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About Damian

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Damian Seeto
Gaming Contributor
A freelance writer, Damian has been contributing for Techday since 2009 and is always available whenever a video game needs to be reviewed. Aside from being a big gamer, he is also one of biggest professional wrestling fans. Damian likes Star Wars, comic book movies and Metallica.

Stories by Damian - Page 15

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Hands-on review: Is this the ultimate gaming PC?
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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Giallo Orion rig upgrade takes gaming from subpar to superior, offering a seamless, crash-free experience.
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Star Wars related gifts you can buy for Christmas this year
Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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With The Last Jedi soon to be out this week, you may want to look forward to buying some gifts for the big Star Wars fan in your family.
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Hands-on-review: Catch a serial killer in Hidden Agenda
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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Hidden Agenda is another choice based video game from developer Supermassive Games. Is it as good as Until Dawn?.
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Hands-on review: Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier is an interactive movie
Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Planet of the Apes is a successful movie franchise, but historically the video games have been bad. Does Last Frontier break this curse?.
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Hands-on review: PS4 PlayLink's 'That's You' And 'Knowledge is Power'
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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Sony has introduced a set of new games as part of its PS4 PlayLink series. These games are to encourage non-gamers to play video games.
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Sony reveals the free PlayStation Plus games lineup for December 2017
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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If you are a paid PlayStation Plus subscriber, you will be happy to know a lot of free games will be available for you to play this December.
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Hands-on review: Play karaoke on PS4 with SingStar Celebration
Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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SingStar has been a favorite of mine ever since it debuted back on the PS2 in 2004. 13 years later and the franchise is still going strong.
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Hands-on review: Visit animated worlds in Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure
Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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Much like Disneyland Adventures, Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure is another re-release that includes levels and characters from the famous movies.
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Mighty Ape is hosting its own fighting game tournament in Auckland
Fri, 24th Nov 2017
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If you are good at fighting games such as Tekken 7 and Street Fighter V, you may want to enter a new tournament being hosted by Mighty Ape.
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Gran Turismo Sport will soon get a new single player mode called GT League
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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GT Sport was criticised at launch thanks to the game lacking a proper single player campaign. Well now a GT League mode is being added.
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Hands-on review: Disneyland Adventures is not the happiest place on Earth
Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
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Disneyland is often referred to as the 'Happiest Place On Earth'. Sadly, you'll be doing a lot of frowning if you choose to play Disneyland Adventures.
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An official GT Sport Championship is revving up for NZ gamers
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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It's not often big gaming tournaments are open to NZ gamers, but a new one has been announced. If you want to take part, you need GT Sport.
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Some new Star Wars drones flying to NZ retail stores today
Fri, 17th Nov 2017
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Some limited edition Star Wars drones will be released at several New Zealand retail stores today with more to be released next week.
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Hands-on review: Can Sonic Forces redeem the franchise?
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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Aside from the enjoyable Sonic Mania, the Sonic series has been in a bit of a rut recently. Is Sonic Forces able to redeem the once great franchise?.
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Hands-on review: War never changes in Call of Duty: WWII
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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In recent years, fans have soured over the constant futuristic settings in the COD franchise. Thankfully, traditional gameplay returns in COD: WWII.
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Hands-on review: Super Lucky's Tale platforms jumps onto the Xbox One
Sat, 11th Nov 2017
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Super Lucky's Tale is the newest platform game to be released on the Xbox One. Unlike Cuphead however, this game is easier to play.
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Pokemon Go developer now making a new Harry Potter mobile video game
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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The developer of the famous Pokemon Go game is now making another game based on a famous franchise. This time, Niantic is tackling Harry Potter.
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Hands-on review: Horizon Zero Dawn's 'The Frozen Wilds' DLC is worth the money
Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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It's not often you see single player DLC, but Horizon Zero Dawn offers it with the new 'The Frozen Wilds' DLC expansion. Is it worth it?.
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Hands-on review: The final verdict on the Xbox One X console
Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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The Xbox One X is the highly anticipated new 4K capable console from Microsoft. Is the new console worth the upgrade if you already own an Xbox One?.
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Hands-on review: Assassin's Creed Origins takes us to Egypt
Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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It's been ten years since Ubisoft introduced us to the first Assassin's Creed. The series now heads to Egypt with Assassin's Creed Origins.
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds shooting its way to the Xbox One
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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The worldwide smash hit known as PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is shooting its way onto the Xbox One console this December.
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Sony reveals new The Last of Us Part II trailer and more at Paris Games Week
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Sony arguably showcased bigger trailers and announcements at Paris Games Week than E3 this year. A big reveal is a new trailer for The Last of Us 2.
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Unboxing the new Xbox One X
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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Xbox New Zealand has been kind enough to allow us to play on the new Xbox One X video game console coming out this November. Here is our unboxing.
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Hands-on review: South Park: The Fractured but Whole is full of laughs
Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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South Park has been going on since 1997 and the show is still funny. South Park: The Fractured but Whole is the newest game and it doesn't disappoint.