Against the Storm puts a roguelike spin on city builders as players try to rebuild civilization in the face of an apocalyptic storm.
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Samsung is gearing up to show off their new toys. They will be hosting their Galaxy Unpacked event online on July 9th 2 a.m. NZST. Don’t worry, it’s on YouTube so you can watch it at 7AM. https://youtu.be/5X7lUY5-ASE As AI rapidly becomes the new user interface, it’s redefining our relationship with technology. No longer just a collection of apps and tools, the smartphone is evolving into a smart companion that understands user intent and responds in real time. This transformation moves us from reaction to anticipation – where, as AI becomes the UI, intent becomes instant. The next-generation Galaxy devices are being…
Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched Climate Station. This experience is free free on PS5 and PSVR2. Climate Station uses the latest gaming technology, including virtual reality on PS VR2, to allow players to view, interact with, and understand complex climate data to raise awareness about climate change. The app is the latest project in SIE’s commitment to the United Nations’ Playing for the Planet Alliance, which brings together gaming industry leaders to work towards their sustainability goals. https://youtu.be/ZatuxtL47Cc You can read more about this here!
Timezone Palmerston North has moved to a new, bigger venue, complete with New Zealand’s first Colour Grid interactive experience.
Melbourne based Ian MacLarty and Shape Shop have a pretty exciting announcement. After 2 years in Early Access, Mars First Logistics is is having its 1.0 release on 26 September 2025 This rover building and delivery game is premiering in Frosty Games Fest as part of Summer Game Fest. https://youtu.be/aaYWZYpSgW4
Disgaea 7 Complete will be releasing exclusively on Switch 2 this year! Check out the trailer below for the goodness coming! https://youtu.be/8xnit7IbIZ8 About Disgaea 7 Complete Return to Hinomoto in style! Pirilika, a super-rich demon with a love for all things bushido, travels to the Hinomoto Netherworlds to enjoy their rich culture and delicious food. But when she arrives, she finds that her precious “sowba” and “you-don” noodles have been replaced with pasta by the nefarious Demmodore Opener! With her beloved culture and cuisine destined to become relics of the past, Pirilika recruits the wayward warrior Fuji to help slap Hinomoto back…
It is way too easy to not pay attention to what your kids do online. While many parents try to capture the sites their kids go to, there are so many ways that kids can accidentally hand out information. This is especially obvious when you look at things like Gamertags Last year, New Zealand police confirmed that predators actively used Roblox to groom and abuse children. 58% of Roblox global users are under 16 and many parents don’t realise just how much personal information their child may be giving away, just from their child’s gamertag. A Norton survey found that among US-based parents…
The eighth Lorcana ser, Reign of Jafar, has finally released in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. The new Disney Lorcana set features Jafar from Disney’s Aladdin as the villain who now possesses the Hexwell Crown, having corrupted Archazia’s Island to his wicked will. Traps and illusions abound in Reign of Jafar, and Glimmers like Jasmine – Steady Strategist and Rapunzel – High Climber will need to band together to steal back the crown and defeat the evil vizier. Best of all, aside from the usual ways to buy, there is a new Illumineers’ Quest! Illumineers’ Quest: Palace Heist, a new…
Capcom, has announced PRAGMATA will release in 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X. Check out the trailer to see why this has me intrigued: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx4skKwH9A4 Set in a vision of the near future, PRAGMATA transports players to the moon. After a chance meeting aboard a seemingly lifeless lunar research station, spacefarer Hugh and android Diana find themselves caught in the crosshairs of a hostile AI in control of the station. Stranded and surrounded by enemies, only together can they hope to survive. As Hugh finds himself needing to work with Diana to return to Earth, they must each rely on their own strengths and…
Are you the kind of person that spills sauce on your shirt? Well thanks to a One Piece collaboration, you can eat without fear at BK, since the new meals come with a T-Shirt. For a limited time, Burger King and Toei Animation are bringing One Piece to life, offering fans the chance to score one of two exclusive t-shirts featuring Monkey D. Luffy and “Black Leg” Sanji with the purchase of a One Piece Meal. From 4th June, customers can get their hands on these exclusive tees, available in classic black or white as part of the “Home of…