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Game review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch 2)

A comedy-filled island of custom Miis and odd romances gives players 30 hours of laughs, even if the cutscenes grow repetitive.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset
Gaming

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset

The modular headset pairs with PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2, while delivering 45 hours of battery life and replaceable parts.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Turtle Beach launches Super Mario Switch 2 controllers
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Super Mario Switch 2 controllers

Nintendo Switch 2 players will soon get more character-themed options as Turtle Beach broadens its officially licensed controller range worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
Gaming

Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

AAA studios risk missing the portable boom as hybrid consoles, handheld PCs and cloud services reshape where players spend their time and money.

By Kevin Janzen • 6 min read • Last month
Game review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Switch 2)

Nintendo’s Switch 2 update adds 4K visuals, smoother 60fps play and new Bellabel Park modes that broaden the base game’s appeal.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Silent Hill f crossover lands in Fatal Frame II remake
Gaming

Silent Hill f crossover lands in Fatal Frame II remake

Free crossover content may boost sales of Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, as players get Silent Hill f items and a Steam bundle discount.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Blue Reflection Quartet bundles four games for consoles
Gaming

Blue Reflection Quartet bundles four games for consoles

The bundle restores a short-lived mobile title to console and adds fresh story links across the Blue Reflection series.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: RUSHING BEAT X: Return Of Brawl Brothers (Switch 2)

Nine stages of retro-style brawling are let down by repetitive bosses and lasers, but co-op makes this Switch 2 sequel fun.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks
Gaming

CRKD launches compact ATOM+ controller with thumbsticks

Players moving between Switch 2, PC and mobile will get broader control options from late June, as the compact pad targets portable, multi-device gaming.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players
Gaming

CRKD unveils ULT PRO controller for competitive players

Competitive gamers will get a £64.99 controller with TMR thumbsticks, six remappable inputs and 1000Hz polling when shipping starts in June 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Game review: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake (Switch 2)

Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake scares up smart tweaks and gyro thrills on Switch 2, but creaky 30fps and cut content haunt it.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
DLC review: Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC (Switch 2)
Gaming

DLC review: Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC (Switch 2)

Two Point Museum's Zooseum DLC on Switch 2 adds animal care, complex habitats and hungry predators to its charming management sim.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Game review: Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Pokémon Pokopia (Switch 2)

Pokémon Pokopia turns cosy town-building into one of the Switch 2's most addictive adventures, even outshining Animal Crossing's appeal.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026
Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection (PS5)

Monster Hunter Stories 3 brings rich JRPG depth, gorgeous PS5 visuals and turn-based battles, but a steep learning curve and spikes frustrate.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Game review: Tales of Berseria Remastered (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Tales of Berseria Remastered (Switch 2)

Tales of Berseria Remastered dazzles with fresh features and slick combat, but the blurry, stuttering Switch 2 port lets it down.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Game review: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined on Switch 2 modernises a 100-hour epic into a slicker, friendlier 50-hour JRPG without losing its charm.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Abxylute unveils wired deck controllers for Switch 2
Gaming

Abxylute unveils wired deck controllers for Switch 2

Abxylute reveals N6 and N9C wired deck controllers for Switch 2, promising instant USB-C play, ergonomic grips and GameCube-style flair.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

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Turtle Beach unveils Mario Switch 2 controller, headset
Gaming

Turtle Beach unveils Mario Switch 2 controller, headset

Turtle Beach unveils Mario-themed Switch 2 controller and headset, officially licensed by Nintendo and launching in Australia on 31 March 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026