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Auckland Armageddon Expo 2016 is arguably the best one ever
Gaming

Auckland Armageddon Expo 2016 is arguably the best one ever

The 2016 Auckland Armageddon Expo didn't disappoint. It featured tons of events and included some big celebrity names and more.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Official PS4 Universal Media Remote now available in New Zealand
Gaming

Official PS4 Universal Media Remote now available in New Zealand

PlayStation New Zealand is proud to announce today that the PS4 Universal Media Remote is now available to buy.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
EA's Battlefield 1 honours the Anzacs
Gaming

EA's Battlefield 1 honours the Anzacs

Netguide's Darren Price takes a look at Battlefield 1, the latest entry in the award-winning series this time set during the First World War.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016
Sony Mobile looks to Xperia XZ to bolster smartphone play
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Sony Mobile looks to Xperia XZ to bolster smartphone play

Sony Mobile has upped the camera and battery performance in it's new flagship Xperia XZ offering as it hopes to differentiate itself from competitors.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Hands-on review with the Sony PS4 PlayStation VR headset
Gaming

Hands-on review with the Sony PS4 PlayStation VR headset

We had a chance to test out the Sony PlayStation VR headset for a few days now. Does it usher in a new era of gaming or is it another gimmick?.

By Damian Seeto • 11 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016
Sony Computer Entertainment NZ business takes 42% profit hit
Gaming

Sony Computer Entertainment NZ business takes 42% profit hit

Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand saw its profits for last financial year take a massive 41.6% drop, with revenue also down nearly 8.5%.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Sep 2016

Global Stories

Lara Croft celebrates her 20 years in style
Gaming

Lara Croft celebrates her 20 years in style

After a year-long wait, the PlayStation 4 release of Rise of the Tomb Raider is finally here and worth every minute, according to a journalist.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Sun, 30th Oct 2016
Experiencing virtual reality with PlayStation VR Worlds
Gaming

Experiencing virtual reality with PlayStation VR Worlds

Dive into PS4's VR with PlayStation VR Worlds, a compendium designed to flaunt VR's potential through five varied, if fleeting, experiences.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
The Final Symphony Auckland concert featured great Final Fantasy music
Gaming

The Final Symphony Auckland concert featured great Final Fantasy music

The first ever Final Symphony concert was held over the weekend in Auckland. It featured tunes from FF VI, FF VII and FFX.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Oct 2016
XCOM 2 finally comes to consoles
Gaming

XCOM 2 finally comes to consoles

Alien strategy hit XCOM 2 lands on consoles, tasking players with a dark, guerrilla war for Earth in the acclaimed sequel.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
Gaming events to look forward to at Armageddon Expo 2016
Gaming

Gaming events to look forward to at Armageddon Expo 2016

Gaming has always been a big part of the Armageddon Expo and this year it's no different. Here's what you can look forward to seeing/playing.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
PlayStation VR Game Impressions: Headmaster and Here They Lie
Gaming

PlayStation VR Game Impressions: Headmaster and Here They Lie

With so many PlayStation VR games out there, we've decided to talk about two VR titles in one post. The games come from very different genres.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
PlayStation VR Game Review: Job Simulator is the best
Gaming

PlayStation VR Game Review: Job Simulator is the best

There's quite a few PlayStation VR launch games out there but none of them seem to have been more entertaining than Job Simulator though.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016
Review: I'm Batman in Arkham VR For PlayStation VR
Gaming

Review: I'm Batman in Arkham VR For PlayStation VR

Arkham VR for PlayStation VR allows you to become Batman. While it's fun, it feels more like you're being Commissioner Gordon than being The Batman.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Hands-on preview: Dishonored 2
Gaming

Hands-on preview: Dishonored 2

Whilst at the recent EB Expo in Sydney, Netguide's Darren Price was treated to an extended hands-on preview of Dishonored 2.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016
EB Expo 2016 treats fans to a gaming extravaganza
Gaming

EB Expo 2016 treats fans to a gaming extravaganza

It's all over for EB Games Expo 2016 in Sydney, Netguide's Darren Price looks back at the highs and the lows of the three-day gaming extravaganza.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Sun, 9th Oct 2016
EA Sports FIFA 17 kicks off
Gaming

EA Sports FIFA 17 kicks off

EA Sports unleashes FIFA 17, powered by cutting-edge Frostbite Engine, featuring a gripping narrative campaign for the first time.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Oct 2016
The Road to Battlefield 1
Gaming

The Road to Battlefield 1

To celebrate the release of Battlefield 1 next month, EA are keeping the action going in Battlefield 4 and Battlefield Hardline.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Sat, 17th Sep 2016