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Xbox 360 games on your PC?
Gaming

Xbox 360 games on your PC?

The internet is abuzz with a rumour that seems too good to be true and yet is so bizarre it may actually come to pass.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2011
Game review: Hunted - The Demon's Forge
Gaming

Game review: Hunted - The Demon's Forge

Hunted: The Demon's Forge intrigues with charismatic leads and humour but falls short with repetitive gameplay and uninspired levels.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2011
Let the games begin
Gaming

Let the games begin

Unleash new realities online, from sports simulations to RPGs, and escape into a world of endless digital adventures.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2011
Sidhe announces Rugby Challenge for Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Gaming

Sidhe announces Rugby Challenge for Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Sidhe unveils Rugby Challenge for consoles and PC, timed for the Rugby World Cup with All Blacks licence, and dynamic commentary.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 14th Nov 2010
StarCraft II system specs released
Gaming

StarCraft II system specs released

Blizzard unveils minimum and recommended specs for StarCraft II, ensuring gamers know their PCs and Macs are ready for battle.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2010
XLAN 2010 SET TO KICK OFF
Gaming

XLAN 2010 SET TO KICK OFF

xLAN provides Kiwi gamers with an environment in which to network and play with a great deal of like-minded individuals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
MW2 Stimulus Package now live on PS3 and PC
Gaming

MW2 Stimulus Package now live on PS3 and PC

Modern Warfare 2's Stimulus Package drops on PS3 and PC, bringing new maps and double XP week, ending Xbox's exclusivity.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 6th May 2010

Global Stories

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Time to roll another fat one in L.A. Noire
Gaming

Time to roll another fat one in L.A. Noire

L.A. Noire's final DLC, Reefer Madness, offers a cheeky nod to 1930s anti-drug films, plunging players into a marijuana ring bust.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2011
Eve Online: Incarna 1.0 now live
Gaming

Eve Online: Incarna 1.0 now live

Eve Online embarks on a new era with Incarna 1.0, letting players explore beyond their spacecraft for the first time.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
Convert the masses
Gaming

Convert the masses

Convert files easily without downloads or viruses with Online Convert – no software needed, just use your browser!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2011
EA officially announces new strategy studio, Victory Games
Gaming

EA officially announces new strategy studio, Victory Games

EA confirms the info that leaked but days ago: there's a new studio responsible for the Command & Conquer franchise.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2011
First Primal Carnage trailer released
Gaming

First Primal Carnage trailer released

A first-person shooter that allows you to play as a human or a dinosaur? Take a look at this first teaser trailer!.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2010
EA share price drops, Medal of Honor reviews blamed
Gaming

EA share price drops, Medal of Honor reviews blamed

Incoming lukewarm reviews for Electronic Arts' just-released shooter have sent the company's share price sliding by 6%.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 13th Oct 2010
Game Kingdom to close down
Gaming

Game Kingdom to close down

Not surprisingly, a local game-rental website accused of dodgy dealings is now officially closing its virtual doors...

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Aug 2010
Battlefield: Bad company 2 - 9 Top Tips
Gaming

Battlefield: Bad company 2 - 9 Top Tips

Discover the top strategies from NZ's elite FPS team, Team Sidewinder, for mastering Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Play smarter, not harder.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
Game review: Yakuza 3
Gaming

Game review: Yakuza 3

Yakuza 3 is a little-known title that was released in Japan well over a year ago now, but it's finally seen a Western release.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
Runaway: A Twist of Fate
Gaming

Runaway: A Twist of Fate

'Runaway: A Twist of Fate' offers a classic point-and-click adventure experience, but falls short on humour and puzzle clarity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010
MAG (Massive Action Game )
Gaming

MAG (Massive Action Game )

MAG's bold promise of 256-player battles in a future PMC war zone is marred by lag and unclear gameplay, despite its ambitious scope.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Apr 2010