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Game review: Halo: Campaign Evolved (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Halo: Campaign Evolved (Xbox Series X)

The remake drops multiplayer but adds four-player co-op and a new prequel, while Unreal Engine 5 gives Halo a sharper next-gen look.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
Stage Tour ties in Dark Horse comic & Guitar Controller
Gaming

Stage Tour ties in Dark Horse comic & Guitar Controller

The revival bid for rhythm games will be tested in 2026, as Stage Tour lands on consoles and PC with a comic tie-in and guitar controller.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Logitech G named official PC partner for Modern Warfare 4
Gaming

Logitech G named official PC partner for Modern Warfare 4

Players will get branded in-game items and software presets as Logitech G ties its gear to Activision's latest shooter release.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026

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Game review: Beast of Reincarnation (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Beast of Reincarnation (PS5)

Game Freak's new action RPG stands out with slick parries, but repeated enemies and bosses may test PS5 players' patience.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
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
Hands-on review: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II multiplatform wireless headset
Bluetooth

Hands-on review: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II multiplatform wireless headset

Gamers can switch between consoles, PC and mobile without swapping headsets, thanks to exchangeable batteries and one-touch source changing.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Game review: Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad (Xbox Series X)

Stiff level gating and repetitive dungeon fights hold this Xbox Series X JRPG back, despite a gripping death-permadeath premise.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Logitech G named partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Gaming

Logitech G named partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

Players will get branded in-game items and creator tools as Logitech G deepens its reach inside one of gaming's biggest shooter launches.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 8th 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: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni wireless gaming headset
Gaming

Hands-on review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni wireless gaming headset

Multi-device gamers get rare cross-platform freedom, swappable batteries and active noise cancelling, but the price sits at AUD $800.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
Game review: Dead or Alive 6 Last Round (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Dead or Alive 6 Last Round (Xbox Series X)

Better visuals, steadier frame rates and free DLC fighters make the re-release more appealing, though online play still suffers.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2026
Game review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2)

Switch 2 players can finally play the acclaimed JRPG, though the port runs at 30fps and with noticeably softer visuals than on PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 15th 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
Game review: Nitro Gen Omega (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Nitro Gen Omega (Xbox Series X)

Permanent deaths raise the stakes in this anime-inspired tactical RPG, where one lost pilot can cripple your mech and force a costly replacement.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Game review: Forza Horizon 6 (Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox ROG Ally X)
Gaming

Game review: Forza Horizon 6 (Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox ROG Ally X)

Japan's roads, cityscapes and mountain passes make the latest Forza Horizon a more varied, portable and polished racer on Xbox and PC.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners get a cinematic Indiana Jones adventure that largely holds up on portable hardware despite a 30fps cap and awkward camera shifts.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Game review: MotoGP 26 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: MotoGP 26 (Xbox Series X)

Players get more realism and a stronger career mode, but Xbox Series X owners may find MotoGP 26 feels too similar to last year’s release.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 7th 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