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Microsoft's global Build conference comes to Auckland
Microsoft

Microsoft's global Build conference comes to Auckland

Microsoft's Build developer conference is coming to Auckland on May 30 as part of the event's first ever global tour.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th May 2015
NZ game industry created 114 new jobs last year: survey
Gaming

NZ game industry created 114 new jobs last year: survey

Bucking economic woes, NZ's gaming sector added 114 jobs last year, growing by 46% thanks to the surge in smartphone and online gaming.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2011
Let's hear IT for the girls
Microsoft

Let's hear IT for the girls

Auckland Girls' Grammar students explore ICT careers at Go Girl – Go IT workshop, thanks to Women in Technology and Accelerating Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2007

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What does it take to become a Call of Duty, Infinity Ward game developer?
Gaming

What does it take to become a Call of Duty, Infinity Ward game developer?

Ever wondered what goes into designing the look & feel of a game? Curious to know what skills are needed to score a job as a game developer? Read on..

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2016
Kiwi creators along with British company bring Thunderbirds back to life
Unified Communications

Kiwi creators along with British company bring Thunderbirds back to life

A new Thunderbirds Are Go: Adventures app has been developed by a British production company and Kiwi developers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016
Game development and zombies: Capital E launches school programmes
Gaming

Game development and zombies: Capital E launches school programmes

Capital E Digital Studio is hosting two programmes for juniors and seniors taking place in this year's April school holidays.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
NZ Video Games Praised in Best of 2013 Lists
Gaming

NZ Video Games Praised in Best of 2013 Lists

NZ's video game industry triumphs internationally, with five games praised in 2013's best-of lists, showcasing the country's creative force.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2013
THQ files for Bankrupcy
Gaming

THQ files for Bankrupcy

Troubled gaming giant THQ declares bankruptcy, putting its iconic studios and games up for sale in a bid to secure a fresh start.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Dec 2012
Fable III to be showcased at SF next month - whatever SF means
Gaming

Fable III to be showcased at SF next month - whatever SF means

Lionhead Studios announces that Fable III will be unveiled in San Francisco next month, according to community manager Sam Van Tilburgh on Twitter.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2010
Sidhe Interactive adds another gaming award to its trophy cabinet
Gaming

Sidhe Interactive adds another gaming award to its trophy cabinet

Sidhe Interactive's Shatter clinches best PlayStation Store game of 2009 by IGN, outshining strong contenders in a remarkable win.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2009
Blog: Delayed reactions
Gaming

Blog: Delayed reactions

In a playful nod to its content, Blogger Leggetron admits to intentionally delaying a post on the vast number of game title delays this year.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2009