Developers (Devs) stories
DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.
Facebook and Google ignite a digital showdown, broadening their rivalry into gaming with feature updates and popular titles.
At Dynamics Day, Microsoft NZ's Paul Muckleston peeks into the future, eyeing growth for Windows Phone and new horizons for Bing and Kinect.
App market for 'feature phones' could double to $1bn by 2016, says Ovum, urging developers to tap into underexploited sector.
Apple invites developers to test iCloud, hinting at future capabilities for syncing data across devices. iCloud to replace MobileMe by June 2022.
New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.
Cancelled project True Crime: Hong Kong saved by Square Enix, set for release under a new name by the original Canadian developers.
Relic dives deep into the Warhammer 40,000 universe with Space Marine, crafting a game of relentless action and meticulous lore fidelity.
Apple bypasses 10.7.1 to release Lion 10.7.2 for iCloud testing, focusing on refining its cloud service ahead of market launch.
Australasia left in the dark as EA and LucasArts exclude New Zealand and Australia from Star Wars: The Old Republic game pre-orders.
Apple celebrates hitting 15 billion App Store downloads, a milestone achieved in just six months, underscoring the platform's unprecedented success.
Bungie formally bids farewell to the Halo series on Bungie Day, passing the torch to 343 Industries as they embark on multiplatform development.
Infamous 2 electrifies the PS3 with its enhanced gameplay, setting a new high for open-world action. A must-play sequel that outshines its predecessor.
NZ firms Provoke, GreenButton, and NV Interactive clinch top spots at Microsoft Partner Awards, showcasing Kiwi tech innovation on global stage.
Contegro, a Kiwi CMS company, has launched an online training studio to expand its global reach, enabling designers to manage websites without developers.
Every fan of the Call of Duty series' online multiplayer will know the importance of communicating with team members. If you want to win, you need to talk.
Wellington is to host a marathon start up event in November this year, following a similar Auckland event coming next month.
Aussie Attorneys-General agree on R18+ video game rating, ending years of debate and bringing Australia in line with global standards.
InternetNZ sponsors tech-driven Barcamp Unconference, promising to blend politics, tech insights, and web trends on July 16.
After a relative drought in DLC-land, this week has several developers announcing fresh, new downloadable content for their top tier game franchises.