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Samsung doubles OLED TV range in Australia for 2025 launch
Gaming

Samsung doubles OLED TV range in Australia for 2025 launch

Samsung Australia doubles its OLED TV range for 2025, now offering 14 models with advanced AI features, varying sizes, and prices from AUD $2,529 to $11,499.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

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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
Hands-on review: Gamesir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Dragon's Dogma 2 Limited Edition game controller
Gaming

Hands-on review: Gamesir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Dragon's Dogma 2 Limited Edition game controller

Wireless play on PC and mobile is flexible, but Xbox users must stay wired if they want the Gamesir G7 Pro to work properly.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Hands-on review: Gamesir G8+ Galileo MFI wired game controller
Gaming

Hands-on review: Gamesir G8+ Galileo MFI wired game controller

Mobile players can turn phones into a console-like setup with passthrough charging, Hall effect sticks and broad iPhone, Android and PC support.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 18th 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
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
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
Gaming

Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

AAA studios risk missing the portable boom as hybrid consoles, handheld PCs and cloud services reshape where players spend their time and money.

By Kevin Janzen • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Deep-dive review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC
Gaming

Deep-dive review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC

The ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld Windows gaming PC, sponsored by Xbox, offering portable gaming with high-end AMD hardware and mixed user experience.

By Darren Price • 13 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and a vivid 240Hz OLED display.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Game review: Helldivers 2 Xbox Series X/S version
Gaming

Game review: Helldivers 2 Xbox Series X/S version

Helldivers 2 launched on Xbox Series X/S in 2025, bringing crossplay chaos and co-op missions to over 600,000 new players despite minor visual flaws.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025
Hands-on Review: Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (Gaming Tablet)
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (Gaming Tablet)

The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is an 8.8" Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 tablet offering a sharp 165Hz display and robust gaming performance in a sleek, portable design.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Game review: Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Xbox Series X)

Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo offers a stunning papercraft aesthetic and unique gameplay, exploring Latin American afterlife on Xbox Series X and other platforms.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Acer unveils new Predator Orion 7000 gaming desktop
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Acer unveils new Predator Orion 7000 gaming desktop

Acer debuts its powerful Predator Orion 7000, with top-tier performance features, advanced cooling, and a price starting at AUD $7999.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Game review: Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X)

Still Wakes the Deep offers a riveting yet short-lived horror experience on an oil rig, best enjoyed via Xbox Game Pass. Fans of The Chinese Room will find it compelling. 8/10.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Game review: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (Xbox Series X)

Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade II offers stunning graphics and engaging puzzles, but its short length and limited combat options might disappoint some gamers.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
Inside Xbox brings exciting news for gamers
Gaming

Inside Xbox brings exciting news for gamers

The huge Game Pass library is due to swell even more with the upcoming inclusion of some must-have heavy hitters.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

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UK gaming gift card purchases jump 92% in first half
Gaming

UK gaming gift card purchases jump 92% in first half

Prepaid gaming spending is shifting from launch-day splurges to year-round purchases, with UK gift card use on the marketplace nearly doubling.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026