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Gears of War 3 sneak peak trailer
Gaming

Gears of War 3 sneak peak trailer

Gears of War 3 trailer teaser ignites excitement, heralding a worldwide launch on 20 Sept. Catch the full reveal during NBA playoffs or 28 May on Facebook.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Wed, 25th May 2011
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection headed to PSN, XBLA
Gaming

Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection headed to PSN, XBLA

Rediscover the original and much-revered games of the Mortal Kombat phenomenon in an upcoming bundle from Warner Bros.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Fri, 13th May 2011
Rumour: 'Wii Select' budget software range incoming
Gaming

Rumour: 'Wii Select' budget software range incoming

Rumours suggest a budget 'Wii Select' range with classic Nintendo titles and reduced Wii console prices hitting the US market soon.

By Chris Leggett • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2011
PSP 3000 discounted
Gaming

PSP 3000 discounted

Sony slashes PSP 3000 price to $239.99 in NZ from April 11, offering a budget-friendly gateway to portable gaming and entertainment.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2011
Minister: AU rating system the 'laughing stock of the developed world'
Gaming

Minister: AU rating system the 'laughing stock of the developed world'

The Australian game-classification debate heats up even further with the Federal Government making moves to force a decision in a few months' time.

By Chris Leggett • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2011
Batman: Arkham City NZ release date announced
Gaming

Batman: Arkham City NZ release date announced

Read on to find out when Kiwi gamers can get their hands on the eagerly anticipated sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2011

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Tim Cook visits Valve; is Apple getting into gaming?
Gaming

Tim Cook visits Valve; is Apple getting into gaming?

Apple CEO Tim Cook was seen at Valve's HQ, sparking speculation on a potential gaming collaboration. Could Apple finally enter high-end gaming?.

By Chris Leggett • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2012
Crazy new tech in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Gaming

Crazy new tech in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

A look at the arsenal of weapons and gadgets in the forthcoming shooter, all of which is inspired by real-world technology.

By Chris Leggett • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2012
Naughty Dog's newest push for gaming respect
Gaming

Naughty Dog's newest push for gaming respect

Naughty Dog, famed for Uncharted, aims to redefine gaming with The Last of Us, announced at the Spike Video Game Awards for a late 2012 or early 2013 release.

By Chris Leggett • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2011
The never-ending Skyrim
Gaming

The never-ending Skyrim

Bethesda declares Skyrim's quests limitless, thanks to its radiant story system, making it a game one can play forever.

By Chris Leggett • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2011
No DVDs or Blu-Ray for Wii U?
Gaming

No DVDs or Blu-Ray for Wii U?

Nintendo's Wii U won't support DVD or Blu-Ray playback, citing widespread existing access and cost concerns, amid speculation of workarounds.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2011
IGN and 1UP merger official
Gaming

IGN and 1UP merger official

IGN and 1UP, two giants of gaming media, officially join forces under the UGO banner, promising a transformative future for online gaming journalism.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Fri, 6th May 2011
Sony: PSN user info compromised
Gaming

Sony: PSN user info compromised

Sony warns PSN users their data may have been stolen in a major security breach, urges monitoring of credit card activity.

By Chris Leggett • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2011
Fight night champion
Gaming

Fight night champion

A story mode further fleshes out the best boxing franchise on the market, which makes up for its half-baked online component.

By Chris Leggett • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2011
First downloadable Mortal Kombat characters announced
Gaming

First downloadable Mortal Kombat characters announced

A glitch from Mortal Kombat II and a favourite from Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance are the first two downloadable characters.

By Chris Leggett • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Mar 2011
inFamous 2 features user-generated levels
Gaming

inFamous 2 features user-generated levels

inFamous 2 introduces user-created levels, offering endless gameplay by allowing players to design and share their own missions through a new in-game editor.

By Chris Leggett • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
Six Nintendo 3DS augmented-reality games tipped
Gaming

Six Nintendo 3DS augmented-reality games tipped

An anonymous tipster reveals six augmented-reality games, including Fishing and Graffiti, are set to be pre-installed on the Nintendo 3DS, reports Wired.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
Rumour: New God of War title in development
Gaming

Rumour: New God of War title in development

Overly specific job listings may have once again spilled the beans on another iteration of a popular gaming franchise.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Mon, 7th Feb 2011