New Zealand video games industry doubles exports
Posted on 10-Sep-2014 07:42 News, Gaming
Revenue from New Zealand-made video games and game apps more than doubled to $80.2 million in the year to 31 March 2014, according to an independent survey of NZ Game Developers Association members.
NZ Games Industry launches Business Startup Competition
Posted on 20-Aug-2014 12:25 News, Gaming
The New Zealand Game Developers Association has launched a startup programme for interactive games businesses – the KiwiGameStarter. One promising games business will receive funding, software, marketing, legal and business mentoring support worth $25,000.
Melbourne game developers relocate to Wellington
Posted on 29-Apr-2014 12:07 News, Gaming
A group of independent game developers has relocated to Wellington from Melbourne and hope to be part of the rapidly-developing industry in the high tech capital.
Sean Connolly and Monteith's team up to launch mobile app
Posted on 4-Mar-2014 18:34 News, Gaming
The latest mobile app from Monteith's uses augmented reality to give punters the opportunity to "hunt" duck, stag, lamb and beef, everywhere from their local bar to their office.
Kiwi company introduces physics-based puzzles for iOS devices
Posted on 18-Jun-2013 11:38 News, Gaming
Casual gamers of all ages will love Kiwi company Pixelchemy’s debut offering, the entertaining and addictive Vender Mender, featuring incredible cartoon graphics, amazing physics puzzles and a cute main character in the form of ‘Raz the Raccoon’.
Sony confirms PlayStation pricing for New Zealand: $649.95
Posted on 11-Jun-2013 16:39 News, Gaming
The PS4 features a simple but modern design accentuated by its linear flat form factors. The surface of the PS4 body is subdivided into four sections, as if four blocks are stacked together making one figure, with disc slot, buttons, power indicator and vent placed within the slim interspace created between the sections.
Microsoft unveils Xbox One
Posted on 22-May-2013 08:11 News, Gaming
New console comes with blockbuster titles, Steven Spielberg-produced Halo TV series, and exclusive agreements with the NFL transform games.
New Zealand game developers earn top global creative marks
Posted on 26-Mar-2013 15:28 News, Gaming
As game developers come together from all over the world for the annual Game Developer’s Conference, New Zealand-created games will be featured on many of the top lists and prominent screens.
Blizzard Entertainment leak includes access information and encrypted passwords
Posted on 10-Aug-2012 12:06 News, Gaming
Leaked information includes cryptographically scrambled versions of passwords but not the actual passwords, the answer to a personal security question, and information relating to Mobile and Dial-In Authenticators. Company can't confirm credit card information was accessed.
American gamers donate US$25,000 to RSA
Posted on 20-Jun-2012 18:25 News, Gaming
The money was raised in April this year as part of an Anzac Day charity drive through World of Tanks. To honour its Kiwi and Australian players, a third of the proceeds from the sale of the game’s ‘gold packages’ during a three-day period was donated.
Diablo III sets PC-game launch record
Posted on 24-May-2012 08:59 News, Gaming
More than 3.5 million copies of Diablo III have been sold in the first 24 hours after its release, setting the new all-time record for fastest-selling PC game.
Microsoft Xbox bringing TV to console - but not in New Zealand
Posted on 7-Oct-2011 12:00 News, Gaming
Microsoft Corp. has plans to roll out TV content on Xbox LIVE, the online entertainment service for Xbox 360. AT&T, BBC, Comcast, HBO, Rogers, Telefónica, Televisa and Verizon are among providers rolling out new TV entertainment services on this platform.
