Indie games stories
Game review: Little Nightmares III (PS5)
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Little Nightmares III offers disturbing design and fun platforming but lacks offline co-op; it's short and flawed, best bought on sale for PS5.
Game review: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (Xbox Series X)
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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap offers thrilling third-person combat and trap-building action to halt waves of orcs from breaching the rift on Xbox Series X.
Wellington Games Week highlights surge in New Zealand game talent
Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Wellington Games Week showcases New Zealand’s booming game industry, spotlighting over 70 local titles and record job growth in the capital’s sector.
Australia’s gaming sector evolves with rise of platforms & UGC
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Australia's gaming sector thrives as user-generated content and platform games reshape the industry, boosted by AUD $1.4 million investment and global trends.
Game review: Anger Foot (PS5)
Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Anger Foot, a violent FPS from South African indie studio Free Lives, kicks off on PS5 with brutal humour and unique sneaker powers in crime-ridden Shit City.
Game review: Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo (Xbox Series X)
Tue, 20th May 2025
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Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo offers a stunning papercraft aesthetic and unique gameplay, exploring Latin American afterlife on Xbox Series X and other platforms.
Game review: South of Midnight (Xbox Series X)
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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South of Midnight offers a refreshing escape from typical gaming fare with its unique stop-motion graphics and engaging combat, despite some shortcomings.
Game review: Omega 6 The Triangle Stars (Nintendo Switch)
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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In a nostalgic nod to the ‘90s, Omega 6 The Triangle Stars brings classic point-and-click adventure to Nintendo Switch, promising quirky aliens and intriguing quests.
Hands-on game review: Gimmick! 2 (Xbox Series X)
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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Gimmick! 2 revives the charm of 2D platforming with stunning graphics and challenging gameplay, making it a treat for both old and new gamers.
Game review: RIKI 8Bit Game Collection (Switch)
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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The RIKI 8Bit Game Collection for Switch offers two brief games and three music albums for NZD $33, leaving gamers wanting more for their money.
Game review: Empire of the Ants (Xbox Series X)
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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Empire of the Ants offers a unique gaming experience on Xbox Series X, allowing players to explore a vivid world from an ant's perspective.
Game review: Stranded: Alien Dawn (PC)
Tue, 16th May 2023
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Stranded: Alien Dawn is a PC real-time strategy game from Haemimont Games, the developer of Surviving Mars. I checked it out, and here are my thoughts.
Serial killer or victim of the times? Unravel the case of Black Widow
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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The Black Widow allows players to investigate the true case of Australia’s first female serial killer, Louisa Collins.
Kiwi developers promise the next big AR game, will it steal the crown from Pokemon Go?
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Ambidexter's UnderVerse AR RPG debuts in NZ and Australia, challenging Pokemon Go with a revolutionary meld of AR and traditional RPG play.
New Zealand's booming indie game industry: Four addictive titles you have to try
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Embark on a digital odyssey with New Zealand's top indie games–from village defense to steampunk quests, get ready to be hooked!.
Never Alone: developer interview
Sun, 9th Nov 2014
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Never Alone shares Alaska's indigenous stories through gaming. Interview reveals collaboration with Iñupiats to preserve culture.
Looking back at PAX Australia 2014
Sat, 8th Nov 2014
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PAX Australia 2014 lights up Melbourne with a varied gaming expo, showcasing everything from indie gems to major titles.
Gentlemen, start your engines
Tue, 18th Oct 2011
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In news sure to please retro game fans, Sega has announced it will re-release classic 90s arcade racer Daytona USA.