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Marathon review: Bungie's extraction shooter boasts slick gunplay and sharp visuals, but sparse launch content and a console fee blunt its appeal.

GTA 6's switch away from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch underlines a wider shift as studios rethink portable play, exclusives and hybrid gaming.

LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset delivers premium sound and comfort at AUD $50, with Xbox-friendly controls and broad console support.

Call of Duty Season 03 brings new maps, modes and weapons to Black Ops 7, Warzone and Endgame, with Verdansk and Avalon changes ahead.

Activision's Call of Duty Season 03 to add new maps, modes and weapons across Black Ops 7, Warzone, Zombies and Endgame.

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

Logitech G's RS H-Shifter brings a durable, seven-speed manual gearbox feel to serious sim racers on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

Tales of Berseria Remastered dazzles with fresh features and slick combat, but the blurry, stuttering Switch 2 port lets it down.

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

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

Windows 11 security is blocking key software on Asus ROG Xbox Ally consoles, leaving pricey handhelds struggling to launch games properly.

Hisense debuts a 116-inch RGB MiniLED flagship and expanded 2026 range at CES, adding cyan LEDs, gaming upgrades and AI-powered software.

Sandisk launches new Creator and WD_BLACK storage devices, catering to content creators, gamers, and adventurers ahead of the festive season.

The Highlands Fishing Expansion DLC for Farming Simulator 25 adds a new Scottish map, fishing, aquafarming, and Highland Cattle but costs NZD $48.95 on PS5.

Portable, rugged and high-capacity Western Digital drives are being pitched as practical Christmas gifts for consumers, creators and gamers.

Ninja Gaiden 4 launches on PS5 with fresh hero Yakumo leading most of the action, marking the series' first major shift in over a decade.

Atlus remasters its 2006 JRPG, Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army, for Switch 2 with HD visuals, voiceovers, and action-packed combat in a gripping supernatural mystery.

Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches on PS5 with enhanced graphics for PS5 Pro, matching Xbox gameplay and priced at NZD $114–129, plus Game Pass options.

Bleach Rebirth of Souls makes an enticing debut on Xbox Series X, offering beginners a thrilling entry into the franchise, despite some graphic shortcomings.