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Hands-on review: LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset
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Hands-on review: LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset

Budget buyers get clear sound and a sturdy, family-friendly fit, with the LucidSound LS10X punching well above its AUD $50 price tag.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Logitech G unveils RS H-Shifter for serious sim racers
Gaming

Logitech G unveils RS H-Shifter for serious sim racers

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

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

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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
Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset
Gaming

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset

The modular headset pairs with PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2, while delivering 45 hours of battery life and replaceable parts.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Clean Up Earth (Xbox Series X)

A relaxing but repetitive clean-up sim on Xbox Series X may appeal to players seeking a non-violent change of pace, despite its limited audience.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 17th 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
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
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
Game review: Life Is Strange: Reunion (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Life Is Strange: Reunion (Xbox Series X)

Players face a race against time to stop a deadly university fire as Max and Chloe’s reunion drives the series to a new ending.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Game review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Marvel MaXimum Collection (Xbox Series X)

Nostalgia and new accessibility features make this six-game Marvel compilation easier to enjoy, though some beat-em-ups still feel repetitive.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Wizards of the Coast unveils dark Dungeons & Dragons game
Gaming

Wizards of the Coast unveils dark Dungeons & Dragons game

The 2027 release will cast players as Kaatri, a lone warrior whose pact-fuelled magic drives exploration and combat in a dark open world.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Silent Hill f crossover lands in Fatal Frame II remake
Gaming

Silent Hill f crossover lands in Fatal Frame II remake

Free crossover content may boost sales of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, as players get Silent Hill f items and a Steam bundle discount.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Game review: Screamer (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Screamer (Xbox Series X)

Screamer on Xbox Series X delivers fast, anime-flavoured arcade racing and inventive mechanics, but balance issues may test casual drivers.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 25th 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 review: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2)

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake scares up smart tweaks and gyro thrills on Switch 2, but creaky 30fps and cut content haunt it.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PS5)

Monster Hunter Stories 3 brings rich JRPG depth, gorgeous PS5 visuals and turn-based battles, but a steep learning curve and spikes frustrate.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Game review: Hands-on impressions with Sumerian Six on Xbox Series X
Gaming

Game review: Hands-on impressions with Sumerian Six on Xbox Series X

Sumerian Six delivers tense, inventive stealth on Xbox Series X, but a brutal game-breaking bug stalls progress near the campaign's end.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026