Stories by Chris
Play Wolfenstein 3D in your browser
Thu, 10th May 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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bethesda
Marking Wolfenstein 3D's 20th anniversary, Bethesda launches a free browser game, with John Carmack offering a playthrough commentary.
Tim Cook visits Valve; is Apple getting into gaming?
Mon, 16th Apr 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Apple CEO Tim Cook was seen at Valve's HQ, sparking speculation on a potential gaming collaboration. Could Apple finally enter high-end gaming?.
Crazy new tech in Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Wed, 7th Mar 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ubisoft
A look at the arsenal of weapons and gadgets in the forthcoming shooter, all of which is inspired by real-world technology.
Naughty Dog's newest push for gaming respect
Wed, 14th Dec 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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naughty dog
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.
The never-ending Skyrim
Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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the elder scrolls
Bethesda declares Skyrim's quests limitless, thanks to its radiant story system, making it a game one can play forever.
No DVDs or Blu-Ray for Wii U?
Thu, 16th Jun 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Nintendo's Wii U won't support DVD or Blu-Ray playback, citing widespread existing access and cost concerns, amid speculation of workarounds.
PS Vita unveiled at E3
Wed, 8th Jun 2011
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gaming
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digital signage
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digital entertainment
Sony rebounds with the PlayStation Vita at E3, showcasing its innovative touch capabilities and Wi-Fi/3G models, alongside unique games and apps.
Gears of War 3 sneak peak trailer
Wed, 25th May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
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.
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection headed to PSN, XBLA
Fri, 13th May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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warner bros
Rediscover the original and much-revered games of the Mortal Kombat phenomenon in an upcoming bundle from Warner Bros.
IGN and 1UP merger official
Fri, 6th May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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m&a
IGN and 1UP, two giants of gaming media, officially join forces under the UGO banner, promising a transformative future for online gaming journalism.
Rumour: 'Wii Select' budget software range incoming
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Rumours suggest a budget 'Wii Select' range with classic Nintendo titles and reduced Wii console prices hitting the US market soon.
Sony: PSN user info compromised
Wed, 27th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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anonymous
Sony warns PSN users their data may have been stolen in a major security breach, urges monitoring of credit card activity.
PSP 3000 discounted
Mon, 11th Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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playstation plus
Sony slashes PSP 3000 price to $239.99 in NZ from April 11, offering a budget-friendly gateway to portable gaming and entertainment.
Fight night champion
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
A story mode further fleshes out the best boxing franchise on the market, which makes up for its half-baked online component.
First downloadable Mortal Kombat characters announced
Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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warner bros
A glitch from Mortal Kombat II and a favourite from Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance are the first two downloadable characters.
Minister: AU rating system the 'laughing stock of the developed world'
Wed, 16th Mar 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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dead space
The Australian game-classification debate heats up even further with the Federal Government making moves to force a decision in a few months' time.
Batman: Arkham City NZ release date announced
Mon, 14th Mar 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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warner bros
Read on to find out when Kiwi gamers can get their hands on the eagerly anticipated sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum.
inFamous 2 features user-generated levels
Wed, 2nd Mar 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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sony
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.
Six Nintendo 3DS augmented-reality games tipped
Wed, 23rd Feb 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
An anonymous tipster reveals six augmented-reality games, including Fishing and Graffiti, are set to be pre-installed on the Nintendo 3DS, reports Wired.
Rumour: New God of War title in development
Mon, 7th Feb 2011
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gaming
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edge computing
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digital entertainment
Overly specific job listings may have once again spilled the beans on another iteration of a popular gaming franchise.