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Kiwi Stories

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Microsoft: NZ Kinect voice control coming next year
Gaming

Microsoft: NZ Kinect voice control coming next year

While Kinect launches in New Zealand tomorrow, Kiwis won't enjoy the voice control functionality available to those in the US - yet.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Wed, 17th Nov 2010
PlayTV officially coming to NZ before month's end
Gaming

PlayTV officially coming to NZ before month's end

Sony confirms PlayTV, a DVR solution for PS3, will launch in NZ on Nov 25, according to Stuff's Gerard Campbell.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2010
Civilization V DLC revealed
Gaming

Civilization V DLC revealed

2K Games announces new Civilization V DLC, including free Mongols Pack and Babylonian Pack for NZ$5.99, launching October 25th.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2010
NZ Kinect RRP announced
Gaming

NZ Kinect RRP announced

UPDATED: The New Zealand RRP for Kinect has now been set, and it's not as close to the recently revealed Australian price as you may have thought...

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Thu, 22nd Jul 2010

Global Stories

Written by Chris

EA details first Dead Space 2 DLC
Gaming

EA details first Dead Space 2 DLC

EA announces Dead Space 2: Severed DLC with the return of Gabe Weller and Lexine Murdock. No PC release confirmed.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Wed, 26th Jan 2011
Online advertising specifications
Gaming

Online advertising specifications

New specs for online ads unveiled: Formats include HTML to Flash with size limits set for optimal display across platforms.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2011
EA Sports MMA
Gaming

EA Sports MMA

EA Sports MMA, the latest spectacle in virtual MMA, offers an immersive experience despite a lacklustre roster. Can it rival UFC's fame?.

By Chris Leggett • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
Activision releases X-Men: Destiny trailer
Gaming

Activision releases X-Men: Destiny trailer

Activision unveils a teaser for X-Men: Destiny, revealing players control a new mutant's fate in a choice-driven narrative by Mike Carey.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Oct 2010
DJ Hero 2 mash-ups revealed
Gaming

DJ Hero 2 mash-ups revealed

Activision unveils 83 original mash-ups for DJ Hero 2, featuring remixes from Pussycat Dolls with Pitbull to Daft Punk anthems.

By Chris Leggett • 10 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2010
New trailer unveiled for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Gaming

New trailer unveiled for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow

Konami's latest, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, dazzles with a new trailer at Tokyo Games Show, rebooting the beloved franchise.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2010
First Tron: Evolution gameplay footage released
Gaming

First Tron: Evolution gameplay footage released

Disney unveils exhilarating gameplay of 'Tron: Evolution', whetting appetites ahead of its December release. Get a glimpse of the future now!.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Sep 2010
THE END IS WITHIN REACH: BUNGIE'S JOSEPH TUNG
Gaming

THE END IS WITHIN REACH: BUNGIE'S JOSEPH TUNG

Bungie's Joseph Tung reflects on the bittersweet conclusion of their final Halo game, Reach, boasting the franchise's most ambitious venture yet.

By Chris Leggett • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON
Gaming

TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON

After 26 years, 'War for Cybertron' finally delivers a Transformers game true to the original, blending nostalgia with modern gameplay.

By Chris Leggett • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Sep 2010
Activision reveals all 105 DJ Hero 2 tracks
Gaming

Activision reveals all 105 DJ Hero 2 tracks

Activision announces all 105 tracks for DJ Hero 2, promising an unmatched musical journey with fan-favourite artists.

By Chris Leggett • 6 min read • Fri, 27th Aug 2010
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector's Edition announced
Gaming

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector's Edition announced

Blizzard unveils World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Collector's Edition with exclusive content, art book, and in-game pet, enriching the gaming saga.

By Chris Leggett • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2010
Ubisoft releases Assassin's Creed Brotherhood developer diary
Gaming

Ubisoft releases Assassin's Creed Brotherhood developer diary

Ubisoft has unveiled its first developer diary documentary for the highly anticipated next instalment in the Assassin's Creed franchise.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2010
TOY STORY 3: THE VIDEO GAME
Gaming

TOY STORY 3: THE VIDEO GAME

From cinema to console, Toy Story 3: The Video Game captures the film's charm with impressive graphics and thrilling new adventures.

By Chris Leggett • 5 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2010
Tim Schafer: no Brutal Legend sequel
Gaming

Tim Schafer: no Brutal Legend sequel

Tim Schafer confirms that Double Fine has four projects in the works, but a Brütal Legend sequel isn't one of them. In fact, it's never going to happen.

By Chris Leggett • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2010