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Gamescom 2015 reveals many blockbuster games for Xbox One next year

Wed, 5th Aug 2015
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2016 is looking like a very stacked year as Microsoft announced at Gamescom earlier today a ton of new things.
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Rare Replay is a golden gem of retro classics

Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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Forget all of the remasters that have come out recently. The best re-release of old games are all in Rare Replay.
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Microsoft announces big things for Xbox One at E3 2015

Tue, 16th Jun 2015
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Microsoft had an amazing E3 2015 earlier today announcing a lot of blockbuster things for the Xbox One console.
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New 1TB Xbox console announced by Microsoft

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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Microsoft ups the game with a 1TB Xbox One bundle, inclusive of Halo and a fresh controller design, hitting NZ shelves on June 24th.
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Escape from Castle Wolfenstein with The Old Blood

Wed, 20th May 2015
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B.J. Blazkowicz battles Nazis and mutants in Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, a prequel to last year's hit shooter.
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State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition comes to Xbox One

Sun, 3rd May 2015
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Post-apocalyptic hit 'State of Decay' rejuvenated on Xbox One with Year One Survival Edition, offering shinier graphics and more content.
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Halo 5: Guardians cover art revealed

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Halo 5: Guardians' cover teases an epic clash between Master Chief and Spartan Locke, with Spartan Fireteams set to join the fray.
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Halo 5: Guardians launches in October

Tue, 31st Mar 2015
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Halo 5: Guardians sets for epic Oct 27 release, exclusively on Xbox One, teasing an intense showdown between Master Chief and Spartan Locke.
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Xbox One games dropping in price in NZ

Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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Kiwi gamers rejoice as Xbox One titles like Halo and Forza Horizon 2 see price cuts ahead of Easter break – bag a bargain from April 1st!.
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Netflix goes live in NZ, Xbox jumps on the bandwagon

Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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Netflix has officially launched in New Zealand today, accompanied by a number of free trial offerings to lure viewers into subscribing to the service.
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Record sales as Kiwis spend $347 million on interactive games

Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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Interactive games are proving a hot market, but the news isn't great for retailers, with digital sales dominating.
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Old-school Xbox One platforming with Ori and the Blind Forest

Sun, 15th Mar 2015
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Ori and the Blind Forest dazzles with Ghibli-esque charm, reviving classic platforming on Xbox One in a stunning indie creation.
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Microsoft reveals new Halo Xbox One bundle

Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Microsoft unveils a Halo-filled Xbox One bundle, featuring The Master Chief Collection with over 100 multiplayer maps, hitting NZ shelves at $599.
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Screamride is one heck of a fun ride

Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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Screamride reinvents thrills with its high-speed coasters and explosive demolition, offering a fresh and vibrant gaming jolly-up.
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Dead or Alive 5: Last Round takes the fight to next-gen

Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Dead or Alive 5: Last Round brings enhanced graphics, more characters and over 400 costumes to next-gen consoles, but is it worth a third purchase?.
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Fable Legends will now be a free-to-play video game

Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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Lionhead Studios reveals Fable Legends will be free on Xbox Live Gold and Windows 10, promising fairness and no pay-to-win advantage.
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Forza horizon 2 revs up with Fast and Furious DLC

Thu, 26th Feb 2015
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Fast and Furious thrills hit Forza Horizon 2 with free DLC, offering iconic street-racing action without the full game.
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Why Hardline will revive the Battlefield franchise

Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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In only a few short hours gamers will get to play the Battlefield Hardline beta for the last time before its release on March 20th.
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Xbox New Zealand announces weekend fun for Kiwis

Fri, 30th Jan 2015
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Xbox New Zealand launches Weekend Fun for Kiwi gamers, offering free gifts for playing designated games each weekend until 19 April 2015.
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February Xbox Games with Gold announced

Thu, 29th Jan 2015
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Xbox Live Gold members gear up for February's free game bounty, including #IDARB, Brothers: Two Sons, and Sniper Elite V2!.