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Game review: Subnautica - Below Zero (PS4/PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Subnautica - Below Zero (PS4/PS5)

It's time for console gamers to return to Planet 4546B, this time to explore the frozen water of its arctic region.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021
Game review: Fallen Legion Revenants (PS4)
Gaming

Game review: Fallen Legion Revenants (PS4)

Fallen Legion Revenants is a new JRPG that utilises the old-school turn-based system that will please older RPG fans.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Mar 2021
Xbox Series X unboxing
Gaming

Xbox Series X unboxing

Whilst I still can't tell you much about Microsoft's new console, I can show you what the box looks like and what is inside.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020
Game review: NBA 2K21 (Xbox One)
Gaming

Game review: NBA 2K21 (Xbox One)

NBA 2K21 brings basketball back to life with packed courts and cheering crowds, offering a glimpse of normality amidst the pandemic.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
Game review: Madden NFL 21 (Xbox One)
Gaming

Game review: Madden NFL 21 (Xbox One)

Madden NFL 21 offers a polished and accessible experience, but lacks innovation. The addition of The Yard saves the day. Verdict: 7.5/10.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Game review: EA Sports UFC 4 (Xbox One)
Gaming

Game review: EA Sports UFC 4 (Xbox One)

EA's <em>UFC 4</em> focuses on refining gameplay rather than introducing new features, streamlining the game by removing Ultimate Team mode.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Sep 2020
Game review: Battletoads (2020)
Gaming

Game review: Battletoads (2020)

New Battletoads game for Xbox One is friendlier, with three difficulty settings and a brighter presentation, but falls short in gameplay variety.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Microsoft shows its diverse lineup of Xbox Series X games
Gaming

Microsoft shows its diverse lineup of Xbox Series X games

Halo Infinite is the Xbox Series X's biggest game, the title will also be released on Windows 10 as well as the much older Xbox One console.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2020
A quick look at Xbox Series X & PlayStation 5 specs
Gaming

A quick look at Xbox Series X & PlayStation 5 specs

March has brought major gaming news with Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 unveiling their specs. Here's a breakdown on CPUs, GPUs and more.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Xbox drops more hints about the Series X console
Gaming

Xbox drops more hints about the Series X console

Xbox teases more about the Series X, promising the fastest console yet with cutting-edge processing and graphics but keeps some details under wraps.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
Xbox Series X console promises 'four times the processing power of the Xbox One X'
Gaming

Xbox Series X console promises 'four times the processing power of the Xbox One X'

Microsoft unveils the Xbox Series X, boasting four times the processing power of the Xbox One X, support for 8K, and cutting-edge gaming features.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
Xbox has plenty to offer gaming fans, but Project Scarlett is still mysterious
Gaming

Xbox has plenty to offer gaming fans, but Project Scarlett is still mysterious

Microsoft teases Project Scarlett at E3, promising unprecedented power and performance for the new Xbox, but keeps further details under wraps.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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
Microsoft's new project to bring gaming to the data centre
Gaming

Microsoft's new project to bring gaming to the data centre

Data centres could soon be the crutch for the army of Xbox One gamers around the world with Microsoft's latest venture, Project xCloud.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Microsoft's Project xCloud service will allow you to stream Xbox One games on any device
Gaming

Microsoft's Project xCloud service will allow you to stream Xbox One games on any device

Microsoft unveils Project xCloud, streaming service to play Xbox games on mobile devices, boosting global access.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
The first original Xbox games will be playable on Xbox One this week
Gaming

The first original Xbox games will be playable on Xbox One this week

The first batch of original Xbox games will soon be playable on the Xbox One. 13 games will be available for you to play from tomorrow onward.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Xbox stories

NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level
Gaming

NZ car retailers bringing test drives to a whole new level

New Zealand car retailers are transforming a Jaguar F-PACE SUV into an Xbox controller, letting buyers test drive vehicles in a virtual racing game.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
Ditch the disc: Xbox One S All-Digital Edition lands in NZ next month
Gaming

Ditch the disc: Xbox One S All-Digital Edition lands in NZ next month

Microsoft's disc-free Xbox One S All-Digital Edition debuts in New Zealand on August 1, offering a digital gaming experience for NZD $399.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019