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Hands-on review: The Sony PlayStation 5 console
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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Despite its hefty price tag and large size, the PlayStation 5 offers stunning graphics and a new immersive controller.
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Game review: Astro’s Playroom (PS5)
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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PS5 buyers will get a free game called Astro's Playroom, a vibrant platformer that showcases the full potential of the new DualSense controller.
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Hands-on review: The Xbox Series X console
Fri, 6th Nov 2020
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The hardware is advertised to be the most powerful console ever released. Does this bold statement hold true so far?.
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Revealed: We unbox the PlayStation 5
Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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While you will still have to wait for any hardware or software reviews, what we can show you this week is the unboxing of the PS5.
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Xbox Series X unboxing
Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Whilst I still can’t tell you much about Microsoft’s new console, I can show you what the box looks like and what is inside.
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Hands-on preview with the PlayStation 5 console
Wed, 28th Oct 2020
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We weren’t allowed to see the back of the console, although it still looks very stylish if you can fit it inside your TV cabinets or tables.
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PlayStation 5 New Zealand release date and price announced
Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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Sony announces official release date and price for PlayStation 5 console in New Zealand. Available from November 12th, 2020.
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Epic Games now worth $17 billion after new round of investment
Mon, 10th Aug 2020
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One particularly large chunk of the funding came from Sony, in the form of a $250 million strategic investment, which the company announced last month.
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Almost 40% of the Earth's population will be gamers by 2023
Mon, 29th Jun 2020
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Gaming industry to reach $200bn worldwide by 2023, with 38% of the global population being gamers, according to Newzoo. Mobile gaming dominates.
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PlayStation 5 hardware and exclusive games revealed
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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Sony unveils sleek PlayStation 5 hardware alongside an array of exclusive games including 'Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales' and 'Horizon Forbidden West'.
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Alienware gets an overhaul with updated range
Thu, 14th May 2020
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New laptops from portable-first to heavy-duty gaming, a new pre-built desktop that includes liquid-cooled graphics, and a new monitor sneak-peek.
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Thriving in lockdown: Video game market to hit US$160 billion this year
Tue, 12th May 2020
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The video gaming industry will see a yea-on-year growth in revenue of 9.3 overall - primarily due to lockdown restrictions keeping people isolated and bored.
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COVID-19: Video game industry doing well, but all is not rosy for consoles
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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The video game industry is thriving during the pandemic as seen in global sales and user spikes, but console manufacturers face tough challenges ahead.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.
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A quick look at Xbox Series X & PlayStation 5 specs
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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March has brought major gaming news with Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 unveiling their specs. Here's a breakdown on CPUs, GPUs and more.
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Esports viewing breaks records as 'stay at home economy' booms
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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As global sports events are halted due to COVID-19, Torque Esports' The Race All-Star Esports Battle shatters records, embracing the 'stay at home economy.'.
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Xbox drops more hints about the Series X console
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Xbox teases more about the Series X, promising the fastest console yet with cutting-edge processing and graphics but keeps some details under wraps.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
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NZ gaming industry thriving as revenue skyrockets
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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The industry could potentially be worth $1 billion dollars by 2025 if it continues its 39% average annual growth.
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2020's biggest games face delays, but it's probably a good thing
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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Barely a few weeks in 2020 and already the mantra in the gaming community is ‘it’s okay to delay, so everyone’s doing it’.