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
MVB Bank partners DingoBlu on mobile finance platform
Customers will soon get a new mobile-first current and savings account option, as DingoBlu lines up MVB to provide the regulated banking rails.
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.
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
NVIDIA launches RTX Spark for Windows PCs with local AI
Its push into on-device AI on Windows PCs aims to woo creators and gamers while reducing reliance on cloud services for everyday tasks.
Frankfurt internet exchange hits record 21.47 terabits
Viewers streaming Champions League matches pushed traffic to 21.47 terabits per second, as demand on the hub rose 7 per cent in under four weeks.
D&AD awards four Black Pencils & tops agency rankings
Independent agencies strengthened their hold on D&AD's global rankings as the awards also highlighted work tackling insurance, beauty claims and gaming worlds.
Dell launches Windows AI PCs with NVIDIA & Microsoft
Creators and enterprises can run larger AI models locally as Dell's new Windows PCs and workstations bring NVIDIA's chips into office environments.
Volkswagen adds Tetris to Atlas infotainment screen
The in-car version can turn parked Atlas models into a multiplayer arcade, extending Volkswagen's push to sell software and subscriptions.
Azul Prime cuts Java warm-up times with new compiler
The update could reduce cloud costs and latency for autoscaling Java fleets, letting new instances reach full performance much faster on first request.
Cheating costs games studios revenue, survey finds
Revenue and player retention are being hit as cheats become a USD $8.5 billion business, according to a survey of 250 developers.
Tech Race Summit explores personalisation, AI and cybersecurity
AI and personalisation are reshaping Softswiss's product, engineering and security priorities as the group warns of higher cyber risk and tighter data demands.
MVB Bank adopts Kobalt AI for fintech risk oversight
Banks are under pressure to document third-party checks more consistently as regulators scrutinise fintech partnerships and marketing compliance.
Fearn launches AI patent firm for startups after USD $5.5m
Startups could file patent applications in days after Fearn raised USD $5.5 million to offer fixed-fee AI prosecution services.
Volkswagen launches AirConsole gaming in US models
Drivers of select 2027 Volkswagens will get parked-car gaming, as the feature marks the first volume US rollout by a major automaker.
i-payout expands U.S. licences & eyes European EMI
Broader regulation could let enterprise customers send payouts directly in more markets, with i-payout also preparing a European EMI application.
Bitget & UNICEF launch youth financial literacy module
Young learners will get free lessons on budgeting, credit and blockchain as the partnership targets financial skills in emerging economies.
dLocal launches dMoRe for emerging market merchants
Merchants selling into Brazil, Nigeria and Indonesia could reach customers in as little as eight weeks, bypassing costly local set-up and compliance hurdles.
MrBeast tops impersonation scams, Malwarebytes says
Fraudsters are timing texts for lunch and Fridays, as MrBeast led impersonation scams in Malwarebytes' three-month global study.
Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments
Local banks approved in-country gaming payments 8.4 percentage points more often than cross-border routes, Appcharge said.
Tuned Global backs Leel Phone's child-friendly music app
Children in six initial markets will get a curated streaming service, as Leel Phone uses Tuned Global's platform to tighten content controls.
EA, Ubisoft & Embark back NVIDIA's RTX Spark games
Support for NVIDIA's new RTX Spark platform is widening, with EA, Ubisoft and Embark adding mainstream titles ahead of its launch later this year.
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.
