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A steep NZD $65 price and punishing bullet-hell difficulty may put off newcomers, despite the 4K-upscaled rerelease's local co-op and infinite continues.
Improved health sensing and faster charging make the 46mm cellular model more practical, but its AUD $889 price still tests buyers.
Battery life and sustained performance are better, but the iPhone 18 Pro's AUD $2,499 price still makes upgrades selective for owners of recent models.
Gamers on a budget get 37 hours of battery life and clear sound for $169 NZD, though Xbox owners are left out.
The arcade racer channels podracing nostalgia and Burnout-style crashes across familiar Star Wars worlds, with strong single-player and online modes.
Battery life stretching to around two days and more frequent health readings make the $1,349 smartwatch easier to live with day and night.
Active noise cancellation now reaches Apple's entry-level earbuds, but fit, battery life and open design still limit their appeal.
Its 8kHz polling rate and 50g frame give gamers quick, precise control, while Bluetooth and dongle support add versatility.
Existing owners can expand the game with new story content and a roguelite mode for NZD $23.95, while newcomers pay NZD $139.95 for the full package.
No longer the flagship in Apple's line-up, the iPhone 18 Pro Max's longer battery life, sharper camera and faster chip will still sway upgraders.
It lets older audio gear and game controllers stream sound to Bluetooth earbuds, with up to 25 hours' battery life.
Switch 2 owners will get the weakest way to play this remaster, with noticeable slowdown when hundreds of enemies fill the screen.
Players face a polished mix of arcade dogfights and simulation detail, with co-op missions and a sprawling campaign on PC.
Unreal Engine 5 gives the sequel smooth 4K 60fps action on Xbox Series X, though its short campaign and one-potion limit may frustrate players.
Streaming and everyday privacy get a lift from this easy-to-use VPN, which proved faster than NordVPN in testing and works on TVs too.
Rewind battles and a sprawling 80-hour campaign make Fire Emblem's Switch 2 debut a standout for RPG fans.
PS5 players get a faithful Arrakis survival experience, though the single-player world can feel empty without the online crowd.
A 20-year wait ends with a semi-open world swordsman tale that may still feel too familiar for modern action-adventure fans.
The 1997 Saturn strategy classic is now playable in English worldwide, with 4K upscaling, rewind, quick saves and faster matches on Xbox Series X.
Clients will now see audit work and document requests in one live system as the Kansas firm replaces a 20-year-old platform.
