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Hands-on Review: Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones
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Hands-on Review: Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones

Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones offer rich sound, active noise-cancelling, and handy features like Duolink and a travel-friendly case.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Game review: WWE 2K25 (Switch 2 version)
Gaming

Game review: WWE 2K25 (Switch 2 version)

WWE 2K25 on Switch 2 impresses with smooth 60fps gameplay, rich features, and fast load times, marking a vast improvement over the original Switch version.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Game review: Anger Foot (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Anger Foot (PS5)

Anger Foot, a violent FPS from South African indie studio Free Lives, kicks off on PS5 with brutal humour and unique sneaker powers in crime-ridden Shit City.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PS5 greatly improves on its predecessor with enhanced gameplay, new enemies, fast travel, and stunning photorealistic graphics.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Game review: Gex Trilogy (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Gex Trilogy (Xbox Series X)

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.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Game review: The Precinct (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: The Precinct (Xbox Series X)

The Precinct for Xbox Series X puts you in the shoes of a rookie cop in the '80s, offering an addictive GTA-style experience without the crime spree.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Hands-on Review: Corsair Void Wireless V2 gaming headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Corsair Void Wireless V2 gaming headset

The Corsair Void Wireless V2 headset offers crisp 3D Dolby Atmos sound, long battery life, and seamless wireless use across PC, mobile, and PlayStation devices.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Game review: Days Gone Remastered (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Days Gone Remastered (PS5)

Sony releases Days Gone Remastered for PS5, boasting new modes, improved visuals at 60fps, and faster loading times for returning and new players alike.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches on PS5 with enhanced graphics for PS5 Pro, matching Xbox gameplay and priced at NZD $114–129, plus Game Pass options.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Game review: Amerzone – The Explorer's Legacy (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Amerzone – The Explorer's Legacy (Xbox Series X)

Amerzone – The Explorer's Legacy is a stunning 2025 point-and-click adventure remake, now on Xbox Series X with enhanced graphics and challenging puzzles.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Game review: Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5)

Assassin's Creed Shadows, set in stunning Feudal Japan, offers dual protagonists and action RPG elements, blending nostalgia with fresh gameplay mechanics.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Game review: PGA Tour 2K25 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: PGA Tour 2K25 (Xbox Series X)

PGA Tour 2K25 launches on current-gen consoles, offering stunning graphics and diverse gameplay, though its low roster of real golfers raises eyebrows.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Hands-on game preview: PGA Tour 2K25
Gaming

Hands-on game preview: PGA Tour 2K25

Darren Price previews PGA Tour 2K25, revealing stunning visuals and refined mechanics, promising an exciting golf gaming experience this February.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Game review: Under Defeat (Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Under Defeat (Switch)

Under Defeat, a beloved arcade classic from 2005, returns remastered on modern consoles, delivering exhilarating helicopter action but punishing difficulty.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Game review: Dragon Quest III 2D Remake (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Dragon Quest III 2D Remake (Xbox Series X)

Square Enix has launched Dragon Quest III 2D Remake, enhancing visuals for modern consoles while retaining classic gameplay elements and a £95 price tag.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Hands-on Review: PlayStation 5 Pro
Gaming

Hands-on Review: PlayStation 5 Pro

Sony's PS5 Pro is set to launch in New Zealand this holiday season, priced at NZD $1,379.95, offering enhanced graphics and a larger storage upgrade.

By Damian Seeto • 7 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024
Game review: Rogue Flight (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Rogue Flight (PS5)

Indie title Rogue Flight revives the classic on-rails shooter genre with impressive graphics and challenging gameplay, earning a solid 8.0/10.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024

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