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Game review: Little Nightmares III (PS5)

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Little Nightmares III offers disturbing design and fun platforming but lacks offline co-op; it's short and flawed, best bought on sale for PS5.
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Game review: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Xbox Series X)

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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap offers thrilling third-person combat and trap-building action to halt waves of orcs from breaching the rift on Xbox Series X.
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Wellington Games Week highlights surge in New Zealand game talent

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Wellington Games Week showcases New Zealand’s booming game industry, spotlighting over 70 local titles and record job growth in the capital’s sector.
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Australia’s gaming sector evolves with rise of platforms & UGC

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Australia's gaming sector thrives as user-generated content and platform games reshape the industry, boosted by AUD $1.4 million investment and global trends.
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Game review: Anger Foot (PS5)

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Anger Foot, a violent FPS from South African indie studio Free Lives, kicks off on PS5 with brutal humour and unique sneaker powers in crime-ridden Shit City.
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Game review: Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Xbox Series X)

Tue, 20th May 2025
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Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo offers a stunning papercraft aesthetic and unique gameplay, exploring Latin American afterlife on Xbox Series X and other platforms.
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Game review: South of Midnight (Xbox Series X)

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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South of Midnight offers a refreshing escape from typical gaming fare with its unique stop-motion graphics and engaging combat, despite some shortcomings.
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Game review: Omega 6 The Triangle Stars (Nintendo Switch)

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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In a nostalgic nod to the ‘90s, Omega 6 The Triangle Stars brings classic point-and-click adventure to Nintendo Switch, promising quirky aliens and intriguing quests.
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Hands-on game review: Gimmick! 2 (Xbox Series X)

Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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Gimmick! 2 revives the charm of 2D platforming with stunning graphics and challenging gameplay, making it a treat for both old and new gamers.
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Game review: RIKI 8Bit Game Collection (Switch)

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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The RIKI 8Bit Game Collection for Switch offers two brief games and three music albums for NZD $33, leaving gamers wanting more for their money.
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Game review: Empire of the Ants (Xbox Series X)

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Empire of the Ants offers a unique gaming experience on Xbox Series X, allowing players to explore a vivid world from an ant's perspective.
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Game review: Stranded: Alien Dawn (PC)

Tue, 16th May 2023
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Stranded: Alien Dawn is a PC real-time strategy game from Haemimont Games, the developer of Surviving Mars. I checked it out, and here are my thoughts.
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Serial killer or victim of the times? Unravel the case of Black Widow

Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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The Black Widow allows players to investigate the true case of Australia’s first female serial killer, Louisa Collins.
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Kiwi developers promise the next big AR game, will it steal the crown from Pokemon Go?

Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Ambidexter's UnderVerse AR RPG debuts in NZ and Australia, challenging Pokemon Go with a revolutionary meld of AR and traditional RPG play.
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New Zealand's booming indie game industry: Four addictive titles you have to try

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Embark on a digital odyssey with New Zealand's top indie games–from village defense to steampunk quests, get ready to be hooked!.
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Never Alone: developer interview

Sun, 9th Nov 2014
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Never Alone shares Alaska's indigenous stories through gaming. Interview reveals collaboration with Iñupiats to preserve culture.
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Looking back at PAX Australia 2014

Sat, 8th Nov 2014
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PAX Australia 2014 lights up Melbourne with a varied gaming expo, showcasing everything from indie gems to major titles.
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Gentlemen, start your engines

Tue, 18th Oct 2011
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In news sure to please retro game fans, Sega has announced it will re-release classic 90s arcade racer Daytona USA.