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Game review: Echoes of the End (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Echoes of the End (Xbox Series X)

Echoes of the End, a decade in the making by Icelandic studio Myrkur Games, offers a linear action-adventure with rich magic and puzzle-solving on Xbox Series X.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Game review: Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (Xbox Series X)

Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and 2 bring 16 classic '80s and '90s shoot-em-ups to Xbox Series X with difficulty aids and modern features.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Game review: Mafia: The Old Country (PS5)
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Game review: Mafia: The Old Country (PS5)

Mafia: The Old Country brings the iconic series to PS5 with a 1900s Italian setting, stunning visuals, and engaging gameplay in a compact 10-hour story.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
Game review: Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights (Xbox Series X)

Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights on Xbox Series X combines neon-lit racing with combat, but limited tracks and gameplay issues hold it back.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Game review: Ready or Not (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Ready or Not (Xbox Series X)

Ready or Not, a realistic tactical shooter for Xbox Series X, revives single-player police missions with slow-paced gameplay and computer-controlled teammates.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Hands-on Review: Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones
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Hands-on Review: Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones

Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones offer rich sound, active noise-cancelling, and handy features like Duolink and a travel-friendly case.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Game review: WWE 2K25 (Switch 2 version)
Gaming

Game review: WWE 2K25 (Switch 2 version)

WWE 2K25 on Switch 2 impresses with smooth 60fps gameplay, rich features, and fast load times, marking a vast improvement over the original Switch version.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Hands-on Review: JBL Tour One M3 Headphones
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Hands-on Review: JBL Tour One M3 Headphones

The JBL Tour One M3 headphones, priced at NZD $569.99, offer superb 3D sound, 70-hour battery life, and versatile connectivity for serious audio fans.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Game review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Xbox Series X/Switch 2)
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Game review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Xbox Series X/Switch 2)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes iconic games with sharp visuals and smooth gameplay, but cuts to content and soundtrack disappoint longtime fans.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Game review: Gex Trilogy (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Gex Trilogy (Xbox Series X)

The Gex Trilogy returns on Xbox Series X, offering a nostalgic but unmodernised experience of the '90s platform games with its original graphics and gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Game review: F1 25 (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: F1 25 (Xbox Series X)

F1 25 on Xbox Series X delivers photorealistic graphics and diverse modes, including 'Braking Point 3' story and F1 movie chapters, for a thrilling racing experience.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Game review: Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Xbox Series X)
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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
Game review: The Precinct (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: The Precinct (Xbox Series X)

The Precinct for Xbox Series X puts you in the shoes of a rookie cop in the '80s, offering an addictive GTA-style experience without the crime spree.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Game review: MotoGP 25 (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: MotoGP 25 (Xbox Series X)

MotoGP 25 on Xbox Series X speeds up the series with stunning Unreal Engine 5 graphics and new Arcade mode, balancing fun for rookies and experts alike.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Game review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (PC/Xbox Series X)
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Game review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (PC/Xbox Series X)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered brings the 20-year-old RPG into the modern era with Unreal Engine 5 upgrades and polished gameplay.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)
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Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)

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.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Game review: Amerzone – The Explorer's Legacy (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Amerzone – The Explorer's Legacy (Xbox Series X)

Amerzone – The Explorer's Legacy is a stunning 2025 point-and-click adventure remake, now on Xbox Series X with enhanced graphics and challenging puzzles.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Game review: South of Midnight (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: South of Midnight (Xbox Series X)

South of Midnight offers a refreshing escape from typical gaming fare with its unique stop-motion graphics and engaging combat, despite some shortcomings.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Game review: WWE 2K25 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: WWE 2K25 (Xbox Series X)

WWE 2K25 is set to launch on 14 March 2024, showcasing stark advancements in graphics and gameplay, promising a thrilling wrestling experience for fans.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025