Online gaming stories - Page 2
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Mobile game downloads jump 40% in three years
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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gaming
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smartphones
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digital entertainment
The market is the single largest revenue source of the entire gaming industry, and downloads have been rising steadily since 2016.
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PUBG Mobile cracks down on dirty cheaters
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
PUBG Mobile steps up anti-cheat efforts with Project: Ban Pan, boasting a 95% violation catch rate and 8,000 daily 10-year bans to ensure fair gameplay.
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Number of global online gamers to hit 1 billion in 2024
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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online games
The global online gaming community is on track to reach 1 billion by 2024, with revenues set to rise to USD $17.8 billion.
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Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
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2020's biggest games face delays, but it's probably a good thing
Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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console gaming
Barely a few weeks in 2020 and already the mantra in the gaming community is ‘it’s okay to delay, so everyone’s doing it’.
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How video games are driving the need for faster internet
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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online gaming
As cloud-based video games demand higher data volumes and lower latency, companies like DE-CIX are racing to enhance internet speed and infrastructure globally.
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Govt support could turn NZ's game industry into billion-dollar boom
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nztech
Government backing could transform New Zealand's gaming sector into a USD $1 billion powerhouse within five years, a new report suggests.
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Forget the lag - we go hands-on with the ROG Rapture GT-AC2900 router
Mon, 5th Aug 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Say goodbye to lag with the ROG Rapture GT-AC2900. This gaming router, priced at USD $600, transformed my laggy home office into a high-speed haven.
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Ditch the disc: Xbox One S All-Digital Edition lands in NZ next month
Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox
Microsoft’s disc-free Xbox One S All-Digital Edition debuts in New Zealand on August 1, offering a digital gaming experience for NZD $399.
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Is Google’s Stadia feasible with today’s data centres?
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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hyperscale
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gaming
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public cloud
To get a better idea of the sheer audacity behind Google’s latest move, we spoke to Unitas Global chief technical officer Grant Kirkwood.
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Cloud providers increasingly jumping into gaming market
Tue, 19th Mar 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cloud services
Aa number of major cloud service providers are uniquely placed to capitalise on the lucrative cloud gaming market.
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Facebook launches dedicated home for its Gaming
Sat, 16th Mar 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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facebook
Facebook has unveiled a new home for its Gaming feature, aiming to make it easier for users to discover, play, watch, and share gaming content.
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Valve stops Steam Link hardware sales; promotes Android app instead
Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
Valve announced that its supply of Steam Link hardware has sold out – and by the looks of it, it won’t be making any more.
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Gamers, forget your enemies because burgers are now targeting you
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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steam
After going on a rampage and massacring hordes of zombies from the comfort of your couch, the thing you want most is some greasy takeaway food right?.
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A safer way to pay and play online
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
All the recent news coverage around the hacking of some of the world’s biggest gaming sites is enough to make even the most hardcore gamer log off.
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10 Classic eighties arcade games – free online
Sun, 1st May 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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telco
Relive the 80s arcade glory with classics like Pacman and Street Fighter II, now free online. A nostalgic trip with every click.
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Let the games begin
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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pc gaming
Unleash new realities online, from sports simulations to RPGs, and escape into a world of endless digital adventures.
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Convert the masses
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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telco
Convert files easily without downloads or viruses with Online Convert – no software needed, just use your browser!.
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WORLD CYBER GAMES NZ QUALIFIERS RESULTS
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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online competition
With the end of another XLAN come the results of the New Zealand World Cyber Games qualifiers for another year.
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XLAN’S A WRAP FOR 2010
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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online gaming
Over 660 gamers gathered at TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre for xLAN 2010, NZ's biggest gaming LAN event, aiming for the World Cyber Games.