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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 7

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PlayStation 5 New Zealand release date and price announced
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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Sony announces official release date and price for PlayStation 5 console in New Zealand. Available from November 12th, 2020.
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Game review: Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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Even when I played/reviewed Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on a PS4 Pro on a 4K television, I failed to see many differences in the graphics.
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Xbox Series X & Series S: NZ price and release date revealed
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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Microsoft announces release date and prices for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles, along with trade deals and specs.
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Game review: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a stellar remake that brings back the addictive gameplay and amazing soundtrack. Verdict: 9.5/10.
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Game review: Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition (Xbox One)
Fri, 4th Sep 2020
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Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Definitive Edition is a long and huge game that will satisfy most people that love RPGs.
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Game review: Battletoads (2020)
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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New Battletoads game for Xbox One is friendlier, with three difficulty settings and a brighter presentation, but falls short in gameplay variety.
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Game review: Brunch Club (Xbox One)
Wed, 26th Aug 2020
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You have to move around food and objects around the kitchen, but sometimes you cannot do simple tasks because other objects keep getting in the way.
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Game review – Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Wed, 12th Aug 2020
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If you have seen obstacle course game shows like Wipeout, Ninja Warrior or even The Titan Games, you’ll probably have an idea on what Fall Guys is about.
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Game DLC review – Nioh 2: The Tengu’s Disciple
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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Developer Team Ninja's Nioh 2 offers a new DLC called 'The Tengu's Disciple', but beware: you need to be level 120 or above to complete it!.
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Game review: Hellpoint
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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Unlike Nioh or Sekiro, I don’t think Hellpoint manages to carve an identity of its own to really stand out from the rest.
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Microsoft shows its diverse lineup of Xbox Series X games
Fri, 24th Jul 2020
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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.
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Secretlab opens online New Zealand store to sell new gaming chairs
Fri, 17th Jul 2020
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Secretlab knew New Zealand is a big market for gaming which is one of the main reasons they wanted to sell their products down here.
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Game review: Ghost of Tsushima
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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Ghost of Tsushima is a must-play open world game set in feudal Japan, offering great gameplay and a captivating story.
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Hands-on review: JBL Quantum One headset
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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JBL Quantum One headset: excellent sound quality, noise cancellation, and surround sound, but comes with a hefty price tag.
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Game review: The Last of Us Part II
Mon, 15th Jun 2020
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Naughty Dog is set to release The Last of Us Part II. Can the developer strike lightning once again with the franchise’s second outing?.
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PlayStation 5 hardware and exclusive games revealed
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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Sony unveils chic PS5, teases Spider-Man: Miles Morales & more games. No price yet, out late 2020.
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Hands-on preview: The Last of Us Part II
Mon, 8th Jun 2020
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Stealth is also an important technique to perfect in this sequel because racing head-on to kill enemies will always lead to Ellie’s death.
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Game review: Saints Row: The Third - Remastered
Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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Saints Row: The Third Remastered outshines '11 original, though gameplay feels dated—big fans rejoice.
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Game review: John Wick Hex on PS4
Wed, 13th May 2020
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John Wick enters the gaming world with 'John Wick Hex', a strategic twist on the action-packed franchise.
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Game review: Trials of Mana gets a remake
Fri, 8th May 2020
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It seems as if Square Enix listened to the negative feedback in order to improve the quality of this new game.
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Game review: Predator: Hunting Grounds
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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New 'Predator: Hunting Grounds' game falls short with scarce content and high price tag, risking fate akin to 'Evolve'.
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Game review: Resident Evil 3 - the remake
Tue, 14th Apr 2020
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RE3 Remake disappoints with brevity; RE2's successor lacks content and puzzles, feels rushed.
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Game review - One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
Fri, 3rd Apr 2020
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'One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4' mashes up anime charm with action-packed battles. Verdict: 7.5/10!.
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Game review: Ori and the Will of the Wisps (Xbox One)
Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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Moon Studios finally releases the highly anticipated sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, showcasing improved graphics and captivating gameplay.