Reviews stories - Page 7

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.

Game review: F1 24 (Xbox Series X)
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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F1 24 on Xbox Series X dazzles with stunning graphics and accessible gameplay, but sim racing veterans may find it too easy and similar to F1 23.

Hands-on review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova 5 Wireless offers versatility across devices, exceptional sound, and comfort with its robust design and user-friendly features.

Game review: System Shock (Xbox Series X)
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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The System Shock remake for Xbox Series X brings better graphics and an intriguing storyline but is held back by outdated mechanics and lack of waypoints. 7.5/10.

Hands-on review: Rakuten Kobo Clara Colour- Judge Your Books by Their Colours
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Rakuten Kobo's new Clara Colour eReader brings book covers and illustrations to life with vibrant colours on its 6 E Ink Kaleido display.

Game review: Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut (PC)
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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PC gamers rejoice! Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut arrives, packing both stunning visuals and rich content, stripped from PlayStation exclusivity.

Game review: Biomutant (Nintendo Switch)
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Biomutant bucks the trend of human protagonists, letting Switch players explore a colourful world as a furry mutant. Worth playing despite some flaws.

Hands-on review: JBL Go 4 bluetooth speaker
Wed, 29th May 2024
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JBL’s Go 4 Bluetooth speaker combines compact design with robust performance, featuring impressive audio, waterproof build, and exceptional battery life.

Save me Dr Tako: Definitive Edition (PS5)
Wed, 29th May 2024
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Relive the nostalgia with *Save Me Dr Tako: Definitive Edition* on PS5. This charming, non-violent platformer with Game Boy-inspired graphics offers new difficulty options, a hint system, and more.

Hands-on review: Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone
Tue, 28th May 2024
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Australia budget mobile phone manufacturer, Aspera Mobile, has released its Nitro 2 Android Go smartphone. Techday’s Darren Price takes a look at the pearl version of the phone sent over for review.

Game review: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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Ninja Theory’s Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II offers stunning graphics and engaging puzzles, but its short length and limited combat options might disappoint some gamers.

Hands-on review: Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset
Tue, 21st May 2024
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Techday NZ's hands-on review of the Logitech Zone 300 Wireless Headset highlights its affordability, superior sound quality, and clear noise-cancelling mic.

Hands-on review: SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini keyboard
Fri, 10th May 2024
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SteelSeries debuts the Apex 9 Mini, a compact keyboard that sacrifices size but not functionality, offering an optical gaming experience optimal for limited desk space.

Hands-on review: TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone
Wed, 8th May 2024
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The TOZO OpenEgo True Wireless Open Ear Headphone provides high sound quality and a unique LED digital display charging case at a highly affordable price, despite lacking noise-cancelling capabilities and fitting issues.

Hands-on review: Go Pro Hero 12 Black + handler and Enduro batteries
Wed, 8th May 2024
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Surpassing boundaries of action camera capabilities, the GoPro Hero 12 Black enhances user experiences with advancements in video quality, stability, connectivity, and durability.

Game review: Sand Land (PlayStation 5)
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Akira Toriyama's Sand Land receives an exciting transformation, from manga to video game, treating fans to a captivating mix of RPG action, unique characters, and storyline set in a compelling desert dystopia.

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 360P
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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JBL's Quantum 360P wireless gaming headset delivers superb audio, impressive battery life, and dual-device connectivity, standing out as an affordable, reliable option for competitive gamers.

Hands-on review: Backbone One USB-C phone controller (2nd Generation)
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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The 2nd generation Backbone One USB-C transforms Android phones into portable gaming consoles with a new design, improved stability, and low latency.