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Game review: Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin Expansion (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Pokemon Pokopia Bubbly Basin Expansion (Switch 2)

Fans of Pokémon Pokopia get 50 new creatures and underwater building, though access requires the game's pricey Expansion Pass.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Aug 2026
Stage Tour ties in Dark Horse comic & Guitar Controller
Gaming

Stage Tour ties in Dark Horse comic & Guitar Controller

The revival bid for rhythm games will be tested in 2026, as Stage Tour lands on consoles and PC with a comic tie-in and guitar controller.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026

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Game review: Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Muchi Muchi Pork! & PinkSweets Boosted (Switch 2)

A steep NZD $65 price and punishing bullet-hell difficulty may put off newcomers, despite the 4K-upscaled rerelease's local co-op and infinite continues.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last week
Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 520 Wireless Headphones
Xbox

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 520 Wireless Headphones

Gamers on a budget get 37 hours of battery life and clear sound for $169 NZD, though Xbox owners are left out.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last week
Game review: Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners will get the weakest way to play this remaster, with noticeable slowdown when hundreds of enemies fill the screen.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • This month
Game review: Minecraft Dungeons II (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Minecraft Dungeons II (Xbox Series X)

Unreal Engine 5 gives the sequel smooth 4K 60fps action on Xbox Series X, though its short campaign and one-potion limit may frustrate players.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Game review: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (Switch 2)

Rewind battles and a sprawling 80-hour campaign make Fire Emblem's Switch 2 debut a standout for RPG fans.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Game review: Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark (Nintendo Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark (Nintendo Switch 2)

Nostalgia is tempered by a high price and only two distinct shooters, despite extra modes, save states and leaderboards on Switch 2.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: NBA 2K27 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: NBA 2K27 (PS5)

New MyCareer eras and tougher defence give the annual basketball sim its best shake-up in years, though most players may still feel it familiar.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Xbox Series X)

Players get a colourful open-world racer with four islands, 150 unlockable cars and track-building tools, but some versions run slower.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners get Elden Ring and its acclaimed DLC, but the handheld port is capped at 30fps and can still dip below that.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Aug 2026
Game review: Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer (Switch 2 edition)
Gaming

Game review: Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer (Switch 2 edition)

Switch 2 owners can now train in 4K with faster loading, sharper visuals and a new Boost Up Mode, if they pay the upgrade fee.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Game review: Truxton Extreme (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Truxton Extreme (Xbox Series X)

Old-school arcade fans get a fresh vertical shooter with co-op, score attack and punishing bosses, though beginners may struggle.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Game review: Culdcept Begins (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Culdcept Begins (Switch 2)

A long, strategic board-and-card hybrid, Culdcept Begins could appeal to newcomers, though matches can run 40 minutes or more.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Hands-on review: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II multiplatform wireless headset
Bluetooth

Hands-on review: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II multiplatform wireless headset

Gamers can switch between consoles, PC and mobile without swapping headsets, thanks to exchangeable batteries and one-touch source changing.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Logitech G named partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Gaming

Logitech G named partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

Players will get branded in-game items and creator tools as Logitech G deepens its reach inside one of gaming's biggest shooter launches.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Hands-on review: Gamesir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Dragon's Dogma 2 Limited Edition game controller
Gaming

Hands-on review: Gamesir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Dragon's Dogma 2 Limited Edition game controller

Wireless play on PC and mobile is flexible, but Xbox users must stay wired if they want the Gamesir G7 Pro to work properly.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Game review: Star Fox (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Star Fox (Switch 2)

Replay value and new battle modes soften concerns over a two-hour campaign in Nintendo's latest Star Fox remake for Switch 2.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Sat, 4th Jul 2026