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Trade Me seeks gaming chief to shape E Blacks' global success
Gaming

Trade Me seeks gaming chief to shape E Blacks' global success

Trade Me Jobs and NZ Esports Federation seek a Chief Gaming Officer to lead New Zealand's E Blacks esports team's global competition strategy.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

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ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear
Gaming

ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear

ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Asus ROG unveils Kojima Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP
Gaming

Asus ROG unveils Kojima Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP

Asus ROG teams with Kojima Productions on a Ludens-themed Flow Z13-KJP gaming tablet and peripherals, debuting the range at CES.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
HP merges OMEN into HyperX, unveils new flagship gaming gear
Gaming

HP merges OMEN into HyperX, unveils new flagship gaming gear

HP folds OMEN into HyperX with a unified gaming brand, debuting a powerhouse MAX 16 laptop, QD‑OLED monitor and brain‑sensing headset.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Alienware adds anti-glare OLED & AMD to gaming range
Gaming

Alienware adds anti-glare OLED & AMD to gaming range

Alienware brings anti-glare OLED to 16-inch gaming laptops, adds new Intel, Nvidia and AMD chips, and teases ultra-slim and budget models.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
LG unveils UltraGear evo 5K AI gaming monitor lineup
Gaming

LG unveils UltraGear evo 5K AI gaming monitor lineup

LG has launched UltraGear evo, a trio of 5K AI gaming monitors that upscale on-device to ease GPU demands ahead of CES 2026 debut.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
Samsung unveils 6K 3D & 1,040Hz Odyssey monitors
Gaming

Samsung unveils 6K 3D & 1,040Hz Odyssey monitors

Samsung's 2026 Odyssey lineup debuts a 6K glasses-free 3D flagship and an esports-focused monitor boasting a blistering 1,040Hz mode.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Track Titan raises USD $5m to power AI racing coaching
Gaming

Track Titan raises USD $5m to power AI racing coaching

London start-up Track Titan raises USD $5m seed round to scale its AI-powered racing coach for gamers and amateur track drivers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
How to detect fake players in online gaming
Gaming

How to detect fake players in online gaming

Online gaming faces a hidden surge of fake players; here's how operators can detect bots, fraudsters and protect fair play at scale.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Hands-on Review: Zwift Ride
eSports

Hands-on Review: Zwift Ride

The Zwift Ride smart bike offers an immersive cycling experience with virtual racing and training for NZD $2,700 plus a $40 monthly subscription.

By Tom Richmond • 10 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech
Gaming

Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech

Globant partners with Riot Games to innovate esports fan engagement and AI features for League of Legends and VALORANT in a multi-year deal.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025
Gaming

APAC powers mobile app growth as global installs rise 11% in 2025

Asia-Pacific leads global mobile app growth in 2025, with installs up 11% and gaming revenues hitting USD $66.7 billion, says Adjust report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Philips launches GamePix projectors for ANZ gaming market
EB Games

Philips launches GamePix projectors for ANZ gaming market

Philips launches two gaming projectors, GamePix 900 and 800 Smart, in Australia and New Zealand, priced from AUD $2,299, blending high performance with smart features.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

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Young Australian men swap pub nights for online gaming
Gaming

Young Australian men swap pub nights for online gaming

Young Australian men are ditching pub nights for online gaming, as new research shows digital hangouts now rival bars for socialising.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway
Gaming

Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway

Intel launches a Canada laptop guide from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99, bundling select gaming models with a free blockbuster PC title.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
GravaStar brings cyberpunk Hall Effect gaming keyboards to Australia
eSports

GravaStar brings cyberpunk Hall Effect gaming keyboards to Australia

GravaStar launches its Magnetic Hall Effect gaming keyboards in Australia, offering high precision, adjustable actuation, and cyberpunk-inspired designs from AUD $199.99.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Sony expands INZONE gaming line with Fnatic-designed PC gear
Gaming

Sony expands INZONE gaming line with Fnatic-designed PC gear

Sony expands its INZONE gaming range with Fnatic-designed PC gear, including headsets, keyboard, mouse, and mousepads, launching October 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025