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Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter
Malware

Microsoft tops phishing brand rankings in first quarter

Phishing campaigns are increasingly targeting credentials, payments and malware delivery, with Microsoft alone accounting for 22% of brand impersonation attempts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Game review: Marathon (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Marathon (PS5)

Console players face extra costs and a thin launch offering, even though Marathon’s gunplay and movement feel polished.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Activision rolls out Call of Duty Season 03 update
Gaming

Activision rolls out Call of Duty Season 03 update

Players get fresh maps, modes and weapons across multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone, while Endgame opens free to play for a limited time.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Activision unveils Season 03 for Call of Duty games
Gaming

Activision unveils Season 03 for Call of Duty games

The update will add nine multiplayer maps, new Zombies missions and a Verdansk point of interest when Season 03 lands next week.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Starfield lands on PS5 with new expansion & update
Gaming

Starfield lands on PS5 with new expansion & update

Starfield lands on PS5 on 8 April, joined by the Terran Armada expansion, Free Lanes update and a broad price cut across editions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Game review: Hands-on impressions with Sumerian Six on Xbox Series X
Gaming

Game review: Hands-on impressions with Sumerian Six on Xbox Series X

Sumerian Six delivers tense, inventive stealth on Xbox Series X, but a brutal game-breaking bug stalls progress near the campaign's end.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Game review: Nioh 3 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Nioh 3 (PS5)

Nioh 3 evolves Team Ninja's samurai Souls-like with open-world hubs, sharper combat tweaks and daunting depth for PS5 and PC fans.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Game review: Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return Special Edition (PS5)

Tomba! 2: The Evil Swine Return on PS5 adds welcome modern tweaks, but clunky 3D, weak audio and fussy bosses dull the retro charm.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Game review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Xbox Series X)

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.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Turtle Beach launches Stealth Pro II headset in Australia
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Stealth Pro II headset in Australia

Premium gaming headset buyers in Australia now have a AUD $549.95 option with multi-device switching, longer battery life and noise cancellation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Sony expands INZONE line with H6 Air & new colours
Gaming

Sony expands INZONE line with H6 Air & new colours

The refresh targets gamers with an open-back headset, a lighter build and new finishes that broaden Sony's INZONE range in Australia from April 2026.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Logitech G unveils RS H-Shifter for serious sim racers
Gaming

Logitech G unveils RS H-Shifter for serious sim racers

Logitech G's RS H-Shifter brings a durable, seven-speed manual gearbox feel to serious sim racers on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders with perks
Gaming

CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders with perks

CelcomDigi opens Galaxy S26 5G pre-orders in Malaysia with 36-month 0% instalments, trade-in top-ups and free gaming accessories.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
True Media names Alison Clark to lead account team
Gaming

True Media names Alison Clark to lead account team

True Media appoints Alison Clark to lead account management as Senior Vice President, boosting its leadership hub in Minneapolis.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95
Gaming

Logitech G325 LIGHTSPEED headset launches at AUD $199.95

Logitech G debuts the G325 wireless gaming headset in Australia at AUD $199.95, promising 24+ hour battery life and cross-platform support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster
Gaming

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV joins Gran Turismo 7 car roster

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Raylo raises GBP £30m & seals LG UK subscription deal
Fintech

Raylo raises GBP £30m & seals LG UK subscription deal

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.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026