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PlayStation 5 New Zealand release date and price announced
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PlayStation 5 New Zealand release date and price announced

Sony announces official release date and price for PlayStation 5 console in New Zealand. Available from November 12th, 2020.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2020
NZ gaming industry thriving as revenue skyrockets
Gaming

NZ gaming industry thriving as revenue skyrockets

The industry could potentially be worth $1 billion dollars by 2025 if it continues its 39% average annual growth.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2020

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Almost 40% of the Earth's population will be gamers by 2023
Gaming

Almost 40% of the Earth's population will be gamers by 2023

Gaming industry to reach $200bn worldwide by 2023, with 38% of the global population being gamers, according to Newzoo. Mobile gaming dominates.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
PlayStation 5 hardware and exclusive games revealed
Gaming

PlayStation 5 hardware and exclusive games revealed

Sony unveils sleek PlayStation 5 hardware alongside an array of exclusive games including 'Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales' and 'Horizon Forbidden West'.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2020
Alienware gets an overhaul with updated range
Gaming

Alienware gets an overhaul with updated range

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2020
Thriving in lockdown: Video game market to hit US$160 billion this year
Gaming

Thriving in lockdown: Video game market to hit US$160 billion this year

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.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
COVID-19: Video game industry doing well, but all is not rosy for consoles
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COVID-19: Video game industry doing well, but all is not rosy for consoles

The video game industry is thriving during the pandemic as seen in global sales and user spikes, but console manufacturers face tough challenges ahead.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020
Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home
Gaming

Revealed: Top gaming trends as players stay home

Shooters, gambling, and deck-building games have seen substantial growth in player share as billions turn to video games for entertainment during lockdown.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2020
A quick look at Xbox Series X & PlayStation 5 specs
Gaming

A quick look at Xbox Series X & PlayStation 5 specs

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Esports viewing breaks records as 'stay at home economy' booms
Gaming

Esports viewing breaks records as 'stay at home economy' booms

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.'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
Xbox drops more hints about the Series X console
Gaming

Xbox drops more hints about the Series X console

Xbox teases more about the Series X, promising the fastest console yet with cutting-edge processing and graphics but keeps some details under wraps.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Gaming

Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly

The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
2020's biggest games face delays, but it's probably a good thing
Gaming

2020's biggest games face delays, but it's probably a good thing

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'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2020
Hands-on Review: Western Digital speeds up your gaming with the WD_Black P10 Game Drive
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Western Digital speeds up your gaming with the WD_Black P10 Game Drive

With the WD_Black USB Game Drive, veteran hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital seeks to solve gamers' storage dilemma.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2020
PlayStation to release 'Back Button' for DualShock controller
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PlayStation to release 'Back Button' for DualShock controller

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.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Xbox Series X console promises 'four times the processing power of the Xbox One X'
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Xbox Series X console promises 'four times the processing power of the Xbox One X'

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.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2019
Borderlands 3: What you should know before you go 'psycho'
Gaming

Borderlands 3: What you should know before you go 'psycho'

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….

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019
SEGA to release Genesis Mini next month
Gaming

SEGA to release Genesis Mini next month

SEGA is giving the SEGA Genesis console the mini treatment as the company sets to launch the new SEGA Genesis Mini next month.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019