slasher, but simplistic combat makes this PS5 prequel stumble.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Abxylute unveils wired deck controllers for Switch 2
Gaming

Abxylute unveils wired deck controllers for Switch 2

Abxylute reveals N6 and N9C wired deck controllers for Switch 2, promising instant USB-C play, ergonomic grips and GameCube-style flair.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller
Gaming

Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller

Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller delivers desk‑friendly, precision flight sim controls, with quirks in setup but impressive immersion.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Game review: Ride 6 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Ride 6 (Xbox Series X)

Ride 6 swaps open worlds for pure two-wheeled thrills, blending exacting physics, stunning bikes and tough racing on Xbox Series X.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Game review: Code Vein II (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Code Vein II (PS5)

Anime souls-like Code Vein II delivers stylish combat and loyal AI partners, but clumsy dodging and no online co-op hold it back.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Australian couples who play games together feel closer
Gaming

Australian couples who play games together feel closer

Australian couples who play video games together each week report significantly higher relationship satisfaction, new survey data suggests.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dazzles on Switch 2, trading PS5 polish for handheld brilliance, smart tweaks and superb combat.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
Logitech G predicts five key shifts in gaming for 2026
Gaming

Logitech G predicts five key shifts in gaming for 2026

Logitech G tips 2026 as a turning point, with blockbusters, ageing gamers, creators and cosy live-service worlds reshaping how we play.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Hands-on review: Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller
Gaming

Hands-on review: Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller

Nintendo's Switch 2 GameCube pad revives the classic controller feel, finally making Wind Waker and friends play just as they should.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Console Gaming stories

Lexar to unveil Argentina-themed storage at India expo
Storage

Lexar to unveil Argentina-themed storage at India expo

Lexar will debut Argentina football-themed storage at Convergence India 2026, previewing new AFA portable SSDs for fans and creators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Rare PS5 Pro charity auction aids disabled children
Gaming

Rare PS5 Pro charity auction aids disabled children

Sony Foundation New Zealand is auctioning a rare 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro bundle, with every NZD $ raised funding holiday camps for disabled kids.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Video game cheat economy grows into USD $8.5bn giant
Software-as-a-Service

Video game cheat economy grows into USD $8.5bn giant

A growing underground market for video game cheats has swelled into a USD $8.5 billion industry, outstripping esports and Twitch revenues.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments
Gaming

EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments

EE has opened a new Lakeside Experience store, piloting 'Stay Safe with AI' sessions amid a GBP £3 million UK retail investment plan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026