Xbox Game Pass stories
Subscribers can now stream classic Capcom favourites and fresh releases across devices, as Nvidia expands GeForce NOW's library and reach.
Wireless play on PC and mobile is flexible, but Xbox users must stay wired if they want the Gamesir G7 Pro to work properly.
Mobile players can turn phones into a console-like setup with passthrough charging, Hall effect sticks and broad iPhone, Android and PC support.
Game Pass access has helped keep players online, but Kiln feels thin at launch with just five maps and one mode.
Console players face extra costs and a thin launch offering, even though Marathon’s gunplay and movement feel polished.
AAA studios risk missing the portable boom as hybrid consoles, handheld PCs and cloud services reshape where players spend their time and money.
The ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld Windows gaming PC, sponsored by Xbox, offering portable gaming with high-end AMD hardware and mixed user experience.
Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a powerful 16-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti GPU, and a vivid 240Hz OLED display.
Helldivers 2 launched on Xbox Series X/S in 2025, bringing crossplay chaos and co-op missions to over 600,000 new players despite minor visual flaws.
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is an 8.8" Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 tablet offering a sharp 165Hz display and robust gaming performance in a sleek, portable design.
Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo offers a stunning papercraft aesthetic and unique gameplay, exploring Latin American afterlife on Xbox Series X and other platforms.
Acer debuts its powerful Predator Orion 7000, with top-tier performance features, advanced cooling, and a price starting at AUD $7999.
Still Wakes the Deep offers a riveting yet short-lived horror experience on an oil rig, best enjoyed via Xbox Game Pass. Fans of The Chinese Room will find it compelling. 8/10.
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.
The huge Game Pass library is due to swell even more with the upcoming inclusion of some must-have heavy hitters.
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service is getting a major upgrade later this year because it will now add all first party new releases.
Prepaid gaming spending is shifting from launch-day splurges to year-round purchases, with UK gift card use on the marketplace nearly doubling.
Despite rising living costs, Australians boosted spending on entertainment subscriptions, growing the market 5% to 54.6 million services by June 2025.
Samsung Australia doubles its OLED TV range for 2025, now offering 14 models with advanced AI features, varying sizes, and prices from AUD $2,529 to $11,499.
Game Pass is Microsoft's own gaming service that serves like Netflix but for video games. The company has now announced several new games joining...
