Kiwi Stories

Game devs share insights on God of War Ragnarok

To help celebrate the release of this awesome game, PlayStation NZ kindly invited FutureFive NZ and other members of the Kiwi gaming media to a launch event.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2022

Gaming

Game review: FIFA 23

The FIFA franchise is coming to an end after 30 years of EA Sports releases, with FIFA 23 providing a fitting swansong.

By Tom Richmond • 7 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022

Gaming

Game review: The Last of Us Part 1 Remake (PlayStation 5)

2022 comes around, and The Last of Us has been re-released again. Now you can play The Last of Us Part 1 remake exclusively for the PlayStation 5 console.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2022

Global Stories

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Unplugged: Air Guitar (PlayStation VR 2)

Developer Anotherway scratches that Guitar Hero itch with its PlayStation VR2 launch title, Unplugged: Air Guitar.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023

Gaming

Game review: Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (PS5)

Instead of predictably releasing Nioh 3 in 2023, Team Ninja decided to develop a brand-new game called Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023

Gaming

Game review: Hogwarts Legacy (PS5)

Avalanche Software and Warner Bros. Games have released Hogwarts Legacy, just the game my teenage self wanted when I first read the series.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2023

Gaming

Game review: Horizon Call of the Mountain (PSVR 2)

While we may have to wait a long time for another direct sequel in the series, a spinoff game is available this year on PS5 called Horizon Call of the Mountain.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2023

Gaming

Hands-on Review: DualSense Edge PS5 Controller

If you are into pimping out hardware, you might be happy to play on the new Sony DualSense Edge controller for the PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023

Gaming

Game review: One Piece Odyssey (PS5)

One Piece Odyssey is the first turn-based RPG in the franchise, featuring impressive graphics and familiar locations. Verdict: 8.0/10.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2023

Gaming

Game review: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and Bardock DLC (PS5)

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot can now run at full 4K at 60fps, and there are more details in the outer environments as well.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jan 2023

Gaming

Game review: Star Ocean: The Divine Force

Star Ocean: The Divine Force includes an interesting and epic story featuring two main characters: a princess named Laeticia and an outsider named Raymond.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Nov 2022

Gaming

Game review: God of War Ragnarök

Thanks to the success of God of War, Santa Monica has now released God of War Ragnarök in 2022 for both the PS5 and PS4 consoles.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022

Gaming

Game review: Gotham Knights

Gotham Knights disappoints with clunky gameplay and outdated graphics, but offers an interesting story and likeable characters.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2022

Gaming

Game review: Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PC)

At long last PC gamers get to join Nathan Drake and friends with Naughty Dog's Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022

Gaming

Game review: NBA 2K23 (PlayStation 5)

This year NBA 2K23 goes bigger and bolder promising fans even more next-gen basketball on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022

Gaming

Game review: Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed

'Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed' is a visually stunning and fun remake with improved gameplay, exclusive to modern platforms. Game garners 8.0/10.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2022

Gaming

Game review: Madden NFL 23 (PlayStation 5)

Madden NFL 23 is also the first release of this iconic franchise since the sad passing of John Madden late last year.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2022

Gaming

Game review: Pac-Man World: Re-Pac (PS4 & PS5)

Bandai Namco releases Pac-Man World: Re-Pac, a remake of the 1999 PSOne original, offering improved visuals and challenging gameplay. (110 characters).

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 31st Aug 2022