The Ultimate Guide to Gaming
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Gaming.
What to know about Gaming
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.
American Gaming News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Riskified & Marqeta boost fraud checks for issuers
The tie-up could help card issuers approve more genuine online purchases, while reducing costly false declines and chargebacks across eCommerce.
DE-CIX & South Front extend Chicago access in Midwest
Smaller Upper Midwest internet providers can now reach Chicago content and gaming networks without building their own city PoP, cutting costs and latency.
Cognitiv says CTV lifts Fanatics lifetime value 19%
A shift towards behaviour-based targeting is helping sportsbook operators win customers more likely to stay and spend, boosting returns.
Artificial Agency names Greg Canessa Chief Operating Officer
The Edmonton gaming AI company is moving beyond pilots as it seeks wider studio adoption of its behaviour engine.
NYIIX marks 30 years with Astron 400G platform launch
The upgrade aims to ease growing bandwidth pressures from cloud, streaming and AI traffic as the exchange enters its fourth decade.
World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business
The upgraded system aims to curb bots and impersonation across dating, ticketing, meetings and AI tools as World widens its reach.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Gaming
Reviews
Expert Columns
Scaling globally requires more than cloud capacity
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
From video games to AI visibility: How women in tech can build authority through PR
How UA financing levels the playing field in mobile
The economy is the collateral: Why revenue reliability is the real requirement for growth in 2026
PvX ROAS insights: What Is driving UA performance today
Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global
How to detect fake players in online gaming
The inconvenient truth of scaling gaming apps
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Gaming News
Slash raises USD $100 million at USD $1.4 billion valuation
The fintech's broader banking push now reaches more than 5,000 businesses, after three quarters of GAAP profitability and rapid revenue growth.
Paysafe launches crypto deposits for US iGaming brands
US iGaming operators can now let players deposit crypto and stablecoins, converting funds to dollars after verification through Paysafe’s new service.
DE-CIX boosts Dallas-Mexico backbone as traffic surges
DE-CIX is boosting Dallas-Mexico backbone capacity as its Mexico exchange nears 200 Gbps and surging cross-border traffic fuels demand.
TrafficGuard expands New York base amid US ad fraud surge
TrafficGuard ramps up New York presence as US advertisers brace for rising ad fraud, with losses forecast to hit USD $172 billion by 2028.
True Media names Alison Clark to lead account team
True Media appoints Alison Clark to lead account management as Senior Vice President, boosting its leadership hub in Minneapolis.
Hyphastructure unveils edge cloud for real-time AI at the edge
Hyphastructure launches the first distributed edge cloud with Intel Gaudi 3, offering AI inference latency under 10ms for real-time applications at the physical edge.
PvX issues $18M in UA financing into leading Brazilian gaming platform
PvX backs Brazil's Rei do Pitaco with USD $18M in user acquisition financing, fuelling growth in LATAM's booming regulated sports betting market.
Adobe predicts US holiday online spend to hit USD $253.4 billion
Adobe forecasts US online holiday spending to reach a record USD $253.4 billion in 2025, up 5.3%, with mobile shopping and AI playing key roles.
HighPoint unveils industry-exclusive GPU expansion chassis
HighPoint Technologies has launched its exclusive RocketStor PCIe GPU Expansion chassis, offering unprecedented support for Gen5 and Gen4 solutions.
ZBD launches games payments platform for PC & console
Developers can now keep deposits, rewards and player payouts inside their own titles as ZBD widens its payments push beyond mobile gaming.
NVIDI adds Firefox support to GeForce NOW browser
The browser-only option broadens access to cloud gaming on locked-down Windows devices, with Ultimate members able to stream at up to 1440p and 120 fps.
World Cup fraud shifts to verified accounts & withdrawals
Operators faced a 38% rise in suspicious withdrawals as World Cup fraud shifted from sign-ups to verified accounts, SEON said.
Honeycomb launches Foxtrot Takeoff Kit for sim pilots
Buyers can now get stick and throttle controls in one package, as Honeycomb targets home sim pilots wanting a more flexible setup.
VibeBlitz game jam crowns Idle Tactics as first winner
More than 250 entrants tested AI game-making tools in a contest that spotlighted the challenge of turning prototypes into playable releases.
NVIDIA launches Linux GeForce NOW app with cloud tweaks
Linux gamers will get smoother access to streamed titles, as Nvidia moves GeForce NOW out of beta and trims cloud gaming lag.
Yuno raises USD $45 million to expand global payments
The fresh capital will help Yuno widen its payments network, add products and edge closer to profitability as it scales worldwide.
SEGA cuts ad production time by two-thirds with automation
Automation has slashed SEGA's ad production from three weeks to one, while also cutting media costs and outsourcing across seven markets.
Slipstream names Mearns & London in expansion push
The music licensing company's latest hires are aimed at broadening customer coverage in the U.K., Europe and the U.S. after its Megatrax deal.
Bodog relaunches as media site after exiting gambling
The move leaves the once gambling-focused brand competing for readers in publishing, with bodog.com now live as a research-backed editorial site.
Tencent Cloud named Omdia gaming cloud leader again
Developers are turning to AI tools and outsourced infrastructure as cloud providers battle for a bigger share of the global games market.