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Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta preview
Gaming

Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta preview

I'm not a gamer that usually notices the differences on framerates, but I did notice how smooth the gameplay was in Halo 5.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2015
Hands-on Review: Beats Pill
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Beats Pill

Getting outdoor music rigged up as the snarlers sizzled proved to be bit of a mission - at least until I got my hands on the Beats Pill.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2015
Film review: Kingsman: The Secret Service
Gaming

Film review: Kingsman: The Secret Service

Kingsman: The Secret Service delivers a cocktail of absurdity and action, with Firth shining as the unlikely but magnetic spy.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2015
Android App Review: Food Planner
Gaming

Android App Review: Food Planner

Food Planner is an app which acts like a recipe book, meal planner and grocery list combined. It's a good app, but a terrible one to review when you're hungry.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015
Andriod App Review: Amazing Ninja
Gaming

Andriod App Review: Amazing Ninja

Amazing Ninja is a basic game in terms of its look and feel, but throws challenges at you quickly enough to keep boredom away.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015
Hands-on Review: Alienware Alpha
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Alienware Alpha

The console does a little bit of everything, although sometimes it fails to deliver and may become more of a hassle than it is truly worth.

By Damian Seeto • 7 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2015
No one gets taken in Taken 3
Film review

No one gets taken in Taken 3

Liam Neeson returns in Taken 3, dodging accusations and battling foes to protect his family, amidst action-packed yet implausible sequences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015
Quantum Dots are Coming, Here's Why You Should Care
Digital Signage

Quantum Dots are Coming, Here's Why You Should Care

Quantum dots are transforming TV visuals with eye-popping colours and sharpness, promising an affordable leap in display technology.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2015
The other soccer game: Pro Evolution Soccer 2015
Gaming

The other soccer game: Pro Evolution Soccer 2015

Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 battles the FIFA giant, offering deeper realism and a refreshing challenge on the pitch despite lacking major licences.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015
Lara Croft returns
Gaming

Lara Croft returns

Lara Croft returns in 'Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris', a visually stunning and exciting tomb raiding adventure.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015
Hands-on Review: Huawei Mate
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Huawei Mate

Huawei's newest kid on the block, and the Ascend Mate is definitely a big boy, sitting on the phablet side of the fence.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2014
WWE 2K15 isn't quite yet a championship contender
Gaming

WWE 2K15 isn't quite yet a championship contender

First things first, WWE 2K15 for PS4 and Xbox One has the best graphics that have ever been seen in a wrestling video game.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2014
Hands-on Review: Fitbit Charge
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fitbit Charge

Our hands-on review finds the Fitbit Charge lifts spirits but isn't flawless—style meets questionable step accuracy in this techy talisman.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2014
Android App Review: How To Draw Graffiti
Gaming

Android App Review: How To Draw Graffiti

Downloading a How To Draw Graffiti app onto your smartphone is almost as close as I've found to a pure distillation of what's wrong with modern culture.

By Eddie Monotone • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014
Ubisoft's The Crew crashes into a brick wall
Gaming

Ubisoft's The Crew crashes into a brick wall

Ubisoft thought it would give the racing game genre a try with The Crew and although the ambitions are noble, the game turns out to be a total car wreck.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2014
Film review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1.
Gaming

Film review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1.

Mockingjay, Part 1 surprises: Lawrence shines amidst rebellion, but the film, a mere setup for the finale, lacks the spark of its predecessors. 2.5/5.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
The Order: 1886 Hands-On Preview
Gaming

The Order: 1886 Hands-On Preview

The unique 19th Century London setting sets the game apart from other shooters out there; however the gameplay will feel familiar to most gamers.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Book Review: Marketing with Social Media: 10 Easy Steps to Success for Business
Gaming

Book Review: Marketing with Social Media: 10 Easy Steps to Success for Business

Linda Coles releases updated guide to social media marketing, offering practical strategies for small businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014