The Ultimate Guide to Gaming

2026 · Australian Edition

Gaming encompasses a vast world of interactive entertainment that appeals to millions across New Zealand and beyond. From thrilling single-player adventures to competitive multiplayer battles, gaming offers diverse experiences that captivate players of all ages and interests.

Our stories cover the latest game releases, in-depth reviews, and hands-on experiences with both software and hardware, providing insights that help readers make informed choices. Whether you're into high-octane racing titles like F1 24, immersive RPGs such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, or exploring imaginative worlds through indie gems, our coverage connects you to the vibrant gaming culture.

Beyond games themselves, we delve into related topics like gaming gear, from advanced controllers and headsets to powerful gaming laptops and consoles. We also address issues affecting gamers today, including online safety, cyberbullying, and the impact of emerging technologies like virtual reality. For those looking to stay ahead of trends or simply enjoy great gaming moments, our Gaming tag is your gateway to all things gaming.

Australian Gaming news
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Analyst Insights
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Reviews
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Xbox
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Console Gaming
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Console Gaming
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Graphics
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PC Hardware
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Console Gaming
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Console Gaming
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Graphics
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Nintendo
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Nintendo
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Game review: Taxi Chaos 2 (Xbox Series X)
Ubisoft
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Hands-on review: Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card
Storage
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Expert columns
Game review: WWE 2K26 (Xbox Series X)
By Damian Seeto
Last week
From video games to AI visibility: How women in tech can build authority through PR
By Candice Gersun of PR and Communications Officer
Last week
The female economy isn't niche - It's the growth engine
By Kate Veronneau of Zwift
Last week
Game review: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)
By Damian Seeto
Last week
Beyond the console: Why women shaping gaming cultures are shaping the future of technology
By Vindhya Barwal of Colony Group
Last week
How UA financing levels the playing field in mobile
By Elena Egorova of PvX Partners
Last month
The economy is the collateral: Why revenue reliability is the real requirement for growth in 2026
By Akshit Desai of PvX Partners
Last month
From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time
By Nick Dearden of Confluent
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
PvX ROAS insights: What Is driving UA performance today
By Zhen Jie Sim of PvX Partners
Mon, 15th Dec 2025
Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global
By Con Raso of Tuned Global
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
How to detect fake players in online gaming
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
The creative arms race: How AI and UA funding is changing the landscape of gaming
By Ridzki Syahputera of PvX Partners
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Deep-dive review: Asus ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PC
By Darren Price
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Game review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2)
By Damian Seeto
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
The biggest security threats Australia will face in 2026
By Gerry Sillars of Semperis
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Discussing Headphones
Last month
Exclusive: How PvX Partners tackles the mobile app financing gap
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Recent news
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About Crowdfunding
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About Data Protection
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Logitech G launches PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE mouse in Australia
About eSports
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Brands pivot to integrations in virtual worlds shift
About Marketing
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About Mobile gaming
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Mobile app installs & sessions keep climbing in 2025
About iOS
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Abxylute unveils wired deck controllers for Switch 2
About Crowdfunding
Last month
RFDS gaming drive returns to aid remote Queensland care
About Malware
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McLaren extends Dell tech deal to power F1 data push
About Storage
Last month
Pinterest & World of Warcraft launch housing tie-up
About Social Media
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Superloop again named Australia's fastest fixed network
About Unified Communications
Last month
OVHcloud debuts Bare Metal 2026 AMD servers in APAC
About Cloud Services
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OVHcloud unveils Bare Metal 2026 servers with AMD chips
About Cloud Services
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CDN market to hit USD $42.89bn as edge demand surges
About Cloud Services
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Job moves
SPhotonix adds senior hires to scale 5D optical memory
Move at SPhotonix
Last month
Ui-jong Choi appointed Chief Technology Officer at Hyperconnect
Move at Hyper
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Alexander Hecker to lead CHERRY's global peripherals unit
Move at Microsoft
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
JobAdder appoints Fabrice Etienne as Chief Marketing Officer
Move at Zendesk
Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Jason Haddix joins Flare as Field Chief Information Security Officer
Move at HP
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Marie-Celine Merret heads Creative Tech at Clemenger's MADE THIS
Move at Clemenger
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Zero Latency appoints Daniel Littlepage as Chief Growth Officer to Drive International Expansion
Move at Zero Latency
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
Matt Batten Joins Five by Five as New ECD
Move at Five by Five
Tue, 22nd Aug 2023
Neo4j hires Sudhir Hasbe as Chief Product Officer
Move at Microsoft
Wed, 5th Apr 2023
ExpressVPN appoints Michael Truong as Chief Product Officer
Move at Uber
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