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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

Gaming

Several huge video games to look forward to in 2018

2017 has been a great year for video games no matter which console you own. We try our best to rank the best 2018 games.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018

Gaming

Game Console @E3 - Day Two

At E3, Sunset Overdrive impresses, Nintendo woos with Yoshi's Woolly World, and Forza Horizon 2 promises fun. Darren Price reports on Day 2's hits.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014

Gaming

Nintendo Wii U sales stagnant at 6.17 million units

Nintendo Wii U struggles to compete as sales stagnate at 6.17m units, lagging behind Sony's PS4 rapid 7m sales in just 5 months.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 8th May 2014

Gaming

EA April fools joke lambasted

EA's April Fools' prank, mocking the Wii U via Frostbite's Twitter, faces backlash for crossing the line into spitefulness.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2014

Gaming

Gamers spend $15.39 billion in 2013

US gamers spent a whopping $15.39 billion on video games in 2013, showing a shift towards digital content despite a dip in new physical sales.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2014

Gaming

Why has EA stopped supporting Nintendo?

EA pulls support for Nintendo Wii U, claiming it's a “kids platform”. But with growing sales, will EA change its mind?.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2014

Gaming

LEGO: The Hobbit game trailer released

Players will utilise and combine the Dwarves' unique abilities – often with hilarious results – to solve the most diverse Quests of any LEGO videogame to date.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2013

Gaming

Wii U – happy 1st birthday

Nintendo's Wii U marks its 1st year amid struggles, yet shows promise with a renewed focus on quality games. Will it rise with its new approach?.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2013

Gaming

LEGO The Hobbit game announced

Fancy joining Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield and company on their quest to the Dwarven Kingdom? Well you can in the next LEGO game.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2013

Gaming

Assassins Creed sets sail in Black Flag

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag casts off stale mechanics for sea-faring adventures, marking a refreshing tide in the series.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2013

Gaming

Nintendo US President says 'meh' to next-gen comp

This is the response from Reggie Fils-Aime during an interview with IGN, as he defended the Wii U's value for consumers as the wave of next-gen consoles launch.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2013

Gaming