Reviews stories - Page 14
Game review: Monster Jam Showdown (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Monster Jam Showdown on Xbox Series X offers a thrilling monster truck racing experience with creative modes and a unique control system, earning an 8.5/10.
Game review: Concord (PS5)
Tue, 27th Aug 2024
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Concord, Sony's new online hero shooter for PS5 and PC, is a multiplayer-only game priced at NZD $69.99 amidst a sea of free-to-play competitors.
Hands-on Review: Asus Zenbook S 16 with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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The Asus Zenbook S 16 showcases the power of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor, blending sleek design with impressive computing and AI capabilities.
Game review: Tomba! Special Edition (PS5)
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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The '90s classic Tomba! gets a fresh release with Tomba! Special Edition for PS5, retaining its nostalgic charm and adding modern features.
Hands-on Review: JBL Live Flex 3 TWS in ear headphones
Mon, 19th Aug 2024
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JBL's Live Flex 3 TWS headphones offer stellar sound quality but fall short on comfort and noise-cancellation, making them a mixed bag.
Hands-on Review: JBL Clip 5 Ultra Bluetooth Speaker
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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The JBL Clip 5 Ultra is a game-changer in Bluetooth speakers, offering portability with its carabiner hook, waterproofing, and superior sound quality at an affordable NZD $99.99.
Game review: One Piece Odyssey (Nintendo Switch)
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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One Piece Odyssey on Nintendo Switch impresses with stable performance and charming anime graphics, offering a worthy RPG experience with added Deluxe content.
Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 both fun and reliable
Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Samsung's new and impressive Galaxy Z Flip 6 combines nostalgic flip phone charm with the cutting-edge technology you could once only dream of having.
Game Review: Anger Foot (PC)
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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The anarchic first-person shooter Anger Foot delivers chaotic, non-stop fun with its door-kicking, enemy-booting gameplay and thumping, immersive soundtrack.
Hands-on Review: Lorex 2K Pan-Tilt Outdoor Wi-Fi Security Camera
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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The Lorex 2K Pan-Tilt Outdoor Wi-Fi Security Camera offers impressive features like person detection and local storage, all without monthly fees.
Game review: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Nintendo Switch)
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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Nintendo brings Luigi's Mansion 2 HD to the Switch in 2024, offering sharp graphics and engaging gameplay, though hindered by a lack of checkpoints.
Game review: Kayak VR: Mirage Soča Valley DLC (PlayStation VR2/PC VR)
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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The first DLC for Kayak VR: Mirage, Soča Valley, brings a beautiful Slovakian environment and white-water challenges to both PlayStation VR2 and PC VR.
Game review: The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium DLC (PS5)
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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Croteam's 'Road to Elysium' DLC for The Talos Principle 2 mesmerises with stunning graphics and arduous puzzles, though its difficulty may deter some players.
Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road (PC)
Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online expands with Gold Road, adding West Weald and 30+ gameplay hours. A great entry point for new and veteran players alike.
Game Preview: Astro Bot (PS5)
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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Astro Bot is back with a new PS5 game launching September 6th, featuring over 80 levels and unique abilities. Techday NZ offers an exclusive preview.
InMoment integrates generative AI for better customer insights
Thu, 27th Jun 2024
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InMoment has introduced generative AI to its Conversational Intelligence solution, enabling companies to enhance customer insights and engagement across various feedback channels.
Game review: Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X)
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Still Wakes the Deep offers a riveting yet short-lived horror experience on an oil rig, best enjoyed via Xbox Game Pass. Fans of The Chinese Room will find it compelling. 8/10.
Game review: Sociable Soccer 24 (Nintendo Switch)
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Sociable Soccer 24 for Nintendo Switch offers an arcade-like, accessible football experience with 13,000 real-life players but lacks depth and online play.
Game review: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (Xbox Series X)
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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FromSoftware's Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC brings over 30 hours of challenging new content to Xbox Series X, priced at NZD $60-70.
Hands-on Review: Kobo Libra Colour
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Kobo's Libra Colour eReader, priced at NZD $399, brings vibrant colours to life for children's books, magazines, and graphic novels.