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CODE partners with FutureGames and Otago Polytechnic to bring game development to Kiwi students
Gaming

CODE partners with FutureGames and Otago Polytechnic to bring game development to Kiwi students

New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) partners with FutureGames and Otago Polytechnic to bring game development training to Dunedin.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
NZ-made game Sustain-a-city brings VR to modern city design
AR, VR & Metaverse

NZ-made game Sustain-a-city brings VR to modern city design

Sustain-a-city, developed by M Theory and WSP Opus, is a new interactive VR game challenging players to build and balance future city infrastructures.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018
Game design can bring your whakapapa to life on-screen
Te Reo Māori

Game design can bring your whakapapa to life on-screen

Using Gamefroot's new Mihi Maker tutorial, you can learn and share your own whakapapa as an immersive and interactive experience.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Robot builder brings bots and games into the classroom
Robotics

Robot builder brings bots and games into the classroom

Hamilton Boys' High to welcome coder Marcel van de Steeg, bringing robots and game design into the classroom to inspire digital fluency among students.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017

Global Stories

Game review: Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights (Xbox Series X)

Cyber Clutch: Hot Import Nights on Xbox Series X combines neon-lit racing with combat, but limited tracks and gameplay issues hold it back.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Game review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Xbox Series X/Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 (Xbox Series X/Switch 2)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remakes iconic games with sharp visuals and smooth gameplay, but cuts to content and soundtrack disappoint longtime fans.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (PS5)

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PS5 greatly improves on its predecessor with enhanced gameplay, new enemies, fast travel, and stunning photorealistic graphics.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Game review: Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5)

Assassin's Creed Shadows, set in stunning Feudal Japan, offers dual protagonists and action RPG elements, blending nostalgia with fresh gameplay mechanics.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Game review: Civilization VII (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Civilization VII (PC)

After a nearly decade-long wait, Civilization VII has finally launched, offering new challenges and mechanics in a visually stunning strategy game.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Hands-on game review: Gimmick! 2 (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Hands-on game review: Gimmick! 2 (Xbox Series X)

Gimmick! 2 revives the charm of 2D platforming with stunning graphics and challenging gameplay, making it a treat for both old and new gamers.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Game review: Snow Bros. Wonderland (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Snow Bros. Wonderland (Nintendo Switch)

The nostalgic sequel Snow Bros. Wonderland offers captivating 3D gameplay and cooperative action, but suffers from outdated graphics and jumping puzzles.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Game review: Dragon Quest III 2D Remake (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Dragon Quest III 2D Remake (Xbox Series X)

Square Enix has launched Dragon Quest III 2D Remake, enhancing visuals for modern consoles while retaining classic gameplay elements and a £95 price tag.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Game review: Empire of the Ants (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Empire of the Ants (Xbox Series X)

Empire of the Ants offers a unique gaming experience on Xbox Series X, allowing players to explore a vivid world from an ant's perspective.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs
Gaming

Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs

Garena, part of Sea Limited, has acquired Canadian game studio Phoenix Labs to boost its global game development capabilities and market reach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020
PAX AUS reveals this year's Indie Showcase winners
Gaming

PAX AUS reveals this year's Indie Showcase winners

PAX Australia announces winners of its AUS Indie Showcase, featuring games like Wayward Strand and Ring of Pain.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019
Coding for kids? littleBits teaches the essentials through intuitive games
EduTech

Coding for kids? littleBits teaches the essentials through intuitive games

The littleBits Code Kit is an introduction to coding in the classroom that promises it will engage students and teachers alike...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Students get chance to work with new game design engine
EduTech

Students get chance to work with new game design engine

YoYo Games marks 5th anniversary of GameMaker Studio with affordable bulk licenses for students and institutions. Budding designers rejoice!.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 24th May 2017

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