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DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies

DNZ20 report celebrates our nation of gaming junkies

New Zealanders, with an average gamer age of 34, spend 88 minutes daily playing video games, enjoying benefits for health, education, and social connections.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019

NZ consumers spend $500 million on video games

NZ consumers spend $500 million on video games

New Zealanders spent NZD $452.3 million on video games and hardware in 2017, as consumer spending heads towards half a billion dollars, reports IGEA.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018

Fun for all ages: New study says yep, videogames are good for all Kiwis

Fun for all ages: New study says yep, videogames are good for all Kiwis

A new report has dealt a blow to those in the anti-videogame club, showing that video and computer games have positive effects on the way Kiwis learn.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017

NZ gaming industry records mega-growth

NZ gaming industry records mega-growth

NZ's gaming sector sees a boom, hitting nearly NZD$300m in sales, with digital sales driving growth and mobile games leading the charge.

By David Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2014

What's the average age of an NZ gamer?

What's the average age of an NZ gamer?

New study reveals the average NZ gamer is 33 years old, highlighting the widespread appeal and educational use of video games in family households.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Aug 2010

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'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth

'Maturing' Australian gaming industry shows signs of growth

Government support and recent hit releases are helping Australian games studios add jobs, even as distance and skills shortages persist.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • This month

Australian game developers march on, generating $118 million of revenue

Australian game developers march on, generating $118 million of revenue

The Australian video game development industry continues to flourish, despite minimal recognition from their government.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018

Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry

Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry

IGEA has expanded its membership, welcoming independent game developer Wicked Witch and technology company Nvidia as members...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017

Gaming Gramps: Elders across ANZ take up controllers to help ward off dementia

Gaming Gramps: Elders across ANZ take up controllers to help ward off dementia

Aussie elders join the gaming revolution, picking up controllers to boost brain health and keep dementia at bay.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017

iGEA auctioning games for Christchurch relief effort

iGEA auctioning games for Christchurch relief effort

iGEA hosts a massive gaming auction on Trade Me to support Christchurch quake relief, offering top titles for gamers to bid on.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 9th May 2011