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Game review: Sand Land (PlayStation 5)
Gaming

Game review: Sand Land (PlayStation 5)

Akira Toriyama's Sand Land receives an exciting transformation, from manga to video game, treating fans to a captivating mix of RPG action, unique characters, and storyline set in a compelling desert dystopia.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Hands-on Review: JBL Quantum 360P
Gaming

Hands-on Review: JBL Quantum 360P

JBL's Quantum 360P wireless gaming headset delivers superb audio, impressive battery life, and dual-device connectivity, standing out as an affordable, reliable option for competitive gamers.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Hands-on Review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)

The 2nd generation Backbone One USB-C transforms Android phones into portable gaming consoles with a new design, improved stability, and low latency.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
Game review: TopSpin 2K25 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: TopSpin 2K25 (PS5)

TopSpin 2K25, 2K Sports' return to the popular tennis video game franchise, offers enticing gameplay and stellar player rosters, but disappoints with a lack of offline modes.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Game review: Stellar Blade (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Stellar Blade (PS5)

Stellar Blade, an action-packed PS5 exclusive released this year, delivers exceptional gameplay and rich story, marking South Korean first-time developer Shift Up's impressive debut in gaming.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Hands-on Review: Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router

The Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router offers optimal functionality for households and high performance gaming, boasting an easy-to-use setup and impressive wireless speed capabilities.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Game review: Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Nintendo Switch)

Kingdom Come: Deliverance on Nintendo Switch disappoints with poor graphics and clunky mechanics, despite an engaging medieval storyline, raising doubts over platform choice from Warhorse Studios.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
The Elder Scrolls Online marks its 10th Anniversary with the Gold Road expansion
Gaming

The Elder Scrolls Online marks its 10th Anniversary with the Gold Road expansion

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Bethesda's 'The Elder Scrolls Online' introduces the 'Gold Road' expansion, allowing exploration of the new, exciting zone of West Weald from June 3rd.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Game review: Horizon: Forbidden West Complete Edition (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Horizon: Forbidden West Complete Edition (PC)

Horizon: Forbidden West, the stellar sequel to Horizon: Zero Dawn, hits PC, offering enhanced visuals, pleasing refinements from the original, and an engaging storyline set in a visually stunning post-post-apocalyptic world.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2024
Game review: Alone in the Dark (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Alone in the Dark (PS5)

Alone in the Dark 2024 PS5 remake packs Hollywood star power, but players may be discouraged by major glitches, slow-paced gameplay, and underwhelming combat despite engaging puzzle-solving segments and atmospheric graphics.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Game review: Rise of the Ronin (PlayStation 5)
Gaming

Game review: Rise of the Ronin (PlayStation 5)

Team Ninja unveils 'Rise of the Ronin,' a PS5 exclusive RPG with dynamic difficulty settings, setting a new benchmark in action gaming.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Game review: MLB The Show 24 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: MLB The Show 24 (PS5)

MLB The Show 24 introduces Negro Leagues, Derek Jeter's career, and female player mode, offering fresh historical insights and gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
Game review: Helldivers 2 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Helldivers 2 (PS5)

After nine long years, we finally got a sequel to Helldivers, simply called Helldivers 2, which is out now for PC and PS5. .

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Game review: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (PS5)

Rocksteady's new PS5 title flips the script: Villains target heroes in 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Tech bargain hunters risk malware exposure, reveals study
Malware

Tech bargain hunters risk malware exposure, reveals study

One-third of search engine results for popular tech items may lead to harmful malware-laden websites, according to a study by MoneySuperMarket Credit Cards.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Game review: The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Gaming

Game review: The Last of Us Part II Remastered

It's now 2024, and another rerelease is here with The Last of Us Part II Remastered out exclusively for PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Game review: Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections (PS5)

If you have never played or watched Naruto before, Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is a good introduction to the series for beginners.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
Game review: Just Dance 2024 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Just Dance 2024 (PS5)

Just Dance got famous back when it was released originally for the Nintendo Wii in 2009. Now, Just Dance 2024 is here and here are my thoughts about it.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

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