PremiumPremiumCompaniesGame over? Industry suffers slowdown after decades-long winning streakSales growth in consoles and mobile apps hit as outlook clouds for $326b sector.18 Feb 01:00 AM
EntertainmentGame on? Xbox reveals four exclusive titles to be shared with rival consolesWith gaming more popular than ever, the news suggests Microsoft is shifting its strategy.17 Feb 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStalled: NZ video gaming’s horror year — and its hopes for 2024Scandal, political arm-wrestling and some big hits.19 Dec 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe Day Before, published by Auckland’s MyTona, was the world’s most anticipated video game. Four days after launch, it was shut downTakapuna publisher, investor works on refunds.13 Dec 01:10 AM
New Zealand'Addiction': Kiwi video gamer spends $16k on virtual treasure chestsProblem gambling groups are worried about the sums of money being spent.08 Dec 10:29 PM
New ZealandGrand Theft Auto blows up the internetWith 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 DickensWatch07 Dec 12:14 AM
EntertainmentWatch: Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer leaked earlyThe much-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has been released early.05 Dec 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesEx-Weta Workshop director heads team of 100 working on secret new Zuru projectGames, series: Mowbrays want to own it all.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Friday bargains: The game console offering money-saving dealsA third of Kiwis plan to spend more than $500 on Black Friday or during Black Week.22 Nov 07:02 AM
New ZealandKip Chapman Q&A: His out-of-this-world show, curious career and poultry phobiaHe is one of a host of artists performing in the Tauranga Arts Festival.16 Oct 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumInflationJarden Brief: Judge shoots down bid to block Call Of Duty moveIn takeover intrigue, shares of interactive entertainment firm Activision Blizzard surge.11 Jul 08:36 PM
EntertainmentDiablo IV is almost here: What you need to knowAfter 11 years since the last version, the highly anticipated Diablo IV is almost here.01 Jun 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBudget 2023: Video game industry gets its tax rebate, but it’s half the Aussie scheme; full tech wrapPLUS: Tech industry reaction to a Budget that was slim pickings for the sector.18 May 05:30 AM
TravelWant to help conserve the Great Barrier Reef? Play this video gameKatoa Ocean encourages gamers to rid the ecosystem of a "toxic blight."29 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTax'Crisis moment': NZ gaming firms cross Tasman as Aussie tax breaks kick inTwo of NZ's largest gaming studios are reluctantly turn to hiring offshore.01 Jul 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Has Microsoft just killed video game consoles?With the launch of Xbox Cloud Gaming, you no longer need an Xbox to play Xbox games.30 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessHow Wordle inspired a Kiwi two-player spinoffAucklander Gavin Wong shares his inspiration for starting Word Fight.20 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeMan who sexually abused boys jailedRyan Burrows must serve at least two thirds of his sentence before eligible for parole.08 Mar 05:45 AM
New ZealandDestination Mars: 'Thrilling' interactive exhibit promises fun for the whole family"We wanted to create a really complex environment, and kind of overload the senses."09 Dec 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: No travel doesn't make NZ a 'hermit economy'People might not be moving across our borders but goods and capital sure are.05 Sep 06:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQueenstown-based fintech raises $30m, plans NZ launchAustralasian company looks to shake up the insurance market.31 Aug 05:28 AM
Technology'Spiritual opium': China limits kids to 3 hours of online games a weekChinese regulators are pulling the plug on kids' gaming habits.30 Aug 11:20 PM
WorldChinese tech company reviewing kids' usage after govt pressureThe Chinese tech giant is one of a number of companies being targeted by the government.07 Aug 09:21 AM
EntertainmentUnopened copy of Super Mario 64 from 1996 sells for $2.24 millionSuper Mario 64 was the best-selling game on the Nintendo 64 console.12 Jul 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside the 'deadly serious' world of esports in South KoreaNew York Times: Esports is the fifth-most popular future job among South Korean students.20 Jun 12:12 AM
EntertainmentDoes PS5's Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart live up to the hype?Is the first next-gen outing for Sony's popular action duo a blockbuster or a bomb?17 Jun 09:00 PM
EntertainmentInside the making of PS5 blockbuster Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartThe return of the iconic duo pushes the PS5 to the limit.10 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Baypark prepares for ArmageddonLook out for these locals at the Armageddon expo. Made with funding from NZ On Air.10 Jun 05:00 AM
Personal FinanceMoney Talks: Chlöe Swarbrick reveals why she's never had a credit cardNew podcast: Green MP on gangster rap, living on 2-minute noodles and left-wing economics.04 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentFire, brimstone and... cats? Mario's feline frisky in new gameCome for delightful platforming goodness, stay for the Godzilla-sized battles.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentLet the games begin: PlayStation 5 v Xbox Series X in Christmas console battleWe put the two shiny new consoles through their paces.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Why Cyberpunk 2077 is the perfect metaphor for 2020Did we really think 2020 would let the Keanu Reeves led blockbuster escape its curse?17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew study: Why are Kiwi kids falling behind in reading?A new study has identified a key cause behind our children's falling reading skills.23 Nov 06:33 AM
EntertainmentMario races off screen and onto your floor in new gameThanks to the magic of Augmented Reality, Mario Kart is now a real-life game.18 Nov 04:00 PM
