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MOVIES & TV 6 T ake 5/Cinema highlights/Charts/ Bob J’ s Film Buff B af fl ers 7 Anne epic adv enture: The Ody ssey 8 T oniebo x: See the Lite! 10 By the pow er of nost algia: Masters of the Universe /Roar and order: T he End of Oak Street 11 W e all scream: Ice Cream Man /Hell breaks loose: Evil Dead Burn 12 Reel classics: Ne w from Imprint Films 14 Bef ore the Fello wship - The L ord of the Rings: The Rings of P ower /What’ s out this month? 15 4K all the wa y TECH 18 eufyCam: Home security that doesn’ t miss a move 20 Own your y ard with the T rac klight Cam S1 22 Cov er every corner with EZVIZ securit y 24 Blink security catches the moments that mat ter 26 Reolink’ s OMVI 2i Ultra brings t wo camera vie ws 28 Colour your sound with the JBL P ulse 6 30 Why Googlebook is a new breed of laptop 32 Spark your creativity with the A sus ProArt P1 4 34 Dell XPS 1 3 laptop review 36 The HP Omnibook 5 colours your w orld 38 Do you need a dedicated graphics card? 40-42 3D printers: Y our questions answered 44-48 3D printers: Find your perf ect fi t 50 The new OPPO Find X1 0 series is here 52 See and capture more with the TCL P80 series 54 Smarter scales from W ithings MUSIC 56 T ake 5/My fi rst album/ ST ACK e xc hange 58 New albums: Grand Thef t A uto VI: The Album / Queens of the Stone A ge - P erfecth 59 New albums: George Mic hael - The Faith T our / W ar Child - Fore ver Y oung 62 New albums: Midnight Oil - Head Injuries (Live at Selina’ s) /Mic hael Jac kson - Thriller +Invincible 64-65 What’ s out this month? 66 Vital vinyl: The Superjesus - Jet Age GAMING FLIP MAG AND READ FROM BACK 4 T ake5/Charts/Q5/Wham, bam, game exam! 5 Time catc hes up! The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time previe w 6 Leaf it to the e xperts! Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switc h 2 Edition + Dandori A cademy previe w 8 Hav e a Vice day! Grand Thef t A uto VI preview 10 She’ s a st ar! Stellar Blade: Complete Edition Q+A 12 Elev ate your PS5 sound! PUL SE Elevate Wireless Speakers 14 Fire vs. A ura - c hoose your pow er! Razer | P okémon Blac kShark V3 X Hyperspeed W ireless Esports Headsets 16-17 What’ s out this month? Everyone knows how The Odyssey ends.That spoiler is nearly 3,00 0 years old, so Christopher Nolan ’ s c hallenge was nev er what happens, but how to make the journey unforget t able on screen. His answer? Go big . Shot entirely on IMAX cameras, with a reported $250 million budget and a cast led by Mat t Damon, Nolan’ s epic gives one of literature ’ s greatest advent ures the full big-screen treatment. Nolan adds a fresh psyc hological dimension to Odysseus ’ journey , and the episodic stor ytelling gives the film the feel of a true odysse y . Audiences showed up, proving there’ s still a huge appetite for bold, truly epic filmmaking. Now it’ s heading home. Y ou might not hav e an IMAX screen in your lounge room, but you can still get close to the scale, det ail, and sheer impact Nolan intended. Great home entertainment like The Odyssey putsyou inside the stor y , close enough to f eel ev er y clash of steel and crash of the sea. Odysseus took ten years to get home. Y ou can make the journey in three hours from the comfort of your own home. Our advice? Put the phone awa y , dim the lights, turn it up, and let the vo yage begin. Paul Jones, Editor -in-Chief WELCOM E Founder Nic Short Editor -in-Chief Paul Jones T ech Editor Scott Hocking Games & Online Editor Amy Flower Movie & TV Editor Glenn Cochrane Creative Director Gary Siewert Movies Consultant Kerrie T aylor Games Consultant Sachi Fernando Music Consultant Mike Glynn Marketing Manager Fleur Parker Chief Contributors Gi ll P rin gle , Bo b Jon es Contributors Jeff Jenkins, Billy Pinnell, Bec Summer , Dan Nicholson, T rista McConville, Michael Caverzan Social Media Manager Gl enn Coc hra ne Production Manager Craig Patterson Correspondence S T AC K [email protected] Disclaimer ST ACK is publ ished by Sc ribal Cu stom Pty Ltd (ACN 092 362 135). © Copy right Scr ibal Cus tom Pty Lt d, 2026 All rights re served . All materia l appear ing in thi s publica tion is copyri ght unles s otherw ise stat ed or it may rest with the provide r of the supp lied materia l or advert isemen t. 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What’ s a movie you saw as a c hild that has left a lasting impression on y ou? Coraline , hands down. I still remember the fi rst time I saw it in cinemas when I was y oung . Unset tling for sure, no w it’ s my comfort movie. The one mo vie I go to for an y mood, it just heals something. What’ s one of your all-time f av ourit e fi lms, and wh y? T ropic Thunder for the win! J ac k Blac k, Ben Stiller , Downey Jr , do I even need to go on? This is de fi nitely a mo vie that has stuc k with me and will continue to be at the forefront of my v ocal stims! This movie de fi nitely mak es me happy! What’ s one of your all-time f av ourit e TV ser ies, and wh y? The Simpsons ! T he people who know me know that I quote this series ev er y single second I can. My brother and I grew up on it and therefore both use quotes in our e veryday liv es. When I come across someone who gets what episode I’m quoting it’ s like I’v e met a real life angel. What hav e you been watc hing lately that you’ d recommend? I watc h quite a fe w movies, so the ones that I’v e kept coming bac k to are de fi nitely any of the T erri fi ers. The fi rst time I watc hed T erri fi er I was home alone sit ting at my uncle’ s, what a horrible lif e decision! Obviously I had to w atc h the second and third. The y just got bet ter and more gruesome! I’m de fi nitely a f an! Q1 Whic h fi lm feat ured Doris Day singing ?Que Sera, Sera Q2 Who was the screenwriter of High Noon who was blac klisted by the HU A C (House Un-American A ctivities Commit tee) when the fi lm was released? Q3 In what movie does W oody Allen sa y “ I had a great ev ening , it was lik e the Nuremburg T rials ”? Q4 Whic h 1 980’ s British pop group took their name from a 1 960 American fi lm? Q5 Name the fi lm whic h was based on a f amous bat tle and shot on the actual bat tle fi eld where both sides lost 43,00 0 men in three day s? Q6 On whose lif e was the 1 998 biopic Gods and Monsters based? Q7 Whic h 1 994 movie poster tagline reads “Fearcan hold you prisoner . Hope can set you free?” Q8 Who portrayed the carousel barker in the 1 956 musical ?Carousel Q9 Whic h movie was released as V aselina in V enezuela? Q10 (Phone conv ersation) “Who are you talking to?” “Nobody , ‘cos there’ s a dead man on the end of this phone ” . Dialogue from what classic movie and whic h actor ut tered the last line? OCT OBER 2026 (Issue 264) ANSWERS - A1 . The Wizard of Oz A2. Susan Hayward for (1958)I Want to Live A3. Greer Garson for A4. (1942)Mrs Miniver T ombstone Titanic(1993) A5. Ben Hur (1959), (1997), and The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003) have all won 11 Oscars each. A6. Stan Lee (American Marvel comics writer/editor)A7 . The Long Good Friday (1981) A8. Convincing the world he didn’t exist A9. It spells “murder” backwards A1 0. Rocky (1976) Q UIZ jbhifi.com.au 6 NO VEMBER 2026 visit jbhi fi .com.au/stac k AMY LEACH @ JB Cockburn, WA What’ s the best thing about wor king at JB? The best thing about w orking at JB is de fi nitely the vibe and people. Every JB I’ve been to, ev en before I started working here, alwa ys had that prof essional but laid bac k persona. Everyone is alwa ys so c hill and approachable. ’ s R O V I N G R E P O R T E R N O VE M BE R 4K UHD BE ST-SELLERS in OCTOBER 2026 1 BACKR OOM S 2 OBS ESSI ON 3 PROJECT HAI L MARY 4 SCR EAM 4 5 INTERVIE W WIT H THE VAMPI RE JB E XC L US I V E S T EE L B OO K 6 MI NI ONS & MON ST ER S 7 LI TTL E SH OP OF HOR RO RS JB E XC L US I V E S T EE L B OO K 8 DISC LOSUR E DA Y 9 BLADE RU NN ER 2 04 9 10 SU PERG IR L BLU-RA Y BEST-SELLERS in OCTOBER 2026 1 BACKR OOM S 2 MI NI ONS & MON ST ER S 3 OBS ESSI ON 4 PROJECT HAI L MARY 5 SU PERG IR L 6 JACKASS: B EST AND LAST 7 DISC LOSUR E DA Y 8 OUTL AN DER SEASON 8 9 THE INVITE 10 MI CHAE L DVD BEST-SELLERS in OCTOBER 2026 1 MI NI ONS & MON ST ER S 2 OUTL AN DER SEASON 8 3 BACKR OOM S 4 SU PERG IR L 5 DISC LOSUR E DA Y 6 OBS ESSI ON 7 PROJECT HAI L MARY 8 JACKASS: B EST AND LAST 9 MI CHAE L 10 SCARY MOVI E 6 CHARTS 5 CINEMA HIGHLIGHTS Godzilla Minus Zero Nov 5 Ebenezer Nov 12 The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping Nov 19 Focker-in-Law Nov 26 The Fox Nov 26 -
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”O n The Dark Knight Rises ,I work ed with him in my 20s. W ith Interstellar , I was in my 30s, and now with T he Odyssey , I’m in my 40s, ” says Hatha wa y , 44, who play s P enelope, wife of Mat t Damon ’ s Odysseus in Nolan ’ s epic fantasy . ”I f eel like I’ ve been so influenced by him at e ver y stage. And in this particular moment, since I’m now someone who has a career and a family , and that’ s who he’ s been the entire time that I’v e known him, I f eel like I take ev en more inspiration from the wa y he and Emma The Odysse y mar ks the thir d time Anne Hatha w a y has w or k ed with iconic fi lmmak er Chr is Nolan, and it just k eeps get ting bett er and bett er . IF YOU L IKE THIS, YOU’LL LOVE THESE : Gladiator , T roy, The Death of Robin Hood, Ben-Hur harmonise their ambition and their lives, ” she says of the hit filmmak er , who works e xclusively with his co- producer wif e, Emma Thomas. Pregnant with her third c hild when ST ACK talks to her , Hathaw ay explains ho w , as a mum, she understood P enelope’ s task of ensuring her son T elemac hus’ saf et y during Odysseus ’ s long absence. An infant when Odysseus lef t Ithaca for the T rojan War , that son, play ed by T om Holland, is all grown up no w , but his position as heir to Ithaca is threatened by the suitors vying to marr y his mother and steal the throne from him. ”W e t alked a lot about that f eeling as a parent: the discomfort that comes when you’ re not ready , or you don ’t f eel your c hild is ready to have the le vel of independence that they cra ve, and how that c hafes against the lov e, ” say s Hathawa y , recalling her conv ersations with the Oscar - winning Oppenheimer director. ” And how the f orce of love makes it w orse, because it creates this conflict, this tension point between you and this person that you lo ve so muc h, and you w ant them to be independent, but you also want to k eep them saf e. And Chris ’ s children are older than mine, so I trusted his e xperience as a parent to guide me because, right now , my kids are a lot younger , and we are just in a cuddle f est all the time, so we ha ven ’t hit that point yet, ” says the actress who, incredibly , st ars in three other films this year: T he End of Oak Street , The De vil Wears Prada 2, and V erity . The story of The Odysse y has sur vived f or nearly 3,0 00 years, and for good reason. It is a tale of advent ure, courage, temptation, loss, and the pow erful pull of home. At its centre is Odysseus, whose journey home af ter the T rojan W ar becomes a dangerous odysse y filled with monsters, gods, seductive temptations, and seemingly impossible c hallenges. But beneath all the spectacle lies something deeply human: a man desperate to return to the wif e and son he lef t behind. F or Hathawa y’ s part, she has been a fan of Greek m ythology since her early teens. ”There ’ s something so pow erful about the stories. The y’re some of the first ones that our species ev er came up with, that hav e endured as long as they ha ve. ”So, there is something in the DNA of them that just makes sense, so I was just interested in them and dancing with them my entire lif e. But I never thought it w ould be something that I would be able to bring my passion as an actress to, especially not via the vision of Chris Nolan, ” she say s. ” And this one was so f ar outside of anything that I ev er thought would happen to me that it wasn ’t a dream and it wasn ’t a wish. It was just my o wn pleasure and something my brain and my imagination lo ves. ” Gill Pringle Matt D amon Anne Hathaw ay Direct or Chr istopher Nolan GENRE: Adventure RUN TIME: 2h 52m 7 FEA TURE MOVIE • The Odyssey is out Nov 18 Christopher Nolan shot the entire fi lm on IMAX cameras, burning through 2.1 million feet of fi lm - essentially the distance from Melbourne to Canberra. F UN FACT -
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jbhifi.com.au 8 NO VEMBER 2026 MOVIE FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stac k T ONIEB O X SEE THE LITE! T onies 101 T onies deliver a clev er , c haracter -based audio experience that giv es kids aged from one to 1 2 an easy and tactile way to enjo y stories, songs, and learning advent ures without a screen or internet connectivity – just pop a T onie figurine on top, and the fun begins! What’ s new? The T oniebox Lite keeps what made the original so magical, while making it substantially smaller . Now it’ s compact enough to take pret ty much an ywhere, while remaining durable enough to sur vive the rigours of ev er yday pla y . It could be a long car ride, a sleepov er , or simply roaming from room to room at home – regardless, this small but pow erful play er is ready to travel where ver y our lit tle listeners go. The classic T onies intuitive controls remain, with taps, tilts, and squeezes giving kids full independence. The y can skip, rewind, or adjust the volume, and all without an y screens or menus. Rubie, R ubie, Rubie! Eac h T oniebox Lite My Stor y Set comes with a special companion named Rubie included in the box. A Creative T onie, she’ s the striking red mascot of the T onies brand, and was designed to represent “stor ytelling, creativit y , and self-expression ” . Rubie arriv es pre-loaded with a 25-minute stor y that’ s bursting with lively c haracters and their ex citing advent ures – a charming introduction for kids to this thrilling w orld of audio stor ytelling. Rubie’ s magic! P ossibly the most ex citing thing about lit tle Rubie is ho w flexible she is. As a Creative T onie, she of fers up to 90 minutes of storage that allows f amilies to record their own worlds, be it stories, songs, or e ven personal messages. Do your kids ha ve a bedtime fa vourite? The T oniebox has alr eady become a f av our ite device f or parents looking for a scr een-fr ee wa y to spar k their kids’ imaginations. Now , the T onies f amily gro ws, with the intr oduction of the T oniebo x Lite, a mor e compact version that’ s designed to mak e the T onies exper ience even mor e portable. Words Amy Flower Capture it via R ubie! Alternativ ely , children can create and sav e their own incredible tales – the imagination ’ s the limit! Plus, the T onies app off ers ev en more options, with its librar y of free downloadable audio content that gives parents an easy wa y to manage their kids ’ screen- free advent ures. Differ ences and compatibility It may be smaller in siz e, but the T oniebox Lite works with any of the full range of classic T onies, suc h as Book T onies and the huge NOT SO SQUISHY? While the T oniebox Lite doesn’t feature a wonderfully tactile squishy covering straight out of the box like it’ s big sibling, that’ s easily remedied! Optional silicone covers bring back that squishy feeling, protecting the T oniebox Lite unit from rough and tumble while also adding a burst of personality , with fi ve fun colours to choose from. range of c haracter fa vourites. Only T onieplay interactive games aren ’t compatible. While the sleep timer that parents lov e is also a f eature, the T oniebox Lite doesn ’t include a light. Bat ter y life is around six hours, down from the larger unit’ s nine, but more juice is alwa ys a simple USB-C c harge away . Meanwhile, Bluetooth compatibility allows wireless listening with T onies headphones – just tap and go - while other Bluetooth listening devices can also be easily paired. Go! Compact, portable, and bulging with stor ytelling potential, the T oniebox Lite is ready to bring the magic of T onies to a new generation of lit tle listeners. The T oniebox Lite My Story Set and T onie Box Lite Covers are available now -
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T ravis Knight’ s new live-action advent ure aims to introduce He-Man to a new generation while giving longtime fans f amiliar c haracters, mythology , and visual cues to celebrate. Knight himself is a self-prof essed fan, ha ving been just a boy when Mat tel introduced the toy s in 1 982. “This project really is a dream come true f or me because I've known these c haracters for pret ty much m y entire lif e. ” At the centre of his re - envisioning of Masters of the Universe is Nic holas Galitzine’ s Prince Adam, destined to become He-Man, the most pow erful man in the universe. Af ter being separated from his home planet for 1 5 years, Adam ret urns to Eternia, where his kingdom has fallen under the control of Jared L eto’ s sinister Skeletor . He must reunite with trusted allies to resist the forces threatening his world. Knight drew inspiration from the franc hise’ s many incarnations, including the original Mat tel mini- comics, the legendar y 1 983-85 Filmation cartoon, the 1 987 live- actio n cult classic starringD olph Lundgren, and the2002-20 04 animated reviv al on Cartoon Network. Netflix’ s Masters of the Universe: Re velation also in fluenced the film,whic h ev en pays homage to the viral mid-200 0s video f eaturing He-Man and friends singing 4 Non Blondes ’ 1 993 anthem What’ s Up? Becoming the most po werful man in the universe required serious preparation. Galitzine, 32, undertook four months of intense w eightlif ting before filming. “Y ou get into a pretty aggressive cut, doing cardio on top of that, ” he explains. “It was definitely a constant challenge. I ac hiev ed a series of personal bests, and I don ’t know if I'll e ver be bet ter . ” Idris Elba, who play s Duncan, relished revisiting his c hildhood obsession with the toy s and cartoons while growing up in 1 980s London. “Everyone wanted to be He-Man. It's a massive slice of nostalgia and just being a part of it as an actor f eels like an honour . ” With his own son also a f an, Elba say s, “passing that on, and being in a film that he might want to see f eels good. ” Gill Pringle jbhifi.com.au 1 0 NO VEMBER 2026 MOVIE FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stac k W hat would y ou do if you wok e up one morning, looked out your front windo w , and discov ered that your neighbourhood was ov errun b y dinosaurs? That's the unset tling premise of The End of Oak Street , a sci-fi advent ure that takes the familiar comf orts of family lif e and turns them into something prehistoric. Directed by Da vid Robert Mitc hell ( It F ollows ), the film st ars Anne Hathaw ay and Ewan McGregor as Greg and Denise Plat t, an ordinar y married couple whose lives are turned upside do wn by an e xtraordinar y cosmic ev ent. Alongside their c hildren, Audre y (Maisy Stella) and Brian (Christian Conv er y), they must figure out what has happened, and how they're going to survive. “I’ d alway s wanted to mak e a dinosaur movie since I w as a kid. My dad was obsessed with dinosaurs, he dreamed of being a palaeontologist and was alw ays reading dinosaur books, ” says Mitc hell. Inspiration ev entually str uc k during a casual neighbourhood stroll. “I just imagined that there was a dinosaur there digging through the tras h,” he recalls. “ And I thought, ‘I want to mak e a movie that f eels like this image in m y mind’ . ” The result is a suburban set ting where ev er yday f amily frustrations giv e wa y to an extraordinary fight for sur vival. F or Hathawa y , the premise bro ught to mind one of her favourite c hildhood films. “Reading the script, it reminded me of one of my f avourite mo vies from when I was a kid, whic h I probably shouldn ’t ha ve watc hed when I was a kid, but still, it w as great: P oltergeist . ” When she connected with Mitc hell, the ref erence confirmed she was in the right place. “He said, ‘That’ s what I was going for’ . And I just said, ‘W ell, I don ’t know what’ s going to happen next, but please sign me up. I want to be in this world’ . ” Hathaw ay was equally enthusiastic about working alongside McGregor , praising his energy and sense of fun, as well as his phy sical prowess once filming mov ed into action territor y . “He could pic k up stunts lik e that, swing a sledgehammer like it’ s a lightsaber , ” she say s. “ A dream co- star , a great laugh. ” Gill Pringle After naively passing on the Star Wars toy licence, Mattel created He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. F UN FACT The fi lm’ s subject matter was kept under wraps throughout production by using the working title Flowerdale. F UN FACT Ewan McGr egor , Chr istian Convery , Maisy Stella, and Anne Hathawa y F or an y one who gr ew up in the 1 980s, Mast ers of the Univ erse ev ok es action fi gur es, Satur day mor ning cartoons, video games, and the unf or get table cry , “By the pow er of Gra yskull!” IF YOU L IKE THIS, YOU’LL LOVE THESE : Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Thor , Mortal Kombat IF YOU L IKE THIS, YOU’LL LOVE THESE : Jumanju, Jurassic World, Super 8, Love and Monsters • Masters of the Universe is out Nov 4 GENRE: Sci- fi action RUN TIME: 2h 12m• The End of Oak Street is out Nov 11 Ther e goes the neighbour hood, thanks T .rex! GENRE: Sci- fi RUN TIME: 1h 40m -
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M aybe the most shoc king thing about Evil Dead Burn is that itsyoung director , Sébastien V ani č ek, hadno idea an entire trilogy existed bef ore the 20 1 3 reboot. “The first one I sa w was F ede Álvarez’ s 20 13 mo vie and I was really , really shoc ked. I remember thinking, ‘What is this?’” admits V ani č ek.“Then I dug and discov ered it was a remake of the movies from the '80s. I w asn ’t a guy who w atc hed movies from the '80s, so that was m y first experience. ” He subsequently discov ered Sam Raimi’ s work and f elt an immediate connection. “He was 25 y ears old at the time and he was just really , really angr y and just wanted to sho w things. And I was f eeling the same way . ” P erhaps that unfamiliarity with the original trilogy is ultimately an • Evil Dead Burn is out Nov 11 IF YOU L IKE THIS, YOU’LL LOVE THESE : The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, Army of Darkness, Evil Dead (2013) , Ash vs Evil Dead Seasons 1-3, Evil Dead Riseadvantage. W ith Evil Dead creatorsSam Raimi and Rob T apert retaining control of the franc hise and carefully selecting filmmakers, Vani č ek hasembraced the opportunity to surprise audiences. “It was so muc h fun. Playing with an amazing franc hise that people lov e, and I tried to twist some things and be incorrect. I think that’ s what fans want. The audience w ants to be surprised, more than just being a fun film. ” F or Vani č ek, even the film’ s outrageous gore has a purpose. “The script is alwa ys lay er af ter lay er , and the first lay er is alway s c haracter . It’ s about characters and conflict between them. Then y ou add the layer of supernatural, y ou shake it up, and that’ s when you discover the good bits. ” That philosoph y extends to the kills. “What would happen that has meaning? Meaning is alwa ys the answer . And that’ s why the kills in Evil Dead f eel cathartic all the time. ” V ani č ek also looked to the franc hise’ s past, particularly Evil Dead 2 . “That’ s the first one that’ s really put ting rules in place and saying things about a bigger lore and a bigger universe. ” The result is a film that ac knowledges the franc hise’ s histor y while standing on its own. It's gruesome, ultra-violent, and deeply shoc king, but also a worthy addition to the Evil Dead legacy. Glenn Cochrane GENRE: Horror RUN TIME: 1hr 51m Inset: Dir ector Sébastien V ani č ekBelow: Souheila Y acoub The Evil Dead r etur ns, and nothing is off limits in this latest, unapologetically vicious entry . D on ’t let the colourful, sw eet, ice- cream-cov ered look of this movie fool you. This is very muc h a hardcore splatter flic k, pac ked with blood, guts, and lots of sprinkles on top. F ollowing the c hildren of a small town who fall under the diabolical spell of a my sterious ice cream man, the film draws on Roth ’ s love of classic horror and cult cinema. ”There ’ s a lot of things that got in there, starting with The Birds ,” he explains. ”But then also The B ad News Bears and Philip Kaufman ’ s Invasion of the B ody Snatchers . And I remember seeing the trailer for the movie T he Children from 1 980. That movie freaked me out. ” Roth originally wrote the script in 2003 with Noah Belson, inspired by his fascination with killer -kid movies. But it was the 1 97 6 Spanish horror classic Who MORE EL TREATS:I ROTH Thanksgiving, Borderlands, Green Inferno, Hostel, Cabin Fever , The House with a Clock in Its Walls Eli Roth ’ s Ice Cr eam Man is a sweet and syr upy smorg asbord of everything gr oss and gloopy . GENRE: Horror RUN TIME: 1hr 27m Can Kill a Child? that ultimately got to him the most. ”I thought, ’There is not a bet ter film than this. This is one of the greatest films ev er made, ’ and it stopped me in my trac ks, ” he say s. ”Then I said, ’No w I can do my o wn version of this. ’” Roth w anted Ice Cream Man to capturethe anarc hic spirit of movies suc h as Re- Animator , Societ y , and Evil Dead. ”I wanted to mak e this movie and get bac k to my roots, where it has that element of danger , but it’ s like P ee-wee’ s Playhouse on crac k, splat tered with blood, and you can ’t believ e what you’ re watc hing . ” P erhaps most confronting is that muc h of the violence is commit ted by c hildren. Roth sa ys the young cast embraced the material. ”The parents w ere all horror fans. They wanted their kids to be in this mo vie, ” he explains. ” And the kids loved it! They kno w what this is. ” Even the parents got into the spirit of the gore. ” All of the parents were angling for me to co ver their kids in blood, and then we ran out of body parts. ” F or Roth, that’ s precisely the point. ”It’ s a horrible idea, and that’ s what makes horror movies w ork. It’ s a transgressive idea. ” Glenn Cochrane • Ice Cream Man is out Nov 4 Direct or Eli Roth Fun fact: The soundtrack features original and exclusive music by Snoop Dogg, produced by Nas. 1 1 FEA TURE MOVIE -
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jbhifi.com.au 12 NO VEMBER 2026 MOVIE FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack FULL CONT ACT (1992) 4K UHD + Blu-ray Steelbook + Hardcover Booklet in Limited Edition Hardbox Ringo Lam and Chow Y un-fat reunite for Full Contact , a blistering slice of Hong Kong action cinema that throwsrevenge, betrayal, and explosive gunplay into the mix. Y un-fat stars as a nightclub bouncer left for dead after a heist goes horribly wrong, who returns seeking payback against the gang responsible. Released in 1992, the same year as Lam and Y un-fat’ s Hard Boiled , it delivers the kind of gloriously excessive action that made Hong Kongcinema so in fl uential. This action-packed release presents the fi lm in 4K with Dolby Vision/HDR10, alongside Blu- ray , and includes commentaries, interviews, featurettes, and galleries. Housed in an exclusive steelbook and lid hardbox with a 48-page hardcover booklet, this 1500-copy release is pure Hong Kong action heaven. • The new Imprint range is out on December 2 for a limited time only , while stocks last. THE ORIGINS OF J-HORROR (1989-2023) Blu-ray Limited Edition Hardbox Long before The Ring andThe Grudge introduced Western audiences to J-Horror, Japanese fi lmmakers were crafting deeply unsettling supernatural nightmares of their own. This brilliant collection digs into the genre’ s roots with fi ve fi lms, all making their worldwide Blu-ray debut: Jaganrei: Psychic Vision (1989),Scary T rue Stories: T en Haunting T ales from the Japanese Underground (1991), A HauntedSchool (1996), Don’t Look Up (1996), and Kokkuri (1997). From ghostlyencounters to eerie urban legends and occult terror , it’ s a fascinating snapshot of J-Horror’ s evolution. The set also includes a tonne of new special features, plus the documentary The J-Horror Virus (2023), itself making its worldwide Blu-ray debut, and a hardcover booklet. For genre nerds, this is a seriously spooky deep dive. Looking ahead, Impr int Films ar e dishing up a tasty platt er of tr eats for f ans. Fr om classic J-Hor ror t o a V an Damme cult hit, the lat est crop of r eleases is pack ed with wor ldwide firsts and plenty for collect ors to sav our . Words Glenn Cochrane BARDO T : BOMBSHELL (1959-2025) 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition Hardbox Referenced in songs, immortalised on screen, and elevated to sex-symbol status, Brigitte Bardot remains one of France’ s most iconic cultural exports. This collection celebrates her extraordinary career with four essential performances: Come Dance with Me (1959), A Very Private Affair (1962), Contempt(1963), and Viva Maria!(1965). A V ery Private Affair makes its worldwide 4K UHD debut, while Contemptalso receives a 4K UHD presentation. The collection also includes the 2025 documentary Bardot , makingits worldwide Blu-ray debut. Offering an intimate look at her career , cultural impact, and enduring legacy , it’ s a fi tting tribute to one of cinema’ s most fascinating stars, and a superb showcase for her remarkable screen presence across four decades of French fi lm history . TIMECOP (1994) 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition Lenticular Hardcase + Hardcover Booklet + Poster T imecop was an instant hit in 1994, opening at number one and becoming Jean- Claude V an Damme’ s third biggest earner . Based on the comic book and directed by Peter Hyams, it has since become a cult favourite. V an Damme stars as a T ime Enforcement Commission cop tasked with stopping criminals from altering history , and uncovering a conspiracy involving a corrupt politician. Packed with time- travelling action, elaborate set pieces and peak ‘90s V an Damme, it remains one of his best. This release presents it in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision/HDR10, and is packed with bonus content, including a new interview with Hyams, archival interviews, a 60-page booklet, and poster . For V an Damme fans, this is one trip through time worth taking. THE TEXAS CHAINSA W MASSA CRE (2003) 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition Lenticular Large Hardbox Marcus Nispel’ s grungy , ultra-violent remake of The T exas Chainsaw Massacre gave T obe Hooper’ s horror classic a seriously nasty makeover in 2003. Produced by Michael Bay and starring Jessica Biel, Jonathan T ucker , and Andrew Bryniarski as Leatherface, it remains one of the more brutal entries in the franchise. Fully restored from the original 35mm camera negative, this limited edition presents the fi lm in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision/HDR10, alongside Blu-ray and a smorgasbord of bonus content across two discs. There are four audio commentaries, documentaries, interviews, and deleted scenes, plus a poster , reproduction press kit, lobby cards, and shooting script. The epic hardbox features a lenticular panel, spot-gloss embossing, and a skin-like reticulation fi nish. Horror collector bait at its fi nest. -
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jbhifi.com.au 14 NO VEMBER 2026 W HA T’S OUT T HIS MONT H? Alongside November’s major releases fea tured elsewhere in this issue, here’s a look a t some other titles hitting the shelves . NIGHTBORN Madman RELEASE DATE: Nov 11 GENRE: Horror FORMAT: DVD From Hanna Bergholm, director of the acclaimed 2022 horror outing Hatching , comesNightborn ,her English-language debut. Starring Rupert Grint and Seidi Haarla as a married couple starting a new life at a remote house in the Finnish wilderness, the film follows their descent into a nightmare when their newborn child begins displaying unearthly traits. Dark, twisted, and deeply unsettling, Nightborn blends folk horror withhaunting fairytale imagery and striking production design, creating a genuinely eerie atmosphere throughout. ANNE RICE’S TH E VAMPI RE LESTAT Madman RELEASE DATE: Nov 11 GENRE: TV Horror FORMAT: DVD The V ampire Lestat is the third season of AnneRice’ s V ampire Chronicles , continuing the story established in Interview with the V ampire . This new chapter shifts the perspective to Lestat, who reinvents himself as a glam rock star and embarks upon a nationwide tour , bringing him closer to the powerful vampire Akasha. Stylish, seductive, and gloriously theatrical, the series expands Anne Rice’ s mythology with a rock ’n’ roll sensibility . Essential viewing for horror fans. THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH K ING Madman RELEASE DATE: Nov 4 GENRE: Thriller FORMAT: BD, DVD Matthew charismatic who backwoods of rural Oklahoma. When his estranged foster opportunity to rebuild their relationship and create a family business. But the honey trade is cutthroat, and ruthless rivals threaten everything he has built. A genre-blending mix of crime, drama, and western, The Rivals of Amziah King is a fascinating slow-burn thriller . GANGLAND Eagle RELEASE DATE: Nov 4 GENRE: Crime drama FORMAT: DVD Lou Diamond Phillips and Nick Stahl headline this gritty crime thriller set on a troubled First Nations reserve. Phillips stars as T eddy Sharpe, a dedicated police officer tasked with teaching his new partner the harsh realities of policing on the ‘res’. When recently released criminal Ritchie Blacklance returns to settle old scores, T eddy is forced to confront his troubled past and prevent a devastating gang war . Gritty , violent, and uncompromising, Gangland delivers hard-edged crime drama.YELLOWJACKETS: SEASON 3 Nov 11 BLUE MURDER MOTEL Nov 11 MRS. BROWN’S BOYS: CHRISTMAS CAPERS Nov 18 DEATH VALLEY: SEASON TWO Nov 18 Words Glenn Cochrane MOVIE FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stac k P eter Jac kson ’ s The L ord of the Rings trilogy remains one of cinema’ s greatest ac hiev ements, set ting the benc hmark for epic f ant asy . Amaz on ’ s The Rings of P ower ret urns to Middle- earth, exploring T olkien’ s mythology on an equally ambitious television scale. The series emerged from a high- stakes bidding war f or the television rights, with Amaz on CEO Jef f Bezos, a self-conf essed T olkien enthusiast, personally inv olved in negotiations. The result w as a planned five- season production that became one of television ’ s most expensiv e undertakings. Filmed in New Zealand, the series show cases breatht aking landscapes, elaborate sets, intricate costumes, and cut ting-edge visual ef fects. F rom the tow ering halls of Khazad-dûm to the island kingdom of Númenor , it delivers a cinematic experience w orthy of T olkien ’ s world, complemented b y Bear McCrear y’ s evocative score. Drawing primarily from the appendices of T olkien ’ s The L ord of the Rings , the first season unfolds during the Second A ge, thousands of years bef ore The Hobbit andThe Lord of the Rings . At its centre is Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), an Elv en warrior determined to hunt down Sauron as an ancient evil begins to rise. Mean while, the Elves, Dw ar ves, and people of Númenor face their o wn c hallenges, with their stories conv erging towards the forging of the legendary Rings of P ow er . Speaking at the series ’ world premiere, Bez os recalled falling in lov e with T olkien ’ s universe at 1 4, drawn to its “themes of hope, optimism, and the idea that ev er yone has a role to play” . When Amaz on secured the project, one of his sons, a dev oted T olkien scholar , of f ered a simple plea: “Dad, please don ’t ef f this up!” Director J.A. B ay ona, who helmed the first two episodes, believ ed television was ideal f or T olkien ’ s expansiv e mythology , giving the stor ytelling room to breathe. Ac knowledging the c hallenge of follo wing Jac kson’ s films, he welcomed the c hance to explore pre viously unseen territory . “I think they did something v er y smart, whic h was to portra y the Second Age, whic h is something we hav en ’t seen before. ” Glenn Cochrane Amazon’ s epic f antasy ser ies The Rings of P ow er ret ur ns to Middle-ear th, explor ing T olkien’ s Second Ag e in one of television’ s most ambitious productions. RETURN TO MIDDLE-EARTH W IT H PETER JACKSON’S THE LORD OF THE RINGS AND THE HOBBIT TRILOGIES Xxxxxxxx • The Rings of Power: Seasons 1 & 2 is out Nov 18 Fun fact: The series is expected to run for fi ve seasons. GENRE: Fantasy RUN TIME: Series -
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29 HIGHLIGHTS 4K UHD Words Glenn Cochrane Some tr ue f avour ites ar e get ting the premium tr eatment this month, with a stack of classic titles ar riving on 4K Ultr a HD. Fr om blockbust er adventur es to cult f av ourit es, these upgr ades br ing stunning pictur e and sound to your home cinema. K ICKBO XER AID Hot off the heels of Bloodsport andCyborg ,Kickboxer launched Jean-Claude V an Damme into the stratosphere, while giving us that magni fi cent, ever-meme-worthy drunk dance. This classic revenge tale sees Kurt Sloane train to avenge his paralysed brother by taking on ruthless Thai champion T ong Po. A formulaic fi ght fl ick that transcends its genre, it’ s essentially The Karate Kid for grown-ups. This 4Kpresentation upgrades the 1.85:1 image to 2160p with HDR10 and Dolby Vision, plus English Dolby T rueHD 5.1 audio. Out Nov 11 SHREK 1 & 2 AID We all know the story! DreamW orks’ beloved ogre returns alongside his talking donkey , Princess Fiona, and the scene-stealing Puss in Boots for two animated classics packed with irreverent humour and fairy-tale mayhem. Celebrating its 25th anniversary , Shrek gets anewly remastered 4K UHD edition, while Shrek 2 joins the party on4K as an individual release. Both adventures arrive in 2160p, giving fans another excuse to revisit the swamp and Far Far Away in glorious UHD. Out Nov 11 LOVEL Y BON E S AID Peter Jackson followed The Lord of the Rings withthis eerie adaptation of Alice Sebold’ s bestselling novel. The Lovely Bones follows a murderedteenager watching from the afterlife as her family struggles to cope and her killer remains at large. Visually striking and emotionally affecting, it’ s one of Jackson’ s most distinctive fi lms outside of Middle-earth. This release includes 2160p and 1080p HD video, with DTS-HD 5.1 audio. Now , if only Jackson would give Bad T aste and Braindeadtheir long-overdue 4K treatments (please and thank you). Out Nov 11 VIOLENT NIGH T AID It may have taken its sweet time fi nding its way to 4K, but Violent Night fi nally arrives on UHD, just as its sequel heads to cinemas. This gloriously violent 2022 Christmas actioner stars David Harbour as Santa Claus, who takes on a gang of ruthless mercenaries holding a wealthy family hostage on Christmas Eve. Uncompromising, bloody , and ridiculously fun, it’ s a festive treat for fans of hard-hitting action in the vein of Sisu andNobody . Includes 2160p and Dolby Atmos audio.Out Nov 4 ALEJANDRO JODOROWSKY COLLECTION Nov 11 FORBIDDEN K INGDOM Nov 11 THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME Nov 4 NEW TO BL U-R A Y TM & D V D NOVEMBER 4 WHILE STOCK S LAST SHOP NOW A T Mature themes and c oars e language FROM ACADEMY A WARD ® NOMINATED PRODUCERS O F TRAIN DREAMS AND ONCE UPON A TIMEIN HOLLYWOOD A FI LM B Y A ND REW P A TT ERS ON © 2025 BBP RIVALS, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. INTRODUCING ANGELINA LOOKINGGLA SS AND KURT RUSSELL ACADEMY AW ARD ® WINNERMA TTHEW M c CONAUGHEY -
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Someone at the gat e? Mov ement in the dr ivew ay? These smart secur ity camer as follo w the action, captur e the details, and help y ou k eep tabs on your home – even when y ou’r e not ther e. Words Scott Hoc king HOME SECURITY THA T DOESN’T MISS A MO VE jbhifi.com.au 18 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack HomeBase 3 or HomeBase Mini? Both hubs bring cameras together in the eufy app, with local recording, AI recognition of familiar faces, and cross-camera tracking to help piece together what happened. Neither hub requires a monthly cloud-storage subscription for local recordings.* The biggest difference? Storage capacity . HomeBase 3 (S380) Included with the S4 and E42 kits, this Homebase has 16GB built in, expandable to 16TB with a compatible HDD or SSD (sold separately). Customisable 24/7 Smart Snapshot takes images at intervals for a quick timeline catch-up. HomeBase Mini Included with the C37 kit, the mini offers 64GB built in, expandable to 1TB via microSD (sold separately). eufyCam S4 2-Cam Kit with HomeBase 3 (S380) Best for: Wide drive ways and front yards where you want the big picture and a closer look. Why settle for one view? The S4 combines a wide-angle 4K camera with a clever tracking camera that zooms in when something catches its eye. T wo views, one clev er camer a A car pulls into the drive. Someone walks towards the door . The S4’ s triple-lens setup combines a fi xed 4K wide-angle view with a lower dual-lens 2K pan-tilt-zoom camera that uses 360° AI tracking. Nev er lose the plot Bullet-to-PTZ tracking switches movement from the wide view to a close-up. Auto-framing zooms in on one person, then pulls back when others appear , giving you context and detail. Sound the alarm Custom detection zones, red-and-blue warning lights, and a 105dB siren help to deter intruders. Radar and PIR detection help reduce false alerts, while a detachable 5.5W solar panel helps top up the battery in suitable sunlight. eufyCam E42 4-Cam Kit with HomeBase 3 (S380) Best for: Larger properties needing sharp 4K cov erage from four positions. Four cameras, four vantage points, and sharp 4K detail. The E42 kit helps you keep tabs on more of your property , without missing anything. Four sets of ey es Side gate, driveway , backyard, front entrance: give each E42 camera its own job. Each can capture 4K video and use 360° AI tracking to follow people and vehicles beyond a fi xed angle. Piece it together When an alert arrives, the extra detail helps you work out what happened. HomeBase 3 can link related clips with cross-camera tracking, so you can follow movement between cameras. A not-so-subtle w arning Red-and-blue strobe lights and a siren help discourage unwelcome visitors. SolarPlus 2.0 supports battery charging in suf fi cient sunlight, while IP65 weather resistance helps the cameras handle the elements. eufyCam C37 4-Cam Kit with HomeBase Mini Best for: Townhouses, compact yards, and narro w side paths. Small yard? Awkward side passage? The C37 kit brings four clever tracking cameras to those tricky spots that a fi xed camera might miss. Small spaces, big c overage Each C37 cam captures in 2K and uses 360° AI tracking to follow movement. Position the four cameras around entrances, side access, and the backyard to cover more ground. K eep an eye on the night A built-in spotlight supports colour night vision, while AI detection distinguishes between people, vehicles, and pets. The spotlight and siren can give unwanted visitors a good reason to move along. Follo w the sun Detachable 3W solar panels let you aim each camera for the best view and position its panel for better sunlight exposure. IP65 weather resistance helps outdoors, while HomeBase Mini stores footage locally . * If you choose to use cloud-based features such as cloud storage or push noti fi cations with thumbnail previews, videos or thumbnail previews will be sent to the cloud as needed to provide your selected features. -
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Something moving near the fr ont gat e? The Anker eufy T rac kLight Cam S1 doesn’ t just w atch, it r eacts. It can follo w someone with a beam of light and sound an alar m to mak e unexpected visit ors think twice. Words Scott Hocking What mak es the T rackLight C am S1 different? Most security cameras record the action. This one can shine a spotlight on it – literally! Its A uto- T rac king Light directs a focused beam tow ards a detected person and follo ws them as they mov e, helping to keep them visible af ter dark. If a warning is needed, a 1 05dB siren can blare. Y ou can also c hoose fl ashing red-and-blue warning lights instead of the trac king beam. It’ s a more active approac h to home security than simply reviewing f oot age af ter something happens. Ho w does it kno w when t o react? Dual radar monitors a wide 1 80-degree area, detecting activity up to around 12 metres a wa y . Y ou can set up to three detection zones to focus on the driv ewa y , gate, or path, rather than the street bey ond. Combined with custom detection zones, dual radar helps reduce false alerts compared with basic motion sensors. That means f ew er noti fi cations from passing traf fi c or swaying trees, and more at tention on the activity that mat ters. Can it follow someone around the yard? Y es. The 4K camera pans and tilts to provide 360-degree cov erage, trac king movement instead of staying fi xed on one spot. AI helps distinguish between people, pets, and vehicles, while up to 1 0× digit al zoom lets y ou inspect details more closely . The 4K telephoto lens and enhanced colour night vision work with T rackLight to help capt ure colour and detail after dark, including when the focused light illuminates an area. Act ual visibilit y depends on conditions and distance. Can it tell when I’m coming home? Not ev er y visitor needs the full securit y treatment. Smart Welcome Lighting can recognise family members through their phones and switc h on sof ter lighting when they arriv e home. A warm w elcome for the household, rather than the full spotlight-and-siren routine. Can it join an e xisting eufy setup? Y es. It works with compatible HomeBase 3 (S380), HomeBase Mini, HomeB ase Prof essional S1, Anker eufy NVR S4, and Smart Display E1 0 devices, all sold separately . That gives y ou room to build a more connected security system as your needs gro w . OWN YOUR Y ARD jbhifi.com.au 20 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack No convenient outdoor power point? SolarPlus 2.0 pairs a 5.5W solar panel with a 15,000mAh rechargeable battery . Anker eufy says around an hour of direct sunlight can provide enough power for a day's operation under optimal conditions. Actual results depend on sunlight, recording activity , and settings. Coming Soon For local recordings, add a microSD card up to 128GB (sold separately). Local recording needs no monthly fee, although optional premium features may require a subscription. If you enable cloud storage or noti fi cations with thumbnail previews, the relevant footage or images are sent to the cloud as needed for those features. W H ERE DO YOUR RECORDINGS GO? SUNS HIN E IN, SECURI T Y ON -
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Fr om the front door t o the back f ence, these four options fr om EZVIZ tackle dif f erent secur ity jobs – without making you w atch ev erything at once. Words Bec Summer E VERY CORN ER COVERE D jbhifi.com.au 22 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack EZVIZ CB3 2K Security Camera with Solar Panel (4 Pack) Best for: Keeping tabs on driv eways, side gates, and backyards. Four battery-powered 2K cameras can cover your property without running power cables. (JB-exclusive solo and two-camera options are also available.) Know what set it off AI detection distinguishes people and vehicles from other movement for more accurate alerts, while Always on Video (AOV) uses time-lapse capture between events, switching to full video recording when a person is detected. After dark, still in the pictur e Spotlights support colour night vision up to 15 metres; infrared mode is also available. LED strobe lights and a siren can help to deter unwelcome visitors. Let the sunshine help Solar panels top up the batteries via suitable sunlight exposure. The included 16GB microSD storage can be expanded to 512GB. EZVIZ H7C Dual Lens 2K Indoor Security Camera Best for: Checking on busy living spaces, kids, and pets. The dog’ s on the couch... again! T wo 2K lenses help follow the culprit without losing sight of the room. Unlike the outdoor CB3, the H7C requires mains power connection. T wo views are better than one One lens keeps a broad view while the motorised pan-and-tilt lens looks around, and you can view both feeds together in the app. Follo w the c ommotion Coordinated tracking follows movement around the room, helping you see where the action goes rather than where it started. Drop in from anywhere Watch live, receive alerts, and use two-way audio to talk through the camera. And night vision keeps activity visible after lights-out. EZVIZ EP3X Pro Dual Security Camera Doorbell with Solar Panel Best for: Keeping an eye on visitors and doorstep deliv eries. A parcel arrives while you’re out. T wo cameras show who delivered it and what’ s been left. Look up – and down The front-facing 2K camera covers visitors, while a downward-facing 1080p camera watches the doorstep. Colour night vision helps you make out details more clearly after the sun goes down. Security smarts A forced-removal alarm and phone noti fi cation helpfl ag any tampering, whileaccount binding adds another theft deterrent. K eep footage close Built-in 32GB eMMC storage saves clips locally without a memory card or monthly subscription. The included solar panel helps recharge the battery , with optional wired power when sunshine is limited. The optional CH1 chime adds alerts and extends Wi-Fi coverage. EZVIZ SD7 Smart Screen Best for: Checking compatible security devices without reaching for your phone. Phone out of reach? The SD7 puts compatible camera feeds and door calls on a handy display . More than a second screen Someone at the door? See who’ s calling, answer compatible intercoms, and even unlock a connected smart lock without reaching for your phone. The seven-inch touchscreen puts entry control at your fi ngertips.One place to check in Connect up to 30 compatible EZVIZ cameras, doorbells, and smart locks using 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, bringing supported devices into one convenient view . T ake it with you A built-in 4600mAh rechargeable battery means the SD7 doesn’t have to stay plugged in. Just check compatibility with your particular devices before making it the centre of your setup. Keep your clips. Skip the subscription. No monthly fee is needed for local recording. The CB3 includes a 16GB microSD card, expandable to 512GB; the H7C supports microSD storage, while the EP3X Pro has 32GB built in. The SD7 displays footage from compatible cameras. EZVIZ CloudPlay backup is optional. -
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Page contents: Blink Mini 2K+ Security Camera (White), Blink Video Doorbell 2K+ System (Black), Blink Outdoor 2K+ Security Camera System (Black),
Dog on the couch? P ar cel on the doorstep? Something moving outside? Blink secur ity devices help y ou catch the moments that mat ter , indoors and out. Words Bec Summer BL INK AN D YOU WON’T MISS A T HING jbhifi.com.au 24 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack Meet the Blink Sync Module Core The Sync Module Core links compatible Blink devices and supports longer battery life. Cloud clip storage and advanced person or vehicle alerts require a Blink Subscription Plan after any eligible trial. The Core itself has no local clip storage; live view and basic motion alerts work without a subscription. Just ask Alexa Link Blink cameras and doorbells with compatible Alexa devices to check camera views on supported Echo screens, arm your system by voice, or hear doorbell announcements. Features vary by device. BLINK MINI 2K+ SECURITY CAMERA Best for: Keeping an eye on things indoors. Small camer a, big picture Small but sharp, the Mini packs wide-angle 2K video and up to 4x zoom into a plug-in camera. Check on the dog, the kids, or that mysterious noise in the living room. Its stand fi ts neatly on a shelf, while the Blink app gives you a live view when you’re out. Lights down, detail up An LED spotlight supports colour night vision, while infrared provides a black-and-white view when needed. Noise-cancelling two-way audio lets you check in without shouting over the background noise. A handy extr a job Motion alerts land on your phone, and the Mini can double as a chime for a compatible Blink doorbell on the same system. Want to take it outside? Y ou’ll need a weather -resistant power adaptor , sold separately . Unlike the other cameras here, it needs a power point. BLINK VIDEO DOORBELL 2K+ SYSTEM Best for: Seeing visitors and deliv eries at your front door. See who ’s ringing the bell A courier at the door? Head-to-toe 2K video catches faces and parcels in one view , so you can see who’ s calling – and what’ s been left on the mat. Answer from an ywhere Motion alerts and night vision keep the doorstep on your radar , while noise-cancelling two-way audio lets you ask a courier to leave a parcel somewhere safe. Colour video works in suitable low light, switching to black-and-white infrared at night. Ready to ring, straight from the box No existing Blink setup? No problem! The system includes a Sync Module Core, three AA lithium batteries and mounting hardware. The IP65 weatherproof doorbell installs wir e- free, while a compa tible Blink Mini or Alexa device can provide indoor doorbell announcements. BLINK OUTDOOR 2K+ SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEM Best for: Watching drive ways, side gates, and backyards. Catch all the detail 2K video and up to 4x zoom help pick out driveway details. Colour vision holds on in suitable low light before switching to black-and- white infrared night vision – handy for checking who’ s come up the path. Put it wher e it counts Wire-free installation lets you watch awkward outdoor spots without running cables. IP65 weather resistance handles dust and rain, while motion alerts fl ag activity on your phone. Optional subscription-based person and vehicle detection can help cut irrelevant noti fi cations. Less ladder time T wo AA lithium batteries can last up to two years, depending on settings and use. Noise- cancelling two-way audio lets you speak through the camera, and the included Sync Module Core helps bring your Blink devices together . -
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Day or night, Mini 2K+ captures crisp, colourful footage – even in low light – with up to 4x zoom for a closer look. Mini camera, max per formance With 2K clarit y , enhancedaudio and an eas y wirelesssetup, Outdoor 2K+ givesy ou c omplete s ecurity, y our wa y. Up to t w o y ears ofpo w er ful bat t ery life * A ff ordable peac e of mind star ts her e T wo-Wa y Audio LED Spotlight 2K Video Resolution Smar t home securit y v i d e o d o o r b e l l Get stunning 2K video, long-lasting bat ter y and a wir eless setup. Video Doorbel l2K+ deliv ers pr otec tion and c on v e nienc e y ou can c ount on. Zero wires .T otal peac e of mind. Motion Detection Night Vision Weather Resistant Head-to- T oe 2K View Night Vision 2K T wo-Wa y Audio 2K Video Resolution Colour Vision in Low Light 2K Weather Resistant A vailable at -
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Keeping an e ye on the dr ivewa y while someone heads around the cor ner? The Reolink OMVI 2i Ultra combinestwo camer a views, clev er trac king, and solar c har ging to help you see mor e of what’ s happening outside. Words Bec Summer What mak es the OMVI 2i Ultr a different? One camera, two sets of ey es. An upper 4K (8MP) wide-angle lens watc hes the bigger picture, with a 1 30-degree diagonal view . Belo w it, a 3K (5MP) telephoto camera can pan, tilt, and zoom in on activity . Think of them as a look out and a spot ter working together: one k eeps watc h over the scene wh ile the other c hec ks what’ s cau ght y ou rat tention. The upper camera can also be manually adjusted during set up, helping you frame the m ain area y ou want co vered. That mean s y ou’ re not relying on the moving le ns to w atc h ev er y corner at once. Ho w does its sm art tracking work? Spot something moving? R eolink’ s SyncT rac k links both view s. When the upper camera detect s a person, vehicle, or animal, the lo w er camera c an auto matically lock on and foll ow , even when the sub ject leaves the fi x ed cam era’s view . W ith 355-degree panni ng and 50-degree tilt,it can k eep up acr oss a wide area.A uto-framing a nd zoom adjust the s hot as the subjec t moves. Pref er to in v estigate somet hing yourself?T ap a s pot in the wide-a ngle view to sendthe mo v able came ra straight there. Noneed to st and outs ide and repositionthe whole unit. It’ s particularly useful if an alert points to something outside the usual trac king path. Can I install it without running cables? Y es. Wi-Fi 6 and rechargeable bat ter y pow er mean no network cable or permanent pow er connection. That’ s handy for a side gate, drive way , or backyard corner where po wer points are thin on the ground. The integrated 6W R eolink SolarEase panel helps top up the bat ter y using sunlight, so you spend less time taking it down to rec harge. Ho w long does the battery last? The remo vable 1 0,00 0mAh bat ter y of f ers up to six months per charge, based on fi ve minutes of recording a day and all-da y st andby . According to Reolink, SolarEase tec hnology delivers a 26% improv ement in c harging ef fi ciency , while 30 minutes of daily sunlight can help sustain operation in suitable conditions. As alw ays, sunlight, recording activity , and set tings will af fect real-w orld results. What else can it do? A built-in spotlight and night vision help when daylight disappears, while two-wa y t alk lets you speak through the camera. Activity noti fi cations help you stay inf ormed, and Google Home compatibility gives you another wa y to fi t it into a connected home. The OMVI 2i Ultra is more than a camera that swivels: it’ s designed to make a single mounting spot work harder . And because both views w ork together , you can inv estigate activity without giving up your broader ov er view . T WO V I E WS ARE BE TTER T HAN ON E jbhifi.com.au 26 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack THE BIG PICTURE, PLUS THE F OLLOW-UP Imagine someone crossing your driveway and disappearing towards the side gate. A single fi xed camera might lose sight of them. Here, the wide-angle lens keeps the driveway in view while the second camera follows the movement. Y ou get context and a closer look at the same time – the real reason why two lenses are worth having. -
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Page contents: JBL Pulse 6 Bluetooth Speaker (Black),
Fr om backy ard par ties to bedtime wind-do wns, the JBL Pulse 6 is more than a Bluetooth speak er . It's a portable soundtr ack with its o wn lightshow – and it knows ho w to mak e an entr ance. Words Bec Summer Why choose the JBL Pulse 6? It's built to keep the energy going, come rain, shine, or party time. Good music deser ves to be heard – and with the JBL Pulse 6, seen, too! B ehind the colourful exterior is some serious audio muscle, with an upgraded acoustic design delivering deeper bass and a fuller , ric her sound. JBL's AI Sound B oost also analyses y our music in real time, helping you crank up the volume without cranking up the distortion. And the party doesn't have to stay indoors. An integrated handle makes it easy to mo ve the music from the living room to the bac kyard, while IP68-rated water and dust protection means a lit tle rain, sand or the occasional splash won't bring the fun to a sudden stop. What mak es the JBL Pulse 6 stand out? Here's where things get colourful. The P ulse 6 puts on a dazzling 360-degree lightshow that’ s synced with your music, with vibrant colours and pat terns dancing across the speaker and its illuminated handle. Think portable party atmosphere, minus the disco ball. There are plenty of wa ys to set the mood, too. Fire up energetic lighting ef f ec ts when the playlist gets going, or switc h to sof ter ambient colours when it's time to c hill. The JBL One app lets y ou customise the display , explore dif ferent themes, and e ven pair mood-set ting sounds with matc hing light ef f ects. Y ou can also t weak the audio using the app's EQ controls. Ho w much playtime do you get? Boasting up to 1 2 hours of bat ter y life, the Pulse 6 has enough stamina to keep the t unes and lightshow rolling from af ternoon catc hups to late-night listening. Act ual bat ter y life will vary depending on volume and usage. Can it do mor e than play music and create party lighting? Absolutely! The P ulse 6 has a sof ter side, too. When the music stops, simply double-tap the speaker to activ ate its bedside lamp, casting a gentle glow that's handy when y ou're fi nding your w ay around in the dark. A djust the brightness using the volume but tons, or fi ne- tune the brightness and colour t empe rature through the JBLOne app.R eady to call it a night?Sun set Mode lets youset a countdown of upt o 60 minutes in theap p, with the lightinggra dually fading to asof t, orange-toned glow be fore switching off . The m usic stops when thet i mer ends, too. It's alo vely way to wind do wn w ithout leaving thes peaker running all night. What about c onnectingm ultiplesp eakers? One sp eaker is great. Morespeakers? No w we're talking! Using A uracast support, the Pulse 6 can connect to other compatible A uracast-enabled JBL speakers to spread the sound around. Pair two P ulse 6 speakers f or stereo sound, or link more compatible speakers when the guest list grows. Y ou can ev en sync the lightshow with JBL P artyLight Sticks f or an extra splash of colour . And for those who lik e their music in fi ner detail, the Pulse 6 also supports wired lossless audio ov er USB-C, provided you're using compatible content and supported apps or ser vices. jbhifi.com.au 28 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack Why just listen to your music when you can watch it come alive? The JBL Pulse 6's 360-degree lightshow sends colourful patterns dancing across the speaker and illuminated handle, perfectly timed to your tunes. Go bold for party time or dial things down with softer ambient lighting, all customisable through the JBL One app. GLOW UP! -
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PUL SE 6 PORT ABLE SPEAKER WITH A CUS T OMIS ABLE 360° LIGHTSHO W Up t o 12 Hrs Playtime K eep playing rain or shine with IP68 (W at er And Dust Resistant) Multi Speak er Connection By A uracast™ Pure Sound with lossless USB-C* audio f or high-quality streaming NEW *Requires compatible lossless audio cont ent from supported apps / services & wired USB-C connection SOUND Y OU C AN SEE DOUBLE-T AP T O TURN ON BEDSIDE LAMP MODE Available at jbhi .com.auSET A TIMER AND UNWIND WITH SUNSET MODE -
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Googlebook br ings Andr oid and Chrome tec hnologies tog ether in premium lapt ops that play nicely with y our phone. Her e ’ s what makes it dif f er ent – and four models t o know . Words Scott Hocking What is Googlebook? Googlebook is Google’ s new fl agship laptop category , combining Android tec hnology with desktop f oundations from ChromeOS. Y ou get the full desktop Chrome experience alongside Android apps from Google Play , wrapped in premium hardware. The bigger idea is making your Android phone and laptop f eel less like separate devices. Sign in and Googlebook can bring across set tings, passwords, and Wi-Fi networks, while the Files app can retriev e photos and fi les from your phone. Ho w is Googlebook differ ent from a Chromebook? Chromebooks prioritise simplicity , speed, and ev er yday computing. Googlebook steps into fl agship territory with more powerful processors, premium hardware, and deeper Android integration. F or example, the Continue On function lets you start a task on your phone and pic k it up on the laptop, while Cast My Apps can put a phone app into a desktop window without reac hing for your handset. What can Googlebook do that feels genuinely new? Gemini Intelligence is built into Googlebook to help with ev er yday tasks. Wiggle the cursor to call up Magic P ointer , then select something onscreen to ask, compare, or create with Gemini. Rambler t urns spoken thoughts into organised notes and action points. Create My W idget is a fun f eature that lets you describe the desktop widget y ou want and Googlebook can create it. Plus, a Glowbar will spring to lif e at st art up and sweep across to show bat ter y level. Across the range y ou’ll also fi nd bright, high- resolution touc hscreens, bac klit ke yboards, and large haptic trac kpads. M EE T GOOGLEBOOK jbhifi.com.au 30 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack T H E GOOGLEBOOK L IN E-UP A new br eed of laptop Asus Googlebook 14” 3K OLED Touch Laptop The portable Asus has a 14- inch 3K OLED touchscreen with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Both models pair 16GB RAM with a 512GB SSD; choose Intel Core Ultra 5 for everyday productivity , study, and play , or Ultra 7 for extra grunt. Battery life is rated at up to 16 hours, too.* HDMI, USB-A, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 4 connect monitors and accessories without a pile of dongles. HP Googlebook 14” 3K OLED Touch Laptop At 1.24kg, the HP pairs a 14-inch 3K OLED touchscreen with a 120Hz variable refresh rate. Snapdragon X Elite power , a 512GB SSD, and up to 19 hours of battery life* make it ready for work on the move. Choose 16GB RAM for everyday multitasking or 32GB for demanding workloads. Wi-Fi 7 connectivity rounds out this slim all-rounder . Leno vo 15IPH12 15.3” 2.8K OLED Touc h Googlebook Lenovo gives Googlebook room to stretch out. Its 15.3-inch 2.8K OLE D touchscreen is the biggest of the range, making it a natural fi t for multitasking and anyone who prefers a larger display . Despite the bigger screen, it remains highly portable at just 1.29kg. Intel Core Ultra 5 and 16GB RAM handle daily tasks, with Dolby Atmos for streaming. Battery life reaches up to 13 hours.* Choose 256GB storage for cloud use, or 512GB for more fi les and apps. Dell XPS 13.4" WQXGA Touch Googlebook Dell brings its popular XPS design to Googlebook in a sleek, lightweight build just 12.7mm thin and around 1kg. The 13.4-inch In fi nityEdge touchscreen delivers sharp visuals and smooth scrolling with a 120Hz refresh rate. A Snapdragon X Elite processor and 16GB or 32GB RAM keep multitasking moving, while Android integration lets you access phone apps, fi les, and tasks across devices. Gemini Intelligence lends a helping hand, and a clever Glow bar displays battery and charging st atus at a glance. Battery life stretches t o up to 16 hours of video streaming.* *Battery life based on controlled web-browsing tests. Actual battery life varies depending on usage, settings, and other factors. -
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Page contents: ASUS ProArt P14 14" 3K 120Hz OLED Touch Laptop (Nvidia RTX Spark N1X - 20 core)[1TB],
The Asus Pr oArt P14 3K lapt op br ings pow erful gr aphics, smart AI f eatur es, and a st unning OLED touc h display tog ether in a slim premium lapt op that’ s built for cr eators who need pr o perfor mance on the go . Words Bec Summer Why does a creativ e professional need this much po wer? Asus ’ s ProArt P1 4 is built for creators who don ’t wish to compromise. It’ s powered by NVIDIA ’ s new R TX Spark N1X superc hip, whic h brings pow erful graphics and AI processing to a slim, lightweight laptop. The c hip combines a 20-core NVIDIA Grace CPU with Blac kwell R TX graphics and 6,1 44 CUD A cores, helping creators run AI models, render complex 3D scenes, and process high- resolution video locally . Its uni fi ed memor y arc hitecture lets the CPU and GPU share memor y . W ith 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB SSD in the JB model, the P1 4 handles demanding creative applications, multitasking , and local AI work fl ows. Ho w does the display impro ve creativ e accuracy? The P roArt P1 4’ s 1 4-inc h A SUS Lumina Pro OLED displa y delivers 3K (2880×1 800) resolution and a 1 20Hz refresh rate for crisp detail and fl uid motion . Delt a E < 1 colour accuracy and up to 1,1 0 0 nits HDR peak brightness suit colour -c ritical w ork. Meanwhile, the tou c h-enabled panel with stylus supp ort adds versatility for illustrato rs, designers, and editors ho pref er hands-on contro l. Can a laptop thi s powerful still be truly portable? Y es! At just 1 3.9mm t h in and weighing 1 .48kg, the P roArt P1 4 is the lightest Pro Art laptop to date. The JB model comes in Neo White, while Nano Blac k is another fi nish in the range. A 90Wh bat ter y supports creative sessions a way from the desk. What mak es it a complete creativ e hub? Connectivity is a major strength of the ProArt P1 4, with three USB-C 4.0 ports, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, an SD card reader , F ull-HD webcam, plus Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v5.4 to ensure fast transf ers and reliable wireless performance. ASUS's built-in creativ e apps add another ha ndy layer , with M useTree helping ge nerate ideas,Sto ryCube organising phot os and videos, andP roArt Creator Hub providing c ontrol o ver creative set tings. T he P ro Art P14 also off ers three mon ths of Adobe Creative C loud an d Google AI Pro, plus six months of GoProP remiu m+ and Dropbox 50 0G B. Promotionaleligib ility and terms apply. F o r those who rely onG PU-a ccelerated software, nativ e CU DA support ensures compatibility with over 1,000 apps, ranging from Blender and DaVinci Resolv e to advanced AI dev elopment tools. Ho w does it support AI-driven creativity? The P roArt P1 4 can run compatible AI models and automated tools directly on the laptop, depending on the workload and a vailable memor y . This means f aster iteration, improved privacy , and greater reliabilit y – especially for prof essionals working with sensitive or proprietar y content. jbhifi.com.au 32 NO VEMBER 202 6 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack A L APT OP T HAT SP ARKS CRE A TI V I T Y Why does NV IDIA RTX Spark matter? NVIDIA RTX Spark is a new class of PC superchip that’s been designed to bring pow erful onboard AI, adv anced graphics, and unified memory to slim Windows laptops, redefining what creators, dev elopers, and technical professionals can achiev e on the go. Key bene fi ts Unified memory for heavy workloads: The CPU and GPU share a common memory pool. RTX Spark supports up to 128GB in selected systems. This ProArt P14 has 32GB, suited to creative multitasking and compatible local AI models. High-performance local AI: RTX Spark offers up to one peta fl op of theoretical peak AI processing across supported con fi gurations. On-device AI can reduce reliance on cloud services, with performance depending on the model and workload. Blackwell RTX graphics: Powerful RTX graphics ensure high-end performance for video, 3D, and visual projects. Nativ e CUDA acceleration: Supports acceleration in a wide range of compatible creative and AI applications. Optimised for AI agents and generativ e workflows: Accelerates compatible AI tools for creative and technical tasks. ASUS Pr oAr t P14 -
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Budget ultr aportable lapt ops are on the r ise, and Dell has joined the fra y with its impressiv e lit tle XPS 13 ,r unning Windo ws 1 1 Home. W e took the 8GB model for a spin, and here ar e our thoughts. Words Amy Flower Design and build The XPS 1 3 immediately looks premium, in keeping with the series ’ roots. Its slim 1 2.7mm aluminium c hassis punc hes abov e its weight, with none of the budget plastic you might expect at this price. At just 1kg, it well and tr uly tic ks the ultraportable box, while still f eeling sturdy enough to handle lif e on the move. Display The 1 3.4-inc h IPS touchscreen has slim bez els all around, so most of the mac hine’ s compact footprint is taken up b y screen. A 2560×1 600 (2.5K) resolution, ~50 0-nit brightness, vivid colour , and dynamic refresh rate up to 1 20Hz make it one smooth lit tle visual performer . T ouc h functionalit y is a welcome bonus f or a budget-conscious laptop and works fl awlessly , although it’ s worth keeping a cleaning cloth handy because the shiny screen retains fi ngerprints. Performanc e At its heart is Intel’ s Core 5 320 Wildcat Lake processor , designed for entr y-le vel, lo w- pow ered systems and well suited to st udents and ev er yday users. Email, web bro wsing , Microsof t 365, and video playbac k are handled without raising a sweat. Our 8GB revie w unit can slow down with lots of browser tabs or sev eral programs open at once. If heavier multitasking is a priority , the av ailable 1 6GB model off ers noticeably more breathing room. Integrated Intel Graphics handle ev er yday visuals, but AAA gaming and demanding creative w ork suc h as Photoshop or Premiere call for something more po werful. The 51 2GB SSD should be enough for most users, and we f ound the XPS 1 3 a nimble performer . Battery life Y ou want an ultraportable to have enough juice to see you through a busy da y , and the XPS 13 really delivers. Dell claims up to 1 7 hours of life from a full c harge, and it’ s believ able, bearing in mind that it also depends upon what you’ re doing, how bright you ha ve the screen, and other variables. Connectivity Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 keep wireless connectivity up to date. W e were online in seconds, and pairing a Bluetooth mouse was equally speedy . The compact design does limit ports: y ou get just two USB-C connections. That should suf fi ce on the move, but a hub will be useful at home for a monitor , card reader , and other accessories. There ’ s also no headphone soc ket, making Bluetooth headphones the obvious option. Audio The built-in quad-driv er speakers are surprisingly good for a budget ultraportable, delivering more punc h than you might e xpect from suc h a compact mac hine, and working w ell for movies on the go. W ebcam The F ull-HD webcam delivers smooth video f or Zoom calls and supports W indows Hello, but there’ s no phy sical privacy shut ter . The bottom line F or a W indows ultraportable, the XPS 1 3 is a very appealing option. It looks and feels premium, has an impressive screen, tra vels easily , and of fers enough bat ter y life to see most users through a busy day . Dell XPS 13 13.4" 2.5K Touch Laptop jbhifi.com.au 34 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH REVIEW visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack A v ailable in 8GB vs16GB RAM models 8GB: A goodfi t for browsing, streaming, email, documents, and lighter multitasking 16GB: More breathing room for tabhoarders, heavier multitasking, and demanding apps Both keep the same Int el Core 5-320 processor , 512GB SSD, and 2.5K touchscreen An ultr apor table whiz REVIEW -
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Page contents: HP OmniBook 5 14" WQXGA OLED Laptop (Intel Core 5 - 320)[512GB/Starlit Blue],
If you’ ve been hunting f or a laptop that’ s light enough to car ry wherev er you g o , po werful enough t o handle all y our wor k, and stylish enough to f eel lik e an extension of y our personality , then HP’ s OmniBook 5 14" OLED T ouch might be the one that ticks ev ery box. Words Bec Summer What are the k ey specs? W eighing in at a mere 1 .16k g , and measuring a svelte 1 1 .7mm in thic kness, HP’ s OmniBook 5 is built for those who mo ve fast – and e xpect their tec h to keep up! P ow ered by the Intel Core 5-320 processor , the OmniBook 5 is a smooth multitasker , whether you’ re writing up a storm, editing photos, jumping between meetings, or relaxing with a fa vourite show . With 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 51 2GB PCIe Gen4 SSD for storage, apps launc h quic kly , fi les sav e speedily , and performance stays snappy e ven under pressure. A bac klit ke yboard is practical for use in any lighting conditions, and it’ s comfortable for long typing sessions. Meanwhile, W indows 1 1 Home comes pre-installed for a familiar and secure experience. Will the OLED touchscreen mak e a difference? Absolutely! The 1 4" 2K OLED touchscreen is just one of many standout f eatures of the OmniBook 5. W ith 1 0 0% DCI-P3 colour gamut, you get ric her reds, deeper greens, and cinematic vibrancy that makes mo vies pop, while creative w ork looks more precise. The 1 920x1 20 0 (WUXGA) resolution at a 1 6:1 0 aspect ratio gives you more v ertical space, too, whic h is perf ect for scrolling through documents or timelines without constant swiping. The screen is protected b y Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and its Lo w Blue Light design helps to reduce ey estrain during long work sessions. Whether you’ re writing to deadline, sketc hing ideas, or ev en binge-watc hing , the touc h responsiveness and clarity make the e xperience a pleasurable one. Ho w long will the battery last when on the go? The OmniB ook 5 has been designed for all-day mobility . Its 60Wh bat ter y supports fast c harging of up to 50% in just 30 minutes, so ev en a quic k café stop can get y ou pow ered up again. While bat ter y lif e varies depending on your usage, the combination of ef fi cient Intel processing and OLED display helps stretc h your unplugged time further . Does it hav e the ports and connectivity you need? HP includes an HDMI 2.1 port, two USB-C ports with pow er deliver y and DisplayP ort support, plus a headphone/microphone combo jac k. F or wireless connectivit y , you get Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring fast and reliable connections whether you’ re working from home, the of fi ce, or somewhere else entirely . A 1 080p F ull-HD IR webcam with noise reduction and dual microphones makes video calls clearer , while P oly Studio DTS:X Ultra speakers deliv er impressively immersive audio for suc h a slim device. Is it built to last? With a chassis built from recy cled metal and a premium aluminium fi nish, the OmniBook 5 looks and f eels sturdy without sacri fi cing elegance. Who is the HP OmniBook 5 for? If you’ re af ter a laptop that blends performance, portability , and top-notc h visuals, the HP OmniBook 5 1 4" OLED T ouc h stands out as a smart and st ylish c hoice for work, st udy , and everything in bet ween. HP OMNIBOOK 5 jbhifi.com.au 36 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack No matter whether you preferso mething subtle or with aspl ash of personality, there’s a sh ade of HP OmniBook 5that fits y our everyday aesthetic. W hat’s yourperfect matc h?T H E L APT OP T HAT COLOURS YOUR WORL D Soft Honeydew A fresh and calming pastel green Smoke Silv er Sleek, modern, and classic Starlit Blue Bold with a cosmic edge Peony Pink Soft, warm, and expressive Choose a colour that suits your style! -
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For y ears, in vesting in a g aming laptop meant that you also needed a dedicat ed graphics car d. These chunky , po wer -hungry components wer e pret ty muc h essential for r unning an ything more demanding than Solitair e . But the landscape is shif ting… Words Bec Summer R ecently we ’v e seen big leaps in the capability of onboard graphics – particularly from Intel’ s latest high-end CPUs - and the idea of what de fi nes a gaming laptop is c hanging. Can onboar d graphics run the big games? Modern Intel processors now come with integrated graphics that can run man y popular games smoothly at 1 080p. Titles suc h as F ortnite , Minecraft , Roc ket L eague , and V alorant don ’t require the massiv e oomph of a dedicated GPU, and the y’re e xactly the kinds of games that most people are actually pla ying. F or casual and mid-range gaming , the CPU alone can now do the hea v y lif ting . This mat ters, because dedicated graphics cards add cost, weight, heat, and comple xit y to a laptop, when most people today demand smaller , lighter , but more pow erful. Ho w does a GPU affect battery life? A laptop with a standalone GPU often needs bee fi er cooling, a larger c hassis, and a bigger bat ter y , yet they still end up delivering shorter bat ter y lif e. In contrast, a laptop pow ered solely by a strong Intel CPU with integrated graphics can be slimmer , quieter , and signi fi cantly more af fordable. Bat ter y life is one of the biggest wins. Dedicated GPUs draw lots of po wer , ev en when you’ re not gaming. T urn them of f , and suddenly your laptop can last up to twice as long on a c harge. F or anyone who uses their laptop f or work, st udy , or travel as w ell as gaming , that’ s a major advantage, as you’ re not lugging around a mac hine that conks out af ter a couple of hours of web bro wsing . What other advantages does an integrated GPU pr ovide? Without a dedicated GPU, there’ s less that can go wrong – f ewer driv ers to update, f ewer compatibility quirks, and less heat to manage. Y our laptop st ay s cooler on your lap and quieter on your desk. Because the graphics are built right into the CPU, the y automatically get bet ter every time Intel improv es its c hips. So, integrated graphics keep get ting faster and more ef fi cient with eac h new generation. So, are dedicat ed GPUs a thing of the past? Not at all! The rise in po wer of integrated GPUs doesn ’t mean that dedicated graphics cards are obsolete. If you w ant to play the latest AAA titles at peak set tings, or if you’ re into VR or pow er -hungr y creative pursuits lik e 3D rendering, a GPU still makes sense. But for many e ver yda y gamers, the “must-hav e a GPU” rule is quic kly becoming a thing of the past. Ultimately , gaming laptops are becoming more ef fi cient and more af fordable. And, thanks to the advances in po werful onboard graphics, you ma y not need an expensive graphics card af ter all. GAMING L APT OPS jbhifi.com.au 38 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack DO YOU RE ALL Y N EE D A DE DIC A TE D GRAPHICS C ?ARD Lenov o’s LOQ Essential is perfect for those who want smooth, modern gaming without the expense of a bulky graphics card. It uses Intel’ s new Core Ultra X7 processor , which includes integrated Arc graphics, and is powerful enough for popular games and everyday tasks alike. The 15.3-inch WUXGA (1920x1200) screen runs at a zippy 165Hz and covers the full sRGB colour range, so games and videos look vivid and crisp. With 16GB of speedy memory and a 512GB SSD inside, it’ s designed to be super -responsive, and there’ s room for another SSD to add extra storage. At just over 2kg, it’ s portable enough for work, study , or travel, and the 60Wh battery bene fi ts from the ef fi ciency gains in Intel’ s latest chip. Add Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.3, Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, ethernet, and a sharp 5MP camera, and this is one well-rounded laptop. Consider this... -
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Imagine tur ning an idea into something y ou can actually hold. Fr om handy household fi xes t o one- of-a-kind cr eations, 3D pr inting mak es it possible. And get ting start ed is easier than you might think. Her e’ s everything y ou need to kno w . Words Scott Hocking What is a 3D printer and how does it work? Imagine a hot-glue gun follo wing a digit al blueprint – only with muc h bet ter aim. A fi lament 3D printer f eeds plastic through a heated nozzle, laying it do wn in thin lines. Layer by la yer , a phy sical object t akes shape. This method is called FDM or FFF . Choose a digital model, prepare it with software called a slicer , then send the instructions to y our printer . No factory required. Are 3D printer s easy to set up and use? F orget the complicated mac hines of yester year . T oday's 3D printers do muc h of the hard work for y ou. Many printers arriv e mostly assembled, with guided setup, automatic calibration, and apps that help you c hoose a 3D model and hit Print. Start with something small and simple, such as a bag clip or cable tidy , and you’ll soon get the idea. There ’ s still some trial and error . A dirty build plate or incorrect fi lament settings can lead to the occasional failed print, but that’ s all part of the learning cur ve. And you don ’t need coding skills or 3D design experience to get started. Which type of 3D printer should I buy? Bef ore you start dreaming up your fi rst masterpiece, think about what you w ant to print jbhifi.com.au 40 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack 3D PRINTERS YOUR QUE STIONS ANSWERE D OPEN-FRAME: Best for PLA beginners who want easy access and a lower starting price. ENCLOSED: Best for more demanding materials and projects that bene fi t from stable printing temperatures. Multicolour and larger builds depend on the model, not the enclosure. Star t simple or step up? -
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– and where you're going to put the printer . Open-frame mac hines expose the printing area, so they’ re easy to watc h and access. Enclosed printers surround it with a cabinet, helping maintain more st able temperatures f or demanding materials. Neither type removes the need f or ventilation. Compare build volume (maximum print siz e), calibration, noise, speed, and colour options. Bambu Lab of fers open-frame and enclosed models; Creality also makes both. Snapmaker U1 uses four sw appable toolheads for multicolour and multi-material projects. Chec k eac h model’ s included f eatures. Can e very 3D printer print in colour? Every fi lament printer can print with colouredplastic, but not ev er y model can automatically switc h colours within one job. On a basic mac hine, you can print a single colour or pause and c hange spools by hand. Automatic multicolour printing needs compatible hardware, suc h as Bambu Lab’ s AMS or AMS lite. A ‘Combo’ ma y include it; other wise, it can be an extra purc hase. Switc hing colours through a single nozzle can add printing time and waste fi lament. Printers with separate toolheads, suc h as the Snapmaker U1, can reduce both. What kind of f ilament do I need? Filament is plastic “ink” and generally av ailable in 1kg spools at JB . Most consumer printers use 1 .75mm fi lament.Chec k material, diameter , and spool compatibility . Many printers accept third-party fi lament, although some automatic f eeding systems can ha ve restrictions. Filament is of ten not included with the printer , so factor that into your budget. On compatible systems, RFID c hips on some spools identify the fi lament and can automaticallysuggest or apply preset set tings. Matc hing brands may simplify set up, but RFID isn ’t univ ersal and set tings may still need adjusting. New to printing? PLA is y our best friend. It's easy to work with and ideal f or get ting those fi rst creations off the drawing board. PETG is tougher and more moist ure- resistant; many open-frame printers can use it. A SA resists UV and heat but generally needs an enclosure and ef f ective ventilation. Keep spools dry and follow manuf acturer material advice. What can I print, and how long will it tak e? Phone stands, shoes, fi gurines,costume props, replacement parts, planters, personalised gif ts… the list goes on and can get wonderfully w eird. A simple lit tle part might take half an hour , a det ailed fi gurinesev eral hours, and a big costume prop ov ernight or longer . Size, detail, lay er height, supports, and colour c hanges af fect timing. Y our slicer estimates print time and fi lament use,helping you calculate material cost. Some prints need supports remov ed af ter wards. A void saf et y-critical and f ood-cont act parts unless materials and designs are properly assessed. Where do I find things to print? Y ou don ’t need to design a thing, or even o wn a computer . W ith a compatible printer and app, you can ev en send ready-to-print projects straight from your phone. F or more control, a computer and slicing sof tware give y ou extra options. F rom practical household fi xes to thingsthat you ne ver knew y ou needed, sites suc h as MakerW orld, Printables, and Thingiv erse are pac ked with do wnloadable designs, many completely free. Chec k the license before selling prints. An STL fi le contains the shape of an object, notthe fi nal machine instructions. Opening it in a slicer on a laptop or desktop gives y ou more freedom to resize, rotate, and adjust supports and set tings than a quic k phone-app print. F eeling creative? Y ou can learn to model your o wn designs later . Where should I put a 3D printer? Y our 3D printer doesn't need its own workshop, but it does need a good home. Choose a sturdy , lev el surface with plenty of room around it, awa y from curious lit tle fi ngers, pets, and draughts.Printing releases particles and sometimes fumes, so provide suitable ventilation, particularly with A SA. K eep fi ngers clear of hot nozzles andmoving parts. Routine care includes cleaning the build plate and occasionally c hec king the nozzle; follo w the maker’ s advice on maintenance, super vision, and saf e operation. jbhifi.com.au 42 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack AMS (Automat ic Material Syst em): Bambu Lab’ s spool-feeding and switching system – compatibility varies by printer . ASA: UV- and heat-resistant fi lamentthat typically requires an enclosure and ventilation. Basic vs matt e : Standard sheen versus a softer , less shiny fi lamentfi nish. Bed levelling : Calibration that helps the fi rst layer stick evenly. Build plate : Surface that prints stick to. Build volume : Maximum printable dimensions. Extruder : Mechanism feeding fi lament towards the nozzle. FDM/ FFF: Building objects in layers of melted fi lament.Filament : Plastic printing strand, commonly 1.75mm diameter . G-code : Printer movement and temperature instructions. Layer height : Layer thickness – thinner can mean fi ner detail andlonger prints. Nozzle : Heated tip depositing plastic. PETG : T ough, moisture-resistant fi lament. PLA: Easy-to-print fi lament foreveryday projects. Print pro fi le : Preset printing and material settings. RFID tagging : Spool chip read by compatible systems to identify fi lament. Slicer: Software converting models into print instructions. STL: File format describing a 3D model’ s shape. Supports : T emporary structures beneath overhangs. T oolhead: Printing assembly – some printers swap between several. GLOSSAR Y 3D printing decoded 3D PRINTERS YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERE D continued -
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A spar e part, a one-of-a-kind gift, or a multicolour master piece – what would y ou creat e? Fr om beginner -fr iendly 3D pr inters t o ser iously clev er machines, these six models pr ov e that ther e’ s more than one w ay t o br ing an idea to lif e. Words Scott Hocking jbhifi.com.au 44 N O VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D Printer (Open Frame) Small footprint, big possibilities Short on space but big on ideas? The A1 Mini makes a friendly fi rst step into 3D printing. Its open-frame design lets you watc h the magic happen, while automatic calibration takes muc h of the fi ddly setup of f your hands. Start with a cable clip or miniature, then see where curiosity takes you. Think small – in a good way The 1 80 × 1 80 × 180mm build v olume – the largest object it can print in one piece – is the trade-of f for its compact siz e. That’ s plenty for desk accessories and smaller model s. Planning a lif e-size cost ume helmet? Y ou’ll need to print it in sections or look at a la rger mac hine. One colour now , more later This is the standard, single-spool version. Y ou can add a compatible AMS lite later for automatic f our -colour projects, so there’ s room to grow . PLA is a great fi rst fi lament; PETG and fl e xible TPU are also supported, although st andard TPU should be f ed directly rather than through the AMS lite. ABS and A SA aren ’t recommended for this open-frame printer . Best for: Beginners, students, and hobbyists who want a compact fi rst printer for smaller projects. Bambu Lab A1 Combo 3D Printer (Open Frame) [Excludes Filament] A front-ro w seat to the action W ant to know what’ s happening while your creation takes shape? The A1’ s open frame gives y ou a clear view and easy access to the print bed. It’ s a great w a y to learn, with automatic bed levelling and fi lament- fl o w calibration t aking care of some common fi rst-print headaches. The roomy 256 × 256 × 256mm build area can handle more ambitious projects. Giv e y our creations a splash of c olour Here ’ s w here the Combo earns its name.The included AMS lite holds up to four compatible spools and switc h esfi lament automatically , so a nameplate, fi gurine, or desk organiser can come out in several colours witho ut you standing by to change them. RF ID chips on compatible Bambu spools can help the printer recognise the fi lament and load suit able set tin gs.S k ip the design degree Bro ws e Bambu’ s MakerW orld librar y for ready -made projects and get printing without creating a model from scra tch. PLA is the easiest place to start, with PETG another useful option for practical prints. F or high- te mperature materials such as A SA, an enclosed printer is the bet ter fi t. est for:First-time users who want approachable open-frame printing with multicolour fun from day one. A standard Bambu Lab printer is ready for single-colour printing. A Combo bundles extra fi lament-handling hardware for automatic colour changes: the A1 Combo includes AMS lite, while the X2D Combo includes AMS 2 Pro. It’ s handy for colourful gifts and fi gurines, but changes can add print time and waste. Filament may be sold separately . 3D PRINTERS F IN D YOUR PERFEC T F I T Standard or Combo – which one do you need? -
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jbhifi.com.au 46 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack Creality SPARKX i7 Colour Combo 3D Printer with CFS Lite Room to make something useful This printer giv es fi rst-time makers a generous 260 × 260 × 255mm build area. That means more room for organisers, props, and those oddly speci fi c household fi xes you can ne ver fi nd in the shops. Automatic bed le velling helps the fi rst layer stic k, while a tool-free, quick-sw ap hotend (the heated assembly that melts fi lament) makes it easier to c hange nozzle sizes for dif ferent projects. A little help if prints go pear-shaped A built-in AI camera can help spot a f ailed print turning into a tangle of plastic. Filament-runout detection and pow er - loss recov er y are useful bac kups when a longer project hits a snag. A customisable RGB light bar sho ws print st at us at a glance, too. Handy saf et y nets, but not an ex cuse to forget the printer is running. Four colours, one creativ e playground The printer is paired with Creality’ s CFS lite, a f our -spool fi lament system f or automatic multicolo ur printing . The CFS lite can also switc h to a mat c hing spool when one runs out, helping longer print s k eep going without interr uption. That’ s the fu n part – colourful c haracters and personalised pr o jects without swapping spools y ourself . Creality also off ers a photo-to-3D f eature, while a smarter fi lament- switc hing process helps cut plastic waste when c hanging colours. Best for: Curious beginners who want generous print space and the option of colourful creations. Bambu Lab P2S 3D Printer (Enclosed) When your pr ojects get serious When you’ re ready to tackle something more ambitious than ornaments, the enclosed P2S helps keep the printing environment steadier , especially when you vent ure into more temperature-sensitiv e materials. Its 256 × 256 × 256mm build volume has space f or larger organisers, props, and functional parts. It’ s a logical next step once you kno w what you like making. Less fiddling, more making A fi ve-inc h touchscreen puts controls within easy reac h, while automatic setup f eatures help you spend more time printing and less time troubleshooting. Activ e air fl ow helps manage conditions f or dif ferent materials, and AI-assisted monitoring can catc h problems before the y ruin a longer job. Y ou’ll still need suit able ventilation and the right set tings for eac h material. Start simple, add colour later This is the standard model, not a Combo. It prints from one spool as supplied. If automatic multicolour printing is on your wish list, you can add a compatible AMS system and an y required connecting hardware separately . Compare the tot al cost with a Combo pac kage before y ou buy . Best for: Creators ready to move beyond beginner printing into an enclosed machine without paying for the Bambu Lab X2D’ s dual nozzles. Choose the Bambu Lab A1 Mini if… Y ou want a compact fi rst step. Choose the Bambu Lab A1 Combo if … Y ou want easy four-colour creativity . Choose the SparkX i7 if … Y ou want generous build space and a beginner - friendly multicolour setup. Choose the Bambu Lab P2S if … Y ou’re ready for an enclosed step up. Choose the X2D Combo if … Y ou want dual-nozzle versatility and demanding materials. Choose the Snapmaker U1 if … Y ou regularly print intricate multicolour designs and want faster swaps. 3D PRINTERS FIND YOUR PERFECT F I T continued Which 3D printer is right for you? Coming Soon -
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jbhifi.com.au 48 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack Bambu Lab X2D Combo 3D Printer (Enclosed) & AMS 2 Pro [Excludes Filament] Two nozzles, fe wer c ompromises The X2D can switc h bet ween two nozzles instead of f orcing every job through one. That’ s particularly useful for comple x prints: one nozzle can make the object while the other lay s down supports (temporar y struct ures that hold up tric ky overhangs) using a dif ferent compatible material. The result can be easier cleanup and more freedom with intricate shapes. The second nozzle is best suited to compatible support materials and has more limited fi lament options than the main nozzle. T urn up the ambition An actively heated c hamber , rated up to 65°C, helps control the temperature around demanding prints and reduce warping. With a nozzle reaching 300°C, the X2D can handle compatible materials suc h as A SA, ABS, and nylon. F or PLA, it uses ventilation to keep prints from ov erheating . The main nozzle ’ s 256 × 256 × 260mm build volume giv es you plenty of room to experiment. A watchful e ye on long prints Cameras and sensors can detect problems suc h as fi lament tangles or a failed print piling up plastic. The included AMS 2 Pro adds automatic fi lament switc hing and fi lament-dr ying capability . A three-stage fi ltration system can help reduce airborne particles and odours, although suitable room ventilation is still important. Best for: Experienced makers who want cleaner complex prints, engineering materials, and multicolour capability . Snapmaker U1 3D Printer The colour-change shortcut Most automatic multicolour printers push dif f erent fi laments through the same nozzle. The U1 has four separate toolheads (the assemblies that f eed and melt fi lament) and swaps between them in around fi ve seconds. That can dramatically cut the w aiting around on intricate multicolour jobs. Think colourful fi gurines with lots of small details, not just a simple t wo-tone sign. More printing, less pur ging With a shared nozzle, the printer often has to fl ush out the previous colour bef ore st arting the next. Separate toolheads reduce that w aste considerably , although not to zero. Snapmaker claims up to 80% less fi lament waste in selected comparisons; your sa vings will depend on the design. Y ou can also combine compatible rigid and fl exible fi laments in one print or use a separate toolhead for support material on fi ddly shapes. Built for big ideas A 270 × 270 × 270mm build volume means room f or bigger props or several smaller pieces at once. A utomatic calibration and camera monitoring help with longer jobs. The U1 isn ’t fully enclosed as standard; Snapmaker recommends an optional top cov er for materials suc h as A SA. JB’ s pac kage includes four 500g PLA spools to get your multicolour experiments under wa y . Best for: Makers who regularly print colourful, complex, or mixed-material projects and want less time and fi lament lost to switching. 3D PRINTERS FIND YOUR PERFECT F I T continued Conventional automatic multicolour systems usually feed several spools through one nozzle, fl ushing out the old colour between changes. The Snapmaker U1 swaps among four complete toolheads instead, saving time and greatly reducing purge waste – although not eliminating it. Bambu’ s X2D takes another route with two switchable nozzles, useful for combining compatible materials and supports. One nozzle or a toolhead changer? -
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T wo pr emium smartphones. Up to thr ee 20 0MP Hasselblad cameras. Meet the OPPO Find X1 0 and Find X1 0 Pro Max, br inging ser ious photogr aph y pow er , clever ev eryda y f eatur es, and bat ter ies built to k eep the good times r olling. Words Scott Hocking A whole lot of c amera in your pocket The OPPO Find X1 0 packs a 200MP main camera, 200MP periscope telephoto, and 50MP ultra-wide. F rom a gig across the room to a sweeping landscape, you can c hange your perspective without lugging around a camera bag. Hasselblad portrait st yles give people shots e xtra c haracter . The OPPO Find X1 0 Pro Max raises the stakes with three 200MP rear cameras. Its ultra-wide gets within 4cm of tiny subjects, while the telephoto shoots macro from 1 0cm. And for budding fi lmmakers, the main camera supports 1 7-stop HDR video in standard 1× recording , helping retain det ail in tric ky light. Both phones ha ve a 50MP front camera, 8K 30fps video, and Open Gate capture, giving y ou more room to reframe footage later . There’ s plenty here to keep k een creators busy . Big colour . Smooth mo ves. Photos deser ve a screen that does them justice. The Find X1 0 has a 6.59-inch P roXDR AMOLED display; the P ro Max stretc hes to 6.78 inc hes. Both deliver vivid colour , up to 2,0 00 nits global peak brightness and refresh rates reac hing 1 44Hz for supported games only . Lo w-blue-light f eatures and high-frequency dimming help with extended vie wing , while reminders encourage healthier screen habits. Handy when a quic k scroll turns into an hour . Plenty of po wer and smarts Both pac k a 7 ,1 50mAh bat ter y , 80W SUPERV OOC wired c harging and 50W wireless c harging with a compatible c harger . OPPO quotes up to 1 9 hours of video streaming for the Find X1 0 and 18 hours for the P ro Max; your mileage will vary . The Find X1 0 runs a Dimensity 960 0M c hip; the Pro Max steps up to the 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro. ColorOS 1 7 keeps things responsiv e, while AI Mind Pilot aims to help organise information and tackle tasks. AI availability and usage limits vary . Stereo speakers, an ultrasonic fi ngerprint reader , and IP66/IP68/IP69-rated dust and water resistance round out the everyday essentials. OPPO F IN D X10 SERI E S jbhifi.com.au 50 NO VEMBER 2026 TECH FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack BIG S HO TS, BIG IDE AS WHAT'S NEW WITH THE FIND X10 SERIES? The Find X10 upgrades the Find X9’ s triple 50MP cameras to dual 200MP main and telephoto cameras. The Pro Max goes further with three 200MP cameras and advanced HDR video. Both introduce newer Dimensity processors, ColorOS 17, and up to 144Hz refresh rates for supported games. W HICH OPPO F IND X10 MODEL IS RIGH T FOR YOU? OPPO Find X10 5G 512GB A compact 6.59-inch screen, dual 200MP main and telephoto cameras, 50MP ultra-wide, and a Dimensity 9600M chip. It offers serious shooting options without going for the larger fl agship model. Choose the Find X10 if… you want Hasselblad photography and versatile zoom in a more compact phone. OPPO Find X10 Pro Max 5G 512GB A bigger 6.78-inch screen, triple 200MP rear cameras, close-up macro options, 17-stop HDR video, and a faster 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip. Choose the Pro Max if… you want the most versatile camera system, a larger display , and extra fi lmmaking control. Both models offer 512GB storage and the same battery capacity . Ever snapped a sunset and wondered where the colours went? Both phones use OPPO’ s LUMO T rue Colour Engine, with 24 spectral channels and natural-tone processing, to interpret colour and lighting across photos, Motion Photos, and video. The aim? More believable skin tones, richer light and shade, and less tinkering to recreate the scene you remember . COLOUR THAT LOOKS L IKE THE MOM ENT -
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*Please note that bonus offers are ONL Y available online at www .jbhi fi .com.au and only during the pre-order period. All offers are subject to availability , while stocks last. P ARKW AY DRI VE Home - Liv e at the Sydney Opera House RELEASE DATE: December 4, 2026 SPECIAL OFFER: Pre-order online and get a bonus exclusive live photo print! Online pre-order only , while stocks last. Offer ends 3/12/2026* J B ’ s B O N U S O F F E R jbhifi.com.au 56 NO VEMBER 2026 visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack ’ s R O V I N G R E P O R T E R My fi rst album was Jimi Hendrix Live at Woodstock . It absolutely blew my mind and still does. I was about nine and I had got some money for a birthday or Christmas, can’t quite remember , and I went to Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds and there it was. I just loved all things Jimi and all things guitar . This album opened up the world to me. Although Jimi and that concert was way before my time, I always feel transported to that moment whenever I put it on. I feel like I can really see it and strangely felt seen by it. I’ve always felt grateful for Jimi and his work. Just so raw and so re fi ned, so powerful and so delicate all at once. It would be remiss of me to not mention Mitch Mitchell, the greatest drummer of all time in my opinion. He and Jimi and Noel Redding made some incredible work together , though Noel was not on bass at Woodstock. Billy Cox played bass that day and he is also absolutely incredible. So, Jimi and particularly this live album really expanded and delivered my world. D AN SUL T AN # 1 MY FIRST ALBUM Little Miracles by Dan Sultan is out now via Mushroom In the hotseat this month is ELLA HOOPER who has just r eleased her third solo album. Five w ords to descr ibe yourself: Optimistic, poetic, contrar y , driven, dreamer . Y our all-time f avour ite album? Bob Dylan – Another Side of B ob Dylan . What did your most memor able school r eport sa y? OFF WITH THE F AIRIES! What would be y our Hard Quiz expert subject? P ossibly fairies, or Bob Dylan! Song you wish y ou’ d wr itten? There ’ s a new one e ver y week. But currently Heavy T obacco by Angela A utumn, m y new fa vourite Americana folk-gr unge darling. If you w eren’t a roc k star , what would y ou be? Probably a visual artist or an actor . Something just as impractical and dream-driven! Last album you bought? B eliever by Angela A utumn (af orementioned Appalac hian banjo grunge goddess) and F ortune T eller by B obby Dov e, a Canadian alt countr y crooner who I met at Americanaf est in Nashville. Aside from y ourself , which musician would y ou most like to be? Aside from the horrendous amount of gear and lugging, I do fantasise about being a drummer . The y’re just so plugged in to the mains; a great drummer is a foundational and electric element to any band, so ma ybe I’ d be Ginger Bak er . Y eehaw! What’ s the most ridiculous it em you’ ve ev er put on your r ider? We requested a partridge in a pear tree on one Killing Heidi tour – to kind of take the piss out of bougie requests. W e’ d often get cute interpretations of them – pictures, models, to ys, and the like. It w as ver y cute, the ef fort some v enues would go to. Y our funeral song? The Waterbo ys ’ version of Van Mor rison ’ s Sw eet Thing . Ev en though it’ s a bit emo, it’ s uplifting and transcendent and roc kin ’ . Happiness is… A late c hec k-out! And cof f ee in bed. What’ s an early , cher ished music memory? Singing songs with my dad, lots of Guns N’ Roses and F oo Fighters. S T ACK Photo credit: Chloe Paul Which r ecent album do you cur rently hav e on repeat? Lost Weekend - Phoebe Bridgers, Get ting Killed - Geese. What’ s your all-time f avour ite album and wh y? I hav e too many! A F ev er Y ou Can ’t S weat Out - P anic! at the Disco, T oxicity - Sy stem of a Down, A Brief Inquir y into Online Relationships - The 1 975. Mainly because of nostalgia from my early -mid teens. Do you ha ve a vin yl collection? If so, how did it begin, and expand? Y es! I wanted a turntable for Christmas one year and m y fi rst vinyl w as Queen ’ s Greatest Hits . I currently hav e ov er 1 50 maybe? I hav e them all writ ten down in my notes alphabetically by artist. What do you enjo y most about wor king in music at JB? I lov e seeing what new albums are coming out, or re-issues. I also lov e the JB exclusiv e pressings we get f or vinyl. Overnight Success by Ella Hooper is out now v ia MGMN O V E MB E R VIOLE T SCERRI @ JB T uggeranong Home, ACT Photo credit: Jeremy Dylan Scan for more info -
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jbhifi.com.au 58 NO VEMBER 2026 MUSIC FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack T he new Queens of the Stone Age album, their first in three years, is called P erfecth . No, that’ s not a t ypo. “Nothing in this world is perf ect, but everything seems to be perf ecth, ” band leader Josh Homme explains. “ And that title is funny when you’ re in a group, but it ain ’t so funny when y ou’re alone. ” The album’ s first single, Easy Street , fits into the “perf ecth” theme. “It’ s not just about silliness, ” Josh sa ys. “It’ s about understanding the imperfection of your lif e. The song, like y our lif e, is in the mistakes. Its imperf ections are unbeatable. “Every song sounds like it’ s from a dif f erent world, ” Josh adds. “ And that’ s on purpose, because it’ s tr ying to stitc h together a ll these emotions rev olving around lov e, lust, foolishness, and the sort of wisdom that comes as a gif t from all that. ” T hirteen years af ter Grand Thef t Auto V , the new instalment in the video game series comes with a killer soundtrac k. W e’ re talking 34 songs in a genre- busting bloc kbuster collection, f eaturing roc k, rap, countr y , and electropop. Rolling Stones legend K eith Ric hards? Y ep, he’ s there, cov ering Jimmy Reed’ s blues classic Bright Lights, Big City . Countr y superstar Morgan Wallen? He delivers a smooth ne w tune called Last Thing Y ou Need . And rap titan T ravis Scot t? He’ s there, too, ripping the lid of f RHYNO , produced byDaf t Punk’ s Guy-Manuel de Homem- Christo. “If I had it my w ay , T ravis Scot t wouldappear on ev er y video game soundtrac k released between now and whene ver AI finally decides to wipe us out, ” declared the Ratings Game Music revie wer . “He simply has the kind o f wild, high-octane energy that natur ally belongs behind speeding cars, flyin g bullets, and extremely questionable play er decisions. ” The producers of the game pro v ided a simple direction to the artists: de liv e ra song that captured th e energy of Vice Cit y and Leonida, the fictional w orld in whic h the game is se t. Morgan Wallen ’ s co-w riter Blake P endergrass said he knew that Last Thing Y o u Need was perf ect for th e game, whic h f eatures th e Bonnie and Cly de-like J ason Duv al and Lucia Caminos. “I guess there’ s a lit tle bit of a lo v e stor y in the game, ” Blake told Holler .“It seems like there ’ s going to be a lit tle bit of bac k and forth between them. So, it f elt like it was a perf ect toxic relationship song. ” Jeff Jenkins HOMM E RUN Queens of the St one Age Xxxxxxx Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album is out Nov 19 via Atlantic The year’ s hott est game also comes with a sizzling sound tr ac k. QO TSA ’ s ninth studio album ar r ives at a P erf ecth time. The Grand Theft Auto series has sold more than 470 millioncopies worldwide to make it one of the biggest video game franchises in history . QOTSA have had six T op 10 albums in Australia, including two chart-toppers – 2013’ s … Like Clockwork and 2017’ s Villains .CHART FACT T H E JOY OF S I X WHERE? Leonida is based on Florida, with Vice City based on Miami. WHAT? The album w as preceded by another single, Insignificant Other . “It’ s a song about distance, ” Josh notes. “ About how someone can be your entire world only to simply v anish. And about the strange vertigo of being on the receiving end of that. ” It’ s been a big year for Josh Homme – and he hasn ’t follo wed a predictable path. He also turned up on Shania T wain ’ s new album, Lit tle Miss T wain , singing on Faded Blue Jeans . Jeff Jenkins HAPPY ANNI VERSARY Josh Homme started QOTSA 30 years ago, after his previous band, Kyuss, split. Josh Homme loves Maton guitars, having fi rst visited the Melbourne factory in 2003. “They have a very cool, very real feel about them,” Josh said of the Aussie instrument. GUITAR GOD AUSSIE CONN EC TION Josh Homme was married to Melbourne musician Brody Dalle from 2005 to 2019 and they had three children. Perfecth by Queens of the Stone Age is out now via Matador -
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59 FEA TURE MUSIC G eorge Mic hael sadly died on Christmas Day a decade ago. He w as just 53. But his music lives on. In 1 987 , the Wham! star released his debut solo album, Faith . It was a bloc kbuster , selling more than 25 million copie s worldwide and winning a Grammy f or ‘ Album of the Y ear ’ . As w ell as feat uring one of the most famous leather jac kets in music histor y , four singles from the al bum –Faith, Father Figure, O ne More T r y and Monkey- t opped the US charts, meaning G eorge is the only Englishmale solo artist to hav e had four American c hart-toppers from the one album. In 1 988, George set of f on the Faith T our , playing more than 1 00 shows across 1 6 countries, including 1 3 date s in Australia. “ I suppose whatFaith m eant to me was life was still going to deliver , ” George said at the time. The set list included all the Faith hits, as well as some Wham! gems ( F reedom, Everything She Wants, and I’mY our Man ), some previous solo hits –Careless Whisper and I Kne wY ou Were Waiting (F or Me) - as well as some classic co vers, including Lady Marmalade, Play That F unky Music, and Stevie Wonder’ s Lov e’ s in Need of Lo ve T oday . The F aith T our live album is drawn from two nights at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-B ercy in Paris on Ma y 30 and 31 in 1 988. Jeff Jenkins Georg e Michael A new live album celebr ates the g enius of Georg e Michael. F UN FACT Faith opens with a funereal church organ playing Wham!’ s Freedom ,which was believed to be George’ s way of saying that Wham! was dead and he was now a mature solo artist. KEEP T H E FAI T H Faith topped the charts in the US and UK and peaked at three in Australia. George went on to have fi ve more T op 10 solo albums in Australia – including the 1996 chart-topper Older - to go with his three T op 10 albums with Wham! The Faith T our by George Michael is out Nov 6 via Sony Music Photo credit: Russell Y oung CHART FACT T he press dubbed him “W ac ko Jac ko ” . But his manager at the time, F rank DiLeo, had a simple explanation: “It’ s hard to be that big and not be a lit tle eccentric. ” And pop stars didn ’t come any bigger than Mic hael Jac kson, who died in June 2009, aged 50. His biggest album was aptly titled T hriller . F rom its duet with Paul McCartne y ( The Girl Is Mine ) to Eddie V an Halen ’ s guit ar solo in Beat It , the albumdelivered on e ver y front. Released 44 years ago this month, it spent 37 weeks at number one in the US and 1 1 weeks on top of the Australian c harts. Sev en Thriller singles hitW anna Be Startin’ Somethin’? T wo Mic hael Jac kson classics are r eissued. the US T op 1 0; four reac hed the A ustralian T op 1 0. Mic hael Jac kson also ushered in a new era in music video. Director John Landis – who made the classic The Blues Brothers - made the 1 4-minute clip for the title trac k. Nineteen years af ter Thriller , Michael released Invincible ,his tenth and final studio album. He was inducted int o the Rock a nd Roll Hallof Fame the year In vincible was released, becoming the youngest solo artist to be honoured. Mic hael was inducted b y NS YNC, who said: “F or more than 35 years, Mic hael Jac kson has been the Man in the Mirror ,he thrilled us with Thriller , thelargest-selling album of all time; beat us at our own game with Beat It , he roc ked us to our souls with Roc k with Y ou . He’ s Bad , he ’ s Dangerous … and if hethinks we ’re gonna let him stop because we ha ve enough, as they of ten say in this city – forget about it! There ain ’t no stoppin ’ , there ain ’t not enough, he is the King of P op, the one, the only , Mic hael Jac kson. ” Jeff Jenkins F UN FACT The Thriller title trackwas originally called “Starlight”. The album’ s biggest hit, Billie Jean , was inspired by abizarre story – a fan contacted Michael, claiming the singer was the father of one of her twins. Thriller is out now; Invincible byMichael Jackson is out Nov 13 via Sony Michael has had six number one albums in Australia. CHART FACT Michael J ackson T H E T H RILL IS BACK -
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jbhifi.com.au 62 NO VEMBER 2026 MUSIC FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack F ULL CI RCLE I n 20 1 6, they put the band bac k together , announcing a world tour , The Great Circle, f or the follo wing year . T o launc h the run of sho ws – which included 1 6 countries - Midnight Oil returned to an old stomping ground, Selina’ s at the Coogee Bay Hotel. On Thursda y , April 1 3, 20 1 7 , the Oils blazed through 29 songs, including eight from their second album, 1 979’ s Head Injuries (withNaked Flame the only omission). Those eight songs – plus the classic instrumental W edding Cake I sland, whic h first surfaced o n the 1980 EP Bird Noises -h ave now been collected on a killer live album.Head Injuries f eatured a stack of songs that w ould become staples of the Garret t was razor sharp, ” wrote the former triple j programmer . “F or years, he had been far a wa y from music, navigating the political stage. F ree from those confines, he and the band let fly , with a st ac k of fire still in their belly and plenty of cathartic venom from the singer’ s mouth. ” Jeff Jenkins Oils ’ live set, including Cold Cold Change, Stand in Line, Bac k on the Borderline, No R eaction, and Section 5 (Bus to Bondi) . “ Head Injuries was e ver yone pulling in the same harness, paring down the songs to reflect the intensity of the live performance that, in the absence of healthy record sales, were k eeping the wolf from our door , ” P eter Garret t reflected in his autobiography Big Blue Sky .This liv e record captures one of Australia’ s greatest bands in full flight – and stands as a poignant reminder of the pow er of the Oils’ rhythm section. Sadly , bass player Bones Hillman died in 2020, and we lost dr ummer Rob Hirst earlier this y ear . Radio legend Ric hard Kingsmill was in the crow d that April night. “The intensity of Midnight Oil Head Injuries (Live at Selina’ s) by Midnight Oil is out Nov 27 via Sony Music The mighty Midnight Oil retur n to a leg endary Sy dney v enue for a classic liv e album. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is a massive Midnight Oil fan. When he was a young man, Albo loved seeing the band at Selina’ s. He would sleep on the beach at Coogee if he missed the last bus home. POWER & P ASS ION HOT VENUE Selina’ s has showcased live music for more than fi ve decades. Sydney bookmaker T erry Page bought the Coogee Bay Hotel in 1975 and named the club after his daughter Selina. S ome albums are about more than just the music. F ollowing the massive success of the Help compilations in the UK, 1 5 Aussie artists ha ve joined forces to create an album for War Child Australia, to help c hildren af fected b y conflict around the world. The compilation, f eaturing pre viously unreleased trac ks, is called F orever Y oung . The album f eatures some classic cov ers, with Missy Higgins of f ering her interpretation of The Churc h ’ s Under the Milky W ay , The T emper T rap tackling The T rif fids ’ W ide Open Road , and L oose Content taking on The Saints ’ groundbreaking (I’m) Stranded , a song that turned 50 this y ear . And Y outh Group rew ork their 20 06 cov er of Alphaville ’ s F orever Y oung , with a lit tle help from Paul Mac. The record also f eatures contributions from Paul K elly , King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Ruel, Sarah Blasko, Grace Cummings, and A ugie Marc h ’ s Glenn Ric hards. W ar Child says its programs reac hed more than one million people in 2025, including 663,971 c hildren. The Aussie album f ollows this H ELP IS ON I TS W A Y Forever Y oung by War Child is out Nov 20 via Virgin P aul Kelly Fift een A ussie acts rally t ogether t o raise mone y for ar Child A ustralia. War Child started in 1993 in response to the war in the former Y ugoslavia. War Child Australia started in 2002 as part of the international War Child family . The charity’ s goal? For no child’ s life to be torn apart by war . ORIGIN STORY year’ s Help(2) , featuring UK and Irish artists, whic h was a T op 20 hit on the A ustralian c harts. W ar Child A ustralia says, “1 0 0 per cent of proceeds support c hildren living through conflict. Because no c hild should be part of war . Ever . ” Jeff Jenkins Photo credit: Oliver Eclipse The original Head Injuries was Midnight Oil’s fi rst T op 40 album, hitting number 36. The Oils have had 16 T op 10 albums, including six chart-toppers. CHART FACT Ruel Missy Higgins Photo credit: Dean Podmore Photo credit: Emma Goodland -
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jbhifi.com.au 64 NO VEMBER 2026 MUSIC PREVIEWS visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack EDI TOR’S PICK THE CHURCH Lacuna COOKING VINYL “I don ’t ha ve a reason, ” Steve Kilbey sings on The Churc h ’ s new album, “I don ’t keep the score. ” For those who do like to k eep trac k of suc h things, this is the band’ s 28th studio album and it comes 45 years af ter their debut. Of course, there hav e been many c hanges along the way , but The Churc h – Kilbey , Tim P owles, Ian Haug, A shley Naylor , and Jef frey Cain - remain one of our most compelling and captivating groups. Kilbey calls the ne w record “intense, forlorn, and exultant” . And it’ s also epic, with 1 7 trac ks, all of which are three minutes or more. Recorded in Austin, T exas, it swings from psyc hedelic dreampop to twisted Americana. It’ s quite the trip. Whether it’s a vo y age of musical discover y or a sonic reacquaint ance with a fa vourite band or artist , check out these fresh releases heading to JB this month. W HA T’S OUT T ROY AL BLOOD Dead Company WARNER MUSIC This is the fi fth album for UK rock duo Royal Blood, who have had three T op 10 albums in Australia. It’ s the band’ s most powerful record to date. “After putting the Royal Blood engine in neutral for a couple of years, we’ve been building up the revs and are playing faster and harder than ever ,” they say . “Written and recorded with the stage in mind, we cannot wait to play it live for years to come.” BRY AN ADAMS How’ s It Goin’ BAD RECORDS Oh, Canada. Bryan Adams’ 17th studio album is a love letter to his home country . After writing a song for the documentary Canada’ s Wild Eastern Edge , the songs started fl owing. “After doing so much research, I was inspired to start writing more songs about Canada,” Bryan says. A highlight is the protest song 51st State .K INGS OF LEON O My Belov ed LOVE TAP RECORDS , LLC Studio album number ten fi nds this American band in a re fl ective mood. Singer Caleb Followill has called it an “emotional love letter to family”, focusing on “gratitude and appreciation”. Stripped-back and superb. SHERYL CROW Pick Y ou Up Old Green Barn Productions/Thirty Tigers Thirty years after Powder fi nger’ s breakthrough hit Pick Y ou Up , Sheryl Crow has released her 13th studio album, Pick Y ou Up . But the title track is not a Powder fi nger cover . It’ s Crow’ s classic cruisy sound – bright and breezy but with plenty of bite. “I hope these songs feel like a soothing moisturiser on our chapped hearts,” she says. JAM E S BLUNT Airplane Mode EAST WEST RECORDS England’ s James Blunt has never been afraid to send himself up. When a fan said, “I must be one of only two who genuinely likes every James Blunt song; the other person being him”, the artist replied, “Nope, you’re on your own.” But he is particularly proud of his eighth studio album. “Somewhere back there I lost my way ,” he believes. “But then I found it again in a studio in Banbury [in the UK].” The result is a return to the sensitive, acoustic pop that served him so well in the early 2000s. LA ROUX Old Flames VERTIGO English electro act La Roux (aka Elly Jackson) has had two T op 40 albums and singles in Australia, including the 2009 smash hit Bulletproof . Thefi rst La Roux album in more than six years documents the disintegration of a long-term relationship. Elly explains the record “says things how they are: how I am and who I am”. TAKE THAT Dreamers EMI UK England’ s biggest boy band has made it to album number ten. There have been some changes along the way , with the group now a trio – Gary Barlow , Howard Donald and Mark Owen - following the departure of Robbie Williams and Jason Orange. From the pop art cover to the classic pop sound, this is a fan-pleasing collection. Hopefully the Dreamers tour will make it Down Under . JOAN OSBORNE Relish Reimagined BROTHER MISTER PRODUCTIONS Joan Osborne’ s Relish – with the classic single One of Us –remains one of the great debut albums of the ’90s. It was nominated for seven Grammys, including ‘Album of the Y ear’. Thirty-one years later , Joan has delivered a jazz-tinged reworking of the record – “with a jazz musician’ s ear for space and surprise”. RAMMSTEIN Rammstein: Live in Mexico UNIVERSAL Germany’ s Rammstein have been rocking since 1994 – with an unchanged lineup. This is the band’ s fourth of fi cial live album, following 2017’ s Rammstein: Paris . Recorded over three nights in October 2022, it captures the band playing for nearly 200,000 fans. There is also a concert fi lm. U2 Carnav al de Luz ISLAND UK Any U2 album is an event. The band’ s sweet 16th studio album is their fi rst featuring new material since 2017’ s Songs of Experience . And the album comes 50 years after the four members fi rst played together . The fi nal track, T orn , stands as a poignant tribute to Dolly Parton – it was the American superstar’ s fi nal recording before her passing in August. And Brian Eno co-wrote and played synth on three tracks. By the way , the album title translates as “Carnival of Light”. -
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65 PREVIEWS MUSIC S inger Eva Cassidy’ s ongoing success is unprecedented inthe histor y of the recording of popular music. Eva died on No vember 2, 1 996 at the age of 33. During her lif etime she released only two albums on small labels. Her success can be traced bac k to a recording session at producer/ engineer Chris Biondo’ s smallstudio in Washington DC. A local band asked if a sc hool friend could come by to add some bac king vocals, but when the y returned the follo wing week, she wasn ’t with them. “Where’ s the girl?” Chris asked. “She’ s very shy , she’ s scared to come in. ” Made to f eel welcome, Eva did enter the studio, and both their lives w ere c hanged. “When she started to sing , I knew she w as special, ” Chris say s. “I invited her to come by whenev er she wanted to record whatev er she wanted. ” So, until her death, Chris welcomed Ev a at least once a week. T wo years af ter her passing, Eva’ s recording of Over the Rainbow w as play ed on BBC Radio 2, resulting in an av alanc he of listener requests. Soon af ter , a video recording of Eva perf orming the song was pla yed on T op of the P ops 2 and a legend was born. Since then, nine posthumous albums hav e been released. Number ten, J azzed , has employed a new audio-restoration process that separates Eva’ s original vocals from their accompaniment and places them within arrangements that can now be heard in a ne w orc hestral context. This collection celebrates the jazz side of Eva Cassidy with songs including Summertime, Cheek to Cheek, Blues in the Night, Honey suc kle Rose, and ItDon ’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain ’t Got That S wing) . Radio legend Billy Pinnell presents Billy Pinnell’ s Musical Moments on Y ouT ube. T’S OUT T HIS MONT H? EVA CASS IDY Jazzed BLIX STREET BIL � Y ’S PICK V ARIOUS ARTISTS 20th Century P addy: The Songs of Shane MacGow an RUBYWORKS We lost Shane MacGowan three years ago when The Pogues singer died at the age of 65. As Bruce Springsteen said, “They’ll be singing Shane’ s songs 100 years from now .” This 36-track tribute – coordinated by Shane’ s wife, Victoria Mary Clarke - features Springsteen, T om Waits, U2, Imelda May , Steve Earle, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Dropkick Murphys, Hozier , and Johnny Depp. THE BAMBOOS Sugar on Top THE BAMBOOS Melbourne’ s soul spearheads The Bamboos put the Sugar on T op of their sparkling career , which started in 2000. Led by Lance Ferguson and Kylie Auldist, the band’ s 12th studio album also features guest vocals from Rita Satch, Reginald AK, and T im Rogers. GRETTA RA Y Heartsong EMI MUSIC AUSTRALIA T en years after being Unearthed by triple j, Melbourne’ s Gretta Ray releases her third album, Heartsong , which follows 2021’ s Begin to Look Around and 2023’ s Positive Spin , both of which wereT op 20 hits. The record is the artist’ s return to music after being diagnosed with infective endocarditis, a life-threatening infection of the inner lining of the heart. “I’m so sick of writing all my songs about rebuilding,” she sings. “If I’m honest, I’m beyond tired of it.” LARISSA L AMBERT Y earning VIRGIN Y earning is the debut album for Ballarat soul singer Larissa Lambert. Explaining why it came fi ve years after her fi rst release, she said: “I just never felt like I was ready… it needed to feel authentic, it needed to be me.” The album features I Love Y ou Out Loud , which is up for ‘Best Soul/R&B Release’ at this year’ s ARIA Awards. P ART Y DOZEN 21 Bum Salute GRUPO 21 Bum Salute is the fi fth album for experimental Sydney noise-rock duo Party Dozen: Kirsty T ickle (sax, vocals) and Jonathan Boulet (drums, loops, production). It’ s a crowd-pleaser , with titles including Euro Stomper , Age of Fools, and Mad Rooter. C oming in DECEMBER GLENN RICHARDS & THE VENUS LAKE The Great Behind IN.2 RECORDS Nearly 20 years ago, Johnny Depp was painting a portrait of his dog Moo, who had sadly just died. He was comforted by an Augie March song called The Cold Acre about anowner and his dog preparing for death. Depp then discovered the song was on an album called Moo, Y ou Bloody Choir . The acting legend became a big fan, and he now pops up on Glenn Richards’ solo album, which is being released on Depp’ s own label, IN.2 Records. ISSI/RICK PRICE Secret Heart EP CLARICE RECORDS When Rick Price started his own label, Clarice Records, his fi rst signing was Melbourne artist issi. He was struck by “a voice that immediately stood out for her honesty , originality , and emotional depth.” Issi’s fi rst EP , a collaboration with her label boss, includes a reworking of the title track of Rick’ s 1992 debut Heaven Knows .ODETTE Blink BELOVED RECORDS Odette’ s third album – her fi rst in fi ve years - is a wonderfully adventurous jazzy-soul record, which the Sydney artist calls “a beautifully mangled living thing”. Her distinctive vocal style swings from spoken word to soaring high notes. SP ACE Y JANE Exit Wounds EP AWAL RECORDINGS Fremantle’ s Spacey Jane celebrate their tenth anniversary with the EP Exit Wounds ,which gathers six songs that didn’t make last year’ s If That Makes Sense album . It’s now being released on vinyl. A USSIE RELEA SES IRON MAIDEN Somewhere in T ime (40th Anniversary) (Dec 4) SCISSOR SISTERS T a-Dah (20th Anniversary) (Dec 11) BILL Y JOEL T urnstiles (50th Anniversary) (Dec 11) -
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jbhifi.com.au XX XXXXXXX 2026 MUSIC FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack S econd albums can be where bands go to die. New material, f an expectations, and industr y demands all weigh hea vily . Hot of f their debut, Sumo , The Superjesus faced another c hallenge when founding guitarist Chris T ennent quit as they contemplated album number two. In a sink-or -swim situation, the band embraced the cur veball, enlisted guitarist Tim Henwood, and relocated to Melbourne to start their sophomore record. Sarah McLeod and Hen wood wasted no time building a songwriting c hemistr y , with the brilliant single Gravity written V I N Y L V I T A L Albums a vailable at TOUR DA TES: FOO FIGHTER S Y our F avorite To y QLD: NOV 5, 7 | NSW : NOV 10, 12 | VIC: NOV 14 | SA:NOV 17 Nov 5 - 17 , 2026 TOUR DA TES: HARR Y STYLES KISS ALL THE TIME. DISCO, OCCAS IONALL Y . VIC: NOV 27 - 28, DEC 2, 4 | NSW : DEC 12 - 13 Nov 27 - Dec 13 , 2026 TOUR DA TES: ROBBIE WILLIAMS Britpop SA: NOV 7 | VIC:NOV 11 | NSW : NOV 14, 17 | QLD: NOV 20 Nov 7 - 20, 2026 TOUR DA TES: THE CHURCH Lacuna QLD: NOV 7, 25 | VIC: NOV 20 | SA: NOV 28 Nov 7 - 28, 2026 TOUR DA TES: BENSON BOONE American Heart QLD: NOV 6 - 8 | VIC: NOV 12 - 14 | NSW : NOV 17 - 19 Nov 6 - 19, 2026 TOUR DA TES: ECCA V ANDAL LOOKING FOR P EOPLE TO UNFOLLOW QLD: NOV 6 | VIC: NOV 7 | NSW : NOV 12 -13 Nov 6 - 13, 2026 in one of their fi rst sessions. Ed Buller , who had previously manned the desk for Suede and T he Ps yc hedelic F urs, was brou ght in to produce.Jet Age arriv ed in October 200 0 with a re fi ned, more mature sound. The big c horuses stay ed, and the swagger came with them. The 1 3 trac ks tell the stor y of a band in transition. M cLeod wroteSumo e ntir ely withT ennent, and J et A ge as the band’ s fi rst step outside of that partnership. While T ennent’ s fi ngerprints remain, with shared credits on Everything T urns and Holywater , Tim Henw ood brought a dif ferent musical voice and a fresh f oil that strengthened McLeod’ s songwriting. The guitars are polished but still bite, the hooks irresistible, and McLeod’ s distinctive vocals remain the secret weapon cut ting through the gloss with a raw pow er that gives Jet Age its enduring appeal. More than 25 years on, J et Age gets another spin in the spotlight. It’ s a snapshot of a band navigating c hange and proving a second album doesn ’t hav e to be the dif fi cult one. Sometimes, a lit tle upheav al is exactly what a band needs to hit its stride. TOP TRACK: Gravity FAS T FAC T: When T ennent quit, McLeod purportedly bought How to Write Hit Songs . After three chapters, she was ready to go. Words Paul Jones T HE SUPERJESUS JET AGE (25T H ANNIVERSAR Y SIL VER VINYL 2LP) “The guit ars are polished but s till bite” -
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Cliff Ric hard Only Number Ones Cliff Richard returns to the studio to put his unique stamp on his favourite hits. James Blunt Airplane Mode Airplane Mode combines James Blunt’ s signature anthemic hooks and nostalgic storytelling. Stev en Wilson Requiem for a Village A haunting, cinematic journey , Requiem for a Village is Steven Wilson’ s most intimate and imaginative work yet. Kings of Leon O My Beloved Kings of Leon return with O My Beloved ,their most intimate and unguarded album to date. Ev anescence The Open Door (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) Marking 20 years of The Open Door , thisdeluxe edition revisits Evanescence’ s 2006 sophomore studio album and includes four bonus tracks drawn from B sides and rarities, including a demo version of Good Enough .Holly Humberstone Cruel World... So It Ends Featuring fi ve brand new tracks, including new single T oo Cute to Be Lonely , the deluxe edition sees Holly continue to evolve her singular songwriting and emotionally precise storytelling. Ev a Cassidy Jazzed T ranscending era, style and fashion, Jazzed is a timeless celebration of 20th century American songwriting, arranging and vocal artistry . Georg e Michael The Faith T our The Faith T our , the hotly anticipated 16-track live album of previously unreleased recordings, captures George Michael at the height of his powers during the iconic 1988 Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy stop on his fi rst solo concert tour . Queens of the Stone Ag e Perfecth Perfecth ’ s nine songs map different forms of love: of family , friends, and others. The loves that break you beyond survival and the loves that put you back together . Anber lin CURRENCY The theme of CURRENCY is what happensafter everything you built your identity on falls apart and fi nding the strength to become someone new . Jorja Smith What Are the Odds With her third album, Jorja continues to build on her legacy with a euphoric offering rooted fi rmly in dance music. For ever Y oung V arious Artists/War Child Australia The fi rst ever bene fi t album for War Child Australia featuring an extraordinary collection of never -before-released tracks, rare covers, and original recordings from Australian music legends and breakthrough talent. THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS Born in the Echoes HUNGER GAMES: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING Soundtrack and V arious Artists ROY AL BLOOD Dead Company A VAIL ABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST A T JB Hi-Fi AU Exclusive Y ellow Vinyl OUT NO V 13 OUT NO V 13 OUT NO V 13 OUT NO V 27 OUT NO V 13 OUT NO V 13 OUT NO V 20 GET Y OUR S NO W IN- STORE AND ONLINE A T JB HI-FI -
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visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack What’ s your ear liest video gaming memory? Falling of f the top bunk of my bed at sev en years old because I w as so excited that I beat the fi nal fi ght in Spider -Man 2 on PS2, and landing on my f ace/controller , breaking it (the controller , not my face!) PS2. af ter the success of the PlayStation one, they basically greenlit an y crazy and wac k y indie ideas, allowing f or some lesser -known games with remarkable stories that were perf ect for a kid to fall in lo ve with. Y ou can only hav e one games console from an y era – what w ould it be and why? What hav e you been playing most lately? I just fi nished doing a 1 0 0% ul timate dif fi cult y run of Spider -Man 2 without ta king a hit, and I’m currently replaying C yberpunk 2077 tr ying to get ev er y iconic item in a single run. What’ s your all-time f av ourit e game or game ser ies? A three-wa y tie bet ween Spider -Man 2 on PS2, Cyberpunk 2077 , and Ape Escape 3 . Lead producer on Star Wars Zero Company at Bit Reactor CA YDENCE FUNK ’ s R O V I N G R E P O R T E R What’ s the best thing about wor king in games at JB? Making somebody’ s day when I recommend a game they end up lo ving , and meeting other passionate gamers. 1 CALL OF DUTY : MODERN WARF ARE 4 2 EA SPORTS FC 27 3 NINTENDO SWITCH SPORTS RESORT 4 CONTROL RESONANT 5 ST AR WARS: GALACTIC RACER 6 KINGDOM HEARTS COLLECTION [I-III] 7 ACE COMBA T 8: WINGS OF THEVE 8 MARIO KART WORLD 9 GEARS OF WAR: E-DA Y 1 0 MARVEL ’S WOL VERINE OCTOBER 2026 BES T SELLERS at ! ! GAME EXAM ANSWERS on page 17 1. What’ s the name of the evil king in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of T ime ? 2. What genre of game is the original RuneScape ? 3. What’ s the name of the main protagonist in Stellar Blade ?4. Which Ubisoft party video game spawned Just Dance ?5. Which Nintendo legend created Pikmin ? 6. Which game series is Legacy of Kain developer Crystal Dynamics most famous for? 7. On what format did Hollow Knight make its debut in 2017?8 . Which real-life city is Grand Theft Auto ’s Vice City modelled on? Ar e you up t o answer ing all eight of this month ’ s game r elat ed posers?N O VE MB ER AIDEN PHILP-REID @ JB Fyshwick, ACT 1 What was the fi rst game that you played? Dragon Warrior 1 2 What was the last game that you fi nished? Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 3 What’ s your favourite video game/series of all time? Final Fantasy is my favourite series, hands down, but Final FantasyT actics is probably my favourite game. 4 What do you think is the most underrated video game of all time? Scarlet Nexus 5 What’ s the game that you most wish you’d worked on? World of W arcraft jbhifi.com.au 4 NO VEMBER 2026 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 -
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It’ s one of the most in fl uential video games ev er made, and this month sees a moder nised take on The Leg end of Zelda: Ocar ina of Time releasing f or S witch 2. W e tak e a quick look at the signi fi cance of the title, and what to expect fr om this much-anticipat ed update. Words Amy Flower A brief history of Time… Originally released in 1 998 for the Nintendo 64 console, The L egend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was a tr ue innov ator . It oozed fresh thinking, introducing suc h systems as controls that did dif f erent things depending upon your situation, and loc k-on targeting . It also gav e players a detailed world that f elt alive in wa ys that w e’ d not previously e xperienced, all wrapped up with truly cinematic storytelling . But that wasn ’t all. Its time-shif ting struct ure, memorable c haracters, and iconic soundtrac k all added to making Ocarina of Time a de fi ning moment in gaming histor y , set ting a template that in fl uenced how 3D action games work ed from then on. Enduring influence As one of the earliest fully 3D open-world adv entures, with its thoughtful design Ocarina of Time managed to make dense en vironments approac hable. Its Z-targeting system became a genre standard, while the combination of puzzle-solving, exploration, and c hallenging combat would in fl uence numerous successors - Dark Souls and The Witc her being t wo signi fi cant examples. The lure of Ocarina of Time wasn ’t just in its mec hanics though. Play ers connected with the emotional depth of Link’ s journey from c hildhoo d to adulthood, and the game’s haunt ing atmosphere. Adding to this , the musical storytelling th rough the titular ocarina furtherenhanced the game’ s emotional i mpact.Now , 28 years on, Ocarina of Ti meis still widely regarded as o n e of the greatest video gamese v e r made, both for its technical a c hie v ements and its narrative scope. TIME CA TCHES UP! IF YOU L IKE THIS, YOU’LL LOVE THESE : The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Dragon’ s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Xenoblade Chronicles X: De fi nitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition The original Ocarina of T ime started life as a remake of the NES title Zelda II: The Adventure of Link for the Super Nintendo. D YK? The Switch 2 release of Ocarina of Time is a full remake, not just a visual update. It’s been rebuilt from the ground up, with an ey e to preserving the spirit of the original while updating nearly ev erything within the game. Visuals: The textures, lighting, and character models have all been completely rebuilt to give Hyrule a modern look, while retaining the game’ s familiar aesthetics. There are now real-time shadows, realistic water effects, and much more, all targeting 1080p at 60 frames per second. Audio: If you thought that the original musical compositions were stunning, just wait until you hear the fully reorchestrated symphonic soundtrack recorded for this update, upping the cinematic majesty immeasurably . It isn’t just the big sonic stuff that’ s been seen to, either , with environmental audio such as wind, water , and even village chatter being refreshed. Dialogue: Save for the ever -silent Link, all the game’ s major characters now have voiced cutscenes, to add even more emotional depth to the story . Controls: This one’ s huge – there’ s now a dedicated jump button! Add free camera control and Ocarina of T ime now plays like other modern action adventures. But the enhancements don’t end there. There’ s also the option of using motion aiming thanks to the abilities of the Joy-Con 2 controller , and an updated UI more akin to Breath of the Wild andT ears of the Kingdom . Performance: We all hate load times, and to this end the game has been tweaked to make traversing the world feel seamless. Expansion: Remember peering into the distance of Hyrule Castle T own and wondering what lay beyond? It has now been expanded, allowing a greater area to be explored. Updated designs: Items such as the three Spiritual Stones and the Ocarina of T ime itself feature enhanced detail, including a T riforce symbol etched near the ocarina’ s mouthpiece. Help: A “T rails of T ime” guidance system offers optional navigation assistance, while the Zelda Notes companion app brings such goodies as quizzes, ocarina tools, and in-game progress records. ONW ARDS T O SW I TCH 2 FORMAT: GENRE: Action adventure MUL TIPLAYER: No • The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of T ime is out Nov 5 5 FEA TURE GAMING -
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Those delightful lit tle Pikmin are bac k this month, making their wa y onto the Nint endo Switc h 2 in an enhanced tak e on Pikmin 4 ,complete with an exclusiv e new challeng e mode. In celebr ation, let’ s tak e a tr ip into all things Pikmin… Words Amy Flower Pikmin (2001) Our introduction to the wonderful w orld of Pikmin came on the Nintendo GameCube, bringing into our lives Captain Olimar and the real-time strategy/puzzle mixture that w ent on to de fi ne the series. Af ter crashlanding on an Earth-like planet whic h we later disco vered is named PNF -404, Olimar had 30 in-game day s to recover his ship parts before his lif e-support fails. Play ers commanded Pikmin – lit tle plant-animal hybrids gro wn from seeds - to bat tle hostile fauna, carry objects, and navigate environmental hazards. This original game established the day–night cycle, colour -coded Pikmin abilities (suc h as red resisting fi re, and blue swimming), and a focus on ef fi cient t ask management, whic h was dubbed Dandori later in the series. DYK? The planet designation PNF-404 is a riff on the internet HTTP 404 Page Not Found error , substituting ‘Planet’ for ‘Page’. Pikmin 2 (2004) Three y ears on, the GameCube brought us our next instalment, with Pikmin 2 expanding theformula quite signi fi cantly . Olimar returned to PNF -404 with his co- work er Louie, out to collect valuable treasures and to repay their emplo yer’ s massive debt. This sequel sa w the strict 30-day limit abandoned, allowing more open e xploration. It also introduced two-leader control, deeper cav e systems, and a wider v ariet y of Pikmin types, including hef ty purple and versatile white. DYK? Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto has said that the idea for Pikmin sprung from watching ants working together in his garden. Pikmin 3 (2013) Af ter a nine-year break, Pikmin 3 arrived on the Wii U in 20 1 3, with focus shif ting to a trio of new protagonists in Alph, Brit t any , and Charlie, who hailed from the planet Koppai. F acing a food shortage at home, they tra velled to PNF -404 to gather fruit and seeds. New tactical lay ers were added to the game with the introduction of Roc k Pikmin and W inged Pikmin, while the missions highlighted resource scarcity and keeping your trio of leaders coordinated. In 2020, the game came to Nintendo Switc h as Pikmin 3 Deluxe , adding quality-of-life improv ements, extra missions, and co-op options. DYK? 2017’ s Hey! Pikmin on the Nintendo 3DS was the series’fi rst handheld game. It was a side-scrolling puzzle-platformer . Pikmin 4 (2023) Released f or Nintendo Switc h in 2023, Pikmin 4 modernised the series while remaining faithful to its roots. Play ers controlled a customisable member of the Rescue Corps, tasked with reco vering castawa ys and ultimately locating the missing Captain Olimar . It also introduced Oatc hi, a super -cute space dog companion who could fi ght, carr y items, and f err y Pikmin about, signi fi cantly altering the wa y that movement and combat work ed. New mec hanics included night expeditions, whic h weren ’t possible in previous series entries, and expanded Dandori Challenges that emphasised ef fi cient multitasking . Controls were also re fi ned, new Pikmin types – Ice and Glow - w ere added, and the game was gentler on those who w ere new to the series ’ unique spin on the strategy genre. Dandori Academ y (2026) As Pikmin 4 gets a juicy coat of Switc h 2 polish – improv ed visuals, the abilit y to issue voice commands to faithful Oatc hi, and GameShare compatibility both locally and online - it also brings us a whole new mode. Dandori A cademy is a series of exams – fun ones - that inv olve using your Pikmin to collect as muc h treasure as possible within a time limit. While you can pic k the st ages that you w ant to play in, you can only take the fi nal exam once, so practice and more practice will be the ke y to scoring the shiniest medals! jbhifi.com.au 6 NO VEMBER 2026 GAMING FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack L EAF I T T O T H E E XPERTS! IF YOU L IKE THIS, YOU’LL LOVE THESE : Once Upon a Katamari, Empire of the Ants, Slime Rancher 2 • Pikmin 4 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy is out Nov 12 FO RMAT:GENRE: Strategy/Puzzle MUL TIPLAYER: Y es -
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P ossibly the most anticipated video g ame ever is fi nally with us this month, as Grand Thef t A uto VI tak es us back t o Vice City – and bey ond. Let’ s tak e a quick div e into some of what to expect fr om the jugger naut game. Words Amy Flower Where ar e w e going? GT A VI will t ake place in R oc kst ar’ s Florida-inspired state Leonida, including a reimagined Vice Cit y . It’ s all set in the present day . The w orld is subst antially larger than that of GT A V , spanning urban districts, neon-drenc hed beac hfronts, rural bac kroads, industrial zones, and v ast natural en vironments. Be yond Vice Cit y , con fi rmed regions include the Leonida K eys, Grassrivers, Ambrosia, P ort Gellhorn, and Mount Kalaga National Park. Based on screenshots released b y Roc kst ar , estimates hav e the map to be roughly t wice the size of L os Santos, with hundreds of interiors ranging from nightclubs and motels to supermarkets and public transport stations able to be explored. Unlik e GT A V , it starts small and expands as story chapters are completed. Muc h ef fort has gone into making Leonida a living world, with wildlif e suc h as alligators, sharks, dolphins, fl amingos, fo xes, deer , and jaguars, and fully explorable under water areas containing hidden treasure. Meanwhile, w eather is dynamic and can range from the calm of rainbows to the fury of hurricanes. Character s and story The game stars dual protagonists in Lucia Caminos and Jason Du val, who are basically a Bonnie-and-Cly de-like partnership. Lucia, recently released from prison, seeks a new start, while Jason has both a militar y and criminal back ground. The story kicks of f when “an easy score goes wrong, ” pulling the pair into a criminal conspiracy that stretc hes across Leonida. Y ou must work on their relationship, too, as the romance lev el is measured as you go. W e’ll encounter se veral supporting c haracters, including Vice Cit y businessman Boobie Ik e, aspiring muso Dre’Quan P riest, smuggler Brian Heder , and other local criminals. Gameplay GT A VI expands play er freedom by introducing dual-c haracter play – switc hing bet ween Lucia and Jason during missions or free roam. Cooperative two-c haracter sections will also f eature, suc h as driving and shooting combin ations.C o mbat and movement ha v e been overhauled, with ne wly introduced mechanics in cluding prone crawling andzi p-tie restraints.The w anted s ystem will now use six t i ers, with more aggressivees calation and improved police AI t o keep players on their toes. O ver 20 0 vehicle types will be incl uded, all with interactiveinterio rs. P lus, car theft will now require speci fi c tools to ov ercome securit y , rather than just a simple door yank. NPCs will react dynamically to play er behaviour and remember past actions. Plus, c haracter appearance will c hange based on eating, exercise, and sleep. L ook af ter them! Side activities will include skydiving, wrestling, basketball, mini-golf , gyms, plus street and of froad racing. Social media will also play a role in missions, with in fl uencers livestreaming e vents in real time. Soundtrack Radio is integral to the GT A experience, and in GT A VI we’ll encounter v arious st yles depending upon where we go in-game. Vice City will deliver a mix of classic roc k and pop, while trav elling wider will uncover assorted genres tied to Florida’ s cultural identity , from Latin pop and countr y to Southern hip-hop, African, and bey ond. Plus, t alk radio will alwa ys an option. Meanwhile, to help mak e Leonida f eel more alive, v oice acting and performance capt ure hav e been expanded, bringing more natural and emotional dialogue. T echnical stuff W orking to the strengths of the l atest console hardware, look out for r ay-traced lighting , and a higher lev el of detail across the board than ever before, from v ehicle physics to w ater simulation. It’ s all thanks to Roc kst ar’ s latest evolution of their game engine, RA GE 9, whic h also allows f or more fl uid animation, and vastly improv ed AI f or a more realistic game world experience. jbhifi.com.au 8 NO VEMBER 2026 GAMING PREVIEW visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack HAVE A VICE DAY! IF YOU L IKE THIS, YOU’LL LOVE THESE : Red Dead Redemption 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Ma fi a: The Old Country FORMAT: GENRE: Action adventure MUL TIPLAYER: No In-game track Flower in a Hurricane features Aussies T ame Impala and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. It’ s included on the 34-track Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album , which releases the same day as the game. D YK? • Grand Theft Auto VI is out Nov 19 D YK? While uncon fi rmed by Rockstar , experts estimate that over US$1 billion has been spent developing GT A VI . -
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A ction blast St ellar Blade hits the Ni ntendo Switch 2 in a “Complete Edition ” this month. W e chat t ed with the game ’ s dir ector/ar t dir ector Hyung T ae Kim at Shif t Up about how they cr aft ed this action gem. Words Amy Flower There ’ s a ric h history of str ong f emale lead charact ers in video games. How does it f eel adding to this impr essive list of heroines? Of course, we're v er y honoured, and while we still need the play ers’ permission f or suc h a title, we'v e done our best to dev elop Eve into a strong and compelling f emale c haracter . How did y ou go about developing the st ory at the heart of St ellar Blade ? The story was a collaborative ef fort between m yself and our scenario team. We w ere heavily in fl uenced by the compelling dystopian and post-apocalyptic tropes that existed in the ‘80s and ‘90s, and w e tried to put a modern spin on those stories and tropes. How ever , we tried to make sure that the stor y itself was compatible with the gamepla y , rather than tr ying to make it look good, so that the stor y would unf old naturally as y ou play . Did an y existing games serve as inspir ation for y ou in creating St ellar Blade ? I'm a heavy console gamer , so there are a lot of games that hav e inspired me. I'm particularly in fl uenced by NieR: Automata, Ba yonet ta, Devil Ma y Cr y , God of W ar , Sekiro, Jedi: Fallen Order ... Also, Capcom's P .N.03 , which came out during the GameCube era, had a lot of in fl uence on the protagonist's movements and ph ysical f eatures. How muc h fun was it developing the baddies of the piece, the Na ytiba? Creating the native creat ures was no easy task. I actually e ven think the y're the main characters. W e deliberately tried to design them to feel as weird and unpleasant as possible in relation to the scenario, and, in the process, we made three-dimensional models directly out of clay and scanned them, tr ying to make them f eel natural and not pat terned. It was a big c hallenge, and I'm glad it turned out well, although the artists' fi ngers were working quite hard! Some of the amazing music in Stellar Blade was composed b y legendary J apanese game and anime composer Keiic hi Okabe ’ s MONACA production team. How did y ou get them inv olved? I'm a huge fan of Okabe-san's work. F rom the T ekken series to the sophisticated and pow erful music of Ridge Racer to the emotional impact of the NieR series, I've alw ays lo ved his w ork, so I reac hed out to him directly and was ecstatic to hear that while it's dif fi cult to work with him due to sc heduling con fl icts, he was willing to support me through the ex cellent people at MONA CA. Y our studio has evolv ed from a v ery successful mobile game bac kgr ound. Wer e there an y challenges that y ou faced in creating y our fi rst console exper ience? As y ou might already know , Korea has a lot of talented developers, but v er y fe w of them hav e work ed on console games, so we had to build ev er ything from scratc h. Mobile requires a completely dif f erent approac h, so we w orked with people who had collaborated on previous MMORPGs, and it f elt like w e were completing c hallenges one by one. The most c hallenging part was dev eloping multiple facial tec hniques to conv ey the narrativ e and high- quality graphics at 60fps. Other than Eve, who is your all- time f avour ite video game her oine, and wh y? Oh, this is a very dif fi cult question because there are so many ... Michelle and Nina from T ekken 2 , Tifa from Final Fantasy XII , 2B from NieR: Automata , and so many more f or dif ferent reasons. I think I lik e the idea of having an independent and strong side to them without hiding their own c harms. What do you most wish f or play ers to gain fr om their time with Stellar Blade ?If you can ret urn to the real world holding on to the same ex citement and fun you had in the game, we can't ask f or muc h more. jbhifi.com.au 1 0 NO VEMBER 2026 GAMING FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack • Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is out Nov 6 FORMAT : ENRE: Action adventure MUL TIPLA YER:No COMPLETE! The Switch 2 physical edition includes a full game cartridge, the Stellar Blade x NieR: Automata and Stellar Bladex Goddess of Victory: Nikke expansions, a vast collection of cosmetics, and 5000 gold in-game currency . IF YOU L IKE THIS, YOU’LL LOVE THESE : Bayonetta 3, Devil May Cry 5: Hunter Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles X: De fi nitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition S H E’S A ST AR! -
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Page contents: PS5 PULSE Elevate Wireless Speakers (Black),
The PlayStation audio lineup expands this month with the ar r iv al of PULSE Elev ate, which ar e wir eless desktop speak ers designed speci fi cally to matc h PlayStation set ups. Let’ s chec k out what they ha v e in stor e f or us… Words Amy Flower Introducing… A vailable in either Midnight Blac k or the now classic PS5 white, these speakers – the fi rst from Sony Interactiv e Entert ainment - aim to deliver brilliant lo w-latency sound f or PS5, PC, Mac, and PlayStation P ortal users. The y’re based on the same audio tec h that’ s found in the PULSE Elite headset and PUL SE Explore earbuds, but in a new form that’ s designed for those play ers who pref er open-air sound rather than wearing headphones. Why “Elevat e”? Y ou may think that the name is just a marketing thing, but it’ s actually a literal description of one of the signature f eatures of these speakers. Y ou have the option of sit ting each speak er upright or , alternatively , tilting it bac kwards to aim the audio more tow ard the listener , simulating height c hannels. This adjustable angle can help create more immersive and lif elike spatial sound, especially in PS5 titles that support T empest 3D A udioT ec h. Big sound, no subwoofer! Eac h PUL SE Elevate speak er includes its own planar magnetic driver , which is the sort of tec hnology that you’ d typically fi nd in high-end audiophile gear . These drivers deliver detailed sound across the full frequency range. Bass lo vers can rejoice, too, as the Sony bof fi ns have also installed woof ers into eac h speaker , meaning that you don ’t need a s eparate subwoof er to get p leasing bass. Less cables, and more desk space! Portable aud io that isn’t just for gaming Unlike traditional d esktop speakers, PUL SE E le v ate units hav e built-in rec hargeable bat te ries, meaning that you can mov e them around your gaming setup, or ev en carr y them to another room, and they’ll continue to work a treat for up to 1 2 hours without c harging. A c harging pad for eac h speaker is included in the pac kage. If juice is low , or you have a main home for them, the y can also run directly of f the c harging pads connected to mains pow er , but the portabilit y means that they can double as Bluetooth speakers f or uses beyond gaming, like listening to music. Sony’ s PlayStation Link tec hnology provides lossless, ultra-low -latency wireless audio, which ensures that game sound syncs perf ectly with the action that’ s on your screen. The PUL SE Elevate speak ers also support simultaneous Bluetooth audio, so you can mix game sound with music or c hat from another device suc h as a TV or smartphone. Cool e xtras W ant to adjust EQ, volume, mic set tings, and orientation? It’ s easily done via PS5 menus, with PC support due post launc h. As w ell as the speakers, the PUL SE Elevate pac kage also includes the two c harging doc ks, plus a PlayStation Link USB-C adapter for de vices that don ’t hav e built-in Link support. Summing up With PULSE Ele vate, there ’ s a handy new w ay to deliver PlayStation audio, bringing portabilit y and fl exibility in speakers that combine high-end sound with f eatures aimed squarely at gamers. With the ability to adjust the direction of audio, built-in c hat capabilities, plus planar magnetic drivers and w o ofers inside, they’re a top option f or pla y ers who crave immersive speak e r sound instead of using aheads et.jbhifi.com.au 12 NO VEMBER 2026 GAMING FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack YOUR PS5 SOUN D! One of the standout features of the PULSE Elevate speakers is an integrated microphone in the right speaker . It uses AI-enhanced noise rejection to fi lter out unwanted background noise, enabling clear multiplayer voice chat without needing a headset or boom mic. If you’re a player who isn’t into wearing headphones during long sessions, this really is a super -convenient feature. • PlayStation 5 PULSE Elevate Wireless Speakers are out Nov 12 Headset-free chat! ELE V A TE -
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Page contents: Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed Wireless Esports Headset (Charizard Edition), Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed Wireless Esports Headset (Lucario Edition),
The super -cool Razer | P ok émon collaborations continue this month with the ar r iv al of Razer Blac kShar k V3 X Hyperspeed Wir eless Esports Headsets in st unning Char izard and Lucar io designs. Let’ s chec k out the headset, and the tw o designs… Words Amy Flower What is it? The Raz er Blac kShark V3 X HyperSpeed is an ultra-light, wireless esports headset that’ s been designed for competitiv e play without an ey ewatering price tag. It aims to deliver speedy and reliable wireless audio and clear comms, with snug comfort e ven in marathon gaming sessions. Design W e’ ve mentioned comfort, and w eighing in at around 270 grams, the Blac k Shark V3 X HyperSpeed f eels pleasantly lig ht on y our head. The o ver -ear cups feat ure memor y foam cushions wrapped in leat heret te, while an adjustable headband lets yo u get the headset sit ting just how y ou lik e it .The closed-bac k design keep s game audio in and ambient noise out , making it easier to stay in the zone wh en y ou’ re playing. These special P okémon editi ons of f er two distinct and stylish options f or f ans .T eam Charizard? Go for its fi ery red, yello w , and black edition. T eam Lucario? Then blac k and blue is the one for y ou! The sound The Blac kShark V3 X HyperSpeed packs in Razer T riForce 50mm Gen-2 driv ers, whic h are tuned f or clarity and positional accuracy . This means that the location of things like f ootsteps and reloads stand out more clearly . There ’ s also virtual 7 .1 surround sound on PC via Razer S ynapse, whic h expands the soundstage and helps with directional aw areness. Razer’ s bof fi ns have f ocused on delivering detail and separation to the user ’ s ears rather than thunderous bass, whic h is just what you want f or esports and fast-paced shooters. Be heard Handily , the 9.9mm Razer HyperClear cardioid boom mic is detachable f or when you just want to listen. When chat is in order though, its pic kup pat tern focuses on y our voice and reduces bac kground noise, so y our voice comes through cleanly and clearly . There ’ s a mute but ton with an LED indicator , plus mic monitoring (aka sidetone) that you can adjust using the roller under the right earcup, whic h is super -handy when you don ’t w ant to shout ov er your game audio. Other controls on the cups are a volume wheel, pow er but ton, multi-function but ton, and mic mute, all of f ering quick access without ha ving to div e into sof t w are. Getting connected Get ting the Blac kShark V3 X HyperSpeed connected is a breeze. It supports 2.4 GHz Razer HyperSpeed wireless via an included dongle, Bluetooth, and USB. This means that it’ll play nice with PC, Pla ySt ation, Xbox, S witc h, and mobile. Another handy inclusion is SmartSwitc h Dual W ireless, whic h lets you toggle between HyperSpeed and Bluetooth with a single but ton press, whic h is brilliant if you lik e to bounce between devices. The juice! When you’ re playing, you don ’t want to ha ve any nagging doubts about whether y our headset will go the distance with you. Here, you’ re looking at up to 70 hours of bat ter y lif e, whic h should be plent y for e ven the most hardened gamer . The Blac kShark V3 X HyperSpeed utilises USB-C c harging, with quick-c harge support that means roughly 1 5 minutes of c harging gives around six hours of play . Who’ s it for? If you’ re a P okémon f an on the hunt for a lightweight, wireless esports headset with positional audio, a detachable mic, and multi -platform support – all without makingy our savings account weep - then these spec ial editions of the Razer BlackShark V3 X Hyp erSpeed hit a very sweet spot.jbhifi.com.au 14 NO VEMBER 2026 GAMING FEA TURE visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack F I RE VS. AURA• Charizard and Lucario Razer BlackShark V3 X Hyperspeed Wireless Esports Headsets are available now JB EXCLUSIVE CHOOSE YOUR POWER! Meet Charizard and Lucario Charizard The imposing dual-type Fire/Flying Pokémon Charizard blazes into battle as one of Pokémon’ s most iconic heavyweights, a fi ery dragon-like creature known for its soaring wings, fi erce fl ames, and loyal spirit. Lucario Agile, loyal, and fi ercely determined, dual-type Fighting/Steel Pokémon Lucario stands out as a sleek, steel-blue fi ghter with an aura-sensing gift, blending martial arts precision with mystical energy . -
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Page contents: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Day One Edition), Hasbro Games Junior Collection,
jbhifi.com.au 16 NO VEMBER 2026 W HA T’S OUT T GAMING PREVIEWS visit jbhi fi .com.au/stack No ma tter wha t style of game is y our vibe, there’ s sure to be something to get ex amongst these fresh releases heading to JB this month. EDI TOR’S PICK THE LEG END OF ZEL DA: OC ARINA OF TIM E RELEASE DATE: Nov 5 GENRE: Action adventure FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: No There ha ve been many games deemed “classic” , but fe w that are as universally acclaimed as T he Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time . So, this remake – the second one since the original was released on Nintendo 64 bac k in 1 998 - comes with big expectations and, from all that we ’v e seen, we’ re con fi dent that it’ s going to deliver . With the power of the S witc h 2 to play with, Nintendo ’ s bof fi ns hav e gone all out to harness it and deliver the best possible v ersion of Ocarina of Time imaginable. This starts with the obvious – the graphics. Look at an y trailer or screenshot and be bowled o ver by their beauty , with new te xtures and lighting. But as well as the looks there’ s the performance, with 60 frames per second targeted at 1 080p. The muc h-loved score has been reorc hestrated, and all the major c haracters talk – well, sav e for that strong silent type, Link. Even the controls hav e been improv ed. Promising the ga meplay that we lo v e with updates th at only enhanceth e experience,pr epare to bee nchanted all o ver again. Words Amy Flower GODZILL A: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS M ELEE REMASTERED RELEASE DATE: Nov 3 GENRE: Fighting FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: Y es City-crushing chaos gets a slick update in this remastered brawler starring the kaiju king, Godzilla. Pick from a roster of 12 iconic monsters and unleash signature attacks, hurl skyscrapers, and rip through eight destructible arenas. With rebuilt visuals, updated controls and progression, additional single-player options, plus local and online multiplayer , this modern take brings the 2002 classic roaring back to life. HASBRO GAM E S JUNIOR COLLECTION RELEASE DATE: Nov 6 GENRE: Family FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: Y es Three junior board game classics come together in this compendium that promises good times and big laughs in one genuinely family-friendly package that’ll make for a fabulous kid-friendly game night – or day! Customise your avatar then harness your inner property tycoon in Monopoly Jr .,solve intriguing mysteries in Cluedo ., andJr amass stars in The Game of Life Jr , all with easy rules for up to four players. LET’S S ING 2027 R ELEASE DATE:Nov 3 GENRE: Party F ORMAT:MUL TIPLAYER: Y es A fresh playlist, vibrant visuals and a new Party mode turn every one of your gatherings into a sing-along celebration. Belt out 35 chart hits with original music videos, use your phone as a mic, and chase high scores solo or with friends. With customisable avatars, unlockable rewards, and a musical showdown against DJ Hush, Let’ s Sing 2027 keeps the spotlight firmly on you. STELLAR BL ADE: COMPLETE EDI TION RELEASE DATE: Nov 6 GENRE: Action adventure FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: No Looking like a cyberpunk take on the PS3 classic Heavenly , helpSword save the Earth from powerful alien interlopers Naytiba that have decimated the place. They’ve made such a mess that survivors have fled to an outer space colony , but as brave Eve you head on home and start taking on the invaders one by one with your trusty blade. This Switch 2 Complete Edition includes a raft of cool DLC expansions and cosmetics. K-POP RISING: DREAM TO SHINE RELEASE DATE: Nov 19 GENRE: Life simulation FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: Y es Bright lights, big dreams, and pure pop energy are at the heart of this sparkly K-pop adventure. With your bestie Nova at your side, you’ll train and perform to build a K-pop group that reflects your style, getting your look just right, perfecting dance moves, and growing a devoted fanbase. Go solo, or form a trio with friends, as you chase stardom by honing your sound, ready to step onto the world’ s biggest stages! JUST DANCE: DEC ADES OF HI TS RELEASE DATE: Nov 10 GENRE: Party FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: Y es Get ready for this! Just Dance takes a detour this year to bring us a decade-spanning dance adventure where you move through themed worlds, bopping away to iconic hits from the ’70s to today from the likes of ABBA, Run DMC, TLC, Britney, Gorillaz, and Sabrina Carpenter . Build playlists across eras, customise your dancer , and share the fun with friends and family in a colourful experience for all generations. RUNESCAPE: DRAGONWIL DS RELEASE DATE: Nov 5 GENRE: Survival FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: Y es Ancient dragons, wild magic, and legendary RuneScape lore all collide in this co-op survival adventure set on Ashenfall. Gather resources, level your skills, and craft gear , following a trail of destruction towards the Dragon Queen. Dragonwilds blends classic RuneScape spiritwith fresh challenges as you pull off spell-powered survival tricks and evolve your abilities in a world shaped by community feedback. MINECRAFT DUNGEONS II RELEASE DATE: Nov 10 GENRE: Action adventure FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: Y es It’ s time for more ace blocky adventures, as a new threat spreads chaos across two worlds in this red-hot sequel! Craft your ultimate hero and battle explosive mobs while exploring challenging new uncharted lands. Face challenges solo or with up to four players and unleash creativity with epic gear as you rise together to thwart the looming crisis in this block-tacular , action-packed co-op romp, now on Nintendo Switch! -
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17 T’S OUT T HIS MONT H? PREVIEWS GAMING s sure to be something to get ex cited about C oming in STAGE T OUR (Dec 10) BARBIE REWIND RELEASE DATE: Nov 12 GENRE: Compilation FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: No All the style of legendary doll superstar Barbie meets creative play in this fun adventure compendium! In all there are 16 enhanced classic Barbie games – update the legendary DreamHouse with décor from 65+ years of iconic styles, mixing and matching rooms while unlocking hundreds of accessories. You’ll help familiar friends with design quests, explore decades of fashion in a digital Lookbook, and have lots more Barbie fun! UNICORN AC ADEMY: ISLAND OF MAGIC RELEASE DATE: Nov 17 GENRE: Adventure FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: No Enter an enchanting magical world where you get to bond with your very own unicorn! T eam up w ith Sophia, Ava, Layla, and friends, and take on Ravenzella to thwa rt her evil plot, as you explore Unicorn Island, unlocking magical powers, racing, grooming, and customising characters and steeds . Y ou’ll switch between heroes as you uncover secrets, tackle challenges, and build unforgettable friendships. PIKMIN 4 – NINTENDO SWI TCH 2 EDI TION + DANDORI ACADEMY RELEASE DATE: Nov 12 GENRE: Strategy/Puzzle FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: Y es Grow and guide wee Pikmin of all types while exploring a vibrant world and tackling dozens of challenge stages! With high-resolution visuals both on TV and in handheld mode, voice commands for faithful space pup Oatchi, plus a full bonus Dandori Academy game mode, this Switch 2 outing is easily the sharpest Pikmin adventure yet. Y ou can also play Dandori Battles alone or GameShare them with a buddy. GRAND THEF T AUTO VI RELEASE DATE: Nov 19 GENRE: Action adventure FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: No We’re off to the state of Leonida – loosely based on Florida - which includes our old series haunt, Vice City. We’ll be following the criminal duo Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos as they find themselves in the midst of a vast criminal conspiracy . Rockstar are billing this as “the biggest, most immersive evolution of the Grand Theft Auto series yet,” so get ready to strap yourselves in for some serious action! STARSAN D ISL AND RELEASE DATE: Nov 12 GENRE: Life simulation FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: Y es Sun-drenched coastlines and friendly neighbours – plus a touch of mystery - shape this cosy island sandbox. Grow tropical crops, care for adorable animals, and craft your own dream hillside villa. Plus, cruise beaches by longboard or scooter , explore neighbouring isles, and even uncover foggy ruins hiding strange creatures. With gentle adventure and endless ways to roam, Starsand Island turns everyday life into something magical. HOLLOW KNIGHT RELEASE DATE: Nov 27 GENRE: Platformer FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: No The Aussie classic gets physical! T ake a haunting kingdom, hand-drawn charm, and razor-sharp action, mix it together and you have one seriously atmospheric adventure. Uncover Hallownest’ s secrets while evolving new abilities and tailoring your skills with powerful Charms, as you take on 140-plus enemies and epic bosses. All major content packs are included, as well as a slick 28-page manual and cool foldout map. LEGAC Y OF KAIN: DEFIANCE REMASTERE D - DELUXE EDITION RELEASE DATE: Nov 13 GENRE: Action adventure F ORMAT:MUL TIPLAYER: No A gothic classic returns, with even sharper fangs! This modern remake lets you switch between Kain and Raziel as you carve your way through Nosgoth’ s ruined temples and challenging strongholds, now rebuilt with slick HD visuals, refined controls, and a toggleable classic mode. With lost levels, new skins, a lore reader , rare archival content, and more, this Deluxe Edition sees Defiance riseagain in style! HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG RELEASE DATE: Nov 27 GENRE: Platformer FORMAT: MUL TIPLAYER: No How do you top Hollow Knight ? You craft a scintillating sequel! Ascend through Pharloom’ s bug-infested grottos, moors, and gilded cities, crafting clever tools and taking on more than 200 foes and 40 formidable bosses. There’ s adventure challenge galore with fresh quests, new powers, and a punishing Steel Soul mode. This super-desirable physical edition features a 32-page manual, plus a handy foldout map. DECEMBER A ns we r s: . Gan on do r f 2 . M MO RP G 3 . Ev 4e . Ray man R avin g Rab bid s: TV Part y 5. S hi ger u Mi y am ot o 6 . Tomb Rai de r 7. W in do ws 8 . Mia mi, F lo rid a GAME EXAM ! ! RAYMAN LEG ENDS RETOLD (Dec 3) DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: THE WI THERED WORLD (Dec 3)
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