The Ultimate Guide to Gaming
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Gaming.
What to know about Gaming
Gaming encompasses a vast world of interactive entertainment that appeals to millions across New Zealand and beyond. From thrilling single-player adventures to competitive multiplayer battles, gaming offers diverse experiences that captivate players of all ages and interests.
Our stories cover the latest game releases, in-depth reviews, and hands-on experiences with both software and hardware, providing insights that help readers make informed choices. Whether you're into high-octane racing titles like F1 24, immersive RPGs such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, or exploring imaginative worlds through indie gems, our coverage connects you to the vibrant gaming culture.
Beyond games themselves, we delve into related topics like gaming gear, from advanced controllers and headsets to powerful gaming laptops and consoles. We also address issues affecting gamers today, including online safety, cyberbullying, and the impact of emerging technologies like virtual reality. For those looking to stay ahead of trends or simply enjoy great gaming moments, our Gaming tag is your gateway to all things gaming.
Asian Gaming News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
StarHub launches 5G+ to boost indoor mobile coverage
Indoor and underground users on StarHub's 5G plans could see faster, more reliable connections as the operator extends coverage with 700MHz spectrum.
Tencent launches digital Jingdezhen porcelain adventure
UNESCO status has spurred a push to open Jingdezhen's porcelain archives to researchers and the public through AI, datasets and a game.
PixVerse raises USD $439 million to expand into games
Its push into interactive entertainment is backed by a USD $439 million Series C extension, with Alibaba among new investors.
TrueID launches Android cloud gaming hub in Thailand
Thai gamers can now stream Android titles on phones and set-top boxes, as the new service targets TrueID's millions of users.
Emtek expands Google Cloud AI tools for media production
The rollout should cut production costs further after VidioGen helped Emtek reduce redevelopment time by 30% on an animated series.
Animoca backs Ava Labs to expand Avalanche in Asia
Animoca backs Ava Labs with cash and support to expand Avalanche in Asia and the Middle East, targeting entertainment and real-world assets.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Gaming
Reviews
Expert Columns
Scaling globally requires more than cloud capacity
AI is redefining what your PC can do
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
From video games to AI visibility: How women in tech can build authority through PR
How UA financing levels the playing field in mobile
The economy is the collateral: Why revenue reliability is the real requirement for growth in 2026
From AI pilots to productions: Why 2026 will be the year APAC organisations go all-in on real-time
PvX ROAS insights: What Is driving UA performance today
Music tech predictions for 2026: Insights from Tuned Global
How to detect fake players in online gaming
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Gaming News
Tech Race Summit explores personalisation, AI and cybersecurity
AI and personalisation are reshaping Softswiss's product, engineering and security priorities as the group warns of higher cyber risk and tighter data demands.
MVB Bank adopts Kobalt AI for fintech risk oversight
Banks are under pressure to document third-party checks more consistently as regulators scrutinise fintech partnerships and marketing compliance.
Half of Australians identify as gamers, Havas finds
The survey points to tighter rules, stronger brand scrutiny and gaming's growing role in how Australians socialise, learn and spend.
Bitget & UNICEF launch youth financial literacy module
Young learners will get free lessons on budgeting, credit and blockchain as the partnership targets financial skills in emerging economies.
dLocal launches dMoRe for emerging market merchants
Merchants selling into Brazil, Nigeria and Indonesia could reach customers in as little as eight weeks, bypassing costly local set-up and compliance hurdles.
MrBeast tops impersonation scams, Malwarebytes says
Fraudsters are timing texts for lunch and Fridays, as MrBeast led impersonation scams in Malwarebytes' three-month global study.
Coda revamps website to aid digital commerce expansion
Businesses weighing expansion will now get pricing, market data and payment guides up front on Coda's revamped site.
Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments
Local banks approved in-country gaming payments 8.4 percentage points more often than cross-border routes, Appcharge said.
EA, Ubisoft & Embark back NVIDIA's RTX Spark games
Support for NVIDIA's new RTX Spark platform is widening, with EA, Ubisoft and Embark adding mainstream titles ahead of its launch later this year.
NVIDI adds Firefox support to GeForce NOW browser
The browser-only option broadens access to cloud gaming on locked-down Windows devices, with Ultimate members able to stream at up to 1440p and 120 fps.
VibeBlitz game jam crowns Idle Tactics as first winner
More than 250 entrants tested AI game-making tools in a contest that spotlighted the challenge of turning prototypes into playable releases.
NVIDIA launches Linux GeForce NOW app with cloud tweaks
Linux gamers will get smoother access to streamed titles, as Nvidia moves GeForce NOW out of beta and trims cloud gaming lag.
Yuno raises USD $45 million to expand global payments
The fresh capital will help Yuno widen its payments network, add products and edge closer to profitability as it scales worldwide.
SEGA cuts ad production time by two-thirds with automation
Automation has slashed SEGA's ad production from three weeks to one, while also cutting media costs and outsourcing across seven markets.
Tencent Cloud named Omdia gaming cloud leader again
Developers are turning to AI tools and outsourced infrastructure as cloud providers battle for a bigger share of the global games market.
Runware launches modular AI inference pods in weeks
The modular units aim to ease AI compute bottlenecks by bringing 1 megawatt of capacity online in weeks, not years.
G2A launches AI support agent called Dave for sellers
The rollout should ease support bottlenecks for sellers as the tool handles surges in game-release enquiries across 180 countries.
G2A rolls out AI support agent Dave to sellers worldwide
Sellers on G2A's marketplace can now handle support surges more quickly as the AI tool has cut human intervention on cases by up to 30%.
NVIDIA adds nine games to GeForce NOW cloud service
Subscribers can now stream classic Capcom favourites and fresh releases across devices, as Nvidia expands GeForce NOW's library and reach.
Shufti launches Glocal Platform for compliance teams
Compliance teams facing fragmented systems may cut integrations and vendor sprawl as Shufti folds onboarding, screening and monitoring into one platform.
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