Research reveals The Power of Games in New Zealand
Posted on 11-Sep-2019 08:40 News, Gaming
The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA) has released new research into the impact and power of video games in New Zealand, revealing that two-thirds of New Zealanders play video games and nine out of 10 households own a video game device.

Pagan Online available now
Posted on 27-Aug-2019 20:22 News, Gaming
Wargaming and Mad Head Games introduce new story campaign, payable characters, weapons, skill trees and more.

Industry plan could create a billion dollar interactive games sector
Posted on 19-Aug-2019 20:41 News, Gaming
The Interactive Aotearoa report was launched by Minister of Economic Development Hon Phil Twyford at Wellington games studio PikPok today.

University of Waikato launches space for esports
Posted on 19-Aug-2019 20:20 News, Gaming
Retrofitted with high-end gaming computers, gaming chairs and a big screen TV for game streaming and console gaming, the esports arena serves as a dedicated space for on-campus gaming enthusiasts.

Xbox showcases 60 anticipated games
Posted on 10-Jun-2019 20:24 News, Gaming
Xbox showcased a blockbuster lineup of 60 anticipated games for both console and PC in its Xbox E3 Briefing and shared a glimpse of the future with Project Scarlett, which launches alongside "Halo Infinite" in 2020.

Video game market in New Zealand passes half billion dollar mark
Posted on 24-May-2019 16:15 News, Gaming
New Zealanders' love of playing video games shows no sign of slowing down, as highlighted in data released today by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA).

GeForce GTX 1660 available now
Posted on 15-Mar-2019 08:47 News, Gaming
Following the release of the supercharged GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, which delivers comparable performance to a GeForce GTX 1070, NVIDIA has now launched the GeForce GTX 1660.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 is here: next-gen gaming takes off
Posted on 7-Jan-2019 21:39 News, Gaming
Priced at US$349, the RTX 2060 delivers amazing graphics with ray tracing and AI, with global availability from January 15th.

PriceSpy reveals new game releases are pulling in the clicks
Posted on 8-Sep-2018 17:08 News, Gaming
With some of the biggest games of the year due to be released over the coming months, PriceSpy reveals both Marvel's Spider-Man (PS4) and FIFA 19 (PS4) have ranked within the website's top five games for the month of August.

Logitech G introduces PRO Gaming Headset, PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse and PRO Gaming Mouse
Posted on 5-Sep-2018 09:07 News, Gaming
Logitech G has announced the Logitech G PRO Gaming Headset, the Logitech G PRO Wireless Gaming Mouse, and the Logitech G PRO Gaming Mouse with HERO sensor. Designed and built in collaboration with some of the world's best eSports athletes, these three products are the latest additions to the Logitech G PRO lineup of professional gaming gear.

Auckland tops list of most vulnerable cities in a zombie apocalypse
Posted on 23-May-2018 12:52 News, Gaming
The consumer research commissioned by Xbox Australia, in collaboration with the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety (CDMPS) to model the fictitious spread of disease throughout Australian cities, marks the launch of new videogame State of Decay 2.

Te Papa and EQC Minecraft Mod shakes up earthquake education
Posted on 15-May-2018 19:12 News, Gaming
A new mod for the computer game Minecraft is using them to teach important lessons about earthquake safety.

Telstra, Intel and Ericsson demonstrate a 5G future for esports
Posted on 10-May-2018 13:59 News, Gaming
Fresh from Intel Extreme Masters Sydney, pro esports team The Chiefs, helped demonstrate the technical capabilities of 5G at Telstra's 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast through ultra-low latency of around five to six milliseconds, which is around four times lower than the average latency of 4G today.

Garmin announces the Foretrex 601 and Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition for outdoor and tactical use
Posted on 17-Aug-2017 19:02 News, Gaming
The Foretrex 601 and Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition helps users keep their bearings nearly anywhere in the world thanks to the built-in GPS, GLONASS and Galileo satellite system support.

NZ video games industry revenues race ahead to $424M in 2016
Posted on 8-Mar-2017 19:28 News, Gaming
Data released today by the Interactive Games & Entertainment Association shows that New Zealand industry growth outpaced that of Australia, which experienced a four per cent increase in revenues last year.

Samsung lauches gaming notebook Odyssey
Posted on 5-Jan-2017 12:00 News, Gaming
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the Samsung Notebook Odyssey, a new portable gaming PC with high-power performance and dynamic display. Available in 17.3-inch and 15.6-inch models, the Samsung Notebook Odyssey packs power in a beautiful and innovative design with premium features to offer a premium gaming experience.

Sony launches PlayStation VR in New Zealand
Posted on 13-Oct-2016 23:51 News, Gaming
PS VR, which is compatible with the more than 40 million PS4 systems already inside consumers' homes across the globe, arrives with a lineup of 30 games.

Sony unveils PlayStation 4 Pro and a slimmer PlayStation 4
Posted on 9-Sep-2016 19:36 News, Gaming
Both new game consoles will be available in New Zealand from November.

New Zealand video game exports continue to grow
Posted on 4-Aug-2016 10:14 News, Gaming
NZ Game Developers Association says entertainment software and apps continue to be one of New Zealand's fastest growing hi-tech creative exports.

Microsoft introduces new XBOX line up and features
Posted on 14-Jun-2016 07:36 News, Gaming
The new Xbox Play Anywhere program lets gamers buy a game once and play it on both their Windows 10 PC and Xbox One console with shared progress, game saves and achievements.

New fitness app has been designed specifically for gamers
Posted on 18-May-2016 20:02 News, Gaming
New Zealanders will be the first to test their strategy skills against others in their community with the launch of the free mobile running app "Run An Empire", exclusively to the New Zealand market.

XONZ to bring latest games lineup to Auckland
Posted on 4-Sep-2015 10:40 News, Gaming
Xbox New Zealand is giving games fans an exclusive chance to play the greatest Xbox line-up ever at XONZ, a dedicated Xbox event on Saturday 26 September in Auckland.

Jobs in NZ Games Industry Grow 30%
Posted on 21-Aug-2015 09:38 News, Gaming
New Zealand's video game studios created 134 new high-tech creative jobs in the last financial year, according to an independent survey by the New Zealand Game Developers Association.

Gameloft and Fox Digital Entertainment announce Ice Age Avalanche for smartphones and tablets
Posted on 1-Jun-2015 11:23 News, Gaming
New Zealand-based game publisher Gameloft and Fox Digital Entertainment have released Ice Age Avalanche, an innovative game featuring the sub-zero heroes from the Ice Age motion picture franchise in a new adventure.

Video games continue to show strong growth in NZ
Posted on 20-Mar-2015 11:13 News, Gaming
Overall interactive games industry jumps 18 per cent year-on-year.