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True Media names Alison Clark to lead account team

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True Media appoints Alison Clark to lead account management as Senior Vice President, boosting its leadership hub in Minneapolis.
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Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95

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Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.
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Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster

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Xiaomi’s 1,548 hp SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 in Update 1.67, bringing the brand’s flagship electric saloon to PlayStation racers.
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Raylo raises GBP £30m & seals LG UK subscription deal

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Raylo secures GBP £30m funding and inks LG TV and audio subscription deal as it eyes UK growth and a 2026 launch in the US market.
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Game review: Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition (PS5)

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return on PS5 adds welcome modern tweaks, but clunky 3D, weak audio and fussy bosses dull the retro charm.
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Game review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Xbox Series X)

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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R-Type Delta: HD Boosted revives the 1998 classic with HD graphics and new modes on Xbox Series X, yet its punishing difficulty may deter newcomers.
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PlayStation’s 30-year legacy: gaming’s influence in New Zealand life

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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PlayStation celebrates 30 years, highlighting gaming's reach in 91% of New Zealand homes and its influence on tech, culture, and education.
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This Christmas brings gaming, wellbeing & experience gifts

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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This Christmas features gifts for gamers, fitness fans and foodies, plus experience tickets and charity merch supporting girls' sports in NZ schools.
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Dyson & Raylo boost sustainability with refurbished device plans

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Dyson and Raylo launch flexible subscriptions for refurbished devices, boosting affordability and sustainability in the UK electronics market.
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Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Portable, rugged and high-capacity Western Digital drives are being pitched as practical Christmas gifts for consumers, creators and gamers.
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Gen Z drives surge in UK tech subscriptions as ownership declines

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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UK device subscriptions have surged 57% year-on-year, driven by Gen Z who prefer flexible access over ownership amid rising costs and eco concerns.
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Game review: Earthion (Xbox Series X)

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Earthion, a new 2D shooter inspired by '90s Sega Mega Drive classics, is now out on Xbox and other platforms, bringing old-school challenge to modern gamers.
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Game review: Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny (PS5)

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny on PS5 unites iconic Nickelodeon characters in a fun action-RPG with co-op mode and nostalgic 2D graphics for fans young and old.
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Game review: Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree (PS5)

Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree impresses with anime-style graphics and co-op play, but repetitive roguelite gameplay may test players' patience.
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Sony Interactive New Zealand reports stronger annual profit despite lower cash reserves

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Sony Interactive Entertainment New Zealand reported a rise in annual profit to NZD $1.22 million despite lower cash reserves and increased costs in 2025.
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Game review: Raidou Remastered - The Mystery of the Soulless Army (Switch 2)

Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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Atlus remasters its 2006 JRPG, Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army, for Switch 2 with HD visuals, voiceovers, and action-packed combat in a gripping supernatural mystery.
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Game review: Gex Trilogy (Xbox Series X)

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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The Gex Trilogy returns on Xbox Series X, offering a nostalgic but unmodernised experience of the '90s platform games with its original graphics and gameplay.
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Game review: Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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Nintendo Switch 2 owners must pay NZD $16 for the Welcome Tour, a technical demo exploring new features like mouse controls on Joy-Con 2.
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Hands-on Review: Logitech G435 wireless gaming headset

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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The Logitech G435 is a lightweight, affordable wireless gaming headset offering dual connectivity, solid audio, and up to 18 hours of battery life, ideal for gamers.
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New anime series Ghost of Tsushima announced for 2027

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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Crunchyroll, Aniplex and PlayStation Productions are set to produce an anime series based on the acclaimed game Ghost of Tsushima, premiering in 2027.