Author: Alaisdair Leith

The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 is the ultimate gaming laptop

The Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 is a standout gaming laptop with high-end specifications and a sleek and portable design. Its slim profile and lightweight, under 2.5 kg, make it a top choice for gamers who need mobility without sacrificing extreme performance while on the go. The laptop boasts Intel’s 13th-gen processors along with NVIDIA’s…

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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered makes for a wonderful journey through time and innovation

The remastered edition of the first three Tomb Raider games perfectly encapsulates a huge era for gamers of the mid-to-late 90s, and the essence of the iconic series, all while revitalising its presentation for modern players. This collection encompasses not only the origins of Lara Croft’s adventures but also stands as a tribute to the…

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Beat the heat this summer with the Shark FlexBreeze Fan

When it comes to staying cool and comfortable, the Shark FlexBreeze Fan is making waves with its innovative design and multifunctional capabilities. Designed for indoor and outdoor use, this fan provides power, convenience, and unique features like a built-in misting option to elevate your cooling experience and beat the Aussie summer heat. Versatility for Indoor…

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Sonic X Shadow Generations is a worthy celebration of the iconic blue speedster

Back in 2011, the Sonic series was celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fusion of both new and old Sonic games in Sonic Generations, where the two would come together and you could get the best (or worst) of both worlds. It quickly became a fan favourite thanks to its nostalgia of Sonic’s origins and…

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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered serves the ultimate way to experience this established masterpiece

In 2017, developer Guerilla Games took a huge swing after their work on the Killzone series and to craft an open-world RPG, with the release of Horizon Zero Dawn. The game was a huge success spawning a sequel, an upcoming LEGO spin-off, a VR game, an upcoming third instalment and finally, a spin-off TV series…

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The Uniden App Cam SOLO X2K Bell provides some fantastic value for money

Uniden has released their latest wireless doorbell with integrated camera, audio and storage to deliver an affordable and no-fuss option that doesn’t require an ongoing payment to a backup service to access the interactions saved on the device. I was fortunate enough to be able to check out the Uniden App Cam SOLO X2K Bell…

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Super Mario Party Jamboree serves as the ultimate party game

Super Mario Party has always been a staple for gaming in my household. Friends and family have duked it out on Nintendo consoles on game nights with Mario and company for many years. While it has been touch and go with the last few titles failing to reach the high standard that these games usually…

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PAX Aus 2024: Hands-on with Sonic X Shadow Generations

Another year, another Sonic the Hedgehog game…sort of. This remaster of Sonic Generations, one of the more popular titles in the franchise is long overdue with some shiny new next-gen graphics, smooth gameplay and higher frame rates, which means Sonic fans will be revelling in the speed and visuals of this impressive-looking game. Also, a…

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PAX Aus 2024 : The Steam Deck is coming to Australia

Steam has officially confirmed that the highly anticipated Steam Deck is coming to Australia. At PAX Australia, the company confirmed that it will begin selling the PC handheld device locally starting next month. Currently, the only way to get one is to pay some heavy import fees or pay double, sometimes triple from an unauthorised…

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Top 5 things to do at PAX Aus 2024 this weekend

It’s that time of the year again. PAX Aus is back for another epic event of gaming and pop culture at the Melbourne Convention Centre. Starting today, the event runs Friday 11 October through Sunday 13th of October with live panels, interactive events, competitions, cosplay and so much more! If you are tight on time…

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Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed justifies its return with gorgeous visuals and updated controls

Released in 2010, the original Epic Mickey was a magical experience and one of the most creative and underrated platformers at the time. The Wii-exclusive game was a dark, twisted version of the cartoon character we all know and love. The game was a journey through long-celebrated franchises and characters with a sci-fi twist, the popular game…

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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster delivers a classic to a new generation

The original Dead Rising game helped to define the start of the Xbox 360 console back in 2006. It was very successful upon release, garnering a large fan base that helped to spawn three sequels to keep the franchise alive. Now 18 years later, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is here to revive the classic onto…

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Here’s every announcement from PlayStation’s State of Play September 2024 showcase

PlayStation was hot on the heels of their Playstation 5 Pro Announcement, announcing 21 new games coming to the system in 2025, including several new titles for PSVR2. The 40-minute presentation is full of some games you would expect, while some are a complete surprise. We’ve listed every announcement trailer from PlayStation’s September State of…

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Funko Fusion is a buggy mess that fails to land

Funko Pops have been a staple in the pop culture community since they were first released in 2010. Since then every franchise, character and sports personality seemingly gets their chance to be recreated in plastic with dull black eyes and a signature pose. It was only a matter of time before Funko got their own…

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PAX Aus 2024 exhibitor lineup has been announced

Can you believe that PAX Australia is next month? If like me, you have only just come to that realisation, you will be happy to know that the full announcement for the exhibitors has finally been released, revealing the biggest show floor PAX AUS has ever had. There are a whole bunch of new faces…

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Astro Bot stands as one of the best games available on the PlayStation 5

PlayStation has unfortunately been devoid of a mascot for many years now. Crash Bandicoot has been sold, Jax and Daxter had a moment, Spyro nearly got there and the less we say about Knack, the better. Fortunately, Astro and the Bots made a massive splash with a 2018 Playstation VR debut and the popular Astro’s…

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Nanoleaf reveal the next level of lighting

Nanoleaf has revealed the next generation of its lighting hardware, alongside some software updates for existing products. The live event happened on Friday afternoon and showcased a full suite of new innovative smart products that range from immersive to ambient lighting to enhance every room in the home truly. Introducing Nanoleaf Blocks Nanoleaf Blocks are…

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UPDATED: Concord is serviceable at times, but largely misses the mark

EDITOR’S NOTE: We are updating our Concord review, given the recent news that Sony is pulling the game from digital and physical storefronts alike, with full refunds being offered. The game will go offline at the end of the week, and will not be playable in any fashion.  Live-service games take a little longer to…

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The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra does enough to feel like a worthy flagship alternative

The ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra is the latest flagship phone to hit the Android market. It’s impressive at first glance with a shiny AMOLED 6.78-inch screen that can go up to 144HZ refresh in-game genie mode. While it has a sleek and comfortable body that does feel good to hold in the hand, what’s keeping…

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PAX Aus announces an absolutely stacked panel schedule for 2024

Is it that time of year again already? PAX Aus is finally nearly back on our shores bringing with it, the largest-ever schedule ever assembled! The jam-packed event will keep everyone busy and find something for everyone over the three-day event. With special guests this year from the Weta Workshop to talk about their upcoming…

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Frankenstein takes live theatre to unforgettable new heights

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, originally published in 1818, has been adapted into movies, TV shows, songs, firmly cementing itself as a staple in popular culture for over two centuries. While the films and original novel are daresay the most iconic, the themes of what it is to be human, still rings true today with identity politics…

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Game Preview: Funko Fusion is shaping up to one of the most unique games of 2024

Funko Fusion is a mixture of Travellers Tales Lego games and Lego Dimensions, with a much more adult sense of humour in a collector fest with many controlling mechanics and things to collect.  The game is officially born from the Funko Pop! franchise, with each character one of the real-life figures, and some other Funko-owned…

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Sam & Max : The Devil’s Playhouse Remastered is the best title since the original

One of my first computer game experiences was Sam & Max Hit The Road. It was a point-and-click PC game beautifully illustrated with endearing characters and a wicked sense of humour that kept me entertained and made me fall in love with the world of gaming. Since then, the duo have had a string of…

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The Tineco Floor One Stretch S6 will revolutionise your cleaning

Over the last 10 years, I must admit, I have been a Roomba convert. Being able to “set and forget” the mundane task of vacuuming and mopping the floors has simply been a godsend. So the notion of bringing a new cleaning product into my life that requires manual operation was an interesting question to…

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Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition reignites the nostalgia we’re all looking for

Nintendo has sported some of the best games ever made, from the classic NES console, right up to the portability of the Switch, from Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong and Metroid. The Japanese giant has also dominated the gaming industry for decades with genre-defying games that capture the hearts and minds of all who play them….

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Asus ROG Ally X is now available in Australia

ASUS has released the Asus ROG Ally X in Australia at the ASUS E-Shop and JB HI-FI with a recommended retail price of A$1599 for the device. Designed for Windows 11 gaming on the go, the ROG Ally X features the same AMD Ryzen™ Z1 Extreme processor, but adds upgraded storage, RAM, and battery life,…

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Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is Nintendo’s best port yet

The Nintendo Switch is getting on in its later years; it has been a solid seven years of some of gaming’s most remarkable games and has consistently been rolled out with a mix of new and old titles, upgrades to remasters and ports. While we know that the next generation of Nintendo’s console could be…

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Ghost Of Tsushima: Director’s Cut provides the definitive way to play on PC

PlayStation is going hard with their ports from console to PC via Steam. This time around, the now classic Ghost of Tsushima: Directors Cut gets the port treatment directly from the PlayStation 5 version of the game, despite originally releasing quite late in the PlayStation 4’s lifecycle. While I won’t go into too much into…

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Home Cooking & Sweet Treats Show is set to cook up a storm in Melbourne!

Things are heating up in the kitchen, with just two weeks to go till the Home Cooking Show and Cake, Bake, and Sweets Show come to Melbourne for a weekend of workshops, recipes, demonstrations, hands-on experiences and, of course, plenty of food and drink. The show will run from July 5th to 7th at the…

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The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless headset bolsters its incredible value with premium features

Turtle Beach has released two previous versions of the Stealth 600 range in the last few years, with versions for PS5, Switch, PC, and a separate headset that is compatible with Xbox. With so many options flooding the market, it becomes a more difficult task to decide on value for money and longevity, taking into…

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