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Getting Superhot in VR
Gaming

Getting Superhot in VR

FutureFive's Darren Price kicks some butt with the PC version of the VR actioner, Superhot VR, on the HTC Vive.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Little cars, lots of fun - Micro Machines World Series review
Gaming

Little cars, lots of fun - Micro Machines World Series review

Micro Machines are back, reigniting nostalgic tabletop races with a fresh but lightly contented World Series edition.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Review: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a rush of nostalgia
Gaming

Review: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a rush of nostalgia

After a multi-year hiatus, Crash Bandicoot returns with the remake called Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. This collection remakes the PSOne trilogy.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Jul 2017
Hands-on Review: Lenovo ThinkCentre M910q
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Lenovo ThinkCentre M910q

Lenovo ThinkCentre M910q impresses with swift setup and tidy design, promising a clutter-free desk and seamless work experience.

By Owen McCarthy • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Film review: War for the Planet of the Apes
Gaming

Film review: War for the Planet of the Apes

Simply put this is an enjoyable movie, it features a strong cast, breathtaking CGI and it all culminates in an amazing visual spectacle...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Exclusive: OtterBox ultimate destruction test!
Samsung

Exclusive: OtterBox ultimate destruction test!

OtterBox cases undergo extreme durability tests, from knife attacks to fire, revealing astonishing resilience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Jul 2017
Review: God Wars: Future Past will appeal to old-school tactical RPG fans
Gaming

Review: God Wars: Future Past will appeal to old-school tactical RPG fans

God Wars: Future Past is a new tactical RPG developed by Kadowaka Games and published by NIS America. The game is available now on PS4/PS Vita.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Jul 2017
Hands-on Review: QNAP TS-653B - powerful NAS for businesses
Storage

Hands-on Review: QNAP TS-653B - powerful NAS for businesses

The TS-653B is an incredibly powerful NAS device while at the same time being compact and affordable, making it the ideal drive for modern businesses.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap

HTC Vive's Deluxe Audio Strap upgrades VR comfort, but will the hefty £150 price tag deter loyal fans of their flagship headset?.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Codemasters invites us to get dirty, again
Dirt 4

Codemasters invites us to get dirty, again

With Dirt 4, Codemasters have put the pedal to the metal to bring us the most accessible Dirt game yet…unless you want to play in VR.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Sun, 18th Jun 2017
Does Bethesda's Prey reboot deliver?
Gaming

Does Bethesda's Prey reboot deliver?

Arkane Studios' reboot of Prey wins acclaim for its inventive gameplay and stunning visuals, though it borrows familiar genre tropes.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Sat, 10th Jun 2017
Return to Vvardenfell in The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind
The Elder Scrolls

Return to Vvardenfell in The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind

Bethesda and Zenimax Online invite players to return to the island of Vvardenfell in The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Review: Wipeout Omega Collection on PS4 offers three games of racing fun
Gaming

Review: Wipeout Omega Collection on PS4 offers three games of racing fun

The Wipeout series started back in the PSOne days and put futuristic racing games on the map. Now a new collection has arrived on PS4.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti - evolution or revolution?
NVIDIA

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti - evolution or revolution?

NVIDIA's GTX 1080Ti, boasting 35% more power, raises the bar for 4K and VR gaming - but is it a true milestone or just a step up?.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Make it rain in VR with Symphony of the Machine
AR, VR & Metaverse

Make it rain in VR with Symphony of the Machine

Stirfire Studios beckons VR players to serene puzzle-solving in a musical, weather-wielding adventure with Symphony of the Machine.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Small, but perfectly formed – Alienware 13 laptop review
Gaming

Small, but perfectly formed – Alienware 13 laptop review

Alienware's 13-inch laptop wows with an OLED display and VR-readiness, all in a compact design that begs to travel.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sun, 18th Jun 2017
Review: Tekken 7 packs a powerful punch on PC, PS4 and Xbox One
Gaming

Review: Tekken 7 packs a powerful punch on PC, PS4 and Xbox One

Bandai Namco has released Tekken 7 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One and the game packs a lot of content, although some features are still missing.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jun 2017
A step-by-step guide: How to ask your boss for a pay rise
Workplace

A step-by-step guide: How to ask your boss for a pay rise

Over half of Kiwis gear up to negotiate pay rises, backed by Hays' effective step-by-step approach amidst a positive business outlook.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017