CFOtech Australia - Technology news for CFOs & financial decision-makers
Australia

Console Gaming Stories

Australian Stories

Console Gaming stories

Game review: Mortal Shell II (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Mortal Shell II (PS5)

The sequel's faster, stamina-free combat and tougher runbacks will test soulslike fans on PS5, even as its eerie visuals impress.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Samsung unveils 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100Hz
Samsung

Samsung unveils 2027 Odyssey monitors with 1,100Hz

Competitive gamers could gain smoother motion from Samsung's latest Odyssey line-up, which includes a 27-inch model rated at up to 1,100Hz.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Halo: Campaign Evolved (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Halo: Campaign Evolved (Xbox Series X)

The remake drops multiplayer but adds four-player co-op and a new prequel, while Unreal Engine 5 gives Halo a sharper next-gen look.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
Stage Tour ties in Dark Horse comic & Guitar Controller
Gaming

Stage Tour ties in Dark Horse comic & Guitar Controller

The revival bid for rhythm games will be tested in 2026, as Stage Tour lands on consoles and PC with a comic tie-in and guitar controller.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026

Global Stories

Console Gaming stories

Game review: Marvel's Wolverine (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Marvel's Wolverine (PS5)

Gory combat and a fresh pre-X-Men story give the PS5 exclusive a darker edge than Insomniac's Spider-Man games, with optional blood settings.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • This month
Game review: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Hot Wheels Infinite Rush (Xbox Series X)

Players get a colourful open-world racer with four islands, 150 unlockable cars and track-building tools, but some versions run slower.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • This month
Dell launches Alienware OLED monitors & 14S laptop
Hybrid & Remote Work

Dell launches Alienware OLED monitors & 14S laptop

Australian buyers will get Dell's new gaming displays and lightweight 14S laptop from October, though local pricing remains undisclosed.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Game review: The Blood of Dawnwalker
Gaming

Game review: The Blood of Dawnwalker

A timed 30-day quest adds pressure to this vampire action-adventure, but its fair combat and rich setting keep it compelling.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • This month
Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners get Elden Ring and its acclaimed DLC, but the handheld port is capped at 30fps and can still dip below that.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Nioh 3 'Hell Rising' DLC
Gaming

Game review: Nioh 3 'Hell Rising' DLC

Hardcore fans may enjoy the punishing challenge, but this short expansion feels steeply priced for three hours of reused content.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
ZBD launches games payments platform for PC & console
Gaming

ZBD launches games payments platform for PC & console

Developers can now keep deposits, rewards and player payouts inside their own titles as ZBD widens its payments push beyond mobile gaming.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Hands-on review: Samsung R85H Micro RGB TV
Artificial Intelligence

Hands-on review: Samsung R85H Micro RGB TV

Bright rooms and gamers stand to benefit most, as Samsung's R85H Micro RGB delivers vivid pictures, useful AI and strong 4K 144Hz support.

By Tom Richmond • 7 min read • Last month
Game review: Beast of Reincarnation (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Beast of Reincarnation (PS5)

Game Freak's new action RPG stands out with slick parries, but repeated enemies and bosses may test PS5 players' patience.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Game review: Truxton Extreme (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Truxton Extreme (Xbox Series X)

Old-school arcade fans get a fresh vertical shooter with co-op, score attack and punishing bosses, though beginners may struggle.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Game review: Culdcept Begins (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Culdcept Begins (Switch 2)

A long, strategic board-and-card hybrid, Culdcept Begins could appeal to newcomers, though matches can run 40 minutes or more.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Hands-on review: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II multiplatform wireless headset
Bluetooth

Hands-on review: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II multiplatform wireless headset

Gamers can switch between consoles, PC and mobile without swapping headsets, thanks to exchangeable batteries and one-touch source changing.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Console Gaming stories

Consistent launches Wave wired gaming headset in India
Partner Programmes

Consistent launches Wave wired gaming headset in India

The new headset adds to India's crowded low-cost gaming market, where buyers are weighing sound quality, comfort and microphone clarity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month