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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…Cybersecurity was already hard
Malware

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…Cybersecurity was already hard

Attackers still exploit basic gaps for months, with 88% of SMB breaches in 2025 involving ransomware, the report says.

By Justin Carter • 5 min read • Last month
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 • Last month
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: Marathon (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Marathon (PS5)

Console players face extra costs and a thin launch offering, even though Marathon’s gunplay and movement feel polished.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)
Gaming

Game preview: Saros (Playstation 5)

Players can expect punishing roguelike combat and permanent progression when Housemarque's PS5 exclusive arrives on 30 April.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PC)

PC owners get ultrawide support, unlocked framerates and ray tracing in a sequel that remains a strange, divisive package.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Exodus trailer spotlights Jun Aslan in sci-fi epic
Gaming

Exodus trailer spotlights Jun Aslan in sci-fi epic

Player choices will shape Jun Aslan’s fate across generations as the sci-fi role-playing game heads for release in early 2027.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Starfield lands on PS5 with new expansion & update
Gaming

Starfield lands on PS5 with new expansion & update

Starfield lands on PS5 on 8 April, joined by the Terran Armada expansion, Free Lanes update and a broad price cut across editions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts
Gaming

Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts

Chris Roberts details Star Citizen's boundless vision, from procedural planets and VR to crafting, base building and dynamic server tech.

By Darren Price • 17 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Utopai East buys Alquimista Media to anchor Korea push
Physical Security

Utopai East buys Alquimista Media to anchor Korea push

Utopai East takes full control of Seoul's Alquimista Media, securing a 15-title slate and launching its AI-driven push into Korea.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Game review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2)

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

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Game review: Goodnight Universe (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Goodnight Universe (Switch 2)

Goodnight Universe on Switch 2 offers a unique sci-fi tale as you play Isaac, a baby with mysterious powers, in a captivating 3.5-hour indie game.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PS5 greatly improves on its predecessor with enhanced gameplay, new enemies, fast travel, and stunning photorealistic graphics.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Game review: Split Fiction (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Split Fiction (Nintendo Switch)

Split Fiction, a witty co-op game by Hazelight Studios, offers 13 hours of fun on Nintendo Switch 2 for NZD $79, despite needing an extra controller and some technical cutbacks.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology
Blockchain

VeVe unveils new Star Wars digital collectibles using AR technology

VeVe and Lucasfilm launch a new Star Wars digital collectible series featuring Stormtrooper helmets and AR Podracers, priced from USD $10, to celebrate May the 4th.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Game review: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch)

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition resurfaces on Nintendo Switch, bringing enhanced graphics and new story content to an underrated sci-fi JRPG gem.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Game review: Omega 6 The Triangle Stars (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Omega 6 The Triangle Stars (Nintendo Switch)

In a nostalgic nod to the '90s, Omega 6 The Triangle Stars brings classic point-and-click adventure to Nintendo Switch, promising quirky aliens and intriguing quests.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025