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F1 2014 prepares to qualify...
Gaming

F1 2014 prepares to qualify...

Codemasters have announced that the next title in their award-winning Formula One racing franchise, F1 2014, will be available in New Zealand on 16th October.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Sat, 2nd Aug 2014
Get ready to hustle with Pure Pool...
Gaming

Get ready to hustle with Pure Pool...

VooFoo Studios sets to elevate the pool game genre with 'Pure Pool', promising hyper-realistic gameplay on PS4 and steam.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2014
2K Games announces Battleborn for NZ...
Gaming

2K Games announces Battleborn for NZ...

2K Games heralds 'Battleborn' from Gearbox Software, promising an unrivalled next-gen shooter experience, targeting a pre-March 2023 NZ release.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014
Destiny beta dates announced for PlayStation and Xbox platforms
Gaming

Destiny beta dates announced for PlayStation and Xbox platforms

Activision has announced the exact dates and times you can expect to participate in the upcoming Destiny beta.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2014
Digital Nationz teasing a second event in 2014
Gaming

Digital Nationz teasing a second event in 2014

After a successful debut, Digital Nationz hints at a 2014 encore on their Facebook, with Auckland likely to host again.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2014
Destiny Glacier White PS4 bundle heading to NZ...
Gaming

Destiny Glacier White PS4 bundle heading to NZ...

A limited edition Glacier White PS4 that will be bundled with Destiny has been confirmed to be releasing in New Zealand.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2014
Sony announces impressive PlayStation lineup at E3...
Gaming

Sony announces impressive PlayStation lineup at E3...

Sony wows at E3 with a stellar PlayStation lineup including LittleBigPlanet 3, The Last of Us Remastered, and a peek at Uncharted 4.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2014
PlayStation TV set for NZ release...
Gaming

PlayStation TV set for NZ release...

Following PlayStation TV's launch in Asian countries, Sony has now announced its launch in New Zealand this coming year.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2014

Global Stories

Killzone Shadowfall goes co-op with Intercept DLC
Gaming

Killzone Shadowfall goes co-op with Intercept DLC

I've always found the Killzone games good fun. If I'm honest, I'd even go as far as to say that I'd sooner play Killzone over Halo.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2014
Life is Strange for Square Enix...
Gaming

Life is Strange for Square Enix...

Square Enix unveils Life is Strange, an episodic adventure game where choices shape reality, by the creators of Remember Me.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2014
Going underground with Metro Redux...
Gaming

Going underground with Metro Redux...

Deep Silver have released a video showcasing the enhanced experience players can expect in their upcoming Metro Redux.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Sat, 9th Aug 2014
FIFA boost as EA and EPL tie the knot until 2019...
Gaming

FIFA boost as EA and EPL tie the knot until 2019...

EA Sports solidifies its bond with the Premier League until 2019, enhancing FIFA 15's realism with exclusive access and technology.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2014
Assassins Creed Rogue unveils PS3 and Xbox 360 platform releases
Gaming

Assassins Creed Rogue unveils PS3 and Xbox 360 platform releases

Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed Rogue for PS3 and Xbox 360, set during the Seven Years War, featuring naval battles and a Templar protagonist.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2014
Sony releases PS4 patch for Blu-ray 3D movies...
Gaming

Sony releases PS4 patch for Blu-ray 3D movies...

With the new patch 1.75 installed Sony's PlayStation 4 finally becomes a fully-fledged Blu-ray player capable of playing Blu-ray 3D movies.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2014
Call of Duty: Ghosts Invasion DLC hitting PlayStation and PC soon
Gaming

Call of Duty: Ghosts Invasion DLC hitting PlayStation and PC soon

Exciting times ahead for Call of Duty: Ghosts players on PC, PS4, and PS3 as the Invasion DLC lands July 3rd, featuring new maps and more.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014
NZ's own Mark Hunt stars in EA Sports UFC
Gaming

NZ's own Mark Hunt stars in EA Sports UFC

Kiwi legend Mark Hunt shines in EA Sports UFC, a next-gen fighting game with a steep learning curve but rewarding depth.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2014
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Collector's Edition revealed
Gaming

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Collector's Edition revealed

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Collector's Edition dazzles with a hand-painted Geralt figure, setting new highs in gaming luxury.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2014
The Order: 1886 ordered to be released in 2015
Gaming

The Order: 1886 ordered to be released in 2015

The Order: 1886's launch is delayed to early 2015 for PS4 to ensure it meets players' high expectations, hints at a February release.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Wed, 28th May 2014