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Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
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Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC

The wired pad targets budget-minded Xbox and PC players with Hall-effect sticks, back buttons and official licensing at USD $34.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2026
Laser expands retro electronics range as sales triple
Gaming

Laser expands retro electronics range as sales triple

Sales of retro gadgets have tripled as Australians seek screen-free alternatives, prompting new products from cassette boomboxes to gaming projectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

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Game review: Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark (Nintendo Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark (Nintendo Switch 2)

Nostalgia is tempered by a high price and only two distinct shooters, despite extra modes, save states and leaderboards on Switch 2.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last week
Game review: Truxton Extreme (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Truxton Extreme (Xbox Series X)

Old-school arcade fans get a fresh vertical shooter with co-op, score attack and punishing bosses, though beginners may struggle.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
NVIDIA adds nine games to GeForce NOW cloud service
Gaming

NVIDIA adds nine games to GeForce NOW cloud service

Subscribers can now stream classic Capcom favourites and fresh releases across devices, as Nvidia expands GeForce NOW's library and reach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Jul 2026
Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Gaming

Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC

Priced below many rivals, the wired pad targets Xbox and PC players seeking Hall-effect sticks and rear buttons without a premium tag.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Metal Slug MINI Robots launch in Australia, New Zealand
Gaming

Metal Slug MINI Robots launch in Australia, New Zealand

Fans in Australia and New Zealand can pre-order the retro gaming robots now, with the full collector's set priced at AUD $349.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
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 • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
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 • Wed, 27th May 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: Marvel MaXimum Collection (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (Xbox Series X)

Nostalgia and new accessibility features make this six-game Marvel compilation easier to enjoy, though some beat-em-ups still feel repetitive.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)

Nine stages of retro-style brawling are let down by repetitive bosses and lasers, but co-op makes this Switch 2 sequel fun.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Hyperkin & ModRetro unveil M64 Captain controllers
Gaming

Hyperkin & ModRetro unveil M64 Captain controllers

The launch gives M64 buyers a matched accessory option, with colour-coded controllers and memory card support ahead of the console's arrival.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Game review: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined on Switch 2 modernises a 100-hour epic into a slicker, friendlier 50-hour JRPG without losing its charm.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 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
Game review: Fighting Force Collection (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Fighting Force Collection (Switch 2)

Fighting Force Collection on Switch 2 revives 32-bit brawling nostalgia, but clunky controls and dated design keep it firmly in the past.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 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

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