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Armageddon Expo 2018 was all about the video games
Gaming

Armageddon Expo 2018 was all about the video games

Playstation and Nintendo took the floor at Armageddon, as gaming lovers got plenty of chances to try unreleased games and even show off their skills.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
Let's Play Live And PlayStation NZ holding video game tournaments at Auckland Armageddon Expo
Gaming

Let's Play Live And PlayStation NZ holding video game tournaments at Auckland Armageddon Expo

If you are good at FIFA 19, Tekken 7 or NBA 2K19, you'll be happy to know a tournament will be held for each game during the 2018 Auckland Armageddon Expo.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2018
Sony is bringing back the 90s memories with PlayStation Classic
Gaming

Sony is bringing back the 90s memories with PlayStation Classic

Sony rekindles 90s nostalgia with the PlayStation Classic, launching in the US and Canada on 3 December for USD $99.99, featuring preloaded classic games.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2018

Global Stories

Hands-on Review: Razer Infrit Streaming Headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Razer Infrit Streaming Headset

Razer's Infrit Streaming Headset is a lightweight, discreet option designed for maximum performance without face obstructions, perfect for streamers.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
The Just Cause 4 mayhem is nearly upon us
Gaming

The Just Cause 4 mayhem is nearly upon us

I was only a few minutes into my preview session with Just Cause 4 when I realised that I was in for some trouble.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
The Secrets of Dr. Wu expands Jurassic World Evolution
Gaming

The Secrets of Dr. Wu expands Jurassic World Evolution

Players are in control of two hidden research facilities on Isla Muerta and Isla Tacaño where Dr. Henry Wu is developing a new generation of hybrid dinosaurs.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Nov 2018
Hands-on Review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy brings back the PSOne icon
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy brings back the PSOne icon

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is a great remake that features new school graphics with old fashioned style of gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Nov 2018
Game review: Back in the saddle with Red Dead Redemption 2
Gaming

Game review: Back in the saddle with Red Dead Redemption 2

With the developers' track record of releasing outstanding games, Red Dead Redemption 2, wasn't likely to be anything but superb.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018
Game review: EA Sports' NHL 19 hits the ice
Gaming

Game review: EA Sports' NHL 19 hits the ice

Within the maelstrom of game releases over the last month or so, EA Sports launched NHL 19. FutureFive's Darren Price belatedly hits the ice to check it out.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Nov 2018
Hands-on Review: The Huawei nova 3i
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Huawei nova 3i

Huawei's nova 3i dazzles in 'iris purple', elevating the smartphone colour palette with AI-powered camera prowess.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
Sony reveals full list of 20 playable games in PlayStation Classic
Gaming

Sony reveals full list of 20 playable games in PlayStation Classic

Sony has now announced the full list of old-school games that you can play when the PlayStation Classic console comes out later this year.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Eight reasons to use a VPN
Firewalls

Eight reasons to use a VPN

By keeping your actions, your identity and your geographical location a secret, you can browse the web in the knowledge that you're not being watched.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 24th Oct 2018
Borderlands 2 is coming to PlayStation VR
Gaming

Borderlands 2 is coming to PlayStation VR

PlayStation VR fans rejoice! Borderlands 2 arrives on the platform on December 14, offering a fully immersive take on the iconic shooter-looter game.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018
Microsoft's new project to bring gaming to the data centre
Gaming

Microsoft's new project to bring gaming to the data centre

Data centres could soon be the crutch for the army of Xbox One gamers around the world with Microsoft's latest venture, Project xCloud.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Oct 2018
Razer's new high-performance Wi-Fi router is optimised for the gaming experience
Gaming

Razer's new high-performance Wi-Fi router is optimised for the gaming experience

This week Razer launched Sila, a high-performance Wi-Fi router that's optimised for gaming, streaming, and downloading multimedia content.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Why CMC Markets is backing a young Kiwi motorsport star
Fintech

Why CMC Markets is backing a young Kiwi motorsport star

CMC Markets sponsors 17-year-old Peter Vodanovich in the 2018-19 Toyota 86 Championship, supporting his rapid rise in motorsport from simulator to track.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Oct 2018
Razer's new range of top-shelf gaming headsets
Gaming

Razer's new range of top-shelf gaming headsets

Razer's Nari Ultimate gaming headsets launch with Lofelt's haptic tech, revolutionising immersive gameplay at prices starting from NZD $190 (AUD $170).

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
Hands-on preview: Red Dead Redemption 2
Gaming

Hands-on preview: Red Dead Redemption 2

FutureFive's Darren Price recently checked out an hour and a half of Rockstar's highly-anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2. Here's what he thought of it.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018