The Ultimate Guide to Gaming
A curated Irish 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.
Irish Gaming News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
SolutionsHub expands into Ireland after EGR award win
The move gives the iGaming compliance adviser a second base as regulated operators face tighter licensing and governance demands.
Guinness Enterprise Centre reinvests €50 million in Dublin
A self-financing non-profit has helped 1,500 start-ups in Dublin, with below-market rents and support services funded by campus revenue.
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Recent Gaming News
Paysafe expands Tebex partnership for gaming payments
More game studios and server operators will be able to cut checkout friction as Tebex adds Paysafe card processing and alternative payment methods.
Logitech G named partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Players will get branded in-game items and creator tools as Logitech G deepens its reach inside one of gaming's biggest shooter launches.
Authologic adds Google Wallet support for KYC checks
The integration lets regulated firms verify customers with reusable digital IDs while reducing repeated uploads and manual checks.
AWS launches Graviton5-based EC2 C9g & C9gd instances
AWS customers get faster compute options for heavy workloads, with the new Graviton5-based instances offering up to 25% more performance per vCPU.
Betting platforms hit by bot attacks during World Cup
World Cup betting traffic has become a target for denial-of-service campaigns, with one European operator hit by 19 million malicious requests.
Paysafe joins Primer to widen card payment options
Merchants using Primer can now tap Paysafe's card processing in North America, Europe and Australasia, widening routing choice.
LexisNexis & Promon team up on mobile fraud defence
Fraud teams will gain extra app-level signals as the firms combine mobile protection with identity intelligence to catch tampering and abuse.
Vertiv launches desktop PowerUPS 100 range in EMEA
Short outages can now be covered for home offices and retail tills, as the compact range targets small devices across EMEA.
Sports betting apps targeted by fraud, warns Approov
Major sporting events are giving fraudsters fresh ways to scrape data, hijack tokens and abuse APIs in genuine betting apps.
8BitDo Xbox accessories launch in Europe with EU rollout
European gamers will get officially licensed 8BitDo Xbox peripherals in local layouts, with prices starting at GBP £39.99.
PureVPN launches ChatGPT tool for VPN server access
Users in 10 markets can now find and connect to PureVPN servers through ChatGPT prompts, without sharing data with the chatbot.
WPP launches HEX AI creative studio to boost talent
The move adds 50 creative technologists as clients scramble for staff who can turn AI trials into production work.
GXTrust launches two USB microphones for streamers
Demand for plug-and-play creator audio is rising, with the three new models pitched at streamers, podcasters and gamers using home setups.
Luma launches Ray3.2 with tighter AI video control
Studios and advertisers gain finer scene control as Luma opens its AI video model to APIs, keyframes and post-production formats.
Apple unveils AI frameworks & Xcode 27 for developers
Developers will gain on-device AI, coding agents and faster builds as Apple widens its software toolset across iPhone, Mac and Vision Pro.
ThetaRay launches game to spot money mules in crowd
Players must pick out a mule hidden in crowded scenes as banks face rising pressure to curb fraud and recruit awareness.
Sony sets August launch for wireless fight stick & monitor
Gamers will get a premium new PS5 desk setup in August, as Sony rolls out its first wireless fight stick and a 27-inch monitor.
Nvidia unveils RTX Spark PCs and expands RTX software
More than 1,000 games and apps now support Nvidia's RTX features, as the chipmaker also readies a new compact PC design for AI tasks.
Call of Duty: Mobile adds The Boys crossover in Season 5
Players will get limited-time Homelander, Starlight and Black Noir content as Season 5 adds new modes, rewards and a fresh battle pass.