Xbox Stories - Page 2

Kiwi Stories

Xbox stories

Revolut launches RevPoints rewards scheme in New Zealand

Revolut launches RevPoints in New Zealand, offering uncapped rewards on everyday spending redeemable for travel, airline miles and gift cards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Gaming

Xbox Cloud Gaming comes to Meta Quest headsets

Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available for Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro headsets.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Gaming

Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':

Spark announces the launch of Spark Game Arena, with the nationwide tournament The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite, and a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2023

Global Stories

Xbox stories

Gaming

Hisense unveils 116-inch RGB MiniLED TV & 2026 range

Hisense debuts a 116-inch RGB MiniLED flagship and expanded 2026 range at CES, adding cyan LEDs, gaming upgrades and AI-powered software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026

Gaming

DLC review: Highlands Fishing Expansion for Farming Simulator 25 (PS5)

The Highlands Fishing Expansion DLC for Farming Simulator 25 adds a new Scottish map, fishing, aquafarming, and Highland Cattle but costs NZD $48.95 on PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Gaming

Game review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (PS5)

Ninja Gaiden 4 launches on PS5 with fresh hero Yakumo leading most of the action, marking the series' first major shift in over a decade.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025

Gaming

Game review: Raidou Remastered - The Mystery of the Soulless Army (Switch 2)

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.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Jun 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains

Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

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

Gaming

Game review: Bleach rebirth of souls (Xbox Series X)

Bleach Rebirth of Souls makes an enticing debut on Xbox Series X, offering beginners a thrilling entry into the franchise, despite some graphic shortcomings.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Gaming

LG partners with Xbox to launch Gaming Portal on TVs

LG Electronics has teamed up with Xbox to launch a Gaming Portal on select LG Smart TVs, granting access to hundreds of games via the Xbox app.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025

Gaming

Seagate unveils gaming drives for the holiday season

Seagate has unveiled a new range of gaming hard drives and SSDs, set to enhance the gaming experience this Christmas for gamers across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024

Gaming

AMD to turbocharge AI in laptops with Zen 5 Ryzen processor launch

AMD unveils groundbreaking Zen 5 Ryzen processors at Computex 2024, featuring world-leading AI capabilities and advanced performance for laptops and desktops.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024

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

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

Gaming

JBL expands Quantum Series headsets for XBOX & PlayStation consoles

JBL bolsters its Quantum Series with new headset models purpose-built for XBOX and PlayStation consoles, offering wireless spatial audio virtualisation and dual device connection.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Gaming

Jacob Annesley joins Gate 7 as Director of Public Relations & Content

Gate 7 has bolstered its team with the addition of experienced figure, Jacob Annesley, as the new Director of Public Relations and Content, marking a strategic advance towards innovation in destination marketing.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024