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Gigabyte launches glossy 27-inch OLED gaming monitor
Gaming

Gigabyte launches glossy 27-inch OLED gaming monitor

Australian buyers now have a glossy alternative in Gigabyte’s 27-inch OLED range, with the new panel aimed at reducing reflections and preserving dark detail.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
Logitech G launches G512 X gaming keyboard with TMR
Gaming

Logitech G launches G512 X gaming keyboard with TMR

Customisable analogue and mechanical switches are aimed at players seeking finer control, with Australian pricing starting at AUD $299.95.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2026
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
Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Command Series keyboards & mice

Touch displays and hall-effect switches aim to cut menu-diving for gamers and streamers as Turtle Beach broadens beyond headsets and controllers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Turtle Beach launches Stealth Pro II headset in Australia
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Stealth Pro II headset in Australia

Premium gaming headset buyers in Australia now have a AUD $549.95 option with multi-device switching, longer battery life and noise cancellation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

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Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners get a cinematic Indiana Jones adventure that largely holds up on portable hardware despite a 30fps cap and awkward camera shifts.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Dell expands laptop range with Alienware 15 & AI PCs
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Dell expands laptop range with Alienware 15 & AI PCs

Dell is widening its consumer line-up with a lower-priced Alienware gaming option and new AI PCs for everyday productivity.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Game review: Pragmata (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Pragmata (PC)

Real-time hacking and path-traced visuals help Capcom's lunar shooter stand out, even as its missions grow repetitive.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
'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 • Fri, 8th May 2026
Europe retail tech shifts to higher-performance PCs
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Europe retail tech shifts to higher-performance PCs

Consumers are prioritising pricier PCs over phones, as higher component costs and longer upgrade cycles lifted retail tech revenues across Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
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 • Mon, 4th May 2026
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
CRKD launches Gibson SG Cherry guitar controller for PS5
Gaming

CRKD launches Gibson SG Cherry guitar controller for PS5

Fans of rhythm games on PS5 and PC get a Cherry Gibson SG controller with Hall Effect controls, Legacy Mode and app customisation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 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
Cherry's Stream Mouse Ultimate wins Red Dot design award
Gaming

Cherry's Stream Mouse Ultimate wins Red Dot design award

The award could help Cherry stand out in the crowded peripherals market, as buyers increasingly seek ergonomic, customisable work mice.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset
Gaming

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset

The modular headset pairs with PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2, while delivering 45 hours of battery life and replaceable parts.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

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