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A quick look at Xbox Series X & PlayStation 5 specs

Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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March has brought major gaming news with Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 unveiling their specs. Here's a breakdown on CPUs, GPUs and more.
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Esports viewing breaks records as 'stay at home economy' booms

Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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As global sports events are halted due to COVID-19, Torque Esports' The Race All-Star Esports Battle shatters records, embracing the 'stay at home economy.'.
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Xbox drops more hints about the Series X console

Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Xbox teases more about the Series X, promising the fastest console yet with cutting-edge processing and graphics but keeps some details under wraps.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
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NZ gaming industry thriving as revenue skyrockets

Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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The industry could potentially be worth $1 billion dollars by 2025 if it continues its 39% average annual growth.
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2020's biggest games face delays, but it's probably a good thing

Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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Barely a few weeks in 2020 and already the mantra in the gaming community is 'it's okay to delay, so everyone's doing it'.
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Hands-on Review: Western Digital speeds up your gaming with the WD_Black P10 Game Drive

Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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With the WD_Black USB Game Drive, veteran hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital seeks to solve gamers' storage dilemma.
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PlayStation to release 'Back Button' for DualShock controller

Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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Sony PlayStation is launching a new Back Button Attachment for DualShock 4, arriving with limited stock and restricted to the US and Canada from 23 January.
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Xbox Series X console promises 'four times the processing power of the Xbox One X'

Mon, 16th Dec 2019
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Microsoft unveils the Xbox Series X, boasting four times the processing power of the Xbox One X, support for 8K, and cutting-edge gaming features.
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Borderlands 3: What you should know before you go 'psycho'

Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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If there are a few empty seats at work today, it could be because people are taking a day off and indulging in a long weekend of hardcore shooting madness….
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SEGA to release Genesis Mini next month

Wed, 28th Aug 2019
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SEGA is giving the SEGA Genesis console the mini treatment as the company sets to launch the new SEGA Genesis Mini next month.
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Govt support could turn NZ's game industry into billion-dollar boom

Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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Government backing could transform New Zealand's gaming sector into a USD $1 billion powerhouse within five years, a new report suggests.
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Gaming consoles are the most secure smarthome devices

Mon, 12th Aug 2019
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A new study by Avast reveals that game consoles are the most secure smarthome devices, with only 0.5% at risk, compared to 36% of printers in Australian homes.
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Kickstarter campaign brings 80s games back in a handheld console

Thu, 25th Jul 2019
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Lyra can virtually emulate any game console of the classic era, making it possible for you to carry hundreds of them in your pocket.
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EB Games now offering a console and controller repair service

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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If your video game console or controller is broken, you can now take it to your local EB Games store and they can get it fixed for you.
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It's-a me, Mario! The SNES Classic brings back your favourite old-school games

Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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Nintendo's SNES Classic is making a comeback, packed with 21 retro favourites for vintage gaming aficionados in September.
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Hands-on Review: Corsair Lapdog - Living room gaming with zero compromise

Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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This ensemble has to be some of the best gear I've reviewed, and I've broken the review of the Corsair Lapdog Console down into its components.
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Guinness World Records 2017: Gamer's Edition might just settle some scores

Mon, 29th Aug 2016
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This year's Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition will help you in your quest to become the most clued-up, game-savvy of your friends.
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Telltale gives Minecraft it's Story Mode

Sun, 20th Mar 2016
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Open-world block-building game Minecraft gets the campaign mode you didn't know you needed in Telltale's Minecraft Story Mode.
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Rugby League Live 3 teaser trailer released

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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First glimpse at Rugby League Live 3 shows stunning in-game action from the iconic State of Origin, but fans await release date.