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Review: Game has swagger to burn

With its sharp graphics and punchy racing, this Need For Speed reboot feels like it's had the Fast and the Furious-style makeover it so desperately needs.

Siobhan Keogh: Five games to play this year

Siobhan Keogh takes a look at the games everyone wants to play in 2016.

Aussies outraged over Aborigine-killing game

A game that allows players to kill indigenous Australian characters has sparked outrage, with thousands calling for it to be banned.

What will you be doing in 2016? THIS

Wondering what you'll be watching, listening, playing and bingeing on in 2016? Here's our handy guide to year's biggest trends for movies, music, TV and games.

The gadgets NZ are taking to Vegas

A group of 14 Kiwi companies are heading to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January, we take a look at the best of New Zealand's start-up technology.

The best and worst video games of 2015

Siobhan Keogh wraps up the highs and lows of the gaming year.

Must-have Xmas gadgets

If you've got some cash to splash about on gifts this Christmas, Chris Schulz has a few ideas for you.

PlayStation: 20 glorious years ...

Siobhan Keogh explains how New Zealand became a Playstation nation.

PlayStation to deliver game-changer

As Playstation celebrates 20 years, Chris Schulz takes a look at what's next for the gaming pioneer.

An interview with Tomb Raider's Lara Croft

Camilla Luddington, the voice of Lara Croft, says gamers need more female heroes. The Tomb Raider star talks to Tess Nichol.

Exactly how big is Fallout 4?

She's not sure, but Courtenay Taylor believes she set a record while working on Fallout 4.

Musty gameplay gets a breath of fresh air

Assassin's Creed has had a terrible year. Unity, the series' much-heralded entry into the next generation console market was an unmitigated disaster.

What's this supermodel doing in the new Call of Duty trailer?

It's guns up for Cara Delevingne who makes a surprise appearance in the latest trailer for video game Call of Duty: Black Ops III.

Call of Duty trailer: Back Ops III live action - starring Cara Delevingne

Directed by Wayne McClammy and featuring Michael B. Jordan, Cara Delevingne, and Marshawn Lynch.

Playstation reveals its compelling new line-up

Sony used its press conference at Paris Games Week to unveil new details for more than 20 games, nine of which are new announcements. Here are the conference's highlights, courtesy of Gameplanet.

Why video games are like drugs

Siobhan Keogh is trying to cut back her addiction to gaming. But since the launch of Halo 5, she's finding it hard.

New TV show turns tables on gamers

Ever wondered what it would be like to get stuck inside your favourite computer game? A local show on Sky's The Zone examines exactly that. We talk to creator Peter Haynes.

What the heck is up with Halo 5's story?

It's one of the biggest game releases of the year, but is Halo 5 living up to its predecessors? Chris Schulz finds it does, for reasons you may not expect.