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# Vic B'Stard's State of Play

The site for geeky musings and rantings

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## Posts

- [Park Beyond PC review](https://vicbstard.com/park-beyond-pc-review/) - With Park Beyond, Limbic Entertainment and Bandai Namco invites players to build the physics-defying theme parks of their dreams.
- [Aliens: Dark Descent PC review](https://vicbstard.com/aliens-dark-descent-pc-review/) - Aliens: Dark Descent is a real-time strategy game based on the popular sci-fi movie franchise.
- [The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom PC review](https://vicbstard.com/the-elder-scrolls-online-necrom-pc-review/) - The Elder Scrolls Online: Necrom is the latest expansion for Zenimax Online’s acclaimed fantasy massively multiplayer online game.
- [Diablo IV PC review](https://vicbstard.com/diablo-iv-pc-review/) - Activision Blizzard has released the latest iteration in its series of fantasy role-playing games, Diablo IV.
- [LEGO 2K Drive Xbox Series X|S review](https://vicbstard.com/lego-2k-drive-xbox-series-xs-review/) - LEGO 2K Drive offers up a family-friendly take on open-world racing that everyone should enjoy.
- [SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni wireless gaming headset review](https://vicbstard.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-omni-wireless-gaming-headset-review/) - The uncompromising SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni is a wireless headset that works across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, PC and mobile gaming platforms.
- [Turtle Beach Command Series KB5 mechanical keyboard review](https://vicbstard.com/turtle-beach-command-series-kb5-mechanical-keyboard-review/) - With the Command Series KB5, Turtle Beach gives players a uniquely styled, full-sized, wired mechanical keyboard with a large customisable touchscreen.
- [Gamesir Aimlabs G7 Pro 8K PC wireless esports controller review](https://vicbstard.com/gamesir-aimlabs-g7-pro-8k-pc-wireless-esports-controller-review/) - Gamesir’s Aimlabs G7 Pro 8K PC is a feature-packed, customisable wireless PC gaming controller designed for esports.
- [Asus ExpertBook Ultra review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-expertbook-ultra-review/) - Asus is boldly labelling its new ExpertBook Ultra “The Flagship of the Industry. Period”. I take a look at the ExpertBook Ultra B9406CAA.
- [Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 portable power station review](https://vicbstard.com/anker-solix-c1000-gen-2-portable-power-station-review/) - The Anker Solix C1000 is a portable power station with a 1,024Wh capacity, designed to keep your devices running on the go or provide backup power at home, including functioning as an uninterruptible power supply.
- [Directive 8020 PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/directive-8020-playstation-5-review/) - Supermassive Games continues its Dark Pictures series with Directive 8020, a very cinematic sci-fi survival horror game.
- [Holly Longdale announced as PAX Aus 2026 Storytime speaker as gaming festival returns to Melbourne](https://vicbstard.com/holly-longdale-announced-as-pax-aus-2026-storytime-speaker-as-gaming-festival-returns-to-melbourne/) - Holly Longdale, Executive Producer of World of Warcraft at Blizzard Entertainment, has been announced as the featured Storytime speaker for PAX Aus 2026.
- [Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Series X|S, PC and Xbox ROG Ally X review](https://vicbstard.com/forza-horizon-6-xbox-series-xs-pc-and-xbox-rog-ally-x-review/) - Playground Games and Turn 10 Studios transport the Horizon Festival to Japan in Forza Horizon 6, the latest chapter in Microsoft’s celebrated racing series.
- [Gamesir G8+ Galileo MFI wired game controller review](https://vicbstard.com/gamesir-g8-galileo-mfi-wired-game-controller-review/) - The Gamesir G8+ Galileo MFi wired controller is built to elevate mobile gaming on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.
- [Invincible Vs PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/invincible-vs-playstation-5-review/) - Invincible Vs is an arcade-style fighting game inspired by the Amazon Prime animated superhero series.
- [Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Switch 2 review](https://vicbstard.com/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-switch-2-review/) - Indiana Jones is back! This time, Nintendo Switch 2 players are invited to join the famous archaeologist in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
- [Pragmata PC review](https://vicbstard.com/pragmata-pc-review/) - With Pragmata, Capcom introduces players to an original third-person space shooter, based on Resident Evil’s RE Engine.
- [Microsoft Flight Simulator Update 21 launches with updated Australian Scenery and a special firefighting mission](https://vicbstard.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-update-21-launches-with-updated-australian-scenery-and-a-special-firefighting-mission/) - Microsoft Flight Simulator Update 21 is now available, bringing enhanced Australian scenery to both Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
- [Asus RT-BE58 Go dual-band travel router/range extender review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-rt-be58-go-dual-band-travel-router-range-extender-review/) - The Asus RT-BE58 Go is a portable router that you can hold in the palm of your hand.
- [The Blood of the Dawnwalker embraces the night in a dark fantasy RPG](https://vicbstard.com/blood-of-the-dawnwalker-embraces-the-night-in-a-dark-fantasy-rpg/) - The recent Blood of the Dawnwalker: Road to Launch event unveiled fresh gameplay footage of the medieval role‑playing game.
- [D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01 review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-14-in-1-thunderbolt-4-docking-station-duf-e01-review/) - D-Link throws everything, including the kitchen sink, into its desktop hub, the 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 docking Station DUF-E01.
- [Starfield PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Pro review](https://vicbstard.com/starfield-playstation-5-playstation-5-pro-review/) - PlayStation 5 players finally get to enjoy Bethesda Game Studios’ Starfield space role-playing game.
- [Crimson Desert PC review](https://vicbstard.com/crimson-desert-pc-review/) - South Korean developer Pearl Abyss invites players to the medieval fantasy land of Pywel with the open-world role-playing game Crimson Desert.
- [Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PC review](https://vicbstard.com/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach-pc-review/) - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the sequel to Hideo Kojima’s 2019 walking simulator, comes to PC.
- [LucidSound LS10X wired gaming headset review](https://vicbstard.com/lucidsound-ls10x-wired-gaming-headset-review/) - PowerA’s LucidSound LS10X is a high-quality, budget-conscious wired gaming headset designed for Xbox consoles.
- [Upgrading your portable devices with an Espresso Lite 15 monitor](https://vicbstard.com/upgrading-your-portable-devices-with-an-espresso-lite-15-monitor/) - Espresso’s Lite 15 is a 15.6” 16:9 portable LCD monitor. It has a resolution of 1980x1080 (Full HD) with a refresh rate of 60Hz.
- [Resident Evil Requiem PC review](https://vicbstard.com/resident-evil-requiem-pc-review/) - Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth core entry in Capcom’s long‑running survival‑horror saga, steering the series back toward its classic roots.
- [Logitech G515 Rapid TKL wired analogue keyboard review](https://vicbstard.com/logitech-g515-rapid-tkl-wired-analogue-keyboard-review/) - The Logitech G515 is a low-profile wired gaming keyboard in the smaller TKL (ten-key-less) form factor.
- [iGarden Swim Jet X Series review](https://vicbstard.com/igarden-swim-jet-x-series-review/) - iGarden’s Swim Jet X will turn your pool into a professional-level infinite swimming lane or fast-flowing white-water river.
- [Logitech G325 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset review](https://vicbstard.com/logitech-g325-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-headset-review/) - Logitech’s G325 is a lightweight wireless gaming headset with a discreet microphone.
- [OURA reports ANZ sleeps soundly, though stress is holding many back](https://vicbstard.com/oura-reports-anz-sleeps-soundly-though-stress-is-holding-many-back/) - To celebrate World Sleep Day, wearable smart health tech outfit Ōura invited me to an evening retreat at Sydney’s Centennial Park.
- [An interview with Star Citizen's Chris Roberts](https://vicbstard.com/an-interview-with-star-citizens-chris-roberts/) - It’s not every day that you get to meet a video gaming legend. The journey from Wing Commander to Star Citizen has been a turbulent one for Chris Roberts, but one where he is, ultimately, likely to prevail.
- [Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller review](https://vicbstard.com/honeycomb-echo-aviation-controller-review/) - Ever wanted the genuine feeling of flying a plane from your desktop or laptop PC, but don’t have the space for a full flight sim cockpit setup? Honeycomb Aeronautical has your back with the Echo Aviation Controller.
- [Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 review](https://vicbstard.com/edifier-neobuds-pro-3-review/) - Edifier endeavours to provide a full mobile audio experience with the NeoBuds Pro 3 wireless noise‑cancelling earbuds.
- [Corsair Galleon 100 SD Stream Deck Integrated Mechanical Keyboard review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-galleon-100-sd-stream-deck-integrated-mechanical-keyboard-review/) - Corsair has paired its top-end gaming keyboard range with its Elgato Stream Deck customisable LCD controller. The result is the intriguing Galleon 100 SD.
- [Ride 6 Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/ride-6-xbox-series-x-review/) - Ride 6 is the latest love letter to motorcycling from racing game veterans, Milestone.
- [Upgrading the data storage capacity in a ROG Xbox Ally X / Xbox Ally](https://vicbstard.com/upgrading-the-data-storage-capacity-in-a-rog-xbox-ally-x-xbox-ally/) - Whilst an improvement over the original ROG Ally’s 512-gigabyte NVMe solid-state drive, even the Xbox Ally X’s one terabyte of data storage may not take long to fill up.
- [Windows security bricking ROG Xbox Ally handheld game consoles](https://vicbstard.com/windows-security-bricking-rog-xbox-ally-handheld-game-consoles/) - In what can only be described as an epic own-goal, Microsoft’s Windows Smart App Control function is messing up Asus ROG Xbox Ally gaming handhelds.
- [Dell Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone review](https://vicbstard.com/dell-pro-plus-wireless-speakerphone-review/) - Dell’s SL525 Pro Plus Wireless Speakerphone offers a professional MS Teams and Zoom-certified audio solution for when you are on the go.
- [Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller review](https://vicbstard.com/nintendo-switch-2-gamecube-controller-review/) - Complementing the ever-increasing number of GameCube games available to play via the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscription, Nintendo has released a GameCube controller for the Switch 2.
- [Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card review](https://vicbstard.com/silicon-power-hypera-microsdxc-express-card-review/) - Silicon Power gives Switch 2 gamers and video media enthusiasts a fast microSD data storage solution with the Hypera microSDXC Express card.
- [Maestro PSVR2/Meta Quest 3 review](https://vicbstard.com/maestro-psvr2-meta-quest-3-review/) - If you have a virtual reality system and want to scratch that rhythm game itch, Maestro may be the game that you are looking for.
- [Dell Pro 13 Premium laptop review](https://vicbstard.com/dell-pro-13-premium-laptop-review/) - The Dell Pro 13 Premium (PA13250) is a stylish, compact and lightweight powerhouse of a laptop.The Dell Pro 13 Premium (PA13250) is a stylish, compact and lightweight powerhouse of a laptop.
- [Yealink WH64 Hybrid Dual UC DECT wireless headset review](https://vicbstard.com/yealink-wh64-hybrid-dual-uc-dect-wireless-headset-review/) - Yealink’s Microsoft Teams-certified WH64 wireless headset is designed for busy, noisy workplaces and all-day use.
- [The House of the Dead 2 Remake Switch/Switch 2 review](https://vicbstard.com/the-house-of-the-dead-2-remake-switch-switch-2-review/) - Set in 2000, The House of the Dead 2 Remake has players choose from either Gary Stewart or James Taylor as they journey to Italy and face an undead horde. As a rail shooter, players do not control their movement, just the aim of their gun and reloads.
- [Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x-handheld-gaming-pc-review/) - The ROG Xbox Ally X is many things, but an Xbox it is not. The ROG Ally X 2, sponsored by Xbox, would be a more appropriate name. Welcome to the world of handheld gaming.
- [Anno 117: Pax Romana PC review](https://vicbstard.com/anno-117-pax-romana-pc-review/) - For this latest entry in Ubisoft’s real-time economic strategy series, we step into the shoes of a Roman governor in Anno 117: Pax Romana.
- [iMP Tech Mini Arcade Pro cabinet controller Switch/Switch 2 review](https://vicbstard.com/imp-tech-mini-arcade-pro-cabinet-controller-switch-switch-2-review/) - Turn your Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 into a retro video game cabinet with iMP’s Mini Arcade Pro.
- [Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI review](https://vicbstard.com/acer-predator-helios-neo-16s-ai-review/) - Acer’s Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a Windows 11 gaming laptop featuring a 16-inch WQXGA screen.
- [Battlefield 6 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/battlefield-6-pc-review/) - EA’s Battlefield 6 seeks to take the series back to the basics that made the franchise such a hit. EA’s Battlefield 6 seeks to take the series back to the basics that made the franchise such a hit.
- [Wreckreation PC review](https://vicbstard.com/wreckreation-pc-review/) - Coming from the creators of Burnout and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, I had grand expectations for THQ Nordic’s new arcade racer, Wreakreation.
- [Ghost of Yotei Collector’s Edition unboxing review](https://vicbstard.com/ghost-of-yotei-collectors-edition-unboxing-review/) - Ghost of Yōtei is the successor to Sucker Punch Productions' 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima, which was originally released on PlayStation 4, updated for PlayStation 5 in 2021 and ported over to Windows in 2024.
- [Asus ZenWiFi BD4 Smart Home Mesh review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-zenwifi-bd4-smart-home-mesh-review/) - Streaming media, online gaming and cloud file access mean that the one solitary router situated near your broadband modem isn’t going to cut it. You could wire up your house with Ethernet cables. Or get yourself an Asus ZenWiFi BD4 BE3600 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Mesh system.
- [Borderlands 4 PlayStation 5 and PC review](https://vicbstard.com/borderlands-4-playstation-5-and-pc-review/) - It’s time to step into the cel-shaded boots of a vault hunter in the latest iteration of Gearbox’s looter-shooter franchise, Borderlands 4.
- [Corsair Vanguard Pro 96 gaming keyboard review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-vanguard-pro-96-gaming-keyboard-review/) - Corsair continues to release its new lineup of gaming input devices with the Vanguard Pro 96 wired gaming keyboard.
- [Corsair Sabre v2 Pro Ultralight Wireless mouse review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-sabre-v2-pro-ultralight-wireless-mouse-review/) - Corsair isn’t joking when it says that the new Sabre v2 Pro is a lightweight mouse.
- [Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of Giants DLC](https://vicbstard.com/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-the-order-of-giants-dlc/) - Bethesda’s smash hit Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets a DLC expansion with The Order of Giants.
- [Alienware 32 Gaming Monitor (AW3225DM) review](https://vicbstard.com/alienware-32-gaming-monitor-aw3225dm-review/) - The Dell Alienware AW3225DM is a mid-range 32-inch monitor that punches above its weight, delivering a richer feature set than typical displays in its price bracket.
- [Mafia: The Old Country PC review](https://vicbstard.com/mafia-the-old-country-pc-review/) - Hanger 13 goes back to the very beginning with the prequel to the fan-favourite Mafia series. Mafia: The Old Country swaps out the US gangster setting of the last three games, going back to the beginning on the sun-kissed Italian island of Sicily, 1904.
- [SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3x Wireless headset review](https://vicbstard.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3x-wireless-headset-review/) - Designed for Xbox, SteelSeries’ Arctis Nova 3x Wireless is a Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.4GHz gaming headset that’ll work with most, if not all, of your devices.
- [Micron Crucial DDR5 Pro Overclocking 6400MT/s desktop memory review](https://vicbstard.com/micron-crucial-ddr5-pro-overclocking-6400mt-s-desktop-memory-review/) - As we move over to DDR5, DDR4 is no longer an option for either AMD's or Intel’s new processors. Micron is providing a solution with its Crucial DDR5 Pro Overclocking RAM.
- [Micron Crucial P510 PCIe Gen5 NVMe 2280 M.2 1TB SSD review](https://vicbstard.com/micron-crucial-p510-pcie-gen5-nvme-2280-m-2-1tb-ssd-review/) - The 1TB Crucial P510 offers gamers a fast PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD at a reasonable price.
- [Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth headphones review](https://vicbstard.com/sprout-harmonic-4-0-bluetooth-headphones-review/) - Sprout Harmonic 4.0 Bluetooth Headphones offer crisp audio and active noise-cancelling for PC and mobile devices.
- [SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse review](https://vicbstard.com/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-mouse-review/) - With both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz capabilities, the budget-friendly SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is a bit of a head turner.
- [Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro ONMI robot vacuum review](https://vicbstard.com/ecovacs-deeboot-t50-max-pro-onmi-robot-vacuum/) - The Deebot T50 Max Pro OMNI from Ecovacs Robotics is a robot vacuum and mopping system that uses 3D LiDAR technology to map your home.
- [Sprout Soundwave Bluetooth speaker review](https://vicbstard.com/sprout-soundwave-bluetooth-speaker-review/) - If you're looking for a portable, IP67 waterproof Bluetooth speaker, Sprout’s Soundwave speaker could be the one for you.
- [Oclean X Pro Digital sonic electric toothbrush review](https://vicbstard.com/oclean-x-pro-digital-sonic-electric-toothbrush-review/) - The next generation of sonic electric toothbrushes, the Oclean X Pro Digital, not only helps you clean your teeth, but also grades how well you are doing it.The next generation of sonic electric toothbrushes, the Oclean X Pro Digital, not only helps you clean your teeth, but also grades how well you are doing it.
- [iGarden Pool Cleaner K Series review](https://vicbstard.com/igarden-pool-cleaner-k-series-review/) - The sleek, curvaceous design sets it apart from the faded blue appearance of your average pool cleaning device. The iGarden pool cleaner certainly sets itself apart from the rest.
- [Acer Predator X39 OLED monitor review](https://vicbstard.com/acer-predator-x39-oled-monitor-review/) - Acer’s Predator X39 OLED is a curved gaming monitor with an ultra-wide 3440x1440 120Hz display.
- [Wreckfest 2 PC Early Access preview](https://vicbstard.com/wreckfest-2-pc-early-access-preview/) - Like its predecessor, Wreckfest 2 is a no-holds-barred racing game very much in the vein of the classic Demolition Derby on the original PlayStation. Like its predecessor, Wreckfest 2 is a no-holds-barred racing game very much in the vein of the classic Demolition Derby on the original PlayStation.
- [WD_Black SN8100 2TB Game Drive SSD review](https://vicbstard.com/wd_black-sn8100-2tb-game-drive-ssd-review/) - The WD_Black SN8100 is a PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 solid-state storage drive designed for gaming PCs.
- [Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 review](https://vicbstard.com/lenovo-legion-tab-gen-3-review/) - The Lenovo Legion Tab (TB321FU) is an 8.8” Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 tablet primarily marketed for gaming.
- [Nintendo Switch 2 review](https://vicbstard.com/nintendo-switch-2-review/) - Nintendo updates its top-selling Switch console with a new version, imaginatively called the Nintendo Switch 2.
- [Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless SE gaming mouse review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-scimitar-elite-wireless-se-gaming-mouse-review/) - Corsair’s Scimitar Elite Wireless SE is a gaming mouse with a difference. Its many buttons will not only do you proud when playing MMOs but can also function as a virtual Stream Deck.
- [Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD review](https://vicbstard.com/samsung-9100-pro-pcie-5-0-x4-nvme-m-2-ssd-review/) - The Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 2280 NVMe solid-state drive promises blisteringly fast data transfer speeds of up to 14,700 MB/s.The Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 2280 NVMe solid-state drive promises blisteringly fast data transfer speeds of up to 14,700 MB/s.
- [ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407R review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407r-review/) - The Asus Zenbook A14 is a stylish, ultra-lightweight Copilot+ laptop designed for working on the go.
- [Days Gone Remastered PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/days-gone-remastered-playstation-5-review/) - Days Gone joins the likes of Horizon Zero Dawn and Until Dawn as the latest games originally released on PlayStation 4 to get a next-gen polish up.
- [Doom: The Dark Ages PC review](https://vicbstard.com/doom-the-dark-ages-pc-review/) - Outrageous and over the top, Doom: The Dark Ages invites players to, once again, paint the walls with demon blood and gibs.
- [Corsair Void Wireless V2 gaming headset review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-void-wireless-v2-gaming-headset-review/) - The Corsair Void Wireless V2 is an over-the-ear Dolby Atmos-certified gaming headset designed for PC, Mac, mobile, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
- [Atomfall PC Review](https://vicbstard.com/atomfall-pc-review/) - Drawing on the very real 1950s nuclear disaster at Windscale in the UK, Atomfall is a very British take on the post-apocalyptic game from Rebellion, the publisher of Sniper Elite.
- [The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered PC/Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-remastered-pc-xbox-series-x-review/) - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered PC/Xbox Series X review
- [The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC review](https://vicbstard.com/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-pc-review/) - Perfectly timed with the return of The Last of Us TV show, the inspiration for this second season gets its long-awaited PC game release: The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
- [Sniper Elite: Resistance PC review](https://vicbstard.com/sniper-elite-resistance-pc-review/) - Sniper Elite: Resistance is the sixth mainline instalment in Rebellion's long-running WW2 sniper series. It’s the first to have an unnumbered title and only the second game to revisit a previously covered theatre of war.
- [Assassin’s Creed Shadows Xbox Series X/PC review](https://vicbstard.com/assassins-creed-shadows-xbox-series-x-pc-review/) - Ubisoft’s long-running Assassin’s Creed saga visits feudal Japan with Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
- [WD_Black SN850X NVMe SSD 2TB Game Drive review](https://vicbstard.com/wd_black-sn850x-nvme-ssd-2tb-game-drive-review/) - The WD_Black SN850X is an M.2 2280 NVMe solid-state data storage drive designed for PC gaming.
- [ASUS TUF Gaming Z890-Pro WIFI "Arrow Lake" motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-tuf-gaming-z890-pro-wifi-arrow-lake-motherboard-review/) - The Asus TUF Gaming Z890-Pro WIFI is an ATX LGA1851 motherboard designed for Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 “Arrow Lake” processors.
- [Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PC/PS5 Pro review](https://vicbstard.com/horizon-zero-dawn-remastered-pc-ps5-pro-review/) - The post-apocalyptic Horizon Zero Dawn, first released back in 2017 gets its second PC edition, this time remastered to the same level as the sequel, Horizon Forbidden West.
- [WWE 2K25 PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/wwe-2k25-playstation-5-review/) - 2K’s WWE franchise returns in its usual bombastic style with WWE 2K25. But beneath the showmanship of the “sports entertainment” branding, beats the heart of a very real and very polished fighting game.
- [Civilization VII PC review](https://vicbstard.com/civilization-vii-pc-review/) - After almost a decade since the last instalment, the long-awaited Civilization VII has arrived.
- [Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and Intel Core Ultra 5 245K desktop processor review](https://vicbstard.com/intel-core-ultra-9-285k-and-intel-core-ultra-5-245k-desktop-processor-review/) - After a few years of remarkably similar Intel desktop CPUs, it’s all change with the “Arrow Lake” Intel Core Ultra Desktop Processors (Series 2)
- [CyberPower 1360VA PFC Sinewave UPS review](https://vicbstard.com/cyberpower-1360va-pfc-sinewave-ups-review/) - The CyberPower 1360VA PFC Sinewave UPS (CP1350EPFCLCD) is an uninterruptible power supply aimed at the small office/home office market.
- [WWE 2K25 Xbox Series X preview](https://vicbstard.com/wwe-2k25-xbox-series-x-preview/) - It's time to get ready to rumble as the world's most over-the-top sport readies for this year’s video game release, courtesy of Take-Two Interactive’s WWE 2K25.
- [Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-pc-review/) - We return to medieval Bohemia for the further adventures of the blacksmith's son, Henry of Skalitz, in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
- [PGA Tour 2K25 PC preview](https://vicbstard.com/pga-tour-2k25-pc-preview/) - Another year and its time for another iteration of all your favourite sports games. I was lucky enough to spend a couple of hours with a preview build of the upcoming PGA Tour 2K25.
- [Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer review](https://vicbstard.com/creality-ender-3-v3-plus-3d-printer-review/) - The Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus is a large format CoreXZ fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printer capable of printing objects up to 300mm x 300mm x 330mm.
- [Corsair iCue Link Titan 240 RX RGB all-in-one CPU cooler review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-icue-link-titan-240-rx-rgb-all-in-one-cpu-cooler-review/) - The Corsair iCue Link Titan 240 RX RGB is an all-in-one (AIO) water cooling solution for modern Intel and AMD processors.
- [Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PC) preview](https://vicbstard.com/kingdom-come-deliverance-2-pc-preview/) - It’s almost time to return to 15th Century Bohemia with Warhorse Studios’ Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. I spent some time previewing the game on PC prior to the release on February 4.
- [Funko Fusion Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/funko-fusion-xbox-series-x-review/) - Funko Fusion brings the cult plastic statues to life with some interesting, licenced adventures.
- [Vic B’Stard’s State of Play – 2024 a year in review](https://vicbstard.com/vic-bstards-state-of-play-2024-a-year-in-review/) - As we close out another year, I find myself doing something I’ve not done for a long time: writing an editorial, an actual Vic B’Stard’s state of play
- [Red Dead Redemption PC review](https://vicbstard.com/red-dead-redemption-pc-review/) - That we are once again swaggering into the town of Armadillo as John Marsden in Red Dead Redemption, now finally available on PC, is a testament to the longevity of developer Rockstar’s game catalogue.
- [Planet Coaster 2 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/planet-coaster-2-pc-review/) - The excellent Planet Coaster gets a sequel in Planet Coaster 2, but does it live up to its predecessor?
- [Corsair K70 Core TKL Wireless keyboard review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-k70-core-tkl-wireless-keyboard-review/) - The K70 Core TKL Wireless is a compact mechanical keyboard compatible with Corsair’s iCue RGB system.
- [Xbox Wireless Headset (2024) review](https://vicbstard.com/xbox-wireless-headset-2024-review/) - The new Xbox Wireless Headset promises easy-to-connect, untethered audio for Xbox, PC and mobile.
- [Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PC/Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/indiana-jones-and-the-great-circle-pc-xbox-series-x-review/) - Indiana Jones is back! Bethesda’s Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a brand-new adventure set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
- [Corsair M55 Wireless gaming mouse review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-m55-wireless-gaming-mouse-review/) - The Corsair M55 Wireless is an unassuming symmetrical gaming mouse for those after a more reserved experience
- [Asus Expertbook P5 (P5405CSA-NZ0242) review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-expertbook-p5-p5405csa-nz0242-review/) - The Asus Expertbook P5 is a 14” notebook PC designed for everyday use.
- [Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 PC campaign review](https://vicbstard.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-pc-campaign-review/) - Another year another instalment of Activision’s long-running Call of Duty first-person shooter series. This year it’s a continuation of the rebooted Black Ops storyline.
- [GuliKit KK3 Max wired/wireless game controller review](https://vicbstard.com/gulikit-kk3-max-wired-wireless-game-controller-review/) - GuliKit’s KK3 Max game controller is a customisable pro-style controller for PC, Switch and mobile gaming.
- [Beatbot AquaSense Pro Wi-Fi robot pool cleaner](https://vicbstard.com/beatbot-aquasense-pro-wi-fi-robot-pool-cleaner/) - With perfect timing, Beatbot contacted me, a new pool owner, asking if I would like to test its new Aquasense Pro robot pool cleaner.
- [Kingston XS1000R 2TB external SSD review](https://vicbstard.com/kingston-xs100r-2tb-external-ssd-review/) - Kingston debuts its Red Dot Design Award-winning XS1000R USB 3.2 Gen 2 external solid-state drive. Vicbstard.com tests out the tiny storage drive.
- [Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB DDR5-6000 review](https://vicbstard.com/crucial-pro-overclocking-32gb-ddr5-6000-review/) - Micron’s Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB DDR5-6000 UDIMM kit is desktop RAM designed for overclocking, or more commonly reaching 6000Mhz via Intel XMP 3.0 or AMD EXPO “factory” overclocking profiles.
- [Crucial T705 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD](https://vicbstard.com/crucial-t705-1tb-pcie-gen5-nvme-m-2-ssd/) - Micron’s Crucial T705 SSD promises blisteringly fast PCIe Gen 5 NVMe speeds of up to 13600 MB/s. Techday’s Darren Price, puts this claim to the test.
- [Astro Bot PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/astro-bot-playstation-5-review/) - Astro Bot is a quirky old-school style 3D platformer polished to a shine via the power of the PlayStation 5.
- [CyberPower OLS1000ERT2UA UPS review](https://vicbstard.com/cyberpower-ols1000ert2ua-ups-review/) - The Cyberpower OLS1000ERT2UA is a versatile uninterruptable power supply that can be rack-mounted or free-standing.
- [Star Wars Outlaws PC review](https://vicbstard.com/star-wars-outlaws-pc-review/) - Star Wars Outlaws swaps lightsabers for blasters in a game that explores the seedy underworld of the iconic sci-fi universe.
- [Asus Zenbook S 16 with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor](https://vicbstard.com/asus-zenbook-s-16-with-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370-processor/) - The sleek Asus Zenbook S 16 laptop features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Processor that can utilise onboard artificial intelligence processing to power AI applications.
- [Alien: Romulus movie review](https://vicbstard.com/alien-romulus-movie-review/) - Alien: Romulus returns the sci-fi franchise to its roots with an entry that draws on the horror premise of the original film rather than the high-brow aspirations of the most recent entries.
- [ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-prime-z790-a-wifi-motherboard-review/) - The Asus Prime Z790-A WiFi is an LGA1700 ATX motherboard compatible with Intel 12th, 13th and 14th generation desktop CPUs.
- [Anger Foot PC review](https://vicbstard.com/anger-foot-pc-review/) - Anger Foot is a first-person shooter that mainly involves kicking down doors, and booting enemies, as well as, of course, shooting stuff up.
- [Kayak VR: Mirage Soca Valley DLC PlayStation VR2/PC VR review](https://vicbstard.com/kayak-vr-mirage-soca-valley-dlc-playstation-vr2-pc-vr-review/) - A unique virtual reality experience on both PlayStation VR2 and PC VR, Kayak VR: Mirage gets its first DLC, Soča Valley.
- [The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road PC review](https://vicbstard.com/the-elder-scrolls-online-gold-road-pc-review/) - The online iteration of Bethesda’s popular Elder Scrolls series has received this year’s annual premium expansion, The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road.
- [Still Wakes the Deep Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/still-wakes-the-deep-xbox-series-x-review/) - As a fan of British developer The Chinese Room since Dear Esther, I was intrigued by how the studio would handle the rather cliched “horror on an oil rig” premise of Still Wakes the Deep.As a fan of British developer The Chinese Room since Dear Esther, I was intrigued by how the studio would handle the rather cliched “horror on an oil rig” premise of Still Wakes the Deep.
- [F1 24 PS5/PC review](https://vicbstard.com/f1-24-ps5-pc-review/) - There is no sport quite as glamorous as Formula One. F1 24 complements the iconic motorsports championship with a similar level of polish and finesse.
- [Asus ROG Strix Z790-F Gaming WIFI motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-rog-strix-z790-f-gaming-wifi-motherboard-review/) - The Asus Republic of Gamers Strix Z790-F WiFi is a DDR5 ATX motherboard designed for Intel 12,13 and 14th Generation desktop processors.
- [SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless review](https://vicbstard.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wireless-review/) - The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless is a versatile headset designed for PC, PlayStation, Switch and other mobile devices.
- [Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut PC review](https://vicbstard.com/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-pc-review/) - Four years after its original PlayStation 4 release, PC gamers finally get the chance to play Sucker Punch Productions’ samurai game, Ghost of Tsushima.
- [Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Xbox Series X/PC review](https://vicbstard.com/senuas-saga-hellblade-2-xbox-series-x-pc-review/) - In Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 we rejoin Senua, the 9th-century Pict warrior, as she is shipwrecked on the shores of Iceland, having been captured by slavers.
- [Aspera Nitro 2 smartphone review](https://vicbstard.com/aspera-nitro-2-smartphone-review/) - Australia budget mobile phone manufacturer, Aspera Mobile, has released its Nitro 2 Android Go smartphone.
- [SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini keyboard review](https://vicbstard.com/steelseries-apex-9-mini-keyboard-review/) - The SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini is a next-generation optical gaming keyboard.
- [Backbone One USB-C phone controller review](https://vicbstard.com/backbone-one-usb-c-phone-controller-review/) - The Backbone One USB-C offers gamers a new way to play by turning their Android mobile phone into a portable gaming console.
- [Rise of the Ronin PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/rise-of-the-ronin-playstation-5-review/) - Rise of the Ronin is a third-person action RPG set at the end of the Edo Period of Japanese history.
- [Children of the Sun PC review](https://vicbstard.com/children-of-the-sun-pc-review/) - Children of the Sun is a unique single-player puzzle shooter that reminds me of the excellent SuperHot.
- [Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-rt-axe7800-wi-fi-6e-router-review/) - The Asus RT-AXE7800 is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6e router designed for general household wireless networking, but with advanced functionality for those that need it.
- [The Elder Scrolls Online marks its 10th Anniversary with the Gold Road expansion](https://vicbstard.com/the-elder-scrolls-online-marks-its-10th-anniversary-with-the-gold-road-expansion/) - Bethesda’s massively online role-playing game, The Elder Scrolls Online celebrated its tenth year at the beginning of April. This year’s expansion, Gold Road, launches on June 3rd.
- [Star Wars: Unlimited Spark of Rebellion Two-Player Starter Set TCG review](https://vicbstard.com/star-wars-unlimited-spark-of-rebellion-two-player-starter-set-tcg-review/) - Star Wars: Unlimited is a new trading card game from Fantasy Flight Games set in the Star Wars universe.
- [Horizon: Forbidden West Complete Edition PC review](https://vicbstard.com/horizon-forbidden-west-complete-edition-pc-review/) - Horizon: Forbidden West is the sequel to Horizon: Zero Dawn, continuing the adventures of Aloy as she makes her way across a post-apocalyptic America.
- [WD_Black SN770M NVMe M.2 2230 SSD review](https://vicbstard.com/wd_black-sn770m-nvme-ssd-review/) - Designed for portable devices, the WD_Black SN770M M.2 2280 solid-state drive is not much bigger than a postage stamp.
- [Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming PC review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-rog-ally-handheld-gaming-pc-review/) - Asus’s ROG Ally is a PC-based Windows 11 handheld gaming console.
- [Asus ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-rog-strix-z790-e-gaming-wifi-motherboard-review/) - The Asus ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi is a premium ATX DDR5 gaming motherboard for Intel 12th,13th, and 14th-generation Intel CPUs.
- [Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe 2280 M.2 SSD review](https://vicbstard.com/crucial-t500-gen4-nvme-2280-m-2-ssd-review/) - Crucial’s T500 Gen4 NVMe solid-state drive promises data transfer speeds of up to 7400MB/s.
- [Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League PC review](https://vicbstard.com/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-pc-review/) - Rocksteady extends its Batman Arkham universe with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, pitting players, in the roles of DC’s comic book villains, against its legendary heroes.
- [Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405 review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-zenbook-14-oled-ux3405-review/) - The new Asus Zenbook 14 OLED is one of the first of a new generation of notebooks sporting an Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra processor.
- [Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR Meta Quest 3 review](https://vicbstard.com/assassins-creed-nexus-vr-meta-quest-3-review/) - With Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR, Ubisoft’s flagship series crosses over into virtual reality, exclusively on Meta’s untethered Quest VR headsets.
- [Asus TUF Gaming X670E-Plus Wi-Fi motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-tuf-gaming-x670e-plus-wi-fi-motherboard-review/) - The Asus TUF Gaming X670E-Plus Wi-Fi is a socket AM5 ATX motherboard designed for AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series desktop processors.
- [Intel Core Ultra 7 155H AI-enabled notebook processor review](https://vicbstard.com/intel-core-ultra-7-155h-ai-enabled-notebook-processor-review/) - At CES 2024 Intel allowed me to test the AI capabilities of its new Core Ultra notebook processors. One of the first notebooks out the gate with this new technology is the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED with its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor.
- [D-Link Aquila Pro AI AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Smart Mesh System review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-aquila-pro-ai-ax300-wi-fi-6-smart-mesh-system-review/) - The Aquila Pro AI AX300 is a Wi-Fi 6 wireless mesh system consisting of two or three D-Link M20 routers.
- [CRKD Nitro Deck for Nintendo Switch review](https://vicbstard.com/crkd-nitro-deck-for-nintendo-switch-review/) - CRKD offers Switch and Switch OLED owners a robust alternative to the standard Nintendo Joy-Con controllers.
- [Mokibo Fusion MKB420 Bluetooth keyboard review](https://vicbstard.com/mokibo-fusion-mkb420-bluetooth-keyboard-review/) - At CES 2024 in Las Vegas, I checked out South Korean peripheral manufacturer, Mokibo’s MKB420 Fusion keyboard.
- [Tekken 8 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/tekken-8-pc-review/) - Tekken 8 sees the return of The King of Iron Fist Tournament. The world’s best fighters are pitted against each other, once more, this time in a bid to save their countries from the wraith of the demonic Kazuya Mishima.
- [The Last of Us Part II Remastered PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/the-last-of-us-part-ii-remastered-playstation-5-review/) - Naughty Dog asks fans of The Last of Us games to part with their cash, once more. This time it's for the definitive PlayStation 5 version of the 2020 sequel, The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
- [ASRock Phantom Gaming Z790 Nova WiFi motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/asrock-phantom-gaming-z790-nova-wifi-motherboard-review/) - ASRock’s Phantom Gaming Z790 Nova WiFi is one of the new “refresh” LGA 1700 motherboards released in time for the launch of Intel’s 14th-gen CPUs, themselves a refresh of last year’s Raptor Lake processors.
- [AI was the focus for Intel and its partners at the CES 24 Intel Client Open House](https://vicbstard.com/ai-was-the-focus-for-intel-and-its-partners-at-the-ces-24-intel-client-open-house/) - During the CES 2024 keynote speech at the Intel Client Open House , Intel’s Client Computing Group head stressed her company’s focus on AI technology.
- [Hands-on with the new Intel Core Ultra 7-powered MSI Claw A1M](https://vicbstard.com/hands-on-with-the-new-intel-core-ultra-7-powered-msi-claw-a1m/) - I joined Intel at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. As a surprise, Intel revealed the Intel Core Ultra 7-powered MSI Claw A1M Windows-based handheld gaming device.
- [Meta Quest 3 VR headset review](https://vicbstard.com/meta-quest-3-vr-headset-review/) - The third incarnation of the Oculus Quest standalone consumer virtual reality headset is here. The Meta Quest 3 is smaller, lighter, and offers a higher fidelity virtual reality experience than its predecessors.
- [Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora PC/Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/avatar-frontiers-of-pandora-pc-xbox-series-x-review/) - If ever there was a game that could be a hit or a miss it is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. And, just like the movies it’s based on, it’s a game that’s dividing opinion.
- [Jackery Explorer 300 Plus portable power station and SolarSaga 80W solar panel review](https://vicbstard.com/jackery-explorer-300-plus-portable-power-station-and-solarsaga-80w-solar-panel-review/) - Jackery helps to keep the power on with the lightweight Explorer 300 Plus and SolaSaga 80W portable power station and solar panel.
- [Xbox Cloud Gaming comes to Meta Quest headsets](https://vicbstard.com/xbox-cloud-gaming-comes-to-meta-quest-headsets/) - Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available for Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro headsets.
- [Lego Bricktales Meta Quest 3 review](https://vicbstard.com/lego-bricktales-meta-quest-3-review/) - Lego Bricktales gets an exclusive virtual reality version for the Meta Quest Pro, Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3.
- [Magic: The Gathering - The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Sydney launch event](https://vicbstard.com/magic-the-gathering-the-lost-caverns-of-ixalan-sydney-launch-event/) - I was invited to the launch of the new expansion for Magic: The Gathering, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. As a follow-up to the 2017 Ixalan expansion, players are invited to return to the mysterious jungles of Ixalan with a few surprises in store.
- [Intel Core i9-14900K and Intel Core i5-14600K 14th-generation CPU review](https://vicbstard.com/intel-core-i9-14900k-and-intel-core-i5-14600k-14th-generation-cpu-review/) - Intel has unleashed the company's new 14th-generation desktop processors. I check out the Core i9-14900K flagship CPU and its little sibling, the Core i5-14600K.
- [The Talos Principle 2 PC Review](https://vicbstard.com/the-talos-principle-2-pc-review/) - It’s time to delve into The Talos Principle 2 and ponder, once again, the concept of free will, and what it is to be human, whilst solving puzzles in a world where mankind is but a distant memory.
- [ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-PRO WIFI motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-tuf-gaming-z790-pro-wifi-motherboard-review/) - For the launch of Intel’s 14th Generation CPUs, ASUS has revisited its ATX DDR5 TUF Gaming Z790 motherboard to bring us the ASUS TUF Gaming Z790-PRO WIFI.
- [Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Xbox Series X|S/PC single-player campaign review](https://vicbstard.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-iii-xbox-series-xs-pc-single-player-campaign-review/) - Breaking tradition, Activision has released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III the next instalment of the rebooted Modern Warfare series.
- [EA Sports WRC PC review](https://vicbstard.com/ea-sports-wrc-pc-review/) - Codemasters, EA Sports’ expert motor racing studio, has finally got its hands on the World Rally Championship licence.
- [Under the Waves Xbox Series X|S game review](https://vicbstard.com/under-the-waves-xbox-series-xs-game-review/) - Under the Waves is a narrative undersea adventure game from Parallel Studio and published by Quantic Dreams.
- [The Intel Extreme Masters returns to Sydney](https://vicbstard.com/the-intel-extreme-masters-returns-to-sydney/) - The Intel Extreme Masters tournament returned to Sydney for an epic live esports competition running from the 20th to the 22nd of October.
- [Asus TUF Gaming B650-Plus WIFI motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-tuf-gaming-b650-plus-wifi-motherboard-review/) - The TUF Gaming B650-Plus WIFI is an AMD Socket AM5 ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen 7000-series CPUs. I take it for a test.
- [HTC Vive XR Elite review](https://vicbstard.com/htc-vive-xr-elite-review/) - As the moving feast that is virtual reality shifts once again, I take a look at HTC’s Vive XR Elite, a headset that heralds the arrival of the next generation of VR devices.
- [Assassin’s Creed Mirage PC review](https://vicbstard.com/assassins-creed-mirage-pc-review/) - Ubisoft Bordeaux invites players to 9th Century Bagdad, with Assassin’s Creed Mirage, following the early life of Basim Ibn Ishaq, the Master Assassin from 2020’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
- [Asus TUF Gaming B760-Plus WIFI D4 motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-tuf-gaming-b760-plus-wifi-d4-motherboard-review/) - Asus’s TUF Gaming B760-Plus WIFI D4 offers a fully functional 12th and 13th-generation Intel LGA 1700 ATX motherboard for the more budget-conscious gaming PC system build.
- [Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty DLC expansion PC review](https://vicbstard.com/cyberpunk-2077-2-0-and-the-phantom-liberty-dlc-expansion-pc-review/) - With the release of the 2.0 update and the DLC expansion, is Cyberpunk 2077 finally the game promised to fans almost three years ago?
- [EA Sports FC 24 Xbox Series X|S review](https://vicbstard.com/ea-sports-fc-24-xbox-series-xs-review/) - EA Sports FC 24 may not roll off the tongue as well as FIFA 24, but that’s all you’ve got to worry about with EA’s rebranding of its popular FIFA football game franchise.
- [Red Dead Redemption Nintendo Switch review](https://vicbstard.com/red-dead-redemption-nintendo-switch-review/) - Rockstar’s thirteen-year-old cowboy simulator, Red Dead Redemption, has had a surprise re-release on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
- [AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT review](https://vicbstard.com/amd-radeon-rx-7800-xt-review/) - Billed as the ultimate graphics cards for 1440p, AMD’s new Radeon RX 7800 XT and its sibling the Radeon RX 7700 XT aim to take on Nvidia in the contested, and very expensive, mid-range graphics card market.
- [Aspera AS8 smartphone review](https://vicbstard.com/aspera-as8-smartphone/) - I check out an AS8, a budget smartphone from Australian outfit, Aspera.
- [EPOS EXPAND Vision 1 4K webcam review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-expand-vision-1-4k-webcam-review/) - The EPOS EXPAND Vision 1 is a 4K personal webcam designed for video conferencing.
- [Starfield Constellation Edition unboxing](https://vicbstard.com/starfield-constellation-edition-unboxing/) - As a lover of gaming tat, Bethesda Game Studios’ Starfield Constellation Edition is right up my alley.
- [HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 gaming headset for PlayStation review](https://vicbstard.com/hyperx-cloud-stinger-2-gaming-headset-for-playstation-review/) - HyperX has released a version of their Cloud Stinger 2 headset specifically designed for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
- [Atlas Fallen PC review](https://vicbstard.com/atlas-fallen-pc-review/) - Deck13 Interactive’s Atlas Fallen is a fast-paced combat RPG set in a fantasy realm.
- [WD My Passport SSD review](https://vicbstard.com/wd-my-passport-ssd-review/) - The WD My Passport SSD is a palm-sized high-speed portable external USB NVMe solid-state drive.
- [Bluetti AC200P Portable Power Station](https://vicbstard.com/bluetti-ac200p-portable-power-station/) - Bluetti’s AC200P provides up to 2,000W of portable AC and DC power for a mobile workshop, camping, and other outdoor activities away from mains electricity.
- [HyperX Cloud III wired gaming headset review](https://vicbstard.com/hyperx-cloud-iii-wired-gaming-headset-review/) - The HyperX Cloud III is a stylish upgrade to the well-received Cloud II headset.
- [Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 5200MHz 48GB kit review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-vengeance-rgb-ddr5-5200mhz-48gb-kit-review/) - Corsair’s new Vengeance RGB 5200MHz PC5-41600 DDR5 is not only performance memory but also a break from the norm coming in 24GB modules.
- [Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PC/Xbox Series X|S review](https://vicbstard.com/star-wars-jedi-survivor-pc-xbox-series-xs-review/) - Star Wars: Jedi Survivor continues the story of Cal Kestis, a Jedi padawan who escaped the Jedi massacre after Emperor Palpatine’s Order 66.
- [ASUS ROG ALLY preview](https://vicbstard.com/asus-rog-ally-preview/) - ASUS has entered the portable gaming console ring with its Windows 11-based, AMD-powered ROG Ally. I spent an afternoon trying out this new handheld gaming device.
- [Stranded: Alien Dawn PC review](https://vicbstard.com/stranded-alien-dawn-pc-review/) - Stranded: Alien Dawn is a PC real-time strategy game from Haemimont Games, the developer of Surviving Mars.
- [Poly Sync 10 USB speakerphone review](https://vicbstard.com/poly-sync-10-usb-speakerphone-review/) - The Poly Synch 10 is a compact USB speakerphone. With a footprint only just bigger than a mobile phone this lightweight device is a portable audio solution for professional conference calls and video meetings when on the go.
- [Park Beyond PC preview](https://vicbstard.com/park-beyond-pc-preview/) - Park Beyond is an upcoming theme park management game developed by Limbic Entertainment that allows players to bend, if not break the laws of physics.
- [Norton 360 Platinum review](https://vicbstard.com/norton-360-platinum-review/) - Norton LifeLock’s Norton 360 Platinum is the latest iteration of the long-running antivirus and security suite primarily aimed at home users.
- [Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station review](https://vicbstard.com/bluetti-ac180-portable-power-station-review/) - Bluetti’s AC180 Portable Power Station is a 1152Wh, 1800W rechargeable portable battery unit that can double as an uninterruptible power supply.
- [Dead Island 2 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/dead-island-2-pc-review/) - Dead Island 2 invites players to wade through a zombie-infesting Los Angeles in this violent, yet somewhat tongue-in-cheek, splatter-fest of a sequel.
- [Dead Space PC review](https://vicbstard.com/dead-space-pc-review/) - Dead Space, EA’s classic survival horror game from 2008, gets a complete overhaul, reimagining the chilling encounters on the derelict mining platform, the USG Ishimura.
- [WWE 2K23 Xbox Series X|S review](https://vicbstard.com/wwe-2k23-xbox-series-xs-review/) - 2K’s latest instalment of the long-running wrestling franchise, WWE 2K23, promises more over-the-top action inside (and outside) the ring.
- [Intel NUC 13 Extreme barebones mini-PC review](https://vicbstard.com/intel-nuc-13-extreme-barebones-mini-pc-review/) - I take a look at the Intel NUC 13 Extreme, formerly codenamed Raptor Canyon, a mini-PC chassis, PSU, and motherboard with an unlocked 13th Gen Intel Core processor.
- [The Last of Us Part I PC review](https://vicbstard.com/the-last-of-us-part-i-pc-review/) - Some ten years after its first release the remake of the hit PlayStation game, The Last of Us Part I, is now available on PC.
- [Resident Evil 4 PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/resident-evil-4-playstation-5-review/) - Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 game originally released on the Nintendo GameCube.
- [Theme park simulator Park Beyond opens its gates in June](https://vicbstard.com/theme-park-simulator-park-beyond-opens-its-gates-in-june/) - Bandai Namco Europe and Limbic Entertainment have announced that Park Beyond will be released on 16th June, with pre-orders now available.
- [SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless headset review](https://vicbstard.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-7-wireless-headset-review/) - The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless is an all-in-one wireless headset solution for PC, PlayStation, Switch, and mobile devices.
- [The HTC Vive Wireless Adapter with the Vive Pro 2 VR headset review](https://vicbstard.com/the-htc-vive-wireless-adapter-with-the-vive-pro-2-vr-headset-review/) - I ditch the cable with the HTC Vive Pro 2 virtual reality headset headset and the Vive Wireless Adapter.
- [Redfall PC preview](https://vicbstard.com/redfall-pc-preview/) - Bethesda ANZ recently invited me to a media-only preview session of Arkane Austin’s upcoming vampire shooter, Redfall.Bethesda ANZ recently invited me to a media-only preview session of Arkane Austin’s upcoming vampire shooter, Redfall.
- [Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 Pro Interactive Pen Display review](https://vicbstard.com/wacom-cintiq-pro-27-pro-interactive-pen-display-review/) - Wacom’s Cintiq 27 Pro is a digital canvas designed for the creative professional. The 27” 4K IPS touchscreen features calibrated colour and comes with the new Wacom Pro Pen 3.
- [PlayStation VR2: the games round-up - part 1](https://vicbstard.com/playstation-vr2-the-games-round-up-part-1/) - The PlayStation VR2 brings high-fidelity VR gaming to the PlayStation 5.
- [Kerbal Space Program 2 Early Access impressions](https://vicbstard.com/kerbal-space-program-2-early-access-impressions/) - Kerbal Space Program 2, the long-awaited sequel to the smash-hit original is now available in early access.
- [Unplugged: Air Guitar PlayStation VR2 review](https://vicbstard.com/unplugged-air-guitar-playstation-vr2-review/) - Developer, Anotherway, scratches that Guitar Hero itch with its PlayStation VR2 launch title, Unplugged: Air Guitar.
- [PlayStation VR2 review](https://vicbstard.com/playstation-vr2-review/) - Sony’s recently released PlayStation VR2 has welcomed players, both old and new, into the world of virtual reality on the PlayStation 5.
- [Kerbal Space Program 2 launches in early access](https://vicbstard.com/kerbal-space-program-2-launches-in-early-access/) - Kerbal Space Program 2 is now available in PC early access on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and other digital storefronts.
- [AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX review](https://vicbstard.com/amd-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-review/) - AMD enters the area, once more, with the Radeon RX 7900 XTX, a new contender in the continuing battle for gaming GPU supremacy.
- [Hyper X Cloud Stinger 2 Wireless review](https://vicbstard.com/hyper-x-cloud-stinger-2-wireless-review/) - A lightweight gaming headset, the Hyper X Cloud Stringer 2 Wireless has been designed for ease of use and trouble-free audio.
- [Hogwarts Legacy Xbox Series X|S review](https://vicbstard.com/hogwarts-legacy-xbox-series-xs-review/) - Fans of Harry Potter’s Wizarding World, and newcomers alike, get the AAA role-playing game experience with Hogwarts Legacy.
- [HTC VIVE XR Elite preview](https://vicbstard.com/htc-vive-xr-elite-preview/) - HTC is about to launch yet another consumer headset into the cooling, but still contested, virtual reality/augmented reality marketplace, the HTC VIVE XR Elite.
- [Deliver Us Mars PC review](https://vicbstard.com/deliver-us-mars-pc-review/) - The follow-up to 2018’s Deliver Us The Moon, Deliver Us Mars is more of the same sci-fi exploration and puzzle solving, this time on the red planet.
- [Brother ADS-4700W Wireless Desktop Document Scanner review](https://vicbstard.com/brother-ads-4700w-wireless-desktop-document-scanner-review/) - The Brother ADS-4700W is a compact professional wireless desktop document scanner aimed at home/office users.
- [ASUS TUF Gaming Z790 WIFI D4 motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-tuf-gaming-z790-wifi-d4-motherboard-review/) - It’s the heart of any PC build , that’s why picking the right motherboard is so important. Is the ASUS TUF Gaming Z790 WIFI D4 the motherboard you are looking for?
- [One Piece Odyssey PC review](https://vicbstard.com/one-piece-odyssey-pc-review/) - Celebrated Japanese manga and anime series, One Piece, gets the open-world RPG treatment with Bandai Namco’s One-Piece Odyssey.
- [Corsair Katar Elite wireless mouse review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-katar-elite-wireless-mouse-review/) - Corsair sent over one of its Katar Elite wireless mice to test out. They also sent out a massive Corsair MM700 gaming mat to try the mouse with.
- [Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales PC review](https://vicbstard.com/marvels-spider-man-miles-morales-pc-review/) - Sony blesses PC owners with another former PlayStation exclusives, the follow-up to Insomniac’s acclaimed web-slinging Spider-Man game, Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales.
- [Homeseek PC preview](https://vicbstard.com/homeseek-pc-preview/) - Homeseek is a real-time strategy game from developer Traptics that has more than a tinge of Fallout about it.
- [Need for Speed Unbound PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/need-for-speed-unbound-playstation-5-review/) - For Need for Speed Unbound Criterion have mixed cel-shaded animation and a photoreal environment to give the latest instalment of the franchise a unique look.
- [Philips 65” 9500 series TV review](https://vicbstard.com/phillips-65-9500-series-tv-review/) - Phillips sent over their huge 65” 65PML9506/79 9500 series mini-LED Android TV for me to take a look at.
- [The Callisto Protocol Xbox Series X|S review](https://vicbstard.com/the-callisto-protocol-xbox-series-xs-review/) - Striking Distance Studios invite players to the fourth Galilean moon of Jupiter to experience the survival horror game, The Callisto Protocol.
- [Marvel’s Midnight Suns PC review](https://vicbstard.com/marvels-midnight-suns-pc-review/) - Firaxis, master of the turn-based strategy game refocuses its efforts away from alien invasions towards the Marvel Universe with Marvel’s Midnight Suns.
- [The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/the-dark-pictures-anthology-the-devil-in-me-playstation-5-review/) - Supermassive Games rounds off The Dark Pictures Anthology with The Devil in Me, a sinister tale based on the crimes of America’s first serial killer.
- [Evil West Xbox Series X|S review](https://vicbstard.com/evil-west-xbox-series-xs-review/) - Flying Wild Hog turns its attention to the Wild West, but with vampires and monsters, in the third-person shooter, Evil West.
- [Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC review](https://vicbstard.com/sackboy-a-big-adventure-pc-review/) - Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC review
- [Kingston 2TB NV2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD review](https://vicbstard.com/kingston-2tb-nv2-pcie-4-0-nvme-m-2-ssd-review/) - Kingston’s NV2 is a fast PCIe 4.0 NVMe (non-volatile memory express) M.2 solid-state data storage drive. It is primarily intended for laptops and small form-factor PCs.
- [Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Switch review](https://vicbstard.com/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration-switch-review/) - Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is an incredibly well-presented digital museum of video gaming heritage.
- [Asus CM3 Chromebook review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-cm3-chromebook-review/) - Does the Asus 10.5-inch CM3 Chromebook offer a viable alternative to a Windows notebook? I find out.
- [Kobo Clara 2E e-reader review](https://vicbstard.com/kobo-clara-2e-e-reader-review/) - The Kobo Clara 2E is an e-reader made with recycled plastic. But is it any good?
- [Intel 13th Generation “Raptor Lake” Core i9-13900K review](https://vicbstard.com/intel-13th-generation-raptor-lake-core-i9-13900k-review/) - Intel has released its new flagship desktop CPU, the Core i9-13900K. Boasting 24 cores and 32 threads with a maximum boost clock of 5.80 GHz, does this new processor have the chops across productivity, creative, and gaming applications?
- [God of War Ragnarök PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/god-of-war-ragnarok-playstation-5-review/) - Kratos and his son, Atreus, continue their adventures across the nine realms of Norse mythology in God of War Ragnarök.
- [Gotham Knights PC review](https://vicbstard.com/gotham-knights-pc-review/) - WB Games Montreal, developers of Batman: Arkham Origins, return to the Dark Knight Detective’s hometown with Gotham Knights.
- [The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me PC preview](https://vicbstard.com/the-dark-pictures-anthology-the-devil-in-me-pc-preview/) - Supermassive Games’ The Dark Pictures Anthology reaches its season finale with The Devil in Me. I got to spend an hour or so with the upcoming horror game.
- [Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 campaign PC review](https://vicbstard.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-campaign-pc-review/) - Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, as is the way with most of the games in the long-running first-person shooter franchise, is split into two parts.
- [Poly Voyager 4320 UC headset review](https://vicbstard.com/poly-voyager-4320-uc-headset-review/) - Plantronics’ Poly Voyager 4320 UC is a stylish lightweight headset designed for a corporate environment.
- [God of War Ragnarök early impressions](https://vicbstard.com/god-of-war-ragnarok-early-impressions/) - God of War Ragnarök is almost upon us. I’ve been playing a preview of the new PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 game and what follows are some of my early impressions of the first few hours of the game.
- [No Man’s Sky Nintendo Switch review](https://vicbstard.com/no-mans-sky-nintendo-switch-review/) - Hello Games continues to go from strength to strength shoehorning their epic space game, No Man’s Sky, into the tiny Nintendo Switch.
- [AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and Ryzen 9 7950X review](https://vicbstard.com/amd-ryzen-7-7700x-and-ryzen-9-7950x-review/) - AMD has unleashed its Ryzen 7000 series desktop CPUs based on the company’s 5nm Zen 4 architecture. We were sent a Ryzen 7 7700X and a Ryzen 9 7950X to test.
- [Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection PC review](https://vicbstard.com/uncharted-legacy-of-thieves-collection-pc-review/) - At long last PC gamers get to join Nathan Drake and friends with Naughty Dog’s Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.
- [Return to Monkey Island PC review](https://vicbstard.com/return-to-monkey-island-pc-review/) - The creator of the classic Monkey Island games, the legendary Ron Gilbert, returns to the franchise with the aptly named Return to Monkey Island.
- [Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection PS5 review](https://vicbstard.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-cowabunga-collection-ps5-review/) - TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection is a medley of classic games featuring those heroes in a half-shell, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
- [FIFA 23 Xbox Series X|S review](https://vicbstard.com/fifa-23-xbox-series-xs-review/) - FIFA 23 marks the final game to be released by the partnership between EA Sports and FIFA.
- [Corsair K60 RGB Pro TKL keyboard review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-k60-rgb-pro-tkl-keyboard-review/) - The Corsair K60 Pro TKL is an optical-mechanical wired RGB keyboard designed to take up less desk real estate.
- [Dynabook Portégé X30L-K laptop review](https://vicbstard.com/dynabook-portege-x30l-k-laptop-review/) - The Dynabook Portégé X30L-K is an Intel Evo ultra-thin lightweight laptop designed for office and creative use.
- [NBA 2K23 PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/nba-2k23-playstation-5-review/) - This year NBA 2K23 goes bigger and bolder promising fans even more next-gen basketball on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- [Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch review](https://vicbstard.com/splatoon-3-nintendo-switch-review/) - Nintendo’s Splatoon 3 offers another instalment of the surprisingly kid-friendly third-person puzzle/shooter.
- [PGA Tour 2K23 PC preview](https://vicbstard.com/pga-tour-2k23-pc-preview/) - I got to spend some time with a preview version of 2K’s upcoming PGA Tour 2K23 golf game.
- [Madden NFL 23 PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/madden-nfl-23-playstation-5-review/) - EA Sports’ American football franchise takes to the field, once more, with Madden NFL 23.
- [SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 gaming headset review](https://vicbstard.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-3-gaming-headset-review/) - With the Arctis Nova 3 headset, SteelSeries has produced a gaming audio solution that works across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Switch, and mobile platforms.With the Arctis Nova 3 headset, SteelSeries has produced a gaming audio solution that works across PlayStation, Xbox, PC, Switch, and mobile platforms.
- [HTC Vive Flow review](https://vicbstard.com/htc-vive-flow-review/) - HTC Australia sent over one of their Vive Flow headsets plus a compatible Oppo mobile phone for me to try out “The immersive VR glasses for on-the-go wellness”.
- [Bose Frames Tempo Style Bluetooth audio sports sunglasses review](https://vicbstard.com/bose-frames-tempo-style-bluetooth-audio-sports-sunglasses-review/) - The offer to review a pair of Bose Frames sunglasses, that double as headphones, was an opportunity too good to refuse. I was sent the Bose Frames Tempo Style to check out. These are just one style in a range of sunglasses that feature Bose Open Ear Audio technology.
- [The Last of Us Part 1 PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/the-last-of-us-part-1-playstation-5-review/) - The Last of Us Part 1 is a remake of Naughty Dog’s classic PlayStation 3 game using advanced technology exclusive to the PlayStation 5.
- [Saints Row PC review](https://vicbstard.com/saints-row-pc-review/) - The Saints are back in this reboot/prequel, of the over-the-top open-world crime series simply titled Saints Row.
- [Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered PC review](https://vicbstard.com/marvels-spider-man-remastered-pc-review/) - Conversion kings Nixxies take Insomniac’s web-swinging PlayStation 5 game, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, and polish it up for PC.
- [Campfire Audio X Astell & Kern Pathfinder earphones review](https://vicbstard.com/campfire-audio-x-astell-kern-pathfinder-earphones-review/) - The Pathfinder earphones are a collaboration between earphone manufacturer Campfire Audio and the digital audio gurus at Astell & Kern.
- [Rollerdrome PC review](https://vicbstard.com/rollerdrome-pc-review/) - Private Division and, OllieOlli World developer, Roll7’s Rollerdrome is a unique cell-shaded mash-up of roller-skating stunt game and arena shooter, served up wrapped in 1970s aesthetic.
- [Sweet Transit PC early access review](https://vicbstard.com/sweet-transit-pc-early-access-review/) - Team 17’s Sweet Transit invites players to build a thriving colony in a world whereby trains are the only form of transport.
- [F1 22 PC/VR game review](https://vicbstard.com/f1-22-pc-vr-game-review/) - For the second Formula One game under EA Sports’ stewardship, Codemasters drop the 20 to simply give us F1 22.
- [Prey movie review](https://vicbstard.com/prey-movie-review/) - Disney’s 20th Century Studios takes a stab at expanding the Predator franchise with Prey, helmed by 10 Cloverfield Lane’s Dan Trachtenberg.
- [SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Keyboard review](https://vicbstard.com/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-keyboard-review/) - SteelSeries has taken the design of its range of Apex keyboard to create a smaller version, the Apex Pro Mini.
- [TCL 30 SE mobile phone review](https://vicbstard.com/tcl-30-se-mobile-phone-review/) - TCL continues to provide consumers with budget phones that still pack a punch with the TCL 30 SE mobile phone.
- [SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro gaming headset review](https://vicbstard.com/steelseries-arctis-nova-pro-gaming-headset-review/) - SteelSeries, being no stranger to creating premium gaming peripherals, sent over its Arctis Nova Pro wired headset kit for me to take a look at.
- [Obsbot Me AI selfie phone mount review](https://vicbstard.com/obsbot-me-ai-selfie-phone-mount-revirew/) - The Obsbot Me is an independently controlled portable mobile phone mount that can track its target without the need for software or a connection to a phone.
- [NBA 2K23 – what we know so far](https://vicbstard.com/nba-2k23-what-we-know-so-far/) - As excitement for the next iteration of 2K Games’ NBA basketball series builds, some new information on the upcoming game, NBA 2K23, has been released.
- [Sniper Elite 5 PS5 review](https://vicbstard.com/sniper-elite-5-ps5-review/) - American sniper, Karl Fairburne continues his tour of WW2 theatres of war, having previously caused headaches for the Axis powers in Berlin, Africa and Italy.
- [The Elder Scrolls Online: High Isle review](https://vicbstard.com/the-elder-scrolls-online-high-isle-review/) - This year’s major expansion to The Elder Scrolls Online, Zenimax Online’s acclaimed massively multiplayer online role-playing game, takes players to the land of the Bretons: High Isle.
- [16GB PNY XLR8 Gaming 3600MHz DDR4 review](https://vicbstard.com/16gb-pny-xlr8-gaming-3600mhz-ddr4-review/) - PNY sent over its 16GB XLR8 Gaming 3600MHz CL16 DDR4 module kit for testing.
- [ROG Z13 Flow and ROG XG Mobile review](https://vicbstard.com/rog-z13-flow-and-rog-xg-mobile-review/) - The ROG Z13 Flow is a 13” tablet PC with a magnetic keyboard that doubles as a cover. ROG XG Mobile devices are external graphics cards that also act as a hub.
- [Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit A60 review](https://vicbstard.com/philips-hue-white-and-color-ambiance-starter-kit-a60-review/) - Philips’ range of Hue smart lighting promises to make any home a smart home.
- [TerraMaster launches its T6-423 Professional NAS with TOS 5 OS](https://vicbstard.com/terramaster-launches-its-t6-423-professional-nas-with-tos-5-os/) - Shenzhen-based data storage manufacturer, TerraMaster, has launched the T6-423 6-bay tower NAS.
- [Lightyear movie review](https://vicbstard.com/lightyear-movie-review/) - With Lightyear, Pixar returns to one of its most endearing characters, the Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, but with an interesting twist.
- [The Quarry PC review](https://vicbstard.com/the-quarry-pc-review/) - Supermassive Games channel 1980s teen horror moves with their latest suspense-filled cinematic adventure, The Quarry.
- [MSI GE76 Raider Intel Core i9-12900HK Laptop review](https://vicbstard.com/msi-ge76-raider-intel-core-i9-12900hk-laptop-review/) - MSI has planted Intel’s flagship mobile CPU, the 12th generation Core i9-12900HK, into what could be the ultimate gaming laptop, the GE76 Raider.
- [AMD introduces FSR 2.0 giving gaming GPUs a boost](https://vicbstard.com/amd-introduces-fsr-2-0-giving-gaming-gpus-a-boost/) - Not only have AMD proudly announced their new line-up of Radeon RX 6000-series graphics cards, the company has also unveiled the first games to support its FSR 2.0 technology.
- [The Quarry PC preview](https://vicbstard.com/the-quarry-pc-preview/) - I've been checking out a preview of Supermassive Games’ upcoming game, The Quarry.
- [HyperX Pulsefire Haste wireless mouse and HyperX Pulsefire XL Mat review](https://vicbstard.com/hyperx-pulsefire-haste-wireless-mouse-and-hyperx-pulsefire-xl-mat-review/) - With its lightweight Pulsefire Haste wireless mouse and RGB lit Pulsefire XL Mat, HyperX sets out to up your game and add a little colour to your desktop.
- [Trek to Yomi PC review](https://vicbstard.com/trek-to-yomi-pc-review/) - Flying Wild Hog’s Trek to Yomi is a sword-fighting game that seeks to capture the look and feel of a black and white Japanese samurai movie.
- [WD_Black SN770 NVMe SSD Game Drive review](https://vicbstard.com/wd_black-sn770-nvme-ssd-game-drive-review/) - Western Digital expands its WD_Black range of NVMe SSDs with the WD_Black SN770 Game Drive. These M.2 2280 drives are available with or without a heatsink.
- [PNY launches XLR8 Gaming EPIX-X RGB DD4 Silver 3200MHz and 3600MHz desktop memory in Australia and New Zealand](https://vicbstard.com/pny-launches-xlr8-gaming-epix-x-rgb-dd4-silver-3200mhz-and-3600mhz-desktop-memory-in-australia-and-new-zealand/) - PNY has launched its XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR4 Silver 3200MHz and 3600MHz memory products in Australia and New Zealand.
- [MSI MPG Z690 Carbon WIFI motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/msi-mpg-z690-carbon-wifi-motherboard-review/) - It’s all change with Intel’s 12th generation CPUs. We have a new chipset in the 600-series, a new socket with the LGA 1700, and new DDR5 memory. MSI’s ATX MPG Z690 Carbon WIFI motherboard ticks all the boxes.
- [Corsair 32GB Vengeance 5200MHz DDR5 DRAM kit review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-32gb-vengeance-5200mhz-ddr5-dram-kit-review/) - With Intel’s 12th-generation Alder Lake CPUs and AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 7000 CPUs both supporting DDR5, soon users will need to make the jump to the new desktop memory standard.
- [Steelseries Aerox 9 Wireless and Aerox 5 gaming mice review](https://vicbstard.com/steelseries-aerox-9-wireless-and-aerox-5-gaming-mice-review/) - Steelseries offered two interesting mice for review, the Aerox 9 Wireless, aimed at MMO/MOBA players, and the Aerox 5, a wired mouse for multi-genre use.
- [Xbox Series S review](https://vicbstard.com/xbox-series-s-review/) - A year and a bit later and I’ve got my hands on an Xbox Series S.
- [The A500 Mini Retro Gaming Console review](https://vicbstard.com/the-a500-mini-retro-gaming-console-review/) - Retro Games, the UK outfit responsible for a range of retro gaming devices from joystick to full-sized Vic-20s and C64 emulators, have launched their A500 Mini Retro Gaming Console.
- [32GB PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO 6000MHz DDR5 memory kit review](https://vicbstard.com/32gb-pny-xlr8-gaming-mako-6000mhz-ddr5-memory-kit-review/) - PNY’s XLR8 Gaming MAKO DDR5 memory modules are designed to get the most out of systems based on Intel’s 12th generation Alder Lake CPUs.
- [Ghostwire Tokyo PS5 review](https://vicbstard.com/ghostwire-tokyo-ps5-review/) - Although a bit of tonal departure for Bethesda, Ghostwire Toyko is a good-looking and eerie action game that is aimed at a very select audience.
- [Intel 12th generation Core i7-12700 CPU review](https://vicbstard.com/intel-12th-generation-core-i7-12700-cpu-review/) - Having already reviewed Intel’s splendid 12th generation Alder Lake premium Core i9-12900K and the equally impressive budget Core i5-12600K, both in their unlocked “K” variant, it’s time to check out the middle of road Intel Core i7-12700.
- [Epson launches 4K PRO-UHD home theatre laser projector](https://vicbstard.com/epson-launches-4k-pro-uhd-home-theatre-laser-projector/) - Epson Australia has launched its most advanced home theatre projector to date– the Epson EH-LS12000B 4K PRO-UHD1 laser projector.
- [Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands PC review](https://vicbstard.com/tiny-tinas-wonderlands-pc-review/) - Gearbox, the Borderlands crew adapt the series’ signature look to the game within a game that is 2K Games’ Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands.
- [COLORFUL Launches GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Series Graphics Cards](https://vicbstard.com/colorful-launches-geforce-rtx-3090-ti-series-graphics-cards/) - PC component manufacturer, Colorful Technology, has launched its GeForce RTX 3090 Ti series of graphics cards.
- [PNY XLR8 Gaming NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PS5 SSD Cover with integrated heatsink review](https://vicbstard.com/hands-on-review-pny-xlr8-gaming-nvme-gen4x4-ssd-and-ps5-ssd-cover/) - PNY has released its XLR8 Gaming CS3140 M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 solid-state drive and PS5 SSD cover with an integrated heatsink.
- [Grid Legends PC Review](https://vicbstard.com/grid-legends-pc-review/) - Is Codemasters’ latest entry in their Grid road-racing series ready for another lap or is it time to pit in? We find out.
- [Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem PC review](https://vicbstard.com/serious-sam-siberian-mayhem-pc-review/) - The ever-expanding Serious Sam first-person shooter franchise gets another entry with Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem.
- [Grand Theft Auto V Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/grand-theft-auto-v-xbox-series-x-review/) - For the umpteenth time since the game’s original launch back in September 2013, I find myself playing another polished-up version of Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto V.
- [128GB PNY Elite-X microSDXC Flash Card review](https://vicbstard.com/128gb-pny-elite-x-microsdxc-flash-card-review/) - PNY continues to liven up its product range with the Elite-X microSD card. We were sent the 128GB version to check out.
- [The Quarry re-imagines the teen slasher movie genre as a video game](https://vicbstard.com/the-quarry-re-imagines-the-teen-slasher-movie-genre-as-a-video-game/) - British game studio Supermassive Games has quickly gained quite a reputation for its dramatic horror games. Their next title, The Quarry, coming from 2K Games, draws upon the same teen horror genre as their 2015 PlayStation 4 exclusive, Until Dawn.
- [The Elden Ring Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/the-elden-ring-xbox-series-x-review/) - From Software’s latest game to feature their infamous “Soulsborne” gameplay, The Elden Ring, is now thrilling and tormenting players in equal measure.
- [Terra Master TD2 Thunderbolt 3 2-Bay DAS review](https://vicbstard.com/terra-master-td2-thunderbolt-3-2-bay-das-review/) - Terra Master’s TD2 Thunderbolt 3 2-Bay direct-attached storage box is designed with the creative professional in mind.
- [WD Blue SN570 NVMe SSD review](https://vicbstard.com/wd-blue-sn570-nvme-ssd-review/) - Western Digital has released a fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe solid-state drive for the more budget-conscious regular user with the WD Blue SN570. For those not in the know, for years, Western Digital has provided users with a colour-coded designation for their hard drives. Simple and transparent, unlike the skulduggery sometimes employed by their competitors,
- [Horizon: Forbidden West PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/horizon-forbidden-west-playstation-5-review/) - The adventures of exiled Nora huntress and saviour of her people, Aloy, continues as she journeys to the Forbidden West.
- [OlliOlli World PC review](https://vicbstard.com/olliolli-world-pc-review/) - 2D skateboarding game franchise OlliOlli gets a huge facelift with the new series entry OlliOlli World.
- [Gran Turismo 7 PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/gran-turismo-7-playstation-5-review/) - The latest iteration in Polyphony Digital's seminal road racing simulator is upon us.
- [PNY launches XLR8 gaming DDR5 memory in Australia and New Zealand](https://vicbstard.com/pny-launches-xlr8-gaming-ddr5-memory-in-australia-and-new-zealand/) - PNY Technologies is making a push into local markets by launching its XLR8 Gaming and Performance DDR5 Desktop Memory into Australia and New Zealand.
- [Tiny Tina's Wonderlands PC preview](https://vicbstard.com/tiny-tinas-wonderlands-pc-preview/) - I was fortunate to get access to a hands-on preview of 2K Games’ upcoming Borderlands spin-off, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands.
- [Elgato Facecam review](https://vicbstard.com/elgato-facecam-review/) - Elgato fills a gap in the streaming camera market with their Elgato Facecam.
- [EPOS B20 Streaming Microphone review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-b20-streaming-microphone-review/) - No stranger to supplying gamers with high-quality audio, EPOS enters the streaming microphone space with the B20 Streaming Microphone.
- [Mini Motorways PC review](https://vicbstard.com/mini-motorways-pc-review/) - Dinosaur Polo Club’s follow-up to Mini Metro, Mini Motorways has added Wellington, NZ to the list of cities players can cover with roads.
- [Chorus review PC/PS5](https://vicbstard.com/chorus-review-pc-ps5/) - Chorus is a narrative space shooter set in an interesting almost open world.
- [Dying Light 2: Stay Human PC review](https://vicbstard.com/dying-light-2-stay-human-pc-review/) - Techland’s long-awaited sequel to their 2015 zombie-killing parkour role-playing game, Dying Light 2: Stay Human, is now available.
- [Skullcandy Grind and Push Active wireless earbuds review](https://vicbstard.com/skullcandy-grind-and-push-active-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Skullcandy’s earbuds tend to offer a stylish design, comfortable fit, and great audio experience. Do the company’s latest earbuds, the Grind and Push Active models continue to impress?
- [Brother MFC-J4540DW multi-function inkjet printer review](https://vicbstard.com/brother-mfc-j4540dw-multi-function-inkjet-printer-review/) - The Brother MFC-J4540DW is an A4 duplex printer/scanner/fax machine with a 20-page document feeder aimed at the home office user.
- [Corsair H150i Elite LCD all-in-one CPU cooler review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-h150i-elite-lcd-all-in-one-cpu-cooler-review/) - Released just in time for the launch of Intel’s 12th generation CPUs, Corsair’s H150i Elite LCD cooler is the first to come with the fixings for the new LGA Socket 1700.Released just in time for the launch of Intel’s 12th generation CPUs, Corsair’s H150i Elite LCD cooler is the first to come with the fixings for the new LGA Socket 1700.
- [Bethesda Reveals the next chapter in The Elder Scrolls Online](https://vicbstard.com/bethesda-reveals-the-next-chapter-in-the-elder-scrolls-online/) - This year’s story for Zenimax Online’s epic massively multiplayer online game, The Elder Scrolls Online, “The Legacy of the Bretons” takes players to the new never before seen region, High Isle.
- [Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/uncharted-legacy-of-thieves-collection-playstation-5-review/) - Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and the standalone expansion, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, both get the PlayStation 5 remastering treatment with the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and the standalone expansion, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, both get the PlayStation 5 remastering treatment with the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.
- [Gear.Club Unlimited 2 - Ultimate Edition PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/gear-club-unlimited-2-ultimate-edition-playstation-5-review/) - Eden Games’ Nintendo Switch game gets a release on the PlayStation 5 as Gear.Club Unlimited 2 - Ultimate Edition.
- [EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid gaming headset review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-h3-pro-hybrid-gaming-headset-review/) - EPOS goes from strength-to-strength unleashing, with its top-of-the-range EPOS H3 Pro Hybrid, what could just be the ultimate gaming headset.
- [God of War PC review](https://vicbstard.com/god-of-war-pc-review/) - With God of War, Sony releases another of its tent-pole PlayStation 4 games on PC.
- [12th Generation Intel Core i5-12600K and Core i9-12900K CPU review](https://vicbstard.com/12th-generation-intel-core-i5-12600k-and-core-i9-12900k-cpu-review/) - For the second time in a year, Intel has dropped a new generation of CPUs for our PCs. The 12th generation Intel CPUs, codenamed Alder Lake, promise to be more powerful and more efficient than their predecessors.
- [PNY launches XLR8 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PNY XLR8 PlayStation 5 SSD Heatsink](https://vicbstard.com/pny-launches-xlr8-m-2-nvme-gen4x4-ssd-and-pny-xlr8-playstation-5-ssd-heatsink/) - With the new XLR8 PS5 SSD Heatsink, PNY’s XLR8 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 solid state drives can now not only be used in PCs, but also as an ultra-fast storage upgrade for Sony’s PlayStation 5 consoles.
- [The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf Xbox One / Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/the-smurfs-mission-vileaf-xbox-one-xbox-series-x-review/) - Microids and OSome Studio invite players to do some Smurfing and Smurf-up the evil Gargamel’s latest fiendish plan in The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf.
- [Halo Infinite campaign Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/halo-infinite-campaign-xbox-series-x-review/) - Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will be aware that the Halo Infinite multiplayer mode is now available for all Xbox owners, free to play. The Halo Infinite campaign hits later this week. I've had early access to the full campaign game, catching up with Master Chief’s latest exploits.
- [ASUS TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-tuf-gaming-z690-plus-wifi-d4-motherboard-review/) - Asus aims to make upgrading to an Intel 12th generation Alder Lake CPU a little easier on your pocket with the TUF Gaming Z690-PLUS WIFI D4 motherboard.
- [Riders Republic PC review](https://vicbstard.com/riders-republic-pc-review/) - Ubisoft Annecy, developers of the extreme sports game, Steep, welcome players to the Riders Republic.
- [Real-life NZ tractor converted into Farming Simulator 22 game controller](https://vicbstard.com/real-life-nz-tractor-converted-into-farming-simulator-22-game-controller/) - In a world-first NZ game streamer, Dylan “Rudeism” Beck, has created the “Tractroller”, turning Kiwi ingenuity up to eleven.
- [PNY signs new Australian distribution partnership with Leader Computers](https://vicbstard.com/pny-signs-new-australian-distribution-partnership-with-leader-computers/) - PNY is adding extra resources, value, commitment, and presence in the Australian market having signed a new distribution agreement with Leader Computers.
- [Call of Duty: Vanguard PC review](https://vicbstard.com/call-of-duty-vanguard-pc-review/) - It’s back to World War II for Activision’s big first-person shooter series with Call of Duty: Vanguard.
- [Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy PC review](https://vicbstard.com/marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy-pc-review/) - Marvel’s Guardian’s of the Galaxy is a single-player third-person action-adventure game that puts players in the shoes of Peter Quill AKA Star-Lord.
- [D-Link D launches world’s first Wi-Fi 6 USB 3.0 Adapter and new Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-d-launches-worlds-first-wi-fi-6-usb-3-0-adapter-and-new-wi-fi-6-mesh-router/) - D-Link continues to usher in digital home transformation with its slew of Wi-Fi 6 devices. This is evidenced by the launch of the DWA-X1850, the world’s first Wi-Fi 6 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) adapter, and a new Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router – the EXO AX AX3200 DIR-X3260.
- [Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure now available](https://vicbstard.com/tiny-tinas-wonderlands-assault-on-dragon-keep-a-wonderlands-one-shot-adventure-now-available/) - 2K and Gearbox Software have announced the release of Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-Shot Adventure.
- [PC component manufacturer PNY expands across the A/NZ region](https://vicbstard.com/pc-component-manufacturer-pny-expands-across-the-a-nz-region/) - PNY are strengthening their presence in and commitment to the Australian and New Zealand market.
- [Age of Empires IV PC review](https://vicbstard.com/age-of-empires-iv-pc-review/) - Age of Empires IV continues the much-lauded lineage of Microsoft’s veteran real-time strategy games.
- [Forza Horizon 5 PC/Xbox One/Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/forza-horizon-5-pc-xbox-one-xbox-series-x-review/) - Get your plane tickets ready as Playground Games invites players to another Horizon Festival with Forza Horizon 5. ¡Viva México!
- [PowerColor Red Devil AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT Ultimate review](https://vicbstard.com/powercolor-red-devil-amd-radeon-rx-6900-xt-ultimate-review/) - As a card-carrying member of Team Green, can AMD’s Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card powerhouse convince me to switch to Team Red?
- [Back 4 Blood Xbox Series X/PC review](https://vicbstard.com/back-4-blood-xbox-series-x-pc-review/) - #post_excerptTurtle Rock Studios return to the genre that made their name with Back 4 Blood, the spiritual successor to their 2008 hit zombie first-person shooter, Left 4 Dead.
- [WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/wrc-10-fia-world-rally-championship-playstation-5-review/) - KT Racing go all out next-gen with WRC 10. The veteran rally game franchise finally gets the makeover it deserves.
- [Intel unveils its 12th-Gen CPUs](https://vicbstard.com/intel-unveils-its-12th-gen-cpus/) - Intel has released details regarding its new 12th-Gen Alder Lake CPUs and the Z690 motherboard chipset.
- [The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/the-dark-pictures-anthology-house-of-ashes-playstation-5-review/) - The third game in Supermassive’s series of macabre tales, The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, takes players back to 2003 during the Iraqi war.
- [ASUS BR1100FK laptop review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-br1100fk-laptop-review/) - The ASUS BR1100FK 2-in-1 is intended to provide the functionality of a laptop with the convenience of a tablet. And it kind of does, and kind of doesn’t.
- [EPOS H6PRO open and closed acoustic gaming headset review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-h6pro-open-and-closed-acoustic-gaming-headset-review/) - The EPOS H6PRO headset comes in both open and close acoustic configurations.
- [Far Cry 6 PC/Xbox Series X/Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/far-cry-6-pc-xbox-series-x-xbox-one-review/) - Far Cry 6 allows players to join the revolution and take down Gus Fring from Breaking bad.
- [Epson launches next-generation EcoTank home printers](https://vicbstard.com/epson-launches-next-generation-ecotank-home-printers/) - To celebrate its sales milestones the company has announced the next generation of its EcoTank range for the Home and Home Office.
- [Hot Wheels Unleashed Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/hot-wheels-unleashed-xbox-series-x-review/) - Mattel’s little cars get the big game treatment via racing game veterans, Milestone in Hot Wheels Unleashed.
- [Corsair M65 RGB Ultra and Sabre RGB Pro gaming mouse review](https://vicbstard.com/corsair-m65-rgb-ultra-and-sabre-rgb-pro-gaming-mouse-review/) - Corsair are no stranger to PC gaming. Their components have been kitting out gaming PCs for decades. With the Sabre RGB Pro and M65 RGB Ultra mouse, Corsair would like to give gamers that extra edge.
- [World War Z: Aftermath PS5 review](https://vicbstard.com/world-war-z-aftermath-ps5-review/) - The original release of World War Z, the belated tie-in to the movie starring Brad Pitt, itself loosely based on the book by Max Brooks, was pretty good.
- [Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/sniper-ghost-warrior-contracts-2-playstation-5-review/) - Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, the follow-up to the Sniper Ghost Warrior spin-off, is now available on console.
- [FIFA 22 Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/fifa-22-xbox-series-x-review/) - The beautiful game returns with this year’s iteration, FIFA 22.
- [Life is Strange: True Colors PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/life-is-strange-true-colors-playstation-5-review/) - Life is Strange: True Colors is a new story in the familiar style of the acclaimed series of graphic adventure games.
- [EPOS H3 Hybrid closed acoustic gaming headset review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-h3-hybrid-closed-acoustic-gaming-headset-review/) - The EPOS H3 Hybrid closed acoustic headset offers the flexibility of a wired connection along with the convenience of Bluetooth.
- [Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is nearly here!](https://vicbstard.com/marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy-is-nearly-here/) - In just under a month Eidos-Montréal will be bringing the adventures of Star-Lord and his motley crew to PC and Consoles with Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.
- [Dice Legacy PC review](https://vicbstard.com/dice-legacy-pc-review/) - Dice Legacy is a city-building, resource collecting, real-time strategy game with a difference.
- [D-Link Weather-Resistant Full HD Pro Wi-Fi Camera review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-weather-resistant-full-hd-pro-wi-fi-camera/) - The DCS-8302LH Weather-Resistant Full HD Pro Wi-Fi Camera is yet another addition to the legion of D-Link networked home security devices.
- [HyperX Alloy Origins 60 mechanical keyboard review](https://vicbstard.com/hyperx-alloy-origins-60-mechanical-keyboard-review/) - The HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is the 60% version of the HyperX Alloy Origin’s keyboard.
- [D-Link AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-ac1200-mesh-wi-fi-range-extender-review/) - With its DAP-1610 AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender, D-Link wants to plug any holes in your home Wi-Fi network.
- [Deathloop PlayStation 5 & PC review](https://vicbstard.com/deathloop-playstation-5-pc-review/) - Arkane Studios and Bethesda’s Deathloop is a bold first-person stealth/shooter that has players experiencing the same day, over and over, on a strange island.
- [HTC Vive Focus 3 VR Headset review](https://vicbstard.com/htc-vive-focus-3-vr-headset-review/) - HTC’s Vive Focus 3 is a standalone VR solution aimed squarely at the business/corporate market. It joins the consumer-orientated Vive Cosmos and prosumer/industry VR Vive Pro 2 in completing HTC’s range of VR solutions for all types of users.
- [Hot Wheels and Tesla partner to launch a 1:10 scale Tesla Cybertruck](https://vicbstard.com/hot-wheels-and-tesla-partner-to-launch-a-110-scale-tesla-cybertruck/) - Fans of prestigious electric vehicles and cool tiny little cars will be excited for this rather interesting mash up. Hot Wheel and Tesla have partnered to launch a 1:10 scale Tesla Cybertruck.
- [Asus ROG Flow X13 laptop plus ROG XG Mobile external graphics extender review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-rog-flow-x13-laptop-plus-rog-xg-mobile-external-graphics-extender-review/) - It was with eyes ready to roll back into my head that I switched on the Asus ROG Flow X13 GV301QH-K6034T laptop. But this sleek-looking device had a surprise shipped with it in the form of a ROG XG Mobile GC31 external graphics extender.
- [Madden NFL 22 PS5 review](https://vicbstard.com/madden-nfl-22-ps5-review/) - And just like that, it’s Madden season again. Madden NFL 22 kicks off this year’s EA Sports extravaganza. After the next-gen boost for Madden 21 at the end of last year, Madden NFL 22 has come around quickly.
- [Swann Xtreem Security Camera review](https://vicbstard.com/swann-xtreem-security-camera-review/) - Security veteran, Swann’s Xtreem Security Camera untethers home security.
- [AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT review](https://vicbstard.com/amd-radeon-rx-6600-xt-review/) - MD introduces the baby of the bunch with the Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics card designed for gaming at 1080 HD resolution.
- [Psychonauts 2 Xbox One/Xbox Series X/PC review](https://vicbstard.com/psychonauts-2-xbox-one-xbox-series-x-pc-review/) - Psychonauts 2 is the sequel to the original Psychonauts game released back in 2005.
- [Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-playstation-5-review/) - A year after its original release Sucker Punch’s samurai game gets a new lease of life with Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut.
- [Epson RapidReceipt RR-600W scanner review](https://vicbstard.com/epson-rapidreceipt-rr-600w-scanner-review/) - #post_excerptEpson takes away the pain of archiving scrappy bits of paper, receipts, and business cards with the RapidReceipt RR-600W scanner.
- [Poly Studio P5 kit with Voyager 4220 UC USB webcam and Bluetooth office headset review](https://vicbstard.com/poly-studio-p5-kit-with-voyager-4220-uc-usb-webcam-and-bluetooth-office-headset-review/) - Poly offers an all-in-one professional office video conferencing package with its P5 webcam and Voyager 4220 Bluetooth headset.
- [Epson NZ launches business printers for the commercial office market](https://vicbstard.com/epson-nz-launches-business-printers-for-the-commercial-office-market/) - Epson New Zealand has entered the commercial office printing market launching a full range of A4 and A3 business printers.
- [Space Invaders Invincible Switch review](https://vicbstard.com/space-invaders-invincible-switch-review/) - Nintendo Switch players get to experience one of the most influential video game series in history with Space Invaders Invincible,
- [Dungeons and Dragons: Dark Alliance Xbox One/Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/dungeons-and-dragons-dark-alliance-xbox-one-xbox-series-x-review/) - Dungeons and Dragons Dark Alliance is the spiritual continuation of the legendary Balder’s Gate series, in turn, based on the iconic fantasy tabletop role-playing game.
- [Reinvigorating your PlayStation and Xbox controllers with Lizard Skins](https://vicbstard.com/reinvigorating-your-playstation-and-xbox-controllers-with-lizard-skins/) - Lizard Skins produce a range of anti-slip textured grips for game controllers.
- [2K reveals soundtrack artists for the upcoming NBA 2K22](https://vicbstard.com/2k-reveals-soundtrack-artists-for-the-upcoming-nba-2k22/) - 2K has announced that NBA 2K22, this year’s iteration of the revered NBA basketball video game franchise, is taking a new approach to its in-game soundtrack.
- [Get Even PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/get-even-ps4-review/) - Get Even is a psychological thriller set in an old asylum. It’s also a puzzle game, a stealth game, an action game and a horror game.
- [Chernobylite PC review](https://vicbstard.com/chernobylite-pc-review/) - Born from The Farm 51’s Chernobyl VR documentary, Chernobylite is a sci-fi survival game set in the haunting ruins of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine.
- [F1 2021 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/f1-2021-pc-review/) - Codemasters’ Formula One racing franchise returns with F1 2021 and a little bit of a twist.
- [Lavazza Jolie and Milk review](https://vicbstard.com/lavazza-jolie-and-milk-review/) - The Lavazza Jolie and Milk is a single-cup pod-based coffee machine with an attached milk warmer/frother.
- [Kingston Fury Renegade DDR4-4600 memory review](https://vicbstard.com/kingston-fury-renegade-ddr4-4600-memory-review/) - Kingston’s Fury Renegade DDR4-4600 are some of the fasted PC memory modules available today, if you’ve got the rig to use it.
- [Microsoft Flight Simulator Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-xbox-series-x-review/) - Microsoft Flight Simulator gets its console debut on Xbox Series X|S.
- [Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin PC review](https://vicbstard.com/monster-hunter-stories-2-wings-of-ruin-pc-review/) - Capcom’s much-loved Monster Hunter series gets another spin-off title with Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.
- [TerraMaster D5-300 Raid Direct Attached Storage review](https://vicbstard.com/terramaster-d5-300-raid-direct-attached-storage-review/) - Terra Master’s D5-300 offers users a USB RAID storage system for up to five drives.
- [Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition PC/Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/metro-exodus-enhanced-edition-pc-xbox-series-x-review/) - It’s with a sense of déjà vu that I venture into the graphically refined post-apocalyptic world of Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition.
- [Toshiba Canvio Gaming Portable Storage review](https://vicbstard.com/toshiba-canvio-gaming-portable-storage-review/) - Dynabook’s Toshiba Canvio Gaming Portable Storage hard drive may offer a solution to a problem that new console owners didn’t know they had.
- [Chivalry 2 Xbox One/Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/chivalry-2-xbox-one-series-x-review/) - Call of Duty meets the Middle-Ages in the medieval multiplayer hack and slash Chivalry 2.
- [Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Game PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/olympic-games-tokyo-2020-the-official-video-game-ps4-review/) - Better late than never, I check out Sega’s Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Game.
- [Hot Wheels Unleashed PC preview](https://vicbstard.com/hot-wheels-unleashed-pc-preview/) - I spent some time with a preview build of Milestone’s upcoming racer, Hot Wheels Unleashed.
- [Lego Builder’s Journey PC review](https://vicbstard.com/lego-builders-journey-pc-review/) - Originally an exclusive Apple Arcade title, Lego Builder’s Journey, a Lego brick-based puzzle game, is now available for the Nintendo Switch and Windows PC.
- [Fixture S1 Mount and S1 Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch review](https://vicbstard.com/fixture-s1-mount-and-s1-carrying-case-for-nintendo-switch-review/) - Fixture’s S1 mount allows Nintendo Switch owners to connect their screen to the Switch Pro controller, whilst the S1 Carrying Case allows the upgraded set-up to be packed away nicely.
- [King of Seas Xbox One/Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/king-of-seas-xbox-one-series-x-review/) - 3D Clouds and Team 17 invite players to hit the high seas with the pirate ship combat/trading game King of Seas.
- [TCL 20 SE smartphone review](https://vicbstard.com/tcl-20-se-smartphone-review/) - The TCL 20 SE is a big phone for a small budget. But does it perform?
- [OlliOlli World PC preview](https://vicbstard.com/olliolli-world-pc-preview/) - I was recently fortunate to spend a week with a preview version of the upcoming OlliOlli World from Roll7 and Private Division.
- [Subnautica: Below Zero PS4/PS5 review](https://vicbstard.com/subnautica-below-zero-ps4-ps5-review/) - It’s time for console gamers to return to Planet 4546B, this time to explore the frozen water of its arctic region. Following the January release on PC, Subnautica: Below Zero is now out on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/ Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
- [D-Link DIR-2150 AC2100 Wi-Fi Gigabit Router review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-dir-2150-ac2100-wi-fi-gigabit-router-review/) - D-Link’s DIR-2150 is an unassuming router in a market dominated by devices that look like someone out of a science-fiction show.
- [Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/sniper-ghost-warrior-contracts-2-pc-review/) - CI Games invite players, once again, to take potshots at unsuspecting enemies with Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2.
- [The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood Mehrunes Dagon Premium Bundle unboxing](https://vicbstard.com/the-elder-scrolls-online-blackwood-mehrunes-dagon-premium-bundle-unboxing/) - The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood kicks off the year-long Gates of Oblivion storyline.
- [D-Link COVR AX AX1800 Dual Band Mesh WiFi 6 System review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-covr-ax-ax1800-dual-band-mesh-wifi-6-system-review/) - We check out D-Link’s COVR-X1873 three-unit mesh WiFi 6 System.
- [Biomutant PC review](https://vicbstard.com/biomutant-pc-review/) - Biomutant by Swedish developer Experiment 101 is a post-apocalyptic RPG featuring mutated furry animals and martial arts.
- [SOUNDBOKS Gen 3 Bluetooth Performance Speaker review](https://vicbstard.com/soundboks-gen-3-bluetooth-performance-speaker-review/) - With an outdoor party speaker sure to get your neighbours calling the cops, SOUNDBOKS turns the volume all the way up to eleven.
- [D-Link ANZ launches new AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Range Extender](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-anz-launches-new-ax1800-wi-fi-6-mesh-range-extender/) - D-Link ANZ launches new AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Range Extender
- [Poly Studio P15 Personal Video Bar review](https://vicbstard.com/poly-studio-p15-personal-video-bar-review/) - Poly takes video conferencing to a new level with the Poly Studio P15 Personal Video Bar.
- [The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood PC review](https://vicbstard.com/the-elder-scrolls-online-blackwood-pc-review/) - The Elder Scroll Online continues to mine the rich backstory of Bethesda’s premier franchise. This year players get the chance to return to Oblivion in the major expansion, Blackwood.
- [Kingston NV1 NVMe SSD review](https://vicbstard.com/kingston-nv1-nvme-ssd-review/) - Kingston has released its very affordable NV1 NVMe solid-state drive, but just how does it stack up?
- [Epson partners with National Geographic to address climate change](https://vicbstard.com/epson-partners-with-national-geographic-to-address-climate-change/) - Epson Australia is the first Epson office in the world to announce that Epson globally has joined forces with National Geographic to promote the protection of the world’s permafrost with its newly launched ‘Turn Down the Heat’ campaign.
- [HTC Vive Pro 2 VR headset review](https://vicbstard.com/htc-vive-pro-2-vr-headset-review/) - HTC’s follow-up to its commercial-level HMD, the Vive Pro 2, takes aim at both professional and high-end gaming users.
- [Interview: Thomas Dexmier- HTC Vive Country Manager ANZ](https://vicbstard.com/interview-thomas-dexmier-htc-vive-country-manager-anz/) - With the recent announcement of the new Vive Pro 2 and Vive Focus VR headset, I sat down for a chat with Thomas Dexmier ANZ HTC Country Manager.
- [The HTC VR legacy- the past, present, and future of Vive](https://vicbstard.com/the-htc-vr-legacy-the-past-present-and-future-of-vive/) - At their VIVECON 2021 virtual event, HTC announced some new additions to its Vive VR family of devices. The Vive Focus 3 is an all-in-one VR headset with a 5K display aimed at business users. The Vive Pro 2 is a premium 5K VR system, primarily for commercial and industrial use, but also suitable for high-end VR gaming.
- [Skullcandy Dime wireless earbuds review](https://vicbstard.com/skullcandy-dime-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Skullcandy presents its Dime wireless earbuds, designed to sound great but without breaking the bank.
- [Days Gone PC review](https://vicbstard.com/days-gone-pc-review/) - Another former Sony PlayStation exclusive makes its way over to PC, this time it is the zombie action game, Days Gone.
- [AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card review](https://vicbstard.com/amd-radeon-rx-6700-xt-graphics-card-review/) - After years of worshipping at the altar of Nvidia’s team green, I may be starting to see red with AMD’s Radeon RX 6700 XT GPU.
- [MLB The Show 21 PS5 review](https://vicbstard.com/mlb-the-show-21-ps5-review/) - This year, Sony’s baseball extravaganza, MLB The Show 21, is a game of firsts. It’s the first iteration to appear on a next-gen gen console and the first to be available on Microsoft’s Xbox console platform.
- [MotoGP 21 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/motogp-21-pc-review/) - Veteran motorcycling game developer, Milestone, presents this year’s iteration of its official MotoGP game, MotoGP 21.
- [Logitech Flight Yoke System, Switch Panel, and Multi Panel MS Flight Simulator review](https://vicbstard.com/logitech-flight-yoke-system-switch-panel-and-multi-panel-ms-flight-simulator-review/) - Logitech’s Flight Yoke System provides flight sim fans with controls similar to that of a light plane and many jet aircraft. It also provides the base for optional modular instrument panels that can be connected to form a complete cockpit experience.
- [Kingston launches NV1 NVMe PCIe Solid State Drives](https://vicbstard.com/kingston-launches-nv1-nvme-pcie-solid-state-drives/) - Memory guru, Kingston has launched its entry-level NV1 NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory express) PCIe SDDs.
- [Intel 11th-Gen Core i9-11900K and Core i5-11600K review](https://vicbstard.com/intel-11th-gen-core-i9-11900k-and-core-i5-11600k-review/) - Intel’s 11th Gen Core S-series desktop processors, code-named Rocket Lake-S are now in the wild.
- [Outriders PC review](https://vicbstard.com/outriders-pc-review/) - Square Enix and People Can Fly step into the looter-shooter arena with their sci-fi game, Outriders.
- [EPOS H3 wired gaming headset review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-h3-wired-gaming-headset-review/) - EPOS has launched its first gaming headset, the H3, marketed solely under its own brand.
- [D-Link AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 PCIe Adapter review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-ax3000-wi-fi-6-pcie-adapter-review/) - D-Link’s DWA-X3000 AX 3000 Wi-Fi 6 PCIe Adapter allows all PC users access to the new Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for faster network connections.
- [WRC 9 The Official Game Nintendo Switch review](https://vicbstard.com/wrc-9-the-official-game-nintendo-switch-review/) - KT Racing takes this year's official World Rally Championship game, WRC 9, and squeezes it into the Nintendo Switch.
- [Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/monster-jam-steel-titans-2-pc-review/) - Time for some off-road action driving huge trucks courtesy of Monster Jam Steel Titans 2.
- [WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD Game Drive review](https://vicbstard.com/wd_black-sn850-nvme-ssd-game-drive-review/) - Western Digital sets out to speed up data storage with its WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD Game Drive.
- [Doom 3: VR Edition PSVR review](https://vicbstard.com/doom-3-vr-edition-psvr-review/) - Bethesda continues its admirable support of virtual reality gaming by bringing another of its back catalogue to PlayStation VR. This time, following Skyrim, Fallout 4, and the Doom reboot, it’s the turn of Id’s seminal Doom 3 to get an added dimension.
- [Swann Tracker Security Camera review](https://vicbstard.com/swann-tracker-security-camera-review/) - Swann is a name that has long been synonymous with consumer security products. Their Wi-Fi Tracker Security Camera brings some of that veteran security know-how to a standalone product for keeping an eye on your things.
- [2K ANZ unveil life-size NBA 2K21 LEGO statue](https://vicbstard.com/2k-anz-unveil-life-size-nba-2k21-lego-statue/) - 2K Australia and New Zealand have teamed up with The Brickman to create a one-of-a-kind statue of NBA superstar, Zion Williamson.
- [D-Link Full HD Wi-Fi Camera DCS-8300LHV2 review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-full-hd-wi-fi-camera-dcs-8300lhv2-review/) - With the DCS-8300LHV2 Full HD Wi-Fi Camera, D-Link further expands its home security ecosystem.
- [World Backup Day- WD My Passport and Sandisk iXpand Luxe review](https://vicbstard.com/world-backup-day-wd-my-passport-and-sandisk-ixpand-luxe-review/) - World Backup Day- WD My Passport and Sandisk iXpand Luxe review
- [Monster Energy Supercross- The Official Videogame 4 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/monster-energy-supercross-the-official-videogame-4-pc-review/) - Milestone returns with this year’s iteration of the motocross game with the longest title, Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 4.
- [Audiofly AFT2 wireless earbuds review](https://vicbstard.com/audiofly-aft2-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Audiofly’s Australian-designed AFT2 true wireless earbuds not only boast Qualcomm’s aptX audio tech but also the semiconductor giant’s cVc noise-canceling tech.
- [EPOS launches collaborative speakerphone with automatic transcribing](https://vicbstard.com/epos-launches-collaborative-speakerphone-with-automatic-transcribing/) - EPOS’ EXPAND Capture 5 draws upon the company’s audio expertise but also offers automatic transcription- overcoming the inherent difficulties when minute-talking virtual meetings.
- [Skullcandy Indy ANC wireless earbuds review](https://vicbstard.com/skullcandy-indy-anc-wireless-earbuds-review/) - I’m no stranger to the advantages of noise-cancelling headsets but, Skullcandy’s impressive Indy ANC kit is the first pair of active noise cancelling earbuds that I’ve come across.
- [Intel unleashes their 11th generation of desktop CPUs](https://vicbstard.com/intel-unleashes-their-11th-generation-of-desktop-cpus/) - The 11th Gen Intel Core S-series desktop processors (code-named “Rocket Lake-S”) launched worldwide today, led by the flagship Intel Core i9-11900K.
- [The Nioh Collection PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/the-nioh-collection-playstation-5-review/) - Koei Tecmo has released upgraded versions of Team Ninja’s action role-playing games, Nioh and Nioh 2, on PlayStation 5 as The Nioh Collection.
- [FUJIFILM launches ultra-short throw high-brightness FP-Z8000 projector](https://vicbstard.com/fujifilm-launches-ultra-short-throw-high-brightness-fp-z8000-projector/) - FUJIFILM has launched its new FP-Z8000 Projector.
- [D-Link launches new HD Wi-Fi Camera with AI person detection](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-launches-new-hd-wi-fi-camera-with-ai-person-detection/) - D-Link ANZ has launched its DCS-8300LHV2 Full HD Wi-Fi Camera with AI-based person detection.
- [EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid wireless earbuds review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-gtw-270-hybrid-wireless-earbuds-review/) - EPOS’s GTW 270 Hybrid closed acoustic gaming wireless earbuds provide gamers with an audio solution that can fit in their pocket.
- [Everspace 2 Early Access PC preview](https://vicbstard.com/everspace-2-early-access-pc-preview/) - Open-world space combat game, Everspace 2 is now in early access for PC on Steam.
- [TerraMaster F2-210 NAS review](https://vicbstard.com/terramaster-f2-210-nas-review/) - TerraMaster’s F2-210 two-drive network attached storage offers a solution for all those media files and backups.
- [Aquanox: Deep Descent PC review](https://vicbstard.com/aquanox-deep-descent-pc-review/) - The latest in the veteran series of underwater shooters, does Aquanox: Deep Descent sink or swim?
- [AMD Radeon RX 6800 review](https://vicbstard.com/amd-radeon-rx-6800-review/) - AMD’s Radeon RX 6800 is a DirectX 12 Ultimate compatible graphics card
- [MXGP 2020 PlayStation 5 review](https://vicbstard.com/mxgp-2020-playstation-5-review/) - The undisputed king of motorcycle game development, Milestone, goes next-gen with the PS5 version of their off-road motorcycle racer, MXGP 2020.
- [The Medium PC review](https://vicbstard.com/the-medium-pc-review/) - The Medium is a puzzle adventure game from Polish developer, Bloober Team.
- [EPOS Expand 80 Bluetooth speakerphone review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-expand-80-bluetooth-speakerphone-review/) - The Epos Expand 80 is a premium 300m long Bluetooth speaker with six omnidirectional microphones.
- [D-Link AC1200 4G/LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-ac1200-4g-lte-cat-6-wi-fi-hotspot-review/) - D-Link’s DWR-933 AC1200 4G/LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot allows users to take their Internet connectivity with them.
- [Aspera R9 review](https://vicbstard.com/aspera-r9-review/) - The R9 is touted as a rugged, waterproof, shockproof mobile phone. It certainly looks the part. The chunky phone with its rubber and alloy chassis, complete with orange trim, wouldn’t look out of place in a toolbox.
- [D-Link launches its COVR AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 mesh system](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-launches-its-covr-ax1800-wi-fi-6-mesh-system/) - D-Link ANZ has launched the latest addition to its COVR mesh range.
- [Hitman 3 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/hitman-3-pc-review/) - IO Interactive’s seminal assassination game completes its rebooted World of Assassination trilogy with Hitman 3.
- [Deliver Us The Moon PC review](https://vicbstard.com/deliver-us-the-moon-pc-review/) - Deliver Us The Moon, invites players on a solitary journey to the lunar surface in order to solve a mystery.
- [Cyberpunk 2077 PC review-in-progress](https://vicbstard.com/cyberpunk-2077-pc-review-in-progress/) - Far from finishing the game but, considering the current state of the game, I thought I'd write some words about my first thirty hours playing Cyberpunk 2077 .
- [SanDisk Extreme Pro portable SSD review](https://vicbstard.com/sandisk-extreme-pro-portable-ssd-review/) - SanDisk’s Extreme Pro portable SSD promises a fast and light way of carrying about huge amounts of data.
- [Opkix One waterproof HD micro-camera review](https://vicbstard.com/opkix-one-waterproof-hd-micro-camera-review/) - Opkix One is a camera system, a camera system unlike anything I’ve used before.
- [Aspera Mobile armours up with its tough-looking R9 smartphone](https://vicbstard.com/aspera-mobile-armours-up-with-its-tough-looking-r9-smartphone/) - Aspera Mobile has launched its new ultra-rugged R9 4G smartphone.
- [EXO AX AX5400 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router review](https://vicbstard.com/exo-ax-ax5400-mesh-wi-fi-6-router-review/) - D-Link pushes the boundaries of home wireless networking with an impressive Wi-Fi 6 router.
- [Immortals Fenyx Rising PC review](https://vicbstard.com/immortals-fenyx-rising-pc-review/) - Ubisoft jumps back into Greek Mythology with the clumsily-named Immortals Fenyx Rising.
- [GoCube Edge review](https://vicbstard.com/gocube-edge-review/) - GoCube’s S.T.E.M. smart cube and app helped me solve a decades-old puzzle.
- [D-Link ANZ launches a 4G LTE USB Adapter and 4G LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-anz-launches-a-4g-lte-usb-adapter-and-4g-lte-cat-6-wi-fi-hotspot/) - D-Link’s DWM-222 LG LTE USB Adapter and their DWR-933 4G LTE Cat 6 Wi-Fi Hotspot are the type of devices that usually really come into their own when traveling in areas without decent (or reasonably affordable Wi-Fi).
- [The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope PC review](https://vicbstard.com/the-dark-pictures-anthology-little-hope-pc-review/) - Supermassive Games invites players to enjoy another tale of the macabre from their Dark Pictures Anthology.
- [Amazon 4th Gen Echo and Echo Dot review](https://vicbstard.com/amazon-4th-gen-echo-and-echo-dot-review/) - Amazon have updated their Echo and Echo Dot smart speakers.
- [Dirt 5 PC/Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/dirt-5-pc-xbox-series-x-review/) - Codemasters’ Dirt 5 gets down and dirty with some off-road racing.
- [Night City Wire reveals more Cyberpunk 2077 details](https://vicbstard.com/night-city-wire-reveals-more-cyberpunk-2077-details/) - The most anticipated gaming launch of 2020, that of Cyperpunk 2077, is almost upon us.
- [D-Link ANZ launches two new gigabit Wi-fi routers](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-anz-launches-two-new-gigabit-wi-fi-routers/) - D-Link ANZ has launched two new models in its line of mesh gigabit Wi-Fi Routers – the AC1750 Wi-Fi Certified EasyMesh Router DIR-1750 and the AC2100 Gigabit Router DIR-2150.
- [Assassin’s Creed Valhalla PC/Xbox One/Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/assassins-creed-valhalla-pc-xbox-one-xbox-series-x-review/) - Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla takes the historic action adventure series back to the Dark Ages, to the time of the Vikings.
- [Watch Dogs: Legion PC/Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/watch-dogs-legion-pc-xbox-series-x-review/) - London’s calling for the third instalment of the hacking franchise, Watch Dogs: Legion.
- [ASUS ROG STRIX GAMING GeForce RTX 3080 OC review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-rog-strix-gaming-geforce-rtx-3080-oc-review/) - Nvidia’s Ampere-based RTX 30XX-series GPUs continue to be very scarce, so scarce that took me six weeks to even get one loaned to me for review. Asus have come to the table, letting me play with one of their top-of-the-ranger GPUs, the ASUS ROG STRIX GAMING GeForce RTX 3080 OC.
- [Xbox Series X review](https://vicbstard.com/xbox-series-x-review/) - Days away from the next generation of console gaming, I can finally spill the beans about the Xbox Series X.
- [Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming OC 10G review](https://vicbstard.com/gigabyte-rtx-3080-gaming-oc-10g-review/) - After weeks of waiting we’ve finally got our hands on one of Nvidia’s coveted RTX 3080 cards, the Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming OC 10G.
- [Xbox Series X unboxing](https://vicbstard.com/xbox-series-x-unboxing/) - So, earlier in the week a box arrived from the USA with a shiny new Xbox Series X inside.
- [D-LINK ANZ launches AI-powered DCS-8302LH Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-anz-launches-ai-powered-dcs-8302lh-full-hd-outdoor-wi-fi-camera/) - D-Link ANZ has launched its new DCS-8302LH Full HD Outdoor Wi-Fi Camera.
- [Age of Empires III Definitive Edition PC review](https://vicbstard.com/age-of-empires-iii-definitive-edition-pc-review/) - Ensemble Studios’ classic real time strategy game returns with fresh visuals as Age of Empires III Definitive Edition.
- [EPOS Sennheiser GSX 1200 Pro audio amplifier review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-sennheiser-gsx-1200-pro-audio-amplifier-review/) - EPOS’s GSX 1200 Pro provides gamers with a switchable headset/speaker audio amplifier and linked chatting for LAN gaming.
- [Skullcandy Push Ultra wireless earbuds review](https://vicbstard.com/skullcandy-push-ultra-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Skullcandy’s Push Ultra wireless earbuds are an audio solution designed for the more active user.
- [FIFA 21 Xbox One/PC Review](https://vicbstard.com/fifa-21-xbox-one-pc-review/) - EA’s tentpole sports franchise gets it’s 2021 edition. It’s time to take to the pitch for FIFA 21.
- [Ride 4 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/ride-4-pc-review/) - Milestone, free of the licencing restraints of their excellent MotoGP franchise give us more bikes to play with in Ride 4.
- [Star Wars Squadrons PS4/PSVR/PC/VR review](https://vicbstard.com/star-wars-squadrons-ps4-psvr-pc-vr-review/) - Is the force with EA Games' Star Wars Squadrons? We find out.
- [Art of Rally PC review](https://vicbstard.com/art-of-rally-pc-review/) - At a time when racing games are getting closer and closer to photoreal, it is getting harder and harder to tell them apart. Art of Rally bucks this trend with glorious stylised graphics and some great rally driving.
- [eFootball PES 2021 Season Update PS4/PC review](https://vicbstard.com/efootball-pes-2021-season-update-ps4-pc-review/) - Football, as they say, is a funny old game. Konami’s naming convention for its eFootball PES 2021 Season Update is, to be frank, rather bizarre.
- [Skullcandy Sesh Evo wireless earbuds review](https://vicbstard.com/skullcandy-sesh-evo-wireless-earbuds-review/) - Skullcandy wants you to enjoy rich Bluetooth audio via their discreet Sesh Evo wireless earbuds.
- [Those Who Remain PC review](https://vicbstard.com/those-who-remain-pc-review/) - Those Who Remain is a first-person horror game with a premise that’ll be very familiar to fans of the Alan Wake games.
- [Belkin Power Bank 10K + Stand review](https://vicbstard.com/belkin-power-bank-10k-stand-review/) - Belkin’s Play Series 10,000 mAh Power Bank with stand is designed to keep you gaming.
- [Asus ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming motherboard review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-rog-strix-z490-e-gaming-motherboard-review/) - ASUS’ Republic of Gamers STRIX Z490-E Gaming motherboard has been designed to accommodate Intel’s new 10th generation CPUs.
- [Madden NFL 21 Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/madden-nfl-21-xbox-one-review/) - American Football fans get their annual fix of gridiron action with this year’s Madden NFL 21 from EA Sports.
- [NBA 2K21 Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/nba-2k21-xbox-one-review/) - NBA 2K21 presents a basketball game with courts packed with fans and even a bustling neighbourhood, all with not a facemask in sight.
- [Mafia: Definitive Edition PC review](https://vicbstard.com/mafia-definitive-edition-pc-review/) - 2K Games and Hanger 13 invite us to return to the city of Lost Heaven and sample Mafia: Definitive Edition.
- [Norton LifeLock Dark Web Monitoring review](https://vicbstard.com/norton-lifelock-dark-web-monitoring-review/) - Norton LifeLock’s Norton 360 security suite has been updated with web-app that check to see if your data has already been exposed to the dark web.
- [Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/tony-hawk-pro-skater-1-2-pc-review/) - After a lacklustre 5th entry, Activision have gone back to basics, reinvigorating the original Tony Hawk Pro Stater 1 and 2 in the hope of capturing past glories. Have they succeeded?
- [Epos Sennheiser GSP 601 Closed Acoustic Gaming Series wired headset review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-sennheiser-gsp-601-closed-acoustic-gaming-series-wired-headset-review/) - Epos are hitting it out of the park with their range of gaming headsets. They have an audio solution for everyone. The GSP 601 is, however, a very special bit of kit.
- [PNY HP Flash Drive review](https://vicbstard.com/pny-hp-flash-drive-review/) - PNY sent over a selection of their new HP authorised flash drives for us to put through their paces.
- [Nvidia’s Ampere-based RTX 3000-series GPUs are nearly here](https://vicbstard.com/nvidias-ampere-based-rtx-3000-series-gpus-are-nearly-here/) - Further to their recent announcement regarding the new Ampere RTX 3000-series graphics cards, earlier this week Nvidia released some more details to select ANZ media.
- [Gigabyte Aorus G27QC and G27FC 27” gaming monitors review](https://vicbstard.com/gigabyte-aorus-g27qc-and-g27fc-27-gaming-monitors-review/) - Everybody is getting excited about Nvidia’s new RTX 3000-series graphics cards. But before you go rushing off to spend the same amount of money of a GPU as you did your first car, is your monitor up to it?
- [D-Link Covr-2202 Seamless Mesh Wi-Fi System review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-covr-2202-seamless-mesh-wi-fi-system-review/) - D-Link’s Covr-2202 Wi-Fi system is here to extend your network coverage and protect your Internet security with McAfee.
- [Marvel’s Avengers PC review](https://vicbstard.com/marvels-avengers-pc-review/) - Crystal Dynamic’s Marvel’s Avengers is now out. The Tomb Raider Studio has bought the comic book heroes to live as a third-person brawling looter, similar to Bungie’s Destiny games.
- [The villain lurking in your PC](https://vicbstard.com/the-villain-lurking-in-your-pc/) - There’s likely something in your desktop PC just waiting to ruin your day.
- [Project CARS 3 PC/VR review](https://vicbstard.com/project-cars-3-pc-vr-review/) - Slightly Mad Games, fresh from their sale to Codemasters, bring us the third entry in the Project CARS motor racing franchise.
- [PNY launches XLR8 Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs](https://vicbstard.com/pny-launches-xlr8-nvidia-geforce-rtx-30-series-gpus/) - PNY have announced their XLR8 Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards.
- [D-Link EXO Smart AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router DIR-X1560 review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-exo-smart-ax1500-wi-fi-6-router-dir-x1560-review/) - D-Link continues its foray into the Wi-Fi 6 router space with their EXO Smart AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 router.
- [EA Sports UFC 4 Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/ea-sports-ufc-4-xbox-one-review/) - EA Sports’ biennial UFC entry, UFC 4, starts this new season of EA Sports games.
- [PGA Tour 2K21 PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/pga-tour-2k21-ps4-review/) - 2K cements its PGA Tour golf licencing deal and adds PGA Tour Golf 2K21 to the 2K line-up of sports sims.
- [Epos Sennheiser Adapt 560 BT ANC enterprise headset review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-sennheiser-adapt-560-bt-anc-enterprise-headset-review/) - Epos, manufactures of audio solutions for business and gaming, held their business audio launch remotely via Microsoft Teams.
- [Western Digital WD_Black P50 Game Drive revisited](https://vicbstard.com/western-digital-wd_black-p50-game-drive-revisited/) - A while ago I checked out a WD_Black P50 Game Drive portable SSD. Whilst the mooted top speed according to the box was 2000MB/s, in my tests I got nowhere near that speed.
- [Western Digital introduces their new My Passport SSD](https://vicbstard.com/western-digital-introduces-their-new-my-passport-ssd/) - Western Digital has launched their new range of My Passport SSD portable data storage drives.
- [XCOM: Chimera Squad PC review](https://vicbstard.com/xcom-chimera-squad-pc-review/) - 2K Games continue their revered XCOM series with a new entry aimed at introducing new players.
- [D-Link Covr-1103 seamless mesh Wi-Fi system review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-covr-1103-seamless-mesh-wi-fi-system-review/) - D-Link wants to supercharge your home internet coverage with their Covr-1103 seamless Mesh Wi-Fi system.
- [Mafia II Definitive Edition Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/mafia-ii-definitive-edition-xbox-one-review/) - Whilst we wait for the release of the re-imagining of the original Mafia game, right now, the Mafia II Definitive Edition is available to play.
- [Desperados III Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/desperados-iii-xbox-one-review/) - The isometric Wild West real-time-strategy franchise returns with Desperados III.
- [Destroy All Humans! PC review](https://vicbstard.com/destroy-all-humans-pc-review/) - THQ re-releases their classic, 15-year-old alien invasion game, Destroy All Humans!, remastered and all polished up for a new audience.
- [D-Link ANZ launches AX1800 and AX5400 Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-anz-launches-ax1800-and-ax5400-wi-fi-6-mesh-routers/) - D-Link ANZ has launched two new EXO AX Series Wi-Fi 6 Routers, the DIR-X1860 AX1800 and the DIR-X5460 AX5400.
- [Microsoft Flight Simulator PC review](https://vicbstard.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-pc-review/) - After a fourteen-year hiatus, Microsoft Flight Simulator is back.
- [PNY XLR8 RGB 3200MHz DDR4 memory review](https://vicbstard.com/pny-xlr8-rgb-3200mhz-ddr4-memory-review/) - I check out PNY’s latest 3200MHz DDR4 RGB desktop memory modules.
- [Epos Sennheiser GSX 300 USB sound card review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-sennheiser-gsx-300-usb-sound-card-review/) - Epos want to turn your 3.5mm wired headphones into a gaming audio powerhouse with their GSX 300 Gaming Series external USB sound card.
- [Ghost of Tsushima PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/ghost-of-tsushima-ps4-review/) - Sucker Punch Productions’ highly anticipated samurai action-RPG, Ghost of Tsushima, is now out in the wild. We go for a walk amongst the cherry blossom, katana at the ready.
- [Gigabyte Aorus 5 SB laptop review](https://vicbstard.com/gigabyte-aorus-5-sb-laptop-review/) - I check out the Aorus 5 SB gaming laptop from veteran PC vendor Gigabyte.
- [Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition PC review](https://vicbstard.com/horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition-pc-review/) - Following on from the stunning-looking Death Stranding, it’s the turn of Horizon Zero Dawn, another former PlayStation 4 exclusive to get a PC overhaul.
- [D-Link ANZ extends COVR Wi-Fi Certified EasyMesh System](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-anz-extends-covr-wi-fi-certified-easymesh-system/) - D-Link ANZ has extended its COVR AC1200 Seamless Mesh Wi-Fi System range, one of the world’s first Wi-Fi Certified EasyMesh home and home office mesh systems.
- [Microsoft Flight Simulator – the only way to fly](https://vicbstard.com/microsoft-flight-simulator-the-only-way-to-fly/) - On August 18th, PC gamers will be able to take to skies, once more, with what looks to be the first of next-generation consumer flight simulation.
- [2K reveals Mafia: Definitive Edition gameplay](https://vicbstard.com/2k-reveals-mafia-definitive-edition-gameplay/) - 2K have revealed what fans can expect from their upcoming Mafia: Definitive Edition when it releases on September 25th.
- [Epos Sennheiser GSP 670 Wireless Gaming Headset review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-sennheiser-gsp-670-wireless-gaming-headset-review/) - Audio is such an important part of the gaming experience. I check out the co-branded Epos Sennheiser GSP 670 wireless gaming headset to see if it fits the bill.
- [PNY launches HP memory products in Australia and New Zealand](https://vicbstard.com/pny-launches-hp-memory-products-in-australia-and-new-zealand/) - PNY Technologies has launched its range of HP memory products into Australia and New Zealand.
- [Death Stranding PC review](https://vicbstard.com/death-stranding-pc-review/) - Hideo Kojima’s post-apocalyptic parcel delivery game comes to PC, with upgraded visuals, but the same odd plot.
- [F1 2020 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/f1-2020-pc-review/) - Codemasters’ F1 2020 is a rather unique entry in the series. This year the motor racing game is the only way to experience the 2020 Formula One Championship as it was originally intended.
- [The Last of Us Part 2 - the long review](https://vicbstard.com/the-last-of-us-part-2-the-long-review/) - Naughty Dog’s critically and commercially acclaimed post-apocalyptic action-adventure game, The Last of Us, gets its long-awaited sequel.
- [PNY launches high-performance XLR8 Gaming RGB Memory](https://vicbstard.com/pny-launches-high-performance-xlr8-gaming-rgb-memory/) - U.S PC component manufacturer, PNY Technologies, is making a big push into the ANZ market with their performance gaming memory, NAND flash storage and high-end gaming graphics cards.
- [Burnout Paradise Remastered Switch review](https://vicbstard.com/burnout-paradise-remastered-switch-review/) - Criterion’s Burnout Paradise gets yet another re-release, this time for the Nintendo Switch with Burnout Paradise Remastered.
- [House of Fear PC VR review](https://vicbstard.com/house-of-fear-pc-vr-review/) - House of Fear is a very spooky VR escape room experience that is most definitely not for the feint-hearted.
- [Iron Man VR PSVR review](https://vicbstard.com/iron-man-vr-psvr-review/) - Sony Interactive Entertainment invites players to suit up and take to the skies as Tony Starks alter-ego, in Iron Man VR for the PSVR.
- [Western Digital WD_Black P50 Game Drive review](https://vicbstard.com/western-digital-wd_black-p50-game-drive-review/) - Western Digital gives gamers a glimpse of the future today with their WD_Black P50 NVMe solid state drive.
- [Railway Empire Switch review](https://vicbstard.com/railway-empire-switch-review/) - Kalypso brings the top-rated railway management strategy game to the Nintendo Switch.
- [EPOS Sennheiser Game One headset review](https://vicbstard.com/epos-sennheiser-game-one-headset-review/) - We take a look as EPOS’ versatile open acoustic wired gaming headset.
- [Aorus K1 mechanical gaming keyboard review](https://vicbstard.com/aorus-k1-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-review/) - Veteran PC hardware vendor, Gigabyte, sent over one of their Aorus K1 RGB mechanical keyboards for us to try out.
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- [The Talos Principle VR HTC Vive review](https://vicbstard.com/the-talos-principle-vr-htc-vive-review/) - With The Talos Principle, Serious Sam developers, Croteam, ditched the mindless (but fun) violence of their previous endeavours. Instead we have a philosophical game that ponders about sentient A.I. and features some neat puzzles.
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- [EA Sports UFC 3 Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/ea-sports-ufc-3-xbox-one-review/) - EA’s UFC games have gone from strength-to-strength. For this third iteration player get to fight with the most realistic fighters of any combat game. UFC 3’s gameplay mechanics have also been suitably overhauled to give us a more refined game.
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- [South Park: The Fractured but Whole PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/south-park-the-fractured-but-whole-ps4-review/) - Ubisoft returns to South Park with South Park: The Fractured but Hole
- [Hands-on review: Brother MFC-L2750DW](https://vicbstard.com/hands-on-review-brother-mfc-l2750dw/) - I check out a Brother MFC-L2750DW mono laser multi-function printer
- [Hands-on review: 3SIXT Studio True Wireless Earbuds](https://vicbstard.com/hands-on-review-3sixt-studio-true-wireless-earbuds/) - Wires are a thing of the past with 3SIXT’s Studio True Wireless Earbuds.
- [The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Switch review](https://vicbstard.com/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-switch-review/) - Bethesda have released an uncompromising, portable Nintendo Switch version of their 2011 hit RPG, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Possibly one of the greatest RPGs ever made.
- [Hands-on review: D-Link DSL-5300 Cobra AC 5300 Wave 2 Wi-Fi Modem Router](https://vicbstard.com/hands-on-review-d-link-dsl-5300-cobra-ac-5300-wave-2-wi-fi-modem-router/) - If I was reviewing this modem/router on looks alone it would get 11/10. The Cobra is, without a doubt the sexiest router I’ve ever seen.
- [The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR PlayStation VR review](https://vicbstard.com/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-vr-playstation-vr-review/) - Bethesda commences its assault into the VR space with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR.
- [Call of Duty WWII PS4 Pro review](https://vicbstard.com/call-of-duty-wwii-ps4-pro-review/) - Activision have packed away the rocket boots and hung up the jet packs, taking their Call of Duty franchise back to its Second World War roots.
- [The horror continues in The Evil Within 2](https://vicbstard.com/the-horror-continues-in-the-evil-within-2/) - The Evil Within 2 invites players, once again, to sample Bethesda’s brand of survival horror.
- [Sony’s 3D Creator for the Xperia XZ Premium and XZ1 brings 3D scanning to the masses](https://vicbstard.com/sonys-3d-creator-for-the-xperia-xz-premium-and-xz1-brings-3d-scanning-to-the-masses/) - It takes a lot for me to get excited about a mobile phone, but Sony Mobile managed to do exactly that at a demonstration of their new 3D scanning technology. With the roll-out of Android 8.0 Oreo, starting with the Xperia XZ Premium and the new Xperia XZ1 in New Zealand, Sony has launched its
- [Digging the red planet with JCB Pioneer Mars](https://vicbstard.com/digging-the-red-planet-with-jcb-pioneer-mars/) - British heavy machinery company, JCB, gets its arse to Mars.
- [Star Wars Battlefront II review](https://vicbstard.com/star-wars-battlefront-ii-review/) - EA Games’ DICE Studios, with the help of Criterion Software and Motive Studios have another crack at the Battlefront franchi
- [D-Link DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router review](https://vicbstard.com/d-link-dir-882-exo-ac2600-mu-mimo-wi-fi-router-review/) - As home networks are put under pressure from multiple wi-fi connected devices D-Link’s DIR-882 EXO AC2600 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi Router makes sure everyone in the family has a fair go.
- [Hands on review: HP Envy Photo 7120](https://vicbstard.com/hands-on-review-hp-envy-photo-7120/) - The HP Envy Photo 7120 is a wi-fi enabled, compact, multi-function printer. It’s mainly aimed at home user for printing photos and the odd document.
- [PAX Aus 2017 offers visitors a glimpse of what’s to come](https://vicbstard.com/pax-aus-2017-offers-visitors-a-glimpse-of-whats-to-come/) - From the 27th to 29 October the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre played host to PAX Australia 2017. Catering to fans of all types, the expo showcased everything from the latest AAA video games through to collectable card games like Magic the Gathering.
- [Need for Speed Payback Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/need-for-speed-payback-xbox-one-review/) - EA’s Ghost Studio gets us back in the driving seat with Need for Speed Payback.
- [Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/wolfenstein-ii-the-new-colossus-xbox-one-review/) - Luckless all-American hero, William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, continues his unfortunate misadventures in a terrifying alternative future where the Germans won the Second World War.
- [Gran Turismo Sport PS4 Pro Review](https://vicbstard.com/gran-turismo-sport-ps4-pro-review/) - Polyphony’s landmark racing series gets its first PS4 outing with the release of Gran Turismo Sport.
- [Hands-on review: Epson SureColor P5070](https://vicbstard.com/hands-on-review-epson-surecolor-p5070/) - I take a look at the Epson SureColor P5070.
- [Middle-Earth: Shadow of War PC review](https://vicbstard.com/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-pc-review/) - Monolith and WB Games’ sequel, Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, builds upon what had gone before to create a game that is, for the most part, so much better that its predecessor.
- [WRC 7 Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/wrc-7-xbox-one-review/) - Big Ben and Kylotonn’s World Rally Championship games have big shoes to fill. Shoes so big, courtesy of Codemasters and their Dirt games, that I tend to feel a bit sorry of them.
- [XCOM 2: War of the Chosen Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/xcom-2-war-of-the-chosen-xbox-one-review/) - The release of Firaxis’ XCOM 2: War of The Chosen was just the excuse that I needed to return to their excellent turn-based sci-fi strategy game.
- [Total War Warhammer II PC review](https://vicbstard.com/total-war-warhammer-ii-pc-review/) - Creative Assembly returns for another fantasy take on their popular strategy war-gaming series with Total War Warhammer II.
- [Is NBA 2K18 a slam dunk? - PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/is-nba-2k18-a-slam-dunk-ps4-review/) - I review NBA 2K18 are several years away from the franchise.
- [Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy- The Telltale Series: the first three tracks](https://vicbstard.com/marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy-the-telltale-series-the-first-three-tracks/) - Telltale Games continues to mine famous third-party franchises to bring us their take on Marvel’s cosmic heroes with Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy- The Telltale Series.
- [Small, but perfectly formed: the Bose Soundlink Micro Bluetooth Speaker](https://vicbstard.com/small-but-perfectly-formed-the-bose-soundlink-micro-bluetooth-speaker/) - The tiny Bose Soundlink speaker fits in your pocket and packs quite the punch.
- [Dishonored: Death of the Outsider PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/dishonored-death-of-the-outsider-ps4-review/) - We return to Karnaca in this Dishonored stand alone spin off.
- [FIFA 18 PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/fifa-18-ps4-review/) - Whilst others may lament that this year’s game isn’t that much different than last year’s effort, and rate the game accordingly, the new story campaign, alone, makes the game a worthwhile purchase.
- [Absolver PC review](https://vicbstard.com/absolver-pc-review/) - Parisian studio, Sloclap’s debut title, Absolver is a melee combat game set in a beautifully-realised land, with more than a hint of Dark Souls about it.
- [Gran Turismo Sport exclusive Sydney preview](https://vicbstard.com/gran-turismo-sport-exclusive-sydney-preview/) - Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo is the grand-daddy of racing sims. For us old timers, the jaw-dropping visuals of the first iteration back in 1997 heralded a completely new type of racing game with real-world physics and photo-real cars.
- [Elite Dangerous reintroduces the series’ classic villains](https://vicbstard.com/elite-dangerous-reintroduces-the-series-classic-villains/) - The Thargoids. Their very name should strike fear into the hearts of veteran gamers that cut their teeth playing the original space-combat trading game, Elite, back in the 80s. Many a commander lost their nerve in witch-space having encounters the mysterious Thargoids. Now they are back.
- [Project CARS 2 puts the pedal to the metal](https://vicbstard.com/project-cars-2-puts-the-pedal-to-the-metal/) - The guys at Slightly Mad Studios have done it- they’ve created a racing game virtually indistinguishable from real life.
- [Back on the ice with NHL 18](https://vicbstard.com/back-on-the-ice-with-nhl-18/) - A favourite of mine, EA’s NHL series has been entertaining fans for nearly 25 years. Whilst the first current-gen iteration was a bit feature-poor, in subsequent years the franchise has gone from strength to strength.
- [Agents of Mayhem PC review](https://vicbstard.com/agents-of-mayhem-pc-review/) - Saints Row spin-off, Agents of Mayhem goes all out and turns the action up to eleven.
- [Astro A20 Wireless Headset incoming](https://vicbstard.com/astro-a20-wireless-headset-incoming/) - Astro Gaming has revealed their new Astro A29 Wire Headset, over the weekend, at PAX Prime in Seattle. PAX-goers got a sneak peak of the new headset, the companion to Astro’s A10 Gaming Headset.
- [Madden NFL 18 review](https://vicbstard.com/madden-nfl-18-review/) - It’s that time again, as EA Sports starts its annual barrage of sports sims, all polished and updated for the new season. Kicking things of nicely is the latest iteration of their American Football franchise, Madden NFL 18.
- [F1 2017 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/f1-2017-pc-review/) - In Codemasters’ F1 2017, we have the most exciting Formula One game to date.
- [Uncharted: The Lost Legacy PS4 Pro review](https://vicbstard.com/uncharted-the-lost-legacy-ps4-pro-review/) - Naughty Dog’s Uncharted: The Lost Legacy started out as a single-player DLC pack for Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. During development, however, the DLC morphed into its own standalone game.
- [Hands on review: Ballistix Elite DDR4-3200 32GB](https://vicbstard.com/hands-on-review-ballistix-elite-ddr4-3200-32gb/) - I’ve been busy upgrading the gaming review rig, slotting in a i7 7700K and another NVIDIA GTX 1080ti GPU. The final touch has been 32GB of Crucial Ballistix Elite DDR4-3200.
- [Asus Zenbook 3 review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-zenbook-3-review/) - Classy. If I have to describe Asus’ Zenbook 3 with one word, that would be it. Razor thin and beautifully styled, with its own faux-leather carrying pouch, it’s going to be the best-looking device on the boardroom table.
- [Project CARS 2: exclusive preview](https://vicbstard.com/project-cars-2-exclusive-preview/) - I've spent the last week playing a PC preview build of the upcoming Project CARS 2 racing sim.
- [Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood PC review](https://vicbstard.com/final-fantasy-xiv-stormblood-pc-review/) - Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood is the game’s second premium expansion following 2015’s Heavensward.
- [Hunting Simulator PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/hunting-simulator-ps4-review/) - I’d be lying if I said that I’d never fired a rifle before. I have, but I’ve never had the desire to shoot a living creature. I gassed a mouse, once, with lighter fuel – by accident – as a horrible kid, but I’d never dream of killing an animal now. I eat meat, though.
- [Superhot VR HTC Vive review](https://vicbstard.com/superhot-vr-htc-vive-review/) - After six months of Oculus Store exclusivity, Superhot VR is now available from Steam for the HTC Vive, as well as on PlayStation VR. I recently got to kick some butt with the PC version of the VR actioner on the HTC Vive.
- [Micro Machines World Series review](https://vicbstard.com/micro-machines-world-series-review/) - After a decade’s absence, Micro Machines are back with Micro Machines World Series.
- [Injustice 2 review](https://vicbstard.com/injustice-2-review/) - Warner Games and Netherworld continue their alternative take on the DC Comics’ universe with Injustice 2.
- [Steep goes EXTREME!](https://vicbstard.com/steep-goes-extreme/) - Ubisoft’s Steep continues the emerging tradition of offering DLC that gets increasingly bonkers.
- [Codemasters invites us to get dirty, again](https://vicbstard.com/codemasters-invites-us-to-get-dirty-again/) - Codemasters have put the pedal to the metal to bring us the most accessible Dirt game yet…unless you want to play in VR.
- [HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap review](https://vicbstard.com/htc-vive-deluxe-audio-strap-review/) - HTC asks owners of its Vive VR kit to put down another two hundred bucks for a Deluxe Audio Strap.
- [Small, but perfectly formed – Alienware 13 laptop review](https://vicbstard.com/big-is-not-always-better-alienware-13-laptop-review/) - Alienware’s latest incarnation of their 13-inch laptop packs a powerhouse of a PC within the tiny chassis.
- [Does Bethesda’s Prey reboot deliver?](https://vicbstard.com/does-bethesdas-prey-reboot-deliver/) - A review of the 2017 game Prey
- [Return to Vvardenfell in The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind](https://vicbstard.com/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.
- [NVIDIA GeForce GTX1080Ti Founders Edition review](https://vicbstard.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx1080ti-founders-edition-review/) - NVIDIA continue to push the power of their Pascal-based GPU’s with the GeForce GTX 1080Ti. The GTX 1080Ti arrives only ten months after the release of the GTX 1080. But ten months is a long time in technology. Whilst the Titanium suffix means revised architecture, is it evolution or revolution? At a reported 35% extra
- [Batman Arkham VR HTC Vive PC review](https://vicbstard.com/batman-arkham-vr-htc-vive-pc-review/) - PC virtual-reality fans can now experience a much more refined version of the previously PlayStation VR-only Batman Arkham VR.
- [Star Trek: Bridge Crew HTC Vive review](https://vicbstard.com/star-trek-bridge-crew-htc-vive-review/) - I review Star Trek: Brisge Crew in VR on HTC Vive
- [The Surge PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/the-surge-playstation-4-review/) - The Surge, the follow-up to developer Deck13 Interactive’s Dark Souls-inspired Lords of the Fallen swaps a medieval setting for that of a dystopian sci-fi future.
- [Make it rain in VR with Symphony of the Machine](https://vicbstard.com/make-it-rain-in-vr-with-symphony-of-the-machine/) - Australian outfit Stirfire Studios invite VR gamers on journey of music, puzzles and weather manipulation. Symphony of the Machine places the player in a rocky desert, in the shadow of a huge tower. The tower is so out of place that it is a natural draw for the player. On the rock walls there are
- [Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/sniper-ghost-warrior-3-ps4-review/) - For the series’ third outing developer CI Games takes Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 all open world.
- [Non-VR players get un-Tethered!](https://vicbstard.com/non-vr-players-get-un-tethered/) - Tethered is one of the most delightful VR games that I’ve played. Previously only available for both PlayStation VR and Rift/Vive PC players, the game can now be enjoyed by those limited to just their TV/monitor.
- [Farpoint PSVR hands-on preview](https://vicbstard.com/farpoint-psvr-hands-on-preview/) - Sony’s PlayStation VR gets a potential first-person killer app with Farpoint from developers, Impulse Gear.
- [Esports: the future of spectator sport?](https://vicbstard.com/esports-the-future-of-spectator-sport/) - On the weekend of 6th and 7th May, Qudos Arena in Sydney’s Olympic Park, site of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, hosted a very different type of sport: esport.
- [Intel brings world-class eSports to Australasia](https://vicbstard.com/intel-brings-world-class-esports-to-australasia/) - The largest eSports tournament ever held in Australasia, the Intel Extreme Masters semi-finals and finals were held at the Qudos Arena in Sydney’s Olympic Park over the weekend.
- [Bulletstorm Full Clip Edition PS4 Pro review](https://vicbstard.com/bulletstorm-full-clip-edition-ps4-pro-review/) - Thought that you’d seen the end of HD re-releases? Think again, People Can Fly’s top FPS, Bulletstorm, gets the remaster treatment with Bulletstorm Full Clip Edition.
- [Cities Skylines Xbox One Edition review](https://vicbstard.com/cities-skylines-xbox-one-edition-review/) - Hands-down the best city building game is now out on Xbox One.
- [Alienware 15 allows virtual reality on the go](https://vicbstard.com/alienware-15-allows-virtual-reality-on-the-go/) - Dell’s gaming PC marque, Alienware have been producing gear for the more discerning gamer for years. Their desktops, whilst arguably overpriced, allow novice players the chance to easily purchase a gaming rig without having to know the inside of a PC case. With Alienware laptops, it’s a different story. If you seriously want to play
- [Resident Evil VII Biohazard PS4 Pro/PSVR review](https://vicbstard.com/resident-evil-vii-biohazard-ps4-propsvr-review/) - From the Beginning Hour demo and both PSVR demos, “The Kitchen” and “Lantern”, it’s been pretty clear that Capcom has something different in store for us with Resident Evil VII Biohazard.
- [Mass Effect: Andromeda Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/mass-effect-andromeda-xbox-one-review/) - Mass Effect: Andromeda Xbox One review
- [FlatOut 4: Total Insanity Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/flatout-4-total-insanity-xbox-one-review/) - FlatOut 4: Total Insanity Xbox One review
- [Retrospective: Vic B'Stard's State of Play talks in-game graphics](https://vicbstard.com/retrospective-vic-bstards-state-of-play-talks-in-game-graphics/) - When writing game reviews there are things that you want to say that you just can't. As informal as a review is, some restraint is required, else it become simply a rant. That's the origin of Vic B'Stard's State of Play. Whilst Vic B'Stard (or more often VicBStard) has been my online handle for donkey's
- [Assassin's Creed Revelations available now on PS3](https://vicbstard.com/assassins-creed-revelations-available-now-on-ps3/) - Assassin's Creed multiplayer fans used to sitting in empty game lobbies in the hope of finding a game can rejoice this weekend. Ubisoft has released a closed beta of their Assassin's Creed Revelations multiplayer game for New Zealand PlayStation Plus subscribers. Stating today (3 September), eligible PlayStation 3 owners can download the 2.5GB file from
- [Vic B'Stard's week in review Assassin's Creed 3, Need for Speed Most Wanted, Halo 4, Hitman Absolution and F1 Race Stars](https://vicbstard.com/vic-bstards-week-in-review-assassins-creed-3-need-for-speed-most-wanted-halo-hitman-and-f1-race-stars/) - Last week I finally put my reviews for Medal of Honor Warfighter and Assassin's Creed III to bed. As I mentioned last time, both games got a bit of a roasting by the media, with Assassin's Creed III coming away only slightly singed and Medal of Honor Warfighter getting burnt to a crisp. It was
- [Vic B'Stard's week in review: miCoach, chick-flicks, Titanic 3D, PES 2012, Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Assassin's Creed 3!](https://vicbstard.com/vic-bstards-week-in-review-micoach-chick-flicks-titanic-3d-pes-2012-need-for-speed-most-wanted-and-assassins-creed-3/) - What a week it has been. After a few month unpacking as sorting out things Sydney-side, I'm back into games and other geekery. I've been reviewing, getting exclusive game hands-on, watching movies and getting excited about the upcoming EB Games Expo in Sydney. For starters I turned in my review for adidas' miCoach. A title
- [Monday E3 press release round up: spam post](https://vicbstard.com/monday-e3-press-release-round-up-spam-post/) - Monday E3 press release round up: spam post
- [The Elder Scrolls Online Tamriel Unlimited Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/the-elder-scrolls-online-tamriel-unlimited-xbox-one-review/) - I take a look at The Elder Scrolls Online which has finally made its debut on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
- [Project Spark Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/project-spark-xbox-one-review/) - Microsoft Studio’s Project Spark brings gaming full circle. Instead just mindlessly tapping on buttons, players are invited to create and share their own games.
- [Musical interlude: Kurt Shanks...I know that man!](https://vicbstard.com/musical-interlude-kurt-shanks-i-know-that-man/) - This isn't a music site, I know. But I got a press release in my email box today that triggered a WTF moment that I thought I'd share. Auckland singer/songwriter Kurt Shanks, who I used to work with when I lived on the Shore, has just released the video for We Shall Have Another Day, the featured
- [New site demanding release of imprisioned ARMA 3 Devs](https://vicbstard.com/new-site-demanding-release-of-imprisioned-arma-3-devs/) - Apart from when I wade into the video game violence debate, I don't really get the chance to go all political and get upset when writing about games. I've been following the plight of two employees of game developer, Bohemia Interactive. The two may or may not have been doing a bit of field research
- [2015: a gaming year in review](https://vicbstard.com/2015-a-gaming-year-in-review/) - 2015, what a year. It’s been a year where I spent many an hour retreading old games with shiny new visuals, but also one where I experienced gameplay and graphical fidelity unlike anything I’d seen in the thirty-five years that I’ve been playing video games. Here are some of the highlights of my gaming year.
- [From Dust...till dawn](https://vicbstard.com/from-dust-till-dawn/) - I spent last night playing Ubisoft's new game, From Dust. It was pretty poor timing on my part. It was getting late and I’d yet to dream up anything for Game Console’s Friday news item. As part of my procrastination process, I'd also decided to relocate this website to its new home on www.stateofplay.co.nz (hence
- [Mafia III PC review](https://vicbstard.com/mafia-iii-pc-review/) - I check out Mafia III on PC.
- [Vic B'Stard's state of this site](https://vicbstard.com/vic-bstards-state-of-this-site/) - Just a quick word. During the move from NZ to Oz an enterprising bastard Russian hacked this site. Not only was the site sending out loads of spam emails, but there was also some malware code in the Wordpress theme header file. I've cleared it out now and everything is running fine. I apologise for
- [Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands PC review](https://vicbstard.com/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-wildlands-pc-review/) - The Ghost’s are back! Returning to the present day after the so-so Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Ghost Recon: Wildlands drops players into a huge and diverse digital representation of Bolivia.
- [Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 Pro review](https://vicbstard.com/horizon-zero-dawn-ps4-pro-review/) - I check out Horizon Zero Dawn on the PS4 Pro
- [Yakuza Zero PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/yakuza-zero-playstation-4-review/) - Yakuza Zero is a prequel to the main series and is set in the December of 1988. It tells the origin of the series’ protagonists, Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima, two unlikely Yakuza.
- [Siegecraft Commander PC/HTC Vive/PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/siegecraft-commander-pchtc-viveps4-review/) - If there’s something that VR is lacking, it’s a decent strategy game. Having played games like Final Approach, seeing a miniature world below you, via your virtual reality head mounted display, is pretty awesome. Everything looks like freaky Lilliputian animated models. Aussie outfit, Blowfish studios, kind of fills that void. And I say kind of.
- [Sid Meier's Civilization VI PC review](https://vicbstard.com/sid-meiers-civilization-vi-pc-review/) - After the deluge of video game releases at the end of last year, it is only now that I’ve found the time to get right into what may well my favourite game of 2016, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.
- [The Last Guardian PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/the-last-guardian-ps4-review/) - The Last Guardian is a game that’s been a long time coming. Fumito Ueda’s follow-up to his classic PlayStation 2 games Ico and Shadow of the Colossus has been in development since 2007. It’s taken so long to finish that many thought the game would never see the light of day.
- [More DLC for Dark Souls III](https://vicbstard.com/more-dlc-for-dark-souls-iii/) - Bandai Namco are giving gamers another helping of DLC for their popular, if unforgiving, Dark Souls III.
- [Resident Evil 7 PlayStation VR – someone is going to die!](https://vicbstard.com/resident-evil-7-playstation-vr-someone-is-going-to-die/) - Resident Evil 7 played in VR is horrifiying
- [Not so Final Fantasy: Final Fantasy XV PlayStation 4 Pro review](https://vicbstard.com/not-so-final-fantasy-final-fantasy-xv-playstation-4-pro-review/) - The revered JRPG series finally gets its log-awaited fifteenth instalment, Final Fantasy XV. Final Fantasy XV has been a long time coming, having been in development for ten years. It’s taken so long that it’s had to be shunted from its original Final Fantasy Verses XIII title (FFXIII released in 2009) all the way up
- [Watch Dogs 2 PS4/PC review](https://vicbstard.com/watch-dogs-2-ps4pc-review/) - Watch Dogs 2, Ubisoft’s sequel to 2014’s hacker game switches location from Chicago to San Francisco. We have a new protagonist in Marcus Holloway, who is bent on taking down corporate big brother, Blume Inc., the company responsible for CTos, the network that has become the rather sinister internet of things.
- [Assassin’s Creed: The Ezio Collection Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/assassins-creed-the-ezio-collection-xbox-one-review/) - The lack of a new Assassin’s Creed game this year has created a vacuum that Ubisoft have decided to fill with a remastering of the life and times of Ezio Auditore.
- [The Crew: Calling All Units PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/the-crew-calling-all-units-ps4-review/) - The Crew: Calling All Units add yet more gameplay to an already huge game.
- [Moto Racer 4 PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/moto-racer-4-playstation-4-review/) - I review Moto Racer 4 on the PS4
- [Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare PlayStation 4 Pro review](https://vicbstard.com/call-of-duty-infinite-warfare-playstation-4-pro-review/) - Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is many things. It’s a top-class first-person shooter, it’s a visual feast, it’s a triumph of single-player narrative adventure, it’s a pant-wettingly exciting multiplayer game, but it’s not Call of Duty.
- [Eagle Flight VR PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/eagle-flight-vr-playstation-4-review/) - Ubisoft’s Eagle Flight offers a glimpse into the future of VR gaming.
- [Planet Coaster PC review](https://vicbstard.com/planet-coaster-pc-review/) - Rollercoaster Tycoon is back! Well, it is, but this is not it. This is Planet Coaster, from the same guys that did Rollercoaster Tycoon 2 and 3. And it’s a cracker.
- [Dishonored 2 PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/dishonored-2-playstation-4-review/) - Bethesda Softworks and Arkane Studio invite us to return to the bizarre steampunk world of Dishonored for more stealth, assassinations and slaughtered whales.
- [You’ve got the whole world in your hands: Google Earth VR review](https://vicbstard.com/youve-got-the-whole-world-in-your-hands-google-earth-vr-review/) - “You'll believe a man could fly” stated the cinema poster of 1978’s Superman: The Movie. Well, if you are prepared to spend the best part of NZ$3500 on an HTC Vive and the required high-spec PC, now you can. All thanks to Google.
- [Skylanders Imaginators PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/skylanders-imaginators-ps4-review/) - Activision’s top selling toys-to-life franchise is back with Skylanders Imaginators.
- [Heavy metal action with Titanfall 2 - PS4/PC review](https://vicbstard.com/heavy-metal-action-with-titanfall-2-ps4pc-review/) - Don’t get me wrong, I like 2014’s Titanfall, the first game from Respawn- the development studio that arose from a spat between Infinity Ward and their masters at Activision. The choice, though, to release a game 100% dependent on competitive multiplayer play was not a good idea. Dress it up how you like, even with a narrative campaign linking the multiplayer bouts together, there was still no way to properly world-build this new IP.
- [Hitman season one draws to a close](https://vicbstard.com/hitman-season-one-draws-to-a-close/) - Hitman’s episodic first season draws to a close with the release of the Japan-set sixth episode, Situs Inversus.
- [Developer interview: Brian Horton, Studio Art Director at Infinity Ward](https://vicbstard.com/developer-interview-brian-horton-studio-art-director-at-infinity-ward/) - The next chapter in the Call of Duty saga, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is out now. I recently sat down with Brian Horton, Art Director at Call of Duty developer, Infinity Ward. We talked about the game’s futuristic setting, virtual reality and the future of video games.
- [Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Remastered campaign PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/call-of-duty-4-modern-warfare-remastered-campaign-ps4-review/) - I’d forgotten how good it was. And also, how grounded is was. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Remastered harks back to a time before the “troubles” with Infinity Ward and before the plot of the Call of Duty games went right of the rails and drove headlong into fantasy the future.
- [Rise of the Tomb Raider 20th Anniversary Edition PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-20th-anniversary-edition-ps4-review/) - I check out the long awaited PlayStation 4 version of Rise of the Tomb Raider
- [PlayStation VR Worlds review](https://vicbstard.com/playstation-vr-worlds-review/) - For PlayStation VR gamers PlayStation VR Worlds is going to seem a lot like a demo disc, designed more to show off the PlayStation 4’s VR kit that stand on its own. The title is a grouping of five short VR “experiences”, most of which don’t really come under the classification of games at all.
- [WRC 6 PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/wrc-6-playstation-4-review/) - I take a look at WRC 6 on PlayStation 4
- [XCOM 2 Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/xcom-2-xbox-one-review/) - XCOM 2 finally comes to console and I take a look.
- [EA’s Battlefield 1 honours the Anzacs](https://vicbstard.com/eas-battlefield-1-honours-the-anzacs/) - It took only a few minutes of play to realise the biggest difference between EA’s Battlefield 1 and your run-of-the-mill first-person shooter.
- [Resident Evil 7 “Lantern Demo” PlayStation VR hands-on](https://vicbstard.com/resident-evil-7-lantern-demo-playstation-vr-hands-on/) - I take a look at the Resident Evil 7 Lantern Demo on PlayStation VR
- [Dishonored 2 hands-on preview](https://vicbstard.com/dishonored-2-hands-on-preview/) - Whilst at the recent EB Expo in Sydney, I was was treated to an extended hands-on preview of Dishonored 2.
- [EB Expo 2016 treats fans to a gaming extravaganza](https://vicbstard.com/eb-expo-2016-treats-fans-to-a-gaming-extravaganza/) - It’s all over for this year’s EB Games Expo in Sydney, I look back at the highs and the lows of the three-day gaming extravaganza.
- [FIFA 17 shoots and scores!](https://vicbstard.com/fifa-17-shoots-and-scores/) - EA Sports saves the best until last with FIFA 17.
- [A return to form for EA Sports NHL 17](https://vicbstard.com/a-return-to-form-for-ea-sports-nhl-17/) - EA Sports gets us back on the ice for some fast and brutal ice hockey action in NHL 17.
- [Hands-on review: Dell Performance Headset - AE2](https://vicbstard.com/hands-on-review-dell-performance-headset-ae2/) - I don’t know about you, when I think of PC headsets, I don’t usually think of Dell. But, after a couple of weeks with Dell’s AE2 I can really say, you’d be wrong not to.
- [Why you need to play Forza Horizon 3 on a PC!](https://vicbstard.com/why-you-need-to-play-forza-horizon-3-on-a-pc/) - Once again, UK outfit Playground Games have managed to take Turn Ten’s sublime Forza Motorsport game engine and made it into something better.
- [Madden NFL 17 scores another touchdown](https://vicbstard.com/madden-nfl-17-scores-another-touchdown/) - This year’s iteration of the veteran American football sim, Madden NFL 17, is all about opening up the series to new fans.
- [Batman: The Telltale Series Episode 1: Realm of Shadows PC review](https://vicbstard.com/batman-the-telltale-series-episode-1-realm-of-shadows-pc-review/) - Adventure game veterans, Telltale Games- responsible for the excellent game serial based on The Walking Dead comics, turn their attention to the Dark Knight Detective.
- [The Road to Battlefield 1](https://vicbstard.com/the-road-to-battlefield-1/) - To celebrate the release of Battlefield 1 next month, EA are keeping the action going in Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline.
- [EA Sports FIFA 17 demo now available](https://vicbstard.com/ea-sports-fifa-17-demo-now-available/) - The FIFA 17 demo is now available to download for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 4.
- [Deus Ex: Mankind Divided PC/PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/deus-ex-mankind-divided-pcps4-review/) - Eidos Montreal’s Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is the sequel to 2011’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution, itself a reimagining of/prequel to Ion Storm’s classic Deus Ex role-playing game from 2000.
- [The great PlayStation 4 Pro double-dip](https://vicbstard.com/the-great-playstation-4-pro-double-dip/) - Well now we know. The PlayStation 4 Pro is incoming. It’s not, as Sony are quick to point out, a PlayStation 5 – as it features the same underlying architecture as the (now) vanilla PS4. More a PS4.5, then?
- [The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Game of the Year Edition PC review](https://vicbstard.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-game-of-the-year-edition-pc-review/) - If ever there was a game utterly deserving of a game of the year edition it is CD Projekt RED’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
- [Hands-on review: NVIDIA GTX 1060 Founders Edition](https://vicbstard.com/hands-on-review-nvidia-gtx-1060-founders-edition/) - NVIDIA really upped the ante with the release of their Pascal-based GPU powerhouses, the GTX 1080 and the GTX 1070. These graphics cards offer premium performance at a reasonable price, more than capable of getting the best out of the latest games and virtual reality experiences
- [Final Fantasy XV live at Abbey Road Studios](https://vicbstard.com/final-fantasy-xv-live-at-abbey-road-studios/) - On Thursday 8th September the world famous Abbey Road Studios in London will play host to a special one-off concert featuring music from the forthcoming videogame Final Fantasy XV.
- [Has Codemasters finally got it right with F1 2016?](https://vicbstard.com/has-codemasters-finally-got-it-right-with-f1-2016/) - Codemasters’ sixth entry in their Formula One series, F1 2016, is upon us. I put the petal to the metal and check out the PC version to see what’s in store for us this year.
- [Madden NFL 17 heralds a new season of EA Sports games](https://vicbstard.com/madden-nfl-17-heralds-a-new-season-of-ea-sports-games/) - No matter how you feel about American’s and their take on football, the razzamatazz of Madden NFL 17 is exactly what we need to celebrate the start of this year’s season of EA Sports titles.
- [Dark Souls III expansion incoming!](https://vicbstard.com/dark-souls-iii-expansion-incoming/) - Whilst I’ll happily admit to being too feeble a gamer to handle the Dark Souls games, fans of Dark Souls III will be rejoicing on 25 October with the release of the game’s first expansion, Ashes of Ariandel.
- [No Man’s Sky PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/no-mans-sky-ps4-review/) - No Man’s Sky PS4 review.pace exploration game No Man’s Sky has been a long time coming. We’ve had at least three years of hype. And, as the result of PlayStation taking the game under their wing, what was once just an interesting indie title has turned into THE NEXT BIG THING™.
- [Asus Z170-AR motherboard review- Getting ready for VR](https://vicbstard.com/asus-z170-ar-motherboard-review-getting-ready-for-vr/) - The Asus Z170-AR looks to provide gamers with an economical, feature-rich motherboard solution, perfect for overclocking and virtual reality. I take a look and put it through its paces.
- [The Solus Project HTC Vive PC review](https://vicbstard.com/the-solus-project-htc-vive-pc-review/) - The Solus Project is a first-person survival game with support for HTC’s Vive VR kit. This review is mainly based on my VR experience, but I will touch on the game as played on a regular monitor.
- [Hands-on review: Crucial MX300 750GB Limited Edition SSD](https://vicbstard.com/hands-on-review-crucial-mx300-750gb-limited-edition-ssd/) - Crucial’s new MX300 750GB solid state drive finally gives hardcore PC users the fast hard drive space they’ve been asking for.
- [The VR Revolution Part Two: HTC Vive review](https://vicbstard.com/the-vr-revolution-part-two-htc-vive-review/) - I’ve spent the last few weeks putting HTC’s Vive virtual reality kit through its paces. This premium VR system device is a collaboration between Taiwanese cell phone manufacturer HTC and the renowned PC games hub, Steam.
- [Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/lego-star-wars-the-force-awakens-xbox-one-review/) - TT Games returns to the Star Wars universe to bring us their quirky and humorous retelling of the latest Star Wars movie with Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
- [The VR revolution:  part one- the future today](https://vicbstard.com/the-vr-revolution-part-one-the-future-today/) - Virtual Reality- I can’t even say it without thinking about some early-1990s spandex-suit wearing cheesy vision of the future. But finally, it seems, after loads of false starts, VR is here. I’ve been wanting to writing about virtual reality for a while now. This first part of a three-part series is a collection of thoughts
- [NVIDIA announces the GeForce GTX 1060](https://vicbstard.com/nvidia-announces-the-geforce-gtx-1060/) - NVIDIA has added the GeForce GTX 1060 to its family of Pascal gaming GPUs, joining the previously released GTX 1080 and GTX 1070 graphical powerhouses.
- [Total War: Warhammer PC review](https://vicbstard.com/total-war-warhammer-pc-review/) - I return to the world of Warhammer, over twenty-five years after last playing the now legendary table-top fantasy role-playing game with Total War: Warhammer.
- [Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Xbox One/PC review](https://vicbstard.com/mirrors-edge-catalyst-xbox-onepc-review/) - Battlefield developers, DICE, return to the Glass City to give us another go at EA Games’ free-running franchise with Mirror’s Edge Catalyst.
- [EB Expo 2016 tickets now on sale](https://vicbstard.com/eb-expo-2016-tickets-now-on-sale/) - Tickets for the EB Expo in Sydney are now on sale at www.ebexpo.com.au.
- [Battleborn PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/battleborn-ps4-review/) - Gearbox software, creators of the seminal Borderlands series of first-person shooters brings us a new franchise with Battleborn.
- [HTC Vive - first impressions](https://vicbstard.com/htc-vive-first-impressions/) - I've spent the last week immersed in the VR world of the HTC Vive. I'm absolutely giddy with it and hardly able to put words down without rambling like a fool. It's all I can do to write this, my first impressions.
- [Perfect 10 – introducing the NVidia GeForce GTX 1080](https://vicbstard.com/perfect-10-introducing-the-nvidia-geforce-gtx-1080/) - As the virtual reality race heats up, the need for a super-fast, single-GPU solution has become that much more important. With the first wave of HTC's Vive VR kit reaching the early-adopters, it’s no coincidence that NVidia have decided to roll out their next generation of Pascal GPUs.
- [Homefront: The Revolution PC review](https://vicbstard.com/homefront-the-revolution-pc-review/) - Deep Silver’s Homefront: The Revolution invites us to take another look at a USA on its knees post-invasion and occupied by North Korea. Whilst I enjoyed 2011’s Homefront, the game received a mixed reaction from fans, with mediocre sales likely being a contributing factor in the demise of publisher THQ. This sequel has had a
- [Doom PC review](https://vicbstard.com/doom-pc-review/) - Id Software reboots the great-grand-daddy of first-person shooters, Doom, for a new generation of players and hardware.
- [Hitman’s second episode is huge!](https://vicbstard.com/hitmans-second-episode-is-huge/) - Agent 47’s episodic new-gen outing gets its second chapter- set in the absolutely huge picturesque Italian town of Sapienza.
- [Developer interview- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt- Blood and Wine expansion](https://vicbstard.com/developer-interview-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-blood-and-wine-expansion/) - Geralt of Rivia’s monster-hunting adventures conclude with Blood and Wine, CD Projekt RED’s final DLC expansion for the award-winning RPG, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
- [Tech review: automating your home with mydlink](https://vicbstard.com/tech-review-automating-your-home-with-mydlink/) - I check out the D-Link DSP-W215 Wi-FI SmartPlug, DCH-S150 Wi-Fi Motion Sensor and the DCH-S220 Wi-Fi Siren.
- [Blues and Bullets PC review – The first two episodes](https://vicbstard.com/blues-and-bullets-pc-review-the-first-two-episodes/) - I will forgive you for not having heard of A Crowd of Monsters’ episodic adventure game, Blues and Bullets. Were it not for a review key falling into my inbox from the publisher’s kindly PR people, I wouldn’t have either.
- [The Killing Joke explained](https://vicbstard.com/the-killing-joke-explained/) - The Killing Joke explained
- [Tom Clancy’s The Division PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/tom-clancys-the-division-playstation-4-review/) - Ubisoft takes us into a war-torn post-apocalyptic future in Tom Clancy’s The Division.
- [Hitman returns: a look at episode one](https://vicbstard.com/hitman-returns-a-look-at-episode-one/) - Square Enix’s decision to release the new-gen entry to their Hitman franchise as a series of episodes was a bit of a surprise. Having played through the content released with the first episode a few times now, it makes perfect sense.
- [Dirt Rally PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/dirt-rally-playstation-4-review/) - Colin McRae’s legacy lives on with the back-to-basics gameplay of Codemasters’ Dirt Rally. A far cry from the over-the-top antics of the last few Dirt games, Dirt Rally is a comparatively real-world rally-driving masterclass.
- [AC1 Sentinel World of Tanks interview with The Chieftain, Nicholas Moran](https://vicbstard.com/ac1-sentinel-world-of-tanks-interview-with-the-chieftain-nicholas-moran/) - Wargaming.net is famous for its free-to-play historic military battle games World of Tanks and World of Warships. In the pursuit of historical accuracy, the publisher has also been involved in the recovery and preservation of classic military hardware.
- [Lego Marvel’s Avengers Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/lego-marvels-avengers-xbox-one-review/) - It’s the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s turn for the Lego treatment in the multi-movie mashup that is Lego Marvel’s Avengers.
- [Quantum Break Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/quantum-break-xbox-one-review/) - Lauded as the next big thing at the Xbox One launch way back in May 2013, Remedy’s twice delayed wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey sci-fi game/TV show hybrid, Quantum Break, is finally here.
- [Just Cause 3 Sky Fortress DLC review](https://vicbstard.com/just-cause-3-sky-fortress-dlc-review/) - Just Cause 3 gave me plenty of late nights/early morning when it was released earlier this year. Square Enix are now extending that mayhem with the release of the first DLC expansion, Sky Fortress, available separately or as part of the Land, Air and Sea Season Pass.
- [Dirt Rally gets real](https://vicbstard.com/dirt-rally-gets-real/) - April sees the arrival of Codemasters’ Dirt Rally on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In anticipation, the award-winning publisher put their money where their mouth is and set out to prove to me just how close their rally game is to the real thing.
- [Minecraft Story Mode PC review](https://vicbstard.com/minecraft-story-mode-pc-review/) - Open-world block-building game Minecraft gets the campaign mode you didn't know you needed in Telltale’s Minecraft Story Mode.
- [UFC 2 Creative Director Brian Hayes developer interview](https://vicbstard.com/ufc-2-creative-director-brian-hayes-developer-interview/) - I caught up with EA Sports’ Creative Director Brian Hayes to talk about the new modes and other improvements in the upcoming UFC 2.
- [Far Cry Primal PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/far-cry-primal-playstation-4-review/) - Ubisoft takes us back in time, to the lush, yet brutal prehistoric land of Oros, with the latest instalment of their best-selling action-game series, Far Cry Primal.
- [EA Sports UFC 2 Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/ea-sports-ufc-2-xbox-one-review/) - It’s EA Sports’ newcomer of a franchise, the mixed martial arts fighting game UFC, that kicks of this year’s barrage of sports sims with its second outing, UFC 2.
- [The Crew: Wild Run PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/the-crew-wild-run-playstation-4-review/) - I return to 2014’s The Crew, to try out the game’s recent Wild Run expansion.
- [Wargaming.net delivers new (real) tank](https://vicbstard.com/wargaming-net-delivers-new-real-tank/) - Wargaming.net, famous for it’s free-to-play World of Tanks games on console, tablet and PC as well as World of Warships on PC has just delivered a real tank to the Australian Armor & Artillery Museum in Cairns.
- [Is Dying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition worth a look?](https://vicbstard.com/is-dying-light-the-following-enhanced-edition-worth-a-look/) - It’s time, once again to run, jump and hide from zombie horde in Techland’s Dying Light: The Following Enhanced Edition.
- [Unravel PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/unravel-ps4-review/) - I take a look at Unravel, the new playform game from EA Games and Coldwood Interactive.
- [Firewatch PC review](https://vicbstard.com/firewatch-pc-review/) - Narrative adventure, Firewatch, joins the likes of Everyone’s Gone to the Rapture, Gone Home and Dear Ester in providing a relatively passive gaming experience with a profound story.
- [XCOM 2 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/xcom-2-pc-review/) - XCOM 2 is the follow up to 2012’s XCOM: Enemy Unknown, itself a reboot of 1994’s UFO: Enemy Unknown- a game that went on to spawn countless sequels with the XCOM (or X-COM) moniker.
- [Rise of the Tomb Raider PC review](https://vicbstard.com/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-pc-review/) - PC owners finally get to play what can only be described as the definitive version of Lara Croft’s latest adventure, Rise of the Tomb Raider.
- [Call of Duty: Black Ops III PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/call-of-duty-black-ops-iii-playstation-4-review/) - It’s not too unfair to say that the Call of Duty franchise has now mutated so far from its initial premise, that, perhaps, the games should no longer be branded as such. Trayarch’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 pretty much confirms it, the game’s clandestine sci-fi setting being a far cry from the Second World War escapades that started in all.
- [Project CARS gets more Kiwi content](https://vicbstard.com/project-cars-gets-more-kiwi-content/) - Project CARS, a game that is possibly the best all-round road racing game available at the moment, gets another iconic Kiwi upgrade. Following last year’s inclusion of Ruapuna Park, the Stanceworks DLC pack adds Kiwi Mad Mike Whiddett’s MX-5 RadBul Formula Drift to the game. The new DLC pack also includes the KTM X-Bow R
- [Rainbow Six: Siege PC review](https://vicbstard.com/rainbow-six-siege-pc-review/) - Tom Clancy’s original video game franchise gets the new-gen shine after a seven-year break. Rainbow Six: Siege sees the international black ops division getting involved in some, unfortunately, all-too familiar anti-terrorism operations.
- [World of Tanks comes to PlayStation 4](https://vicbstard.com/world-of-tanks-comes-to-playstation-4/) - The hit online tank battle game, World of Tanks has finally made its debut on PlayStation 4. PC, Xbox and even tablet owners have been able to enjoy the fast-paced tank battles offered by Wargaming.net’s flagship game for some time. With this new release, World of Tanks is now available to play on all major gaming platforms.
- [Assassin’s Creed Syndicate PC review](https://vicbstard.com/assassins-creed-syndicate-pc-review/) - Assassin’s Creed Syndicate propels Ubisoft’s flagship franchise from last year’s revolutionary Paris setting, across The Channel to London, England at the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. After the game’s initial release on new-gen consoles, it’s now out on PC. Last year was a tough year for Ubisoft. Broken at launch, Assassin’s Creed Unity upset many
- [Beyond: Two Souls PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/beyond-two-souls-playstation-4-review/) - The remastering trend continues with Quantic Dreams' 2013 PlayStation 3 exclusive adventure game, Beyond: Two Souls, getting a new-gen makeover for the PlayStation 4.
- [Sydney wishes PlayStation a happy 20th Birthday](https://vicbstard.com/sydney-wishes-playstation-a-happy-20th-birthday/) - On the 10th December PlayStation Australia held a press conference and a lavish evening party to celebrate 20 years of PlayStation. I was there for the free booze to cover the event. Sitting unassuming in the middle of the world’s most famous harbour, Sydney Harbour, is Cockatoo Island. The site of a former gaol and shipyard, the island is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and events centre. It was among this bit of Australian history that Sony choose to celebrate a very special part of video gaming history: The PlayStation.
- [Skylanders Superchargers Xbox 360 review](https://vicbstard.com/skylanders-superchargers-xbox-360-review/) - Another year and another edition of Activision’s videogame and collectable figurine mash-up. For this year’s Skylanders Superchargers, vehicles have been added into the mix, opening up a whole new way to play the game and drain parents of their cash.
- [Driveclub Bikes PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/driveclub-bikes-playstation-4-review/) - The PlayStation 4’s exclusive racing game, Driveclub gets a major upgrade with its Driveclub Bikes DLC pack, adding two-wheeled superbikes into the mix.
- [Hands-on review: Crucial BX200 2.5-inch SSD 480GB](https://vicbstard.com/hands-on-review-crucial-bx200-2-5-inch-ssd-480gb/) - With my current gaming solid state drive packed to the gills with the likes of The Witcher 3 and Fallout 4, I need to find somewhere to install Star Wars Battlefront. What about installing a Crucial 480GB BX200 2.5-inch SDD?
- [Just Cause 3 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/just-cause-3-pc-review/) - Prepare yourself for some nose-bleed inducing mayhem as gaming’s homage to over-the-top action movies gets its third entry. Get ready for the impossible physics of the third-person explosion-fest that is Just Cause 3.
- [WRC 5 PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/wrc-5-playstation-4-review/) - New-gen console owners finally get some real rally action from Kylotonn Racing Games’ WRC 5.
- [Star Wars Battlefront PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/star-wars-battlefront-ps4-review/) - In advance of one of the most long-awaited movies of all time, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, comes one of the year’s most anticipated games, Star Wars Battlefront.
- [Need for Speed PlayStation 4 Review](https://vicbstard.com/need-for-speed-playstation-4-review/) - For Ghost Studios’ second crack at EA Games’ racing franchise, and the first new-gen console/PC-only version, they have dropped the subtitle and just stuck with Need for Speed. But is this a new beginning for the series?
- [Sign up now for the 2016 Hearthstone Championship Tour!](https://vicbstard.com/sign-up-now-for-the-2016-hearthstone-championship-tour/) - Blizzard Entertainment have announced the 2016 Hearthstone World Championship, the largest Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft tournament in the world. 16 exceptional players from around the globe will come together to duel for glory, a share of the $1 million USD prize pool, and title of World Champion.This massive tournament is preceded by months of Ranked
- [Sandbox mayhem: Just Cause 3 preview](https://vicbstard.com/sandbox-mayhem-just-cause-3-preview/) - In the week before PAX Australia I was invited to an exclusive look at Just Cause 3 at Square Enix’s Sydney office. Hosting the session was Avalanche Studios' game director Roland Lesterlin and producer Omar Shakir.
- [Star Wars Battlefront: this is the game you’ve been looking for](https://vicbstard.com/star-wars-battlefront-this-is-the-game-youve-been-looking-for/) - This week kicks of what is likely to be a whole season of Star Wars. With the new film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens in cinemas next month, the release of EA’s Star Wars Battlefront on 19 November is perfect timing.
- [Fallout 4 PC review](https://vicbstard.com/fallout-4-pc-review/) - Bethesda’s summer tent-pole game has arrived giving PS4, Xbox One and PC explorers the chance to leave vault 111 and wander through a new-gen post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 4.
- [Tech review: Lexar JumpDrive M20i and JumpDrive M20c](https://vicbstard.com/tech-review-lexar-jumpdrive-m20i-and-jumpdrive-m20c/) - I put Lexar’s next-generation of flash drives, the JumpDrive M20i and the JumpDrive M20c, through their paces.
- [Guitar Hero Live PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/guitar-hero-live-playstation-4-review/) - Activision’s Guitar Hero is back, but, unlike the recently released Rock Band 4, it’s all change for Guitar Hero Live.
- [Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/rise-of-the-tomb-raider-xbox-one-review/) - Lara Croft is back for a new adventure, but this time an adventure that, for the moment anyway, can only be played by Xbox One and Xbox 360 owners.
- [NBA Live 16 PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/nba-live-16-playstation-4-review/) - The last of EA Sports’ 2016 season titles is now on court. NBA Live 16, still living in the shadow of this year’s 2K’s basketball entry, does it’s best to round off EA’s stunning collection of games aimed at the discerning armchair sportsman.
- [PAX Australia 2015](https://vicbstard.com/pax-australia-2015/) - My apologies for the late write-up, but it’s taken me the best part of a week to recover from what was, without a doubt, the highlight of my gaming calendar, PAX Australia 2015.
- [Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/uncharted-the-nathan-drake-collection-playstation-4-review/) - I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t suffering from a bit of remaster fatigue. For the last couple of years this generation of consoles has been inundated with polished-up, re-hashed games carried over from the Xbox 360 and PS3. Some, like Grand Theft Auto V and The Last of Us have been welcome, others like Saints Row IV and the Prototype games, not so much. Fortunately, we have another very welcome remastered package in Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection.
- [Rock Band 4 PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/rock-band-4-playstation-4-review/) - The second coming of the rhythm music game is upon us and first on stage is Mad Catz and Harmonix Music Systems’ Rock Band 4.
- [The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt- Hearts of Stone expansion pack released](https://vicbstard.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-hearts-of-stone-expansion-pack-released/) - CD PROJEKT RED has released Hearts of Stone, the first premium expansion pack for their celebrated fantasy game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
- [Last chance for tickets to PAX Australia 2015](https://vicbstard.com/last-chance-for-tickets-to-pax-australia-2015/) - From 30 October to 1 November Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will be hosting PAX Australia, the only Penny Arcade games expo held outside of the United States.
- [Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/tony-hawks-pro-skater-5-xbox-one-review/) - The THPS series is one that most of us old-time gamers hold dear to our hearts. For it was the first game to really capture the rush of an extreme sport in a video game. As time went on, and up against the likes of EA’s SSX snowboarding games, poor old Tony and his skateboard became yesterday’s news.
- [Sydney’s EB Expo 2015 breaks last year’s attendance record](https://vicbstard.com/sydneys-eb-expo-2015-breaks-last-years-attendance-record/) - From October 2nd to October 4th, Sydney Olympic Park played host to Australasia’s biggest gaming event, The EB Expo 2015. 36,750 gamers attended the show over the three days, an even bigger turn out than last year.
- [She shoots, she scores! FIFA 16 PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/fifa-16-playstation-4-review/) - Every year EA Sports tries to convince me that this year’s FIFA title is more than just a roster upgrade. In recent years, with the new-gen consoles and the introduction of EA’s proprietary game engine, Ignite, I’ve been a little more receptive to the usual marketing waffle.
- [Destiny: The Taken King PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/destiny-the-taken-king-playstation-4-review/) - Destiny: The Taken King continues the Destiny saga into its second year. The recent patch, bringing the base game up to version 2.0 suggests that we are not going to see Destiny 2 any time soon, the developers, Bungie, seemingly happy with a major annual premium content drop instead. Is it time to return to Destiny with The Taken King?
- [NHL 16 PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/nhl-16-playstation-4-review/) - EA Sports continues its dominating season of sports titles. This time we are back on the ice for NHL 16, the second version of the game for the new-gen systems. Last year’s NHL 15 was divisive. It was the first to use EA’s new Ignite engine and whilst the visuals were an improvement, a lot
- [Forza Motorsport 6 Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/forza-motorsport-6-xbox-one-review/) - Microsoft’s tent-pole circuit racing sim series makes a welcome return with Forza Motorsport 6 after last year’s successful open-world spinoff, Forza Horizons 2.
- [Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain review](https://vicbstard.com/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain-review/) - The fifth main title in Hideo Kojima’s acclaimed Metal Gear Solid series, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, is finally upon us. Fans have been salivating over what could be the last Metal Gear Solid game for years now. But has it been worth the wait?
- [Game of Thrones star erased from Destiny](https://vicbstard.com/game-of-thrones-star-erased-from-destiny/) - With an 18GB update, Activision have totally removed the vocal talents of Peter Dinklage from their hit game, Destiny. The Emmy award-winning actor, who plays Tyrion Lannister in HBO’s Game of Thrones previously provided the voice of the player’s robotic companion, Ghost.
- [The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt expansion dated](https://vicbstard.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-expansion-dated/) - CD Projekt RED, the Polish developers of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have announced the release date of Hearts of Stone, the award-winning fantasy role-playing game’s first expansion.
- [Until Dawn PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/until-dawn-playstation-4-review/) - We’ve all done it, screamed at the screen as our teenage heroes make the worst decisions possible, usually ending in their demise at the hands of a demon with knives for fingers, a hockey-masked psychopath or the vengeful spirit of an ancient evil. PlayStation 4 exclusive, Until Dawn, puts players in the shoes of a group of teenagers living the worst (and possibly last) night of their lives. You decisions are their decisions. Finally, we are going to be able to put our money where our mouths are and survive the night.
- [One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/one-piece-pirate-warriors-3-ps4-review/) - The best-selling manga and anime sensation get its first new-gen game with One Piece Pirate Warriors 3.
- [Nyko PlayStation 4 Data Bank review](https://vicbstard.com/nyko-playstation-4-data-bank-review/) - In an attempt to find a solution to may ongoing PlayStation 4 storage problems, I decided to try out one of Nyko’s PS4 Data Bank 3.5” hard drive enclosures.
- [It’s Madden season: Madden NFL 16 review](https://vicbstard.com/its-madden-season-madden-nfl-16-review/) - Madden NFL 16 is EA Sports’ second game released for the 2016 season, following the Frostbite Engine-driven Rory McIlroy PGA Tour. For this year’s Madden we are back with EA’s proprietary game engine, Ignite, for what is the best-looking sports game I’ve ever played. If the visuals in Madden are anything to go by sports fans have a lot to look forward to with this year’s FIFA, NHL and NBA Live games.
- [More games announced for Australia's EB Expo 2015](https://vicbstard.com/more-games-announced-for-australias-eb-expo-2015/) - Have you booked your flight to Sydney for the EB Expo at the end of October? You might want to if you are keen to be one of the first to play a host of upcoming games.
- [Rare Replay Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/rare-replay-xbox-one-review/) - Rare Replay takes a leaf out of playbook of the company’s long-time collaborator, Nintendo, to give us a release soaked in nostalgia. It’s a compilation of over 30 games from the last three decades with special challenges and featurettes created exclusively for this collection.
- [Everyone’s Gone to the Rapture PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/everyones-gone-to-the-rapture-playstation-4-review/) - Everyone’s Gone to the Rapture is a daring endeavour, a collaboration between British indie developer The Chinese Room and Sony’s San Diego Studios. Set in a leafy English village, the game tells a post-apocalyptic story like none other. It’s actually less of a game and more of an interactive narrative told though the media of a video game engine. And it’s not going to be for everyone.
- [Rory McIlroy PGA Tour PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/rory-mcilroy-pga-tour-playstation-4-review/) - ?After a two-year break PGA Tour is back, minus Tiger Woods and, curiously, minus the 2015 suffix. Rory McIlroy PGA Tour sees the Irish golfing number one take his place as the game’s new title athlete.
- [Journey PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/journey-playstation-4-review/) - The hit PlayStation 3 game, Journey, gets a new-gen digital re-release on the PlayStation 4. I take a look.
- [God of War III Remastered PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/god-of-war-iii-remastered-ps4-review/) - My eye-watering sense of déjà vu returned, once more, as I sat down with yet another remastered last-gen game. It seems like only yesterday that I finished with the blood-soak antics of Kratos in 2010’s God of War III on PS3, and yet here I am again, this time reviewing God of War III Remastered for PlayStation 4.
- [Raupuna International Raceway added to Project CARS](https://vicbstard.com/raupuna-international-raceway-added-to-project-cars/) - Popular racing simulator, Project CARS, receives its first DLC add-on circuit enabling players to take their cars for a spin around New Zealand’s own Raupuna International Raceway, just outside of Christchurch.
- [F1 2015 PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/f1-2015-playstation-4-review/) - Codemasters’ F1 2015 is the first entry in the series to be released on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Boasting a new game engine built from the ground up for the latest consoles and PCs, is this the Formula One game that we have been waiting for?
- [Sydney’s EB Expo 2015 games announced](https://vicbstard.com/sydneys-eb-expo-2015-games-announced/) - The organisers behind this year’s EB Expo, Australia’s world-class video games event, have released their first announcement detailing some of the playable games available at the show.
- [Product Review: D-Link DCS-935L HD Wi-Fi Camera](https://vicbstard.com/product-review-d-link-dcs-935l-hd-wi-fi-camera/) - Wireless networking technology has come a long way and most households now have a Wi-Fi network permanently connected to the internet. Whilst they have been around for a while, wireless cameras are only just becoming a viable and very affordable home security option. D-Link’s DCS-935L HD Wi-Fi Camera allows homeowners to remotely connect to it
- [MotoGP 15 PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/motogp-2015-ps4-review/) - Following on from their excellent, if blandly presented Ride released in March, Milestone are back with MotoGP 15, adding a bit of glitz and glamour to the proceedings.
- [Asus GeForce GTX 960 Strix OC Edition 2GB Review](https://vicbstard.com/asus-geforce-gtx-960-strix-oc-edition-2gb-review/) - I love messing with PC hardware, so when I was asked to take a look at the reasonably-priced Asus GeForce GTX 960 Strix OC Edition graphics card put on my white lab coat and got right onto it.
- [Batman: Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition fails to impress.](https://vicbstard.com/batman-arkham-asylum-collectors-edition-fails-to-impress/) - A bit late, but I've just had a copy of the Batman: Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition turn up. I've also just dropped down a deposit for the Xbox 360 version of the Batman: Arkham City Collector's Edition. I'm pretty fired up about using the flabby and tired-looking Dark Knight Returns Batman skin. Awesome. The Batman
- [LEGO Jurassic World Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/lego-jurassic-world-xbox-one-review/) - In a few short years I’ve found that Traveller’s Tales’ LEGO games have gone from being mildly amusing and entertaining, but ultimately frustrating, affairs to laugh-out-loud and finely honed, well-crafted puzzle games.
- [Batman PC patch adds effects but further reduces performance](https://vicbstard.com/batman-pc-patch-adds-effects-but-further-reduces-performance/) - The Batman Arkham Knight PC drama continues today with the release of a patch that adds the missing ambient occlusion and dynamic rain at the cost of a further ten frames per second.
- [Vic B'Stard's top tips for getting games like The Witcher 3 and Batman Arkham Knight running well on your PC](https://vicbstard.com/vic-bstards-top-tips-for-getting-games-like-the-witcher-3-and-batman-arkham-knight-running-well-on-your-pc/) - I’ll be the first to admit that nothing pisses me off more, when I can’t get a game to work on my PC, than reading someone’s self-righteous post on how the game runs fine on their machine.
- [EA Games at E3 2015](https://vicbstard.com/ea-games-at-e3-2015/) - The 2015 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles is now over for another year. I take a look back back at an epic show packed with video gaming reveals and revelations. First stop EA Games and their upcoming slate as reveal during their E3 2015 Press Conference.
- [Bethesda starts E3 2015 with a bang](https://vicbstard.com/bethesda-starts-e3-2015-with-a-bang/) - The world’s greatest entertainment expo, E3, started with an explosion of blood and gibs courtesy of publishing powerhouse Bethesda, who held their first ever E3 press conference on Sunday night at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
- [LEGO Worlds Steam Early Access preview](https://vicbstard.com/lego-worlds-steam-early-access-preview/) - LEGO, TT Games and Warner Bros. Games have released their answer to Minecraft, LEGO Worlds, as part of Steam’s Early Access programme.
- [DiRT Rally early access preview](https://vicbstard.com/dirt-rally-early-access-preview/) - Codemasters have taken their rally franchise, DiRT, back to its roots with DiRT Rally, now available on PC as part of the Steam Early Access programme.
- [The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Xbox One Collector’s Edition unboxing](https://vicbstard.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-xbox-one-collectors-edition-unboxing/) - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is currently dominating video game charts around the world. I’ve been playing the PC version and I’ve got to say that it is possibly the best PC game I’ve ever played- even surpassing my beloved Skyrim. As you would expect with a AAA release like this, there's also a premium collectors edition. I've taken a look at The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Xbox One Collector's Edition.
- [The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt PC review](https://vicbstard.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-pc-review/) - Witchers, mutated warriors; created to counter the threat of supernatural beasts against mankind. These monster hunters roam a medieval land, slaying creatures for coin using their mastery of blade, alchemy and magic. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, sees the return of the witcher Geralt of Rivia, in the concluding installment of his three-part tale.
- [The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has arrived](https://vicbstard.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-has-arrived/) - One of the year’s most anticipated games is now, finally, upon us. The fantasy role playing game, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is now available in stores and online.
- [Wolfenstein: The Old Blood Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/wolfenstein-the-old-blood-xbox-one-review/) - Polish-American one-man army, William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, returns to kick Nazi and mutant butt, alike, in Wolfenstein: The Old Blood. This standalone expansion is a prequel to last year’s hit first-person shooter, Wolfenstein: The New Order.
- [MLB 15: The Show PlayStation Vita review](https://vicbstard.com/mlb-15-the-show-playstation-vita-review/) - Now, I’m not much of a sports fan, but I’m very partial to sports games. I learnt the rules of American Football so that I could get my head around Madden NFL 15. So when I was asked to take a look at Sony’s baseball game MLB 15: The Show on the PlayStation Vita just I couldn’t resist it.
- [The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launch trailer unleashed](https://vicbstard.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-launch-trailer-unleashed/) - In advance of next week’s arrival of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt RED have released the hugely anticipated game’s cinematic launch trailer. The action role-playing game has already notched up an impressive number of accolades and the game certainly impressed during my preview session earlier this year.
- [Project CARS with a Thrustmaster T300RS, TP3A and a TH8A](https://vicbstard.com/project-cars-with-a-thrustmaster-t300rs-tp3a-and-a-th8a/) - With the long awaited crowd developed racing simulator Project CARS now on the shelves, it may be time to consider getting a decent racing set-up. Read on as I put the pedal to the metal and take some top-of-the-range kit from Thrustmaster out for a road test. Now, I love racing games but, apart from
- [Is Project CARS the greatest motor racing game ever made?](https://vicbstard.com/is-project-cars-the-greatest-motor-racing-game-ever-made/) - It’s got to be said that racing fans have been a bit spoilt of late. We’ve had Forza 5 and Forza Horizons 2 on the Xbox One, Driveclub on PS4, Ubisoft’s The Crew across all platforms and Codemasters with their F1 2014 and Grid Autosport on last-gen and PC. With superior lighting and weather effects, huge road networks and meticulously modelled car physics this next-generation of racing games have raised the bar when it comes to virtual motorsport. Enter Project CARS, a motor-racing simulator that seeks to push the genre to even greater heights.
- [Just Cause 3 gameplay reveal trailer released](https://vicbstard.com/just-clause-3-gameplay-reveal-trailer-released/) - Square Enix and Avalanche Studios have released the first gameplay reveal trailer for Just Cause 3, the second sequel in their outrageous smash-hit series of action-adventure games.
- [Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/assassins-creed-chronicles-china-playstation-4-review/) - As if Assassin’s Creed fans have not been spoilt enough already with both Assassin’s Creed Rogue and Unity less than six months old. It’s now time for some more Assassin verses Templar action. Ubisoft have released the first game in its Assassin’s Creed spin-off series, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China. This is the first of three 2.5D platform games to be followed by similarly styled adventures set in India and Russia. This time, the sci-fi/historic series takes us to China in the first half of the 16th Century.
- [State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition Xbox One review](https://vicbstard.com/state-of-decay-year-one-survival-edition-xbox-one-review/) - When State of Decay was first released back in 2013 for the Xbox 360 as Live Arcade game it caused a bit of a stir. For starters, it was a pretty large-scale game amongst the usually bite-sized Arcade efforts and it was also rather good.
- [Mortal Kombat X PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/mortal-kombat-x-playstation-4-review/) - The legendary Mortal Kombat series finally comes to the Playstation 4 and Xbox One with the cross-gen Mortal Kombat X. Set, for the most part, 20 years after the last game, this first outing for the current-gen (but it is available for PS3 and Xbox 360 as well) introduces the offspring of several characters as well as bringing back some old favourites.
- [The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt goes Game of Thrones](https://vicbstard.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-goes-game-of-thrones/) - Veteran British actor, Charles Dance (Alien 3, Game of Thrones, Deadline Gallipoli) features in the the cast of upcoming epic fantasy role-playing game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Dance, who played family patriarch Tywin Lannister in HBO’s Game of Thrones, should feel quite at home providing the voice of Emhyr var Emreis, the ruthless Emperor of Nilfgaard in the long awaited conclusion to The Witcher trilogy of games.
- [Ride PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/ride-playstation-4-review/) - I once heard it said that riding a motorcycle is as close as you can get to piloting a jet fighter without actually piloting a jet fighter. And I tend to agree. For a motorcyclist, there’s absolutely no comparison to be made between driving a car at breakneck speed and the absolute thrill of riding a motorbike at full throttle. They are two very different animals.
- [DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition PlayStation 4 review](https://vicbstard.com/dmc-devil-may-cry-definitive-edition-playstation-4-review/) - Yet another last-gen game gets a scrubbed-up new-gen re-release. This time it’s the turn of Capcom’s DmC: Devil May Cry. Since 2001 we have been following the button-mashing adventures of Dante, a brash young man with a shock of white hair, and a thing about outlandish weapons, on a mission to avenge the death of his mother. Four games and an anime series later and publishers, Capcom, decided to take the cult character in a new direction for the fifth outing handing development duties over to Brit outfit, Ninja Theory.
- [The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt- only one month to go!](https://vicbstard.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-only-one-month-to-go/) - It’s only a month to go until the release of possibly the most ambitious action-RPG ever made, The Witcher 3: Wild hunt. To wet our appetites developers CD Projekt RED has release yet another glorious gameplay trailer showing players what they have in store for them when the game is release on May 19th.
- [Dragon Age: Inquisition Jaws of Hakkon DLC PC review](https://vicbstard.com/dragon-age-inquisition-jaws-of-hakkon-dlc-pc-review/) - EA Games and Bioware have given me just the excuse that I needed to return to their beautiful fantasy RPG Dragon Age: Inquisition. The game is, without a doubt, my favourite of 2014 and to be honest I’ve not played a better game since. Jaws of Hakkon is the game’s first premium DLC pack adding a new story arc set within a new area to the south of Feralden called the Frostback Basin.
- [Borderlands: The Hansome Collection PS4 review](https://vicbstard.com/borderlands-the-hansome-collection-ps4-review/) - Borderlands: The Hansome Collection further swells the unnervingly large catalogue of last-gen games that have been remastered for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. For this bumper package, publisher’s 2K Games have included two polished up games- 2012’s Borderlands 2 and last year’s Australian developed Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!
- [Netflix in Oz](https://vicbstard.com/netflix-in-oz/) - So I've been playing with the Australian Netflix for a week now. And it's good. I’ve checked out a few movies, watched the Netflix exclusive Bloodlines and a few episodes of The Returned- another Netflix show. Flicking through all the content available is a bit overwhelming, but I’m starting to spend less and less time search for stuff and more time just watching. Netflix is absolutely perfect for me.
- [Why you need to play Techland's Dying Light](https://vicbstard.com/why-you-need-to-play-techlands-dying-light/) - I was more than a little anxious as I placed Techland’s new zombie game, Dying Light, in my PlayStation 4. I’d been following its extended development for nearly two years and, whilst I liked the idea, what I’d seen in my early previews didn’t inspire much confidence in me. Suffering delay after delay, it seemed that Dying Light was causing the veteran Polish developer a bit of a headache.
- [Battlefield Hardline PC review](https://vicbstard.com/battlefield-hardline-pc-review/) - What happens when you take an established franchise and throw the rulebook out the window? Well, you get something akin to Visceral Studios’ Battlefield Hardline. Taking over the stewardship of this particular entry from the franchise founders DICE, the Dead Space developer has taken Battlefield in a totally different direction
- [Battlefield Hardline exclusive developer interview](https://vicbstard.com/battlefield-hardline-exclusive-developer-interview/) - EA Games’ and Visceral Studios’ cops verses criminals shooter, Battlefield Hardline is now available in stores. I caught up with the game’s senior producer, Scott Probst, lead multiplayer map designer, Jeff Zaring and senior multiplayer designer, Evan Chaplin, during their recent visit to Sydney.

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