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Kratos spotted in downtown Auckland
Gaming

Kratos spotted in downtown Auckland

It turns out that, when he's not on a quest for bloody revenge, Kratos likes to do regular things like aerobics and ride the reverse bungy!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2010
Gran Turismo 5 goes gold
Gaming

Gran Turismo 5 goes gold

Could it be? According to Polyphony Digital boss Kazunori Yamauchi, the game discs are being pressed right now.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2010
Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy NZ release confirmed
Gaming

Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy NZ release confirmed

Dissidia 012[duodecim] Final Fantasy set to enchant NZ gamers in 2011, bringing new characters, modes, and thrills exclusively to PSP.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
New Zealand-specific PlayStation news ahoy!
Gaming

New Zealand-specific PlayStation news ahoy!

Sony NZ gears up for Christmas with PS releases, including Gran Turismo 5, new streaming service MUBI, and extra storage PS3 models.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Sep 2010
DeathSpank sequel announced
Gaming

DeathSpank sequel announced

Electronic Arts has announced DeathSpank: Thongs of Virtue, the follow-up to the last month's downloadable action RPG DeathSpank.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010

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UFC Undisputed 2010
Virtualisation

UFC Undisputed 2010

UFC Undisputed 2010 has finally hit the PSP, but can the little handheld handle a game with the punching power of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2010
PSP2 details revealed?
Gaming

PSP2 details revealed?

Kotaku leaks PSP2 details from Tokyo Game Show, hinting at no UMD, a second analogue stick, and Xbox 360-rivaling horsepower.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2010
Treyarch details - little-known facts about Call of Duty: Black Ops
Gaming

Treyarch details - little-known facts about Call of Duty: Black Ops

Treyarch unveils hidden gems of Call of Duty: Black Ops, like online split-screen support and a Custom Games Editor.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2010
Engadget: The PlayStation Phone is still real
Gaming

Engadget: The PlayStation Phone is still real

Engadget doubles down, affirming the PlayStation Phone, codenamed Zeus, is real despite Sony's denials, boasting a track record of accurate tech scoops.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2010
EVERYBODY'S TENNIS
Gaming

EVERYBODY'S TENNIS

THE ORIGINAL EVERYBODY'S TENNIS came out in 2006 for the PlayStation 2 and was a light-hearted and enjoyable tennis simulation.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Game review: Oddworld
Gaming

Game review: Oddworld

Oddworld review: Abe's journey from cleaner to saviour is a dark, comic delight. A 2D platform gem with a unique non-violent twist.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Sony to take cues from EA's Online Pass?
Gaming

Sony to take cues from EA's Online Pass?

Evidence mounts that Sony is looking to monetise second-hand game sales by implementing a paid online access model similar to EA's Online Pass.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Aug 2010
Vanquish demo inbound
Gaming

Vanquish demo inbound

SEGA announces Vanquish demo, launching Sept 2 on Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network, featuring futuristic battle suits and intense action.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Aug 2010
Mass Effect 2 announced for PS3
Gaming

Mass Effect 2 announced for PS3

Mass Effect 2 set for PS3 debut in Jan 2011, boasting bonus content but no sign of its predecessor or ME3's future on the console, announced at GamesCom.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2010
New Red Faction coming to PSN/XBL
Gaming

New Red Faction coming to PSN/XBL

Red Faction: Battlegrounds, brimming with vehicular combat on Mars, set to explode onto PSN and XBL in 2021, bringing multiplayer mayhem.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Aug 2010
Mafia II demo now live
Gaming

Mafia II demo now live

Step into the mob life of the 1950s with the newly released Mafia II demo available on Xbox LIVE, PlayStation Network, and Steam.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Aug 2010
METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER
Gaming

METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER

Hideo Kojima returns to helm Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker on PSP, casting Big Boss in a Cold War crisis in Costa Rica.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Thor: The Video Game announced
Gaming

Thor: The Video Game announced

A rather vague press release from SEGA has just landed announcing that a game dedicated to Marvel Comics' take on the god of thunder is arriving next year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2010