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Game review: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch)

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition resurfaces on Nintendo Switch, bringing enhanced graphics and new story content to an underrated sci-fi JRPG gem.
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Several huge video games to look forward to in 2018

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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2017 has been a great year for video games no matter which console you own. We try our best to rank the best 2018 games.
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FutureFive NZ's top five video games released in the year of 2017

Mon, 25th Dec 2017
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2017 has been a great year for video games no matter which console you own. We try our hardest to rank the best we've played all year.
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Nintendo 3DS smashes sales with popular game

Thu, 9th Oct 2014
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What Nintendo 3DS game has been sold more than 2.8 million times around the world in just a matter of days? None other than Super Smash Bros.
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Game Console @E3 - Day Three

Mon, 16th Jun 2014
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Jet-lagged but jubilant, Darren Price wraps up E3 with high-flying action in Far Cry 4, a sneak peek at Halo's future, and The Witcher 3's awe.
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Game Console @E3 - Day Two

Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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At E3, Sunset Overdrive impresses, Nintendo woos with Yoshi's Woolly World, and Forza Horizon 2 promises fun. Darren Price reports on Day 2's hits.
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Nintendo Wii U sales stagnant at 6.17 million units

Thu, 8th May 2014
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Nintendo Wii U struggles to compete as sales stagnate at 6.17m units, lagging behind Sony's PS4 rapid 7m sales in just 5 months.
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EA April fools joke lambasted

Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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EA's April Fools' prank, mocking the Wii U via Frostbite's Twitter, faces backlash for crossing the line into spitefulness.
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Gamers spend $15.39 billion in 2013

Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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US gamers spent a whopping $15.39 billion on video games in 2013, showing a shift towards digital content despite a dip in new physical sales.
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Why has EA stopped supporting Nintendo?

Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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EA pulls support for Nintendo Wii U, claiming it's a “kids platform”. But with growing sales, will EA change its mind?.
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Make an appointment with Dr.Luigi on Nintendo Wii U...

Wed, 15th Jan 2014
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This weekend, join Dr. Luigi for a viral battle on Wii U, alongside the launch of other hit titles on the eShop.
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LEGO: The Hobbit game trailer released

Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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Players will utilise and combine the Dwarves' unique abilities – often with hilarious results – to solve the most diverse Quests of any LEGO videogame to date.
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Parents urged to review 'Parental Control' settings this Christmas

Mon, 9th Dec 2013
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NZ interactive games association advises parents to review 'Parental Control' settings this Christmas for safe gaming.
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Wii U – happy 1st birthday

Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Nintendo's Wii U marks its 1st year amid struggles, yet shows promise with a renewed focus on quality games. Will it rise with its new approach?.
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LEGO The Hobbit game announced

Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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Fancy joining Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield and company on their quest to the Dwarven Kingdom? Well you can in the next LEGO game.
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Assassins Creed sets sail in Black Flag

Thu, 7th Nov 2013
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag casts off stale mechanics for sea-faring adventures, marking a refreshing tide in the series.
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Two new Wii U console offers set for November NZ release

Fri, 1st Nov 2013
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Nintendo announces two new Wii U offers in NZ for November, including bundles with Just Dance 2014 and Skylanders SWAP Force.
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Nintendo set to attend NZ Armageddon Expo

Mon, 21st Oct 2013
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Nintendo gears up to sparkle at NZ Armageddon Expo with Wii U and 3DS titles, including first NZ plays of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.
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Nintendo US President says 'meh' to next-gen comp

Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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This is the response from Reggie Fils-Aime during an interview with IGN, as he defended the Wii U's value for consumers as the wave of next-gen consoles launch.
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Nintendo reveals Wii U price drop

Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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Nintendo slashes Wii U Deluxe price to $299.99 from Sep 20, launches Zelda bundle with exclusive features and game download.