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Govt support could turn NZ's game industry into billion-dollar boom

Govt support could turn NZ's game industry into billion-dollar boom

Government backing could transform New Zealand's gaming sector into a USD $1 billion powerhouse within five years, a new report suggests.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2019

EB Games now offering a console and controller repair service

EB Games now offering a console and controller repair service

If your video game console or controller is broken, you can now take it to your local EB Games store and they can get it fixed for you.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

Parents urged to review 'Parental Control' settings this Christmas

Parents urged to review 'Parental Control' settings this Christmas

NZ interactive games association advises parents to review 'Parental Control' settings this Christmas for safe gaming.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2013

Global Stories

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Borderlands 3: What you should know before you go 'psycho'

Borderlands 3: What you should know before you go 'psycho'

If there are a few empty seats at work today, it could be because people are taking a day off and indulging in a long weekend of hardcore shooting madness….

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019

SEGA to release Genesis Mini next month

SEGA to release Genesis Mini next month

SEGA is giving the SEGA Genesis console the mini treatment as the company sets to launch the new SEGA Genesis Mini next month.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019

Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices

Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices

A new study by Avast reveals that game consoles are the most secure smarthome devices, with only 0.5% at risk, compared to 36% of printers in Australian homes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019

Kickstarter campaign brings 80s games back in a handheld console

Kickstarter campaign brings 80s games back in a handheld console

Lyra can virtually emulate any game console of the classic era, making it possible for you to carry hundreds of them in your pocket.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019

It's-a me, Mario! The SNES Classic brings back your favourite old-school games

It's-a me, Mario! The SNES Classic brings back your favourite old-school games

Nintendo's SNES Classic is making a comeback, packed with 21 retro favourites for vintage gaming aficionados in September.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017

Hands-on Review: Corsair Lapdog - Living room gaming with zero compromise

Hands-on Review: Corsair Lapdog - Living room gaming with zero compromise

This ensemble has to be some of the best gear I've reviewed, and I've broken the review of the Corsair Lapdog Console down into its components.

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016

Guinness World Records 2017: Gamer's Edition might just settle some scores

Guinness World Records 2017: Gamer's Edition might just settle some scores

This year's Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition will help you in your quest to become the most clued-up, game-savvy of your friends.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016

Telltale gives Minecraft it's Story Mode

Telltale gives Minecraft it's Story Mode

Open-world block-building game Minecraft gets the campaign mode you didn't know you needed in Telltale's Minecraft Story Mode.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Sun, 20th Mar 2016

Rugby League Live 3 teaser trailer released

Rugby League Live 3 teaser trailer released

First glimpse at Rugby League Live 3 shows stunning in-game action from the iconic State of Origin, but fans await release date.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015

Xbox 720 due Christmas 2013: rumour

Xbox 720 due Christmas 2013: rumour

Excitement builds as rumours hint the Xbox 720 with Blu-ray and Kinect may launch Christmas 2013, amidst mixed analyst views.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2012

Can 'one big hit' save Nintendo?

Can 'one big hit' save Nintendo?

Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo's legendary game designer, commits to landing 'one big hit' to revive the company's fortunes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2012

Classic titles on offer at MiGamZ

Classic titles on offer at MiGamZ

MiGamZ invites retro and modern gamers alike to rediscover classic titles and share gaming nostalgia with the next generation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2011

Game review: Rayman Origins

Game review: Rayman Origins

Rayman Origins offers a visually stunning, nostalgic romp. Its gleeful chaos is infectious, albeit with a grind towards the end.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2011

Time to roll another fat one in L.A. Noire

Time to roll another fat one in L.A. Noire

L.A. Noire's final DLC, Reefer Madness, offers a cheeky nod to 1930s anti-drug films, plunging players into a marijuana ring bust.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2011

Free PlayStation Home content available

Free PlayStation Home content available

Sony have realised that a few old games and a month of PlayStationPlus doesn't actually cover their security faux pas.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011

Classic Mac shooter on its way for the iPad

Classic Mac shooter on its way for the iPad

The classic Mac first-person shooter Marathon will soon be released to iPad owners free of charge via the App Store.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2011

Eve Online: Incarna 1.0 now live

Eve Online: Incarna 1.0 now live

Eve Online embarks on a new era with Incarna 1.0, letting players explore beyond their spacecraft for the first time.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011