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Kiwi Stories

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PS3 becomes best-selling Kiwi console
Gaming

PS3 becomes best-selling Kiwi console

Sony's Playstation 3 topped New Zealand's console market in 2022, dominating with a 47% market share and leading in both hardware and software sales.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
No hope for next-gen consoles?
Gaming

No hope for next-gen consoles?

One Kiwi developer has allegedly posted on an online forum his opinions that the next-generation of consoles is doomed to failure.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2013
Are next-gen console rumours true?
Gaming

Are next-gen console rumours true?

Rumours are swirling about Microsoft's next-gen console, but can we trust them? And what's the cost of the PS4?.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2013

Global Stories

Written by Brendan

Assassin's Creed secrets out online
Gaming

Assassin's Creed secrets out online

The internet has once again proved to be the leakiest boat on the high seas, spilling the news about the upcoming Assassin's Creed game before they should have.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2013
Sony speaks Sony, and Vita too
Gaming

Sony speaks Sony, and Vita too

Vita will have an important role to play in the next-generation, and that it's still possible second-hand games won't run on the PS4.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2013
EA offers next-gen strategies
Gaming

EA offers next-gen strategies

In a revealing press conference, Electronic Arts has divulged some of the strategies they'll implement in developing for next-generation consoles.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2013
Digital downloads for PS4 games
Gaming

Digital downloads for PS4 games

PS4 games to go digital, following PS Vita's footsteps, with options for disc releases and possibly tiered subscription services, Sony reveals.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2013
Still excited by the PS4 no-show?
Gaming

Still excited by the PS4 no-show?

Sony's PS4 reveal leaves fans hanging with no console in sight, sparking curiosity and a bit of cheek from execs. #PS4NoShow.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2013
Sony sells PS4 to the world
Gaming

Sony sells PS4 to the world

Sony unveils the PS4, boasting powerful specs, new Dual Shock 4 controller, and cloud integration, redefining gaming's future.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2013
Police raid Microsoft whistle-blower
Gaming

Police raid Microsoft whistle-blower

One of the rumour mill's hardest workers was raided by the police yesterday, at what appears to be the wishes of Microsoft.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Feb 2013
PS4 plays on nostalgia with video launch
Gaming

PS4 plays on nostalgia with video launch

Sony teases PS4 reveal with nostalgic videos, hinting at tomorrow's major event in New York. A trip down memory lane or the dawn of a new era?.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
Bioshock creator opens up about new release
Gaming

Bioshock creator opens up about new release

Ken Levine discusses tackling violence, racism, and religion in Bioshock Infinite, asserting game narratives evolve naturally from storytelling.

By Brendan Kelly • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
Playstation meeting moves to New York
Gaming

Playstation meeting moves to New York

Playstation meeting on Feb 20 could be the time for big PS4 announcement. Analysts and fans are eagerly waiting.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
Mortal Kombat set for Aussie release
Gaming

Mortal Kombat set for Aussie release

Well, we all missed it but apparently this week pigs have flown, hell has frozen over, and Mortal Kombat is going to be released in Australia. Sorry, what?.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2013
EA: Money talks
Gaming

EA: Money talks

The man with the money at Electronic Arts has revealed a lot in an interesting interview, including some plans for the next console generation.

By Brendan Kelly • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Feb 2013
Sony smashed by sales slump
Gaming

Sony smashed by sales slump

Sony's game sales are way down according to the newly released Q3 financial report, which could spell trouble for the technology giant.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2013
Nothing new: Video games make you agressive
Gaming

Nothing new: Video games make you agressive

Ohio State study suggests a link between violent video games and aggression, but the evidence remains as clear as mud, sparking debate anew.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2013
The Last of Us breaks boundaries
Gaming

The Last of Us breaks boundaries

With the release of The Last of Us coming ever closer, those who worked on the game are claiming it pushes every boundary the PS3 system has.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2013