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Game Review: Toy Soldiers: Cold War
Gaming

Game Review: Toy Soldiers: Cold War

Rediscover childhood battle fantasies with 'Toy Soldiers: Cold War', blending tower defense, action, and 80s nostalgia into an engaging gameplay.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2011
Bodycount demo now on Xbox Live
Gaming

Bodycount demo now on Xbox Live

Xbox Live unleashes Bodycount demo, inviting players to embrace mayhem and destruction in a no-holds-barred action shooter experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011
Microsoft reports major profits
Gaming

Microsoft reports major profits

Microsoft's profits soar thanks to Xbox and Office, with revenue hitting $17.4bn in Q4, despite Windows struggles amid tablet rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2011
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Q&A revealed
Gaming

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Q&A revealed

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim set to be 2011's largest game-world, bringing epic fantasy adventure on PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 this November.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2011
Gears of War 3 torrent leaked
Gaming

Gears of War 3 torrent leaked

Leaked Gears of War 3 torrent hits the web, complete with campaign and multiplayer content. Official release set for 20th Sep still on track.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2011
Call of Duty Elite beta (Xbox 360 only)
Gaming

Call of Duty Elite beta (Xbox 360 only)

Xbox 360 players, get ready! Sign up for the Call of Duty Elite beta now on callofduty.com/elite, blending social networking with gaming.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2011
Xperia Play gets Minecraft early
Gaming

Xperia Play gets Minecraft early

The addictive sandbox game will get an early release on Xperia Play phones, along with 20 other new titles for the platform.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2011
E3 Round-up: Microsoft keynote
Gaming

E3 Round-up: Microsoft keynote

At E3, Microsoft showcased Kinect with finesse, revealed first looks at key multi-platform titles, and promised exclusive early DLC for Modern Warfare 3.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2011
MS roundup for E3
Gaming

MS roundup for E3

Microsoft stole the show at E3 with two new Halo games and exciting updates for Xbox and Kinect. What's your highlight?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2011

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Microsoft heavy-hitters unleashed at Gamescom 2011
Gaming

Microsoft heavy-hitters unleashed at Gamescom 2011

At Gamescom 2011, Microsoft dazzles with Xbox 360 exclusives, setting sights on global dominance with hits like Gears of War 3 and Forza 4.

By Ken Lewis • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2011
Game review: Bastion
Gaming

Game review: Bastion

You see what looks like the remnants of an intro, and you hear the voice of a narrator ease you into your first few moments, but it's when all goes quiet.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2011
Indie RPG Bastion coming to PC
Gaming

Indie RPG Bastion coming to PC

Critically acclaimed indie RPG Bastion set to enchant PC players with high-resolution graphics, a unique control scheme, and Steamworks support.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2011
EA Sports launches Season Ticket for Xbox 360
Gaming

EA Sports launches Season Ticket for Xbox 360

EA Sports introduces Season Ticket on Xbox 360 in NZ, offering early game access, discounts, and exclusive content for fans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2011
Flight sim pushes pre-order specials
Gaming

Flight sim pushes pre-order specials

Namco Bandai sweetens the deal for NZ fans pre-ordering Ace Combat: Assault Horizon with a deluxe edition at no extra cost.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jul 2011
Xbox 360 games on your PC?
Gaming

Xbox 360 games on your PC?

The internet is abuzz with a rumour that seems too good to be true and yet is so bizarre it may actually come to pass.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jul 2011
Downloadable content inbound
Gaming

Downloadable content inbound

After a relative drought in DLC-land, this week has several developers announcing fresh, new downloadable content for their top tier game franchises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2011
Limited edition Gears of War Xbox announced
Gaming

Limited edition Gears of War Xbox announced

Microsoft and Epic reveal a bespoke Gears of War Xbox 360, featuring unique design and exclusive content, launching in NZ this September.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2011
Gears of War 3 sneak peak trailer
Gaming

Gears of War 3 sneak peak trailer

Gears of War 3 trailer teaser ignites excitement, heralding a worldwide launch on 20 Sept. Catch the full reveal during NBA playoffs or 28 May on Facebook.

By Chris Leggett • 1 min read • Wed, 25th May 2011