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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
Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Gaming

Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC

Priced below many rivals, the wired pad targets Xbox and PC players seeking Hall-effect sticks and rear buttons without a premium tag.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd 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
Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on gaming & audio gear
Gaming

Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on gaming & audio gear

Price cuts of up to 50% on controllers, soundbars and projectors are drawing shoppers to Prime Day bargains across the UK and US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
8BitDo Xbox accessories launch in Europe with EU rollout
Gaming

8BitDo Xbox accessories launch in Europe with EU rollout

European gamers will get officially licensed 8BitDo Xbox peripherals in local layouts, with prices starting at GBP £39.99.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
TCL launches flagship OLED+ & Mini LED monitors in UK
Displays

TCL launches flagship OLED+ & Mini LED monitors in UK

The UK launch signals TCL's push into PC displays, with a 32-inch OLED+ model and two Mini LED gaming monitors for different users.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
GXTrust launches two USB microphones for streamers
Gaming

GXTrust launches two USB microphones for streamers

Demand for plug-and-play creator audio is rising, with the three new models pitched at streamers, podcasters and gamers using home setups.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Belkin expands Nintendo Switch 2 accessories in Australia
Gaming

Belkin expands Nintendo Switch 2 accessories in Australia

Nintendo Switch 2 players in Australia and New Zealand get portable power and carry options as Belkin broadens its gaming range.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Sony sets August launch for wireless fight stick & monitor
Gaming

Sony sets August launch for wireless fight stick & monitor

Gamers will get a premium new PS5 desk setup in August, as Sony rolls out its first wireless fight stick and a 27-inch monitor.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd 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
MetaShot opens platform with Yudiz pickleball game
Software Development

MetaShot opens platform with Yudiz pickleball game

The move broadens MetaShot's appeal beyond cricket, as the motion gaming startup opens its platform to third-party studios for the first time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Samsung launches interactive, connected 2026 TV range
Internet of Things

Samsung launches interactive, connected 2026 TV range

Kiwi football fans will get stadium-style sound and smarter home control as the new line-up adds AI Football Mode Pro and Vision AI.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Game review: Invincible Vs (PlayStation 5)
Gaming

Game review: Invincible Vs (PlayStation 5)

Fans of the superhero series get a brutal tag-team brawler with 18 fighters, slick visuals and a deep tutorial for newcomers.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth
Gaming

'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth

Government support and recent hit releases are helping Australian games studios add jobs, even as distance and skills shortages persist.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026

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Rokid brings AI smart glasses to Australian market
Wearables

Rokid brings AI smart glasses to Australian market

Australian shoppers can now pre-order Rokid's 49g AI glasses, which offer live translation, voice controls and ChatGPT support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026