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Game review: Tales of Berseria Remastered (Switch 2)

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Tales of Berseria Remastered dazzles with fresh features and slick combat, but the blurry, stuttering Switch 2 port lets it down.
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Game review: WWE 2K26 (Xbox Series X)

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WWE 2K26 refines last year's overhaul with richer modes and CM Punk nostalgia, but grindy unlocks and framerate dips hold it back.
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Game review: My Hero Academia: All's Justice (PS5)

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My Hero Academia: All's Justice delivers flashy 3v3 PS5 arena brawls and slick visuals, but its confusing, punishing story mode stumbles.
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Game review: Nioh 3 (PS5)

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Nioh 3 evolves Team Ninja's samurai Souls-like with open-world hubs, sharper combat tweaks and daunting depth for PS5 and PC fans.
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Game review: Fighting Force Collection (Switch 2)

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Fighting Force Collection on Switch 2 revives 32-bit brawling nostalgia, but clunky controls and dated design keep it firmly in the past.
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Game review: The House of the Dead 2 Remake (Switch/Switch 2)

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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The House of the Dead 2 Remake shuffles onto Switch with nostalgic charm, clunky gyro aiming and visuals frozen in the late 90s.
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Game review: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 (Switch 2)

Mon, 11th Aug 2025
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Demon Slayer 2 on Switch 2 delivers fast, fluid combat and a rich story mode, continuing the popular manga's saga with 46 fighters and multiple game modes.
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Game review: Sociable Soccer 25 (Nintendo Switch)

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Sociable Soccer 25, a casual football game for Nintendo Switch, offers over 13,000 real players but suffers from outdated graphics and simplistic gameplay.
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Game review: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch)

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition resurfaces on Nintendo Switch, bringing enhanced graphics and new story content to an underrated sci-fi JRPG gem.
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Apple launches new iPad Air with powerful M3 chip

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Apple has launched its latest iPad Air featuring the M3 chip and redesigned Magic Keyboard, elevating performance and usability with prices starting at NZD $1,199.
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Adobe launches Photoshop app for iPhone, Android soon

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Adobe has launched its Photoshop app for iPhone, enhancing mobile editing with AI tools; an Android version is set to follow later this year.
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Game review: Stunt Flyer (Switch)

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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The revamped Stunt Flyer soars onto the Nintendo Switch, offering improved visuals and controls but failing to capture adventure with repetitive missions.
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Game review: Planet Coaster 2 (PC)

Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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Planet Coaster 2 delivers an enticing blend of creativity and management, but its stumbling gameplay features and cheeky DLC pricing leave fans wanting more.
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Alienware unveils 27-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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Alienware has debuted its cutting-edge 27-inch 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor at CES 2025, boasting the world's highest pixel density for an immersive gaming experience.
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Game review: Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Nintendo continues to impress in 2024 with the launch of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, a captivating turn-based RPG exclusive for the Switch.
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Game review: Lego Horizon Adventures (PS5 Pro)

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Lego Horizon Adventures, now available for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, offers a fun, kid-friendly take on the Horizon series with engaging gameplay.
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Game review: Life Is Strange: Double Exposure

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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The latest instalment of Life Is Strange, Double Exposure, offers players a gripping narrative as Max unravels a friend's shooting across two timelines.
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Game review: Empire of the Ants (Xbox Series X)

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Empire of the Ants offers a unique gaming experience on Xbox Series X, allowing players to explore a vivid world from an ant's perspective.
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Game review: NHL 25 (Xbox Series X)

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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NHL 25 impresses with stunning graphics and diverse game modes, but its challenging gameplay may frustrate newcomers to the franchise.
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Game review: Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO (PS5)

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Dragon Ball: Sparking ZERO on PS5 offers stunning 4K visuals and dynamic gameplay, making it a must-play for fans despite some minor flaws.