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Game over? Industry suffers slowdown after decades-long winning streak

Sales growth in consoles and mobile apps hit as outlook clouds for $326b sector.

Game on? Xbox reveals four exclusive titles to be shared with rival consoles

With gaming more popular than ever, the news suggests Microsoft is shifting its strategy.

Stalled: NZ video gaming’s horror year — and its hopes for 2024

Scandal, political arm-wrestling and some big hits.

The Day Before, published by Auckland’s MyTona, was the world’s most anticipated video game. Four days after launch, it was shut down

Takapuna publisher, investor works on refunds.

'Addiction': Kiwi video gamer spends $16k on virtual treasure chests

Problem gambling groups are worried about the sums of money being spent.

Grand Theft Auto blows up the internet

With the release of the trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, NZ Herald visual journalist Ben Dickens breaks down the legacy the franchise has already made and what is to come. Video / Ben Dickens

Watch: Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer leaked early

The much-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has been released early.

Ex-Weta Workshop director heads team of 100 working on secret new Zuru project

Games, series: Mowbrays want to own it all.

Man who sexually abused boys jailed

Ryan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.

Destination Mars: 'Thrilling' interactive exhibit promises fun for the whole family

"We wanted to create a really complex environment, and kind of overload the senses."

Liam Dann: No travel doesn't make NZ a 'hermit economy'

People might not be moving across our borders but goods and capital sure are.

Queenstown-based fintech raises $30m, plans NZ launch

Australasian company looks to shake up the insurance market.

'Spiritual opium': China limits kids to 3 hours of online games a week

Chinese regulators are pulling the plug on kids' gaming habits.

Chinese tech company reviewing kids' usage after govt pressure

The Chinese tech giant is one of a number of companies being targeted by the government.

Unopened copy of Super Mario 64 from 1996 sells for $2.24 million

Super Mario 64 was the best-selling game on the Nintendo 64 console.

Inside the 'deadly serious' world of esports in South Korea

New York Times: Esports is the fifth-most popular future job among South Korean students.