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Revolut launches RevPoints rewards scheme in New Zealand
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Revolut launches RevPoints in New Zealand, offering uncapped rewards on everyday spending redeemable for travel, airline miles and gift cards.
Brits hoard £4.14bn in unused games consoles at home
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Brits are sitting on 49m unused games consoles worth GBP £4.14bn, as cash-strapped households hoard old tech instead of trading it in.
Hisense unveils 116-inch RGB MiniLED TV & 2026 range
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Hisense debuts a 116-inch RGB MiniLED flagship and expanded 2026 range at CES, adding cyan LEDs, gaming upgrades and AI-powered software.
Sandisk unveils new Creator & WD_BLACK storage ahead of holidays
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Sandisk launches new Creator and WD_BLACK storage devices, catering to content creators, gamers, and adventurers ahead of the festive season.
DLC review: Highlands Fishing Expansion for Farming Simulator 25 (PS5)
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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The Highlands Fishing Expansion DLC for Farming Simulator 25 adds a new Scottish map, fishing, aquafarming, and Highland Cattle but costs NZD $48.95 on PS5.
Western Digital features in holiday storage gift guide
Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Portable, rugged and high-capacity Western Digital drives are being pitched as practical Christmas gifts for consumers, creators and gamers.
Game review: Ninja Gaiden 4 (PS5)
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Ninja Gaiden 4 launches on PS5 with fresh hero Yakumo leading most of the action, marking the series' first major shift in over a decade.
Game review: Raidou Remastered - The Mystery of the Soulless Army (Switch 2)
Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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Atlus remasters its 2006 JRPG, Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army, for Switch 2 with HD visuals, voiceovers, and action-packed combat in a gripping supernatural mystery.
Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.
Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5)
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle launches on PS5 with enhanced graphics for PS5 Pro, matching Xbox gameplay and priced at NZD $114–129, plus Game Pass options.
Game review: Bleach rebirth of souls (Xbox Series X)
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Bleach Rebirth of Souls makes an enticing debut on Xbox Series X, offering beginners a thrilling entry into the franchise, despite some graphic shortcomings.
LG partners with Xbox to launch Gaming Portal on TVs
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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LG Electronics has teamed up with Xbox to launch a Gaming Portal on select LG Smart TVs, granting access to hundreds of games via the Xbox app.
Seagate unveils gaming drives for the holiday season
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Seagate has unveiled a new range of gaming hard drives and SSDs, set to enhance the gaming experience this Christmas for gamers across Australia and New Zealand.
AMD to turbocharge AI in laptops with Zen 5 Ryzen processor launch
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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AMD unveils groundbreaking Zen 5 Ryzen processors at Computex 2024, featuring world-leading AI capabilities and advanced performance for laptops and desktops.
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.
JBL expands Quantum Series headsets for XBOX & PlayStation consoles
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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JBL bolsters its Quantum Series with new headset models purpose-built for XBOX and PlayStation consoles, offering wireless spatial audio virtualisation and dual device connection.
Jacob Annesley joins Gate 7 as Director of Public Relations & Content
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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Gate 7 has bolstered its team with the addition of experienced figure, Jacob Annesley, as the new Director of Public Relations and Content, marking a strategic advance towards innovation in destination marketing.
Xbox Cloud Gaming comes to Meta Quest headsets
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available for Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro headsets.
Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':
Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
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Spark announces the launch of Spark Game Arena, with the nationwide tournament The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite, and a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs.