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Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech
Gaming

Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech

Globant partners with Riot Games to innovate esports fan engagement and AI features for League of Legends and VALORANT in a multi-year deal.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025
Gaming

APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025

Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Philips launches GamePix projectors for ANZ gaming market
EB Games

Philips launches GamePix projectors for ANZ gaming market

Philips launches two gaming projectors, GamePix 900 and 800 Smart, in Australia and New Zealand, priced from AUD $2,299, blending high performance with smart features.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
X-League golf finals unite Aussies & Kiwis with tech & team spirit
eSports

X-League golf finals unite Aussies & Kiwis with tech & team spirit

Nine teams from across Australia and New Zealand will compete in Melbourne for X-Golf's tech-driven X-League championship, blending golf with advanced simulator technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Game review: WWE 2K25 (Switch 2 version)
Gaming

Game review: WWE 2K25 (Switch 2 version)

WWE 2K25 on Switch 2 impresses with smooth 60fps gameplay, rich features, and fast load times, marking a vast improvement over the original Switch version.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Alienware unveils QD-OLED & 320Hz monitors from GBP £209
Gaming

Alienware unveils QD-OLED & 320Hz monitors from GBP £209

Alienware launches two gaming monitors from GBP £209, featuring a 27-inch QD-OLED 280Hz and a 25-inch 320Hz model for competitive gaming.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs
Digital Entertainment

Hisense to stream FIFA Club World Cup 2025 free on smart TVs

Hisense will stream all FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches free on its and Toshiba smart TVs via DAZN, enhancing global sports viewing with interactive features.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Game review: Mario Kart World (Nintendo Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Mario Kart World (Nintendo Switch 2)

Mario Kart World on the new Nintendo Switch 2 delivers stunning 4K races with seamless open-world tracks and up to 24 racers for chaotic, thrilling gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
LG launches two new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors
AMD

LG launches two new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors

LG Electronics Australia unveils two new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors for 2025, featuring advanced specs from AUD $1,599, enhancing gaming immersion and speed.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Alienware unveils Aurora laptops with flagship & versatility tiers
Gaming

Alienware unveils Aurora laptops with flagship & versatility tiers

Alienware launches new Aurora laptops with two tiers: flagship Area-51 for high performance and Aurora for versatile, streamlined gaming and work use.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Trade Me seeks gaming chief to shape E Blacks' global success
Gaming

Trade Me seeks gaming chief to shape E Blacks' global success

Trade Me Jobs and NZ Esports Federation seek a Chief Gaming Officer to lead New Zealand's E Blacks esports team's global competition strategy.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
CHERRY shortlisted for PCR gaming award with XTRFY peripherals
Gaming

CHERRY shortlisted for PCR gaming award with XTRFY peripherals

CHERRY's XTRFY range of gaming keyboards, mice and headsets has been shortlisted for Gaming Peripherals Vendor of the Year at the PCR Awards 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Australian schools blend AI tools with print for balanced learning
EduTech

Australian schools blend AI tools with print for balanced learning

Australian schools increasingly adopt AI tools, with 78.2% using them, while 53.9% maintain a blended approach combining digital and print resources.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025
AOC launches Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia at AUD $489
Displays

AOC launches Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia at AUD $489

AOC launches its new 27-inch QHD Mini-LED gaming monitor in Australia, priced at AUD $489, boasting 180 Hz and DisplayHDR 1000 certification.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Cherry unveils MX Northern Light switch for enthusiasts at GBP £25
Gaming

Cherry unveils MX Northern Light switch for enthusiasts at GBP £25

CHERRY launches the MX Northern Light, a special-edition linear keyboard switch delivering a smooth, quiet typing experience, priced at GBP £25.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Rural Queensland healthcare boosted as gamers unite to fund RFDS
Gaming

Rural Queensland healthcare boosted as gamers unite to fund RFDS

The Royal Flying Doctor Service in Queensland is engaging gamers to fundraise via streams, boosting emergency healthcare in rural communities through their May campaign.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Ampverse launches Pixel division for virtual brand engagement
Gaming

Ampverse launches Pixel division for virtual brand engagement

Ampverse Group has launched Pixel, a new division aimed at enhancing gaming communities and connecting brands in Southeast Asia and the Gulf States.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Hexagon & Red Bull team up for global skills challenge
Data Analytics

Hexagon & Red Bull team up for global skills challenge

Hexagon has launched the Future Skills Challenge alongside Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing, aiming to bridge esports and real-world engineering skills for gamers and professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025