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Sony's Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas
AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony's Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas

Sony Mobile introduces Xperia XZ1 with Motion Eye camera, 3D scanning technology, HDR display and Hi-Resolution Audio.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
NZ price and release date revealed for the Limited Edition Gran Turismo Sport PS4 console
Gaming

NZ price and release date revealed for the Limited Edition Gran Turismo Sport PS4 console

PlayStation NZ has announced the release date and price for the fancy looking Limited Edition Gran Turismo Sport PS4 console.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Gamers, forget your enemies because burgers are now targeting you
Gaming

Gamers, forget your enemies because burgers are now targeting you

​After going on a rampage and massacring hordes of zombies from the comfort of your couch, the thing you want most is some greasy takeaway food right?.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Lands DLC to be released this November
Gaming

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Lands DLC to be released this November

Guerrilla Games and Sony have announced the release date for The Frozen Lands DLC that is coming out for Horizon Zero Dawn.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2017
Tekken 7 eSports tourney will hit NZ TV screens September 11
Gaming

Tekken 7 eSports tourney will hit NZ TV screens September 11

New Zealand's top Tekken 7 players to clash on Sky TV for a $10K prize and a chance to compete globally this September.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Review: Everybody's Golf swings its way onto the PlayStation 4
Gaming

Review: Everybody's Golf swings its way onto the PlayStation 4

The Everybody's Golf franchise has been going on for 20 years and now the series finally hits the PS4 with its latest iteration.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Sony is going anime crazy as they acquire a majority share of Funimation
Digital Entertainment

Sony is going anime crazy as they acquire a majority share of Funimation

Funimation is responsible for some of the biggest anime titles including, Dragon Ball Z and Attack on Titan...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Kiwi media design project, Girls in Games, celebrates its 5th birthday
Gaming

Kiwi media design project, Girls in Games, celebrates its 5th birthday

Girls in Games, NZ's acclaimed STEM initiative, marks its 5th year inspiring young women to explore game development.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Holographic pop-star Hatsune Miku gets her own 360-camera
Digital Entertainment

Holographic pop-star Hatsune Miku gets her own 360-camera

Ricoh has announced a limited edition version of its Theta SC 360-degree camera to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hatsune Miku...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Project CARS 2: exclusive preview
Gaming

Project CARS 2: exclusive preview

FutureFive's Darren Price has spent the last week burning rubber with PC preview build of the upcoming Project CARS 2 racing sim.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Aug 2017
Smell the wood burn in a full-sensory virtual reality experience
Gaming

Smell the wood burn in a full-sensory virtual reality experience

Physically walking through a VR word still seems like a far fetched concept, yet VR tech is evolving rapidly...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Toy Story is being brought to life in Kingdom Hearts III
Gaming

Toy Story is being brought to life in Kingdom Hearts III

Disney has revealed a new trailer showcasing the Toy Story world in Kingdom Hearts III, where Sora, Donald, and Goofy team up with Woody and Buzz.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Getting Superhot in VR
Gaming

Getting Superhot in VR

FutureFive's Darren Price kicks some butt with the PC version of the VR actioner, Superhot VR, on the HTC Vive.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
Project Cars 2 reveals its massive line-up of vehicles
Gaming

Project Cars 2 reveals its massive line-up of vehicles

Racing fans, start your engines! Project Cars 2 gears up with a stellar 180-strong vehicle fleet, aiming for pole position on September 22.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
Love anime? If so, these three upcoming games are going to knock your socks off
Gaming

Love anime? If so, these three upcoming games are going to knock your socks off

Fans of anime hold onto your seats, because here are three spectacular games you can expect within the next six months...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017
Sony urged not to trivialise Hindu deities in the latest installment of renowned Uncharted series
Gaming

Sony urged not to trivialise Hindu deities in the latest installment of renowned Uncharted series

Hindu leaders urge Sony to respect and accurately portray Hindu deities, temples, and traditions in the upcoming Uncharted: The Lost Legacy video game.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap

HTC Vive's Deluxe Audio Strap upgrades VR comfort, but will the hefty £150 price tag deter loyal fans of their flagship headset?.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
EB Expo 2017 heads to the gold Coast
Gaming

EB Expo 2017 heads to the gold Coast

The EB Expo 2017 will shift from Sydney to the Gold Coast, offering gamers a sun-soaked celebration on 7-8 October at the Gold Coast Convention Centre.

By Darren Price • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017