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New MyCareer eras and tougher defence give the annual basketball sim its best shake-up in years, though most players may still feel it familiar.
Portable devices can be turned into full desktop setups, with four 4K displays, 100W charging and broad compatibility.
Gory combat and a fresh pre-X-Men story give the PS5 exclusive a darker edge than Insomniac's Spider-Man games, with optional blood settings.
Players get a colourful open-world racer with four islands, 150 unlockable cars and track-building tools, but some versions run slower.
Budget-conscious buyers may like the JBL Live Beam 4 earbuds, which deliver strong sound and 48 hours of battery life for NZD $289.
A timed 30-day quest adds pressure to this vampire action-adventure, but its fair combat and rich setting keep it compelling.
A strong squad-based campaign and permadeath stakes give this Clone Wars-era strategy game more tension than most Star Wars tie-ins.
Switch 2 owners get Elden Ring and its acclaimed DLC, but the handheld port is capped at 30fps and can still dip below that.
Hardcore fans may enjoy the punishing challenge, but this short expansion feels steeply priced for three hours of reused content.
Blood-soaked combat and linear levels set Marvel's Wolverine apart from Insomniac's Spider-Man games as the PS5 exclusive nears release.
Bright rooms and gamers stand to benefit most, as Samsung's R85H Micro RGB delivers vivid pictures, useful AI and strong 4K 144Hz support.
Game Freak's new action RPG stands out with slick parries, but repeated enemies and bosses may test PS5 players' patience.
At just shy of NZD $700, the 3.1.1-channel speaker is a pricey but versatile rival to Bose and Sonos for music and films.
The sequel's faster, stamina-free combat and tougher runbacks will test soulslike fans on PS5, even as its eerie visuals impress.
Its lower cost, slimmer build and barely visible crease make Samsung's latest foldable the first to seriously tempt iPhone users.
A strong choice for hard floors, the robot struggles on thick carpet, limiting its appeal in homes that need full-room coverage.
Marvel's Wolverine will let players kill enemies and unlock costumes to boost health, as Insomniac leans into a darker Logan-focused story.
Fans of Pokémon Pokopia get 50 new creatures and underwater building, though access requires the game's pricey Expansion Pass.
Higher SSD prices are making fast gaming storage a costly upgrade, even though Samsung's 9100 Pro roughly doubles benchmark performance.
A 30-day deadline and a split human-vampire combat system give Rebel Wolves' medieval RPG real stakes for players.
