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.
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.
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.
League of Legends (LoL) event finds home in Christchurch
Posted on 10-Oct-2014 12:29 News, Gaming
On Sunday 19 October at 7pm, Harringtons Riccarton will be packed with fans, but they won't be there to watch the All Blacks, the Silver Ferns or any conventional sports team. The latest sports craze isn't played on the sports field at all.
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.