Meta have launched their new self contained 4K VR/AR headset Meta Quest 3 and it looks pretty sweet.
Basically it is a VR beast with no cables… and we like that idea at the Cottage!
It starts at: $929.99 for the 128GB model, from the NZ Meta website
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E-retailler Mighty Ape is a familiar name to many New Zealanders, especially in the gaming space.
Now it’s entered the telecommunications space, joining forces with One NZ (formerly Vodafone NZ) to offer a suite of pre-pay mobile offerings for New Zealand customers (sorry, Aussie chums, it’s NZ only).
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While I’m spending most of my game time lately mucking around on my Valve Steam Deck (I’m contemplating a write-up for this esteemed site).
I’m finding I’m spending more time playing quirky, indie titles from indie publisher darling Devolver Digital.
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It’s no surprise that indie title Gunbrella comes from publisher Devolver Digital.
Devolver has a reputation for indie titles that offer games that are a little more off-the-wall and take more risks than some of the so-called AAA titles.
Games like Cult of the Lamb, Trek to Yomi, Weird West, Death’s Door and Carrion.
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Here’s the latest trailer for Everspace 2, the game hits the street on consoles this week and if you haven’t read our PC or PS5 reviews yet, give them a go.
Fair to say both Gerard and Barrie had a great time with the game, especially as a warm up to incoming 2023 sci-fi titles.
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In honour of season 3 of The Mandalorian, Logitech are dropping a Mando A30 headset made of pure beskar. No, not really, but they still look pretty sweet.
Custom Mandalorian graphics, beskar finish and even a Baby Yoda on the USB dongle!
“This is the way” indeed!
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Gerard Campbell caught up with the team behind Black Salt Games.
A young development studio based in Christchurch, New Zealand, making waves with its debut game, Dredge.
Two years in the making, and coming from fledgling game development studio Black Salt Games, comprising the talents of Joel, Nadia, Mikey and Alex.
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Xmas Gift Guide this year? We hear that a lot.
So maybe, in this crazy post pandemic love-in we should give it a go, before we get to the end of “Cost of Living Level” Boss.
Here are a few things worth considering for Gamers, Friends of Gamers and/or the Family members we’ve kicked off the couch.
Please note – any links will be for information, not comission.
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The ASTRO A10 Gen 2. Logitech are bringing back an infamous brand that was once simply ‘too good’ for competitive play.
Here at Koru Cottage we do like our headsets so stay tuned for our review in the near future. And we will give you the full run down on what we think.
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I’ve been using a Norton’s VPN in some form for a few years now. Frankly, I wouldn’t go online using either my iPad or my PC without it activated. Even when my life is so boring that I’m sure no hacker could be bothered hacking my accounts.
Norton VPN offers features such as automatically securing your connection if you connect to a compromised network.
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If you’re looking for a game that was the very definition of a relaxing experience, then Submerged: Hidden Depths could well be the game you’re looking for.
Coming from Australia-based development studio Uppercut Games, Hidden Depths has players guide a young woman, Miku, as she explores the ruins of a flooded city, having to heal the city from a black vine-like substance called The Mass.
Hidden Depths is a sequel, I guess, to Uppercut’s game Submerged from 2015 and I’m able to tell you about my first hour with latest game.
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