Console Gaming stories - Page 2
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.
PlayStation 5 hardware and exclusive games revealed
Fri, 12th Jun 2020
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personal computing devices
Sony unveils sleek PlayStation 5 hardware alongside an array of exclusive games including 'Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales' and 'Horizon Forbidden West'.
Alienware gets an overhaul with updated range
Thu, 14th May 2020
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network infrastructure
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digital entertainment
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.
Thriving in lockdown: Video game market to hit US$160 billion this year
Tue, 12th May 2020
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mobile gaming
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.
COVID-19: Video game industry doing well, but all is not rosy for consoles
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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mobile gaming
The video game industry is thriving during the pandemic as seen in global sales and user spikes, but console manufacturers face tough challenges ahead.
Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home
Mon, 20th Apr 2020
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console gaming
Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.
A quick look at Xbox Series X & PlayStation 5 specs
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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xbox
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.
Esports viewing breaks records as 'stay at home economy' booms
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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console gaming
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.'.
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.
Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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ar, vr & metaverse
The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
NZ gaming industry thriving as revenue skyrockets
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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mobile gaming
The industry could potentially be worth $1 billion dollars by 2025 if it continues its 39% average annual growth.
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’.
Hands-on review: Western Digital speeds up your gaming with the WD_Black P10 Game Drive
Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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digital entertainment
With the WD_Black USB Game Drive, veteran hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital seeks to solve gamers' storage dilemma.
PlayStation to release ‘Back Button’ for DualShock controller
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Sony PlayStation is launching a new Back Button Attachment for DualShock 4, arriving with limited stock and restricted to the US and Canada from 23 January.
Xbox Series X console promises ‘four times the processing power of the Xbox One X’
Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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microsoft
Microsoft unveils the Xbox Series X, boasting four times the processing power of the Xbox One X, support for 8K, and cutting-edge gaming features.
Borderlands 3: What you should know before you go 'psycho'
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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console gaming
If there are a few empty seats at work today, it could be because people are taking a day off and indulging in a long weekend of hardcore shooting madness….
SEGA to release Genesis Mini next month
Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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sega
SEGA is giving the SEGA Genesis console the mini treatment as the company sets to launch the new SEGA Genesis Mini next month.
Govt support could turn NZ's game industry into billion-dollar boom
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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mobile gaming
Government backing could transform New Zealand's gaming sector into a USD $1 billion powerhouse within five years, a new report suggests.
Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices
Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
A new study by Avast reveals that game consoles are the most secure smarthome devices, with only 0.5% at risk, compared to 36% of printers in Australian homes.
Kickstarter campaign brings 80s games back in a handheld console
Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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kickstarter
Lyra can virtually emulate any game console of the classic era, making it possible for you to carry hundreds of them in your pocket.