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Game review: WWE 2K25 (Switch 2 version)

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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WWE 2K25 on Switch 2 impresses with smooth 60fps gameplay, rich features, and fast load times, marking a vast improvement over the original Switch version.
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Alienware unveils QD-OLED & 320Hz monitors from GBP £209

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Alienware launches two gaming monitors from GBP £209, featuring a 27-inch QD-OLED 280Hz and a 25-inch 320Hz model for competitive gaming.
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Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.
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Game review: Mario Kart World (Nintendo Switch 2)

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Mario Kart World on the new Nintendo Switch 2 delivers stunning 4K races with seamless open-world tracks and up to 24 racers for chaotic, thrilling gameplay.
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AOC launches Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia at AUD $489

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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AOC launches its new 27-inch QHD Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia, priced at AUD $489, boasting 180 Hz and DisplayHDR 1000 certification.
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LG launches two new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors

Wed, 14th May 2025
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LG Electronics Australia unveils two new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors for 2025, featuring advanced specs from AUD $1,599, enhancing gaming immersion and speed.
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Alienware unveils Aurora laptops with flagship & versatility tiers

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Alienware launches new Aurora laptops with two tiers: flagship Area-51 for high performance and Aurora for versatile, streamlined gaming and work use.
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Rural Queensland healthcare boosted as gamers unite to fund RFDS

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland is engaging gamers to fundraise via streams, boosting emergency healthcare in rural communities through their May campaign.
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Nick Kyrgios joins Activision for Verdansk map return

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has partnered with Activision to celebrate the return of the Verdansk map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 03.
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Game review: WWE 2K25 (Xbox Series X)

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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WWE 2K25 is set to launch on 14 March 2024, showcasing stark advancements in graphics and gameplay, promising a thrilling wrestling experience for fans.
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Alienware unveils new range of advanced gaming monitors

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Alienware has unveiled a new series of gaming monitors, including the award-winning 27 4K QD-OLED, enhancing performance and accessibility for gamers.
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ASUS unveils 2025 ROG gaming laptops in Aus & NZ

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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ASUS Republic of Gamers has unveiled its 2025 gaming laptop range in Australia and New Zealand, with pre-orders now open for models featuring cutting-edge tech.
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Counter-Strike 2 gamers warned about rising scam threats

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Bitdefender Labs warns the Counter-Strike 2 community of scammers exploiting major esports events like IEM Katowice 2025 to defraud gamers through hijacked YouTube accounts.
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AceZone appoints Audacity Australia for ANZ headset sales

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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AceZone has appointed Audacity Australia as the exclusive distributor of its premium gaming headsets across Australia and New Zealand.
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Porsche extends partnership with NetApp for exclusive data solutions

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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Porsche Motorsport extends its partnership with NetApp, enhancing data solutions for racing divisions like IMSA, WEC, and the TAG Heuer Formula E Team.
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SailGP to share LiveLineFX tech with other sports organisations

Fri, 10th May 2024
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SailGP is set to share its innovative LiveLineFX production system, designed for detailed understanding of yacht racing, with other sports organisations to enhance viewer experience.
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How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.
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Sony & Fnatic co-develop INZONE Buds for an immersive gaming experience

Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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Sony partners with renowned esports team, Fnatic, to launch INZONE Buds, wireless gaming earbuds with 12-hour battery life and AI-assisted mic technology, providing an unrivalled immersive audio experience.
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Acer introduces new high-performance gaming laptops

Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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Acer has launched its latest Predator Helios gaming laptops, powered by Intel's 14th gen processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptop GPUs.
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Bitget Wallet strengthens sports fan economy with Chiliz partnership

Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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Bitget Wallet bolsters its partnership with blockchain platform, Chiliz, in a bid to boost mass adoption of Web3 technologies and digitise the sports industry worldwide.