Nothing is quite as satisfying as a first-person shooter when everything is done right. They can tell some truly excellent stories. As long as the gameplay matches, they can be as fun as they are engrossing. Well, EA has decided to take the guns out of the genre and replace them with magic in Immortals of Aveum. With a fantasy world and shooting at your fingertips, the question is: was it worth it to replace a gun’s pew pew pew with your hands magical pew pew pew? It’s basically a shooter https://youtu.be/KPBJlCWCtco The first thing I wanted to know was…
Author: Blair Loveday
When I checked out the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 wired earlier this year, I was impressed with my experience. Its weight, simple design, comfort, and price make it an excellent, affordable option. So with this in mind, I was keen as hell to check out the wireless version. And here we are! The wired version in most of the best ways Looking at the wireless mouse next to the wired version, in almost every way, it’s the same mouse. It looks, feels, and is used just like that mouse. The nice, simple aesthetic with minimalist lighting gels with me. It’s…
When it comes to Magic: The Gathering, you may be curious about it for a fun evening, but the whole thing seems a touch too much to get into. The good news is that I am a complete newbie who is documenting the process through the MTG Newbie series of articles here on Yeah Nah Gaming. The better news is that one of the best ways to get stuck in is through the board game version, Magic: The Gathering Game Night: Free-for-All. What is Magic: The Gathering Game Night: Free-for-All? Great question; I’m glad you asked. Magic: The Gathering Game…
The OG PSVR had a surprisingly wide selection of games by the time the PSVR2 rolled out with some solid FPS on offer. With the upgrade to PSVR2 that back catalog was lost so PlayStation has brought their shooter Firewall: Zero Hour forward to PSVR2 as Firewall Ultra. https://youtu.be/pqSJRTTiTtM If you have played Firewall: Zero Hour then you basically know what you are in for. The maps, as far as I experienced, are the same. The game modes are basically the same but with a slightly better offline mode, it’s more or less the same game. The big upgrade here…
PriceSpy has revealed the most-sought after games for August! But what games offer the best savings? PriceSpy, the go-to platform for price and product comparison information in New Zealand, has released its monthly statistics for August, revealing the compelling lineup of video games that Kiwis have been looking to purchase most. From nostalgic classics like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, to the more recently released title, Diablo IV, all of the top games that Kiwis were looking to buy in August were found to come in under the $100 price point. This trend underscores the current value-driven mindset of many New…
HyperX has announced the Cloud III Wireless Gaming Headset which you can nab in NZ for NZD$289. Cloud III wireless makes some big promises incluuding delivering the ultimate in comfort and immersive sound. The biggest is the up to 120 hours of battery life, which is bananas. https://youtu.be/C-XbpF5DzMQ The HyperX Cloud III Wireless incorporates new features and a striking new design, delivering an exceptional audio experience to gamers. Evolving from the legendary Cloud headset, known for its comfort, sound quality, and durability, the Cloud III Wireless raises the bar for gaming audio. The Cloud III wireless gaming headset is designed…
Buying an iPhone 14 when the iPhone 15 drops could provide good savings It’s that time of the year, snazzy new phones! As excitement mounts surrounding Apple’s latest iPhone 15, the spotlight shifts beyond just its features to the critical factor of affordability. In light of this, PriceSpy has conducted an extensive analysis of pricing strategies across past and present models to shed light on when the optimal time to purchase an iPhone truly is. Given for us PriceSpy is a trusted and impartial price and product comparison site that we use, I think we can trust their numbers. https://youtu.be/XdZavq70H_8…
The Kiwi summer is coming hot and fast. Some might say it’s a wee bit toasty already. Well if last year your Bluetooth speaker didn’t survive, or just wasn’t good enough, then the EPICBOOM want’s to be on your radar. This latest UE Boom speaker has some pretty cool features, but with a price that may be a bit rough this summer. The EPICBOOM will be available in two sleek colourways at local retailers from 25 September, for $599.90. https://youtu.be/Vp_GhJi9r30 Key features include: Designed for big sound – an innovative oval designed for impressive internal acoustic volume with a 4.6”…
Magic: The Gathering has been one of those many things I have known about but never touched. With 30 years of history and lore, it seemed far too intimidating to even think about touching. Especially because I am old as hell now. Well a good friend of mine started getting into it and so it piqued my interest. On Yeah Nah Gaming we will be posting a MTG Newbie series as I start to dive into this massive world, so you can enjoy this journey with me. There will be a how the hell to start article coming soon, but…
Over the last few years I have fallen in love with earbuds. The benefits they provide over headphones are massive but with the size and flexibility comes with some sacrifices. The new Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds for $570 aren’t the cheapest earbuds, the question is whether the price is worth it. Comfort and style https://youtu.be/pLJ6Mos0ki4 The Sony 1000XM5 earbuds are comfortable as hell. Some of the ones that create the large teardrop shape on the outside can feel weirdly large and like they are going to fall out. The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds are much smaller than I expected and with their…