Australian Stories

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 • Last month

Gaming

AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each

Australians lost an average of AUD $445 each to AI-driven holiday scams, with fake sites mimicking top tech and luxury brands surging ahead of festivities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Gaming

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

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream delights with absurd island antics, custom Mii chaos and surprise romance in Nintendo's latest Switch 2 comedy.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last week

Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Super Mario Switch 2 controllers

Turtle Beach expands Nintendo accessories with Rosalina and Koopa Troop wireless controllers for Switch and Switch 2, priced at USD $109.95 each.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • This month

Gaming

Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

GTA 6's switch away from Nintendo Switch 2 at launch underlines a wider shift as studios rethink portable play, exclusives and hybrid gaming.

By Kevin Janzen • 6 min read • This month

Gaming

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

Nintendo's Switch 2 re-release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder adds Bellabel Park, tougher boss fights and slick 4K visuals for fans.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • This month

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 • Last month

Gaming

Game review: Mario Tennis Fever (Switch 2)

Mario Tennis Fever serves up fast, over-the-top rallies and a surprisingly deep Adventure mode, making Switch 2's best family tennis game yet.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Gaming

Australian couples who play games together feel closer

Australian couples who play video games together each week report significantly higher relationship satisfaction, new survey data suggests.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Gaming

Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Switch 2)

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade dazzles on Switch 2, trading PS5 polish for handheld brilliance, smart tweaks and superb combat.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026

Gaming

Game review: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch 2 Version

Animal Crossing: New Horizons finds fresh life on Switch 2 with sharper visuals, faster loading and smart but non-essential new features.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026

Gaming

Logitech G predicts five key shifts in gaming for 2026

Logitech G tips 2026 as a turning point, with blockbusters, ageing gamers, creators and cosy live-service worlds reshaping how we play.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Gaming

Hands-on review: Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller

Nintendo's Switch 2 GameCube pad revives the classic controller feel, finally making Wind Waker and friends play just as they should.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026

Storage

Hands-on review: Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card

Silicon Power's Hypera microSDXC Express card brings near-SSD speeds and affordable extra storage to Nintendo Switch 2 gamers.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Gaming

Game review: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2)

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a stunning return, marrying slick combat and 4K performance with some irksome backtracking and Amiibo-gated music.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2025

Gaming

Game review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2)

Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch 2 offers a colourful, smooth 60fps racing experience with unique gameplay and diverse modes, scoring 8.5/10.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025

Gaming

Game review: Earthion (Xbox Series X)

Earthion, a new 2D shooter inspired by '90s Sega Mega Drive classics, is now out on Xbox and other platforms, bringing old-school challenge to modern gamers.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025