Games - Slideshows

The 7 best new naughty games of 2017

Here are some child friendly choices. And less child-friendly choices.

The video game shame file

Once upon a time, playing videogames was as socially acceptable as owning a 12-sided dice. It was something that nerds did in-between Star Trek marathons and zit-popping – at least, that was the popular perception in the playgrounds of the time. To talk incessantly about videogames was to invite wedgie annihilation from all directions. Needless to say, it was a dangerous time to be a gamer.

7 Best VR demos at PAX

There were some amazing game demos on at PAX Australia 2016. But the most fascinating were those utilising VR.

100 Best things at PAX Australia 2016

PAX - The Penny Arcade Expo - is back in Melbourne and it's huge. While still a gamer's festival there is also the promise of all kinds of new technology on show this year. Many industry people from Asia and America have flown in to show off the latest in everything from VR to video streaming services. We'll cover the lot

16 Games that defined their consoles

Is vidya a big part of your life? Was your first console the Atari 2600? If you’re too young to remember that, here’s a quick history lesson…

19 Best Cosplay Ideas for Halloween

Halloween is, by far, the best holiday of the whole year. Who needs presents under a tree or a giant turkey when you can spend the day dressed up as your favorite fictional character instead?

In Pictures: Sony PlayStation 4 launch party in Auckland, NZ

We were on site for Sony's PlayStation 4 launch party in Auckland yesterday evening. Unlike Microsoft's open-to-the-public Xbox One launch, the PS4 event was strictly a guest-list affair.

In pictures: Xbox One unboxing, Southern-Hemisphere style

We picked up our Xbox One review model this morning, and started with a very summery unboxing. Check out - let's be realistic here - the last time this brand-new console will ever see natural light.

In pictures: World's First Xbox One launch in Auckland, NZ

We bring you pictures from the very first of 13 Xbox One launch events to take place around the globe today.

In pictures: Logitech G602 unpacked

A good mouse is critical to any hardcore PC gamer. Logitech has a good track record in the area, and when we first laid eyes on the G602 in a recent press release we couldn't wait to test it out. We'll have a review for you later this week. For now, here's a quick hands-on.

In pictures: PC World live at DIGITAL NATIONZ

Can't make it to the DIGITAL NATIONZ expo in Auckland, or want to know what to expect when you get here later on? We're updating through the weekend with pics and comments from the show floor. Follow us on Twitter (@NZPCWorld) for update notifications and links straight to the latest images.

In pictures: A history of Consoles and Computers at DIGITAL NATIONZ

We take a walkthrough of the 'History of Video Gaming' and 'History of Computers' exhibits at the DIGITAL NATIONZ expo running this weekend in Auckland.

In pictures: Inside this weekend's DIGITAL NATIONZ event

This morning we were treated to a sneak peak behind the scenes at this weekend's upcoming DIGITAL NATIONZ event, held at Auckland's Vector Arena. Attendees will have the chance to get up close and personal with the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Oculus Rift and more, and to watch veteran gamer, Mega founder and internet freedom fighter Kim Dotcom take on 100 opponents in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on Sunday.

Dead Space

The 'survival horror' genre owes quite a lot to the Alien films, so it was only a matter of time before one was set in the vast emptiness of space. In Dead Space, players step into the role of engineer Isaac Clarke – an ordinary man on a seemingly routine mission to fix the communications systems aboard a deep space mining ship (sound familiar?). It turns out that an alien infestation has run amok on the space craft and Isaac must use every survival instinct he knows to stay alive. For a peek at the game's foreboding vistas and unworldly foes, check out the following slideshow.

Lost Odyssey

Lost Odyssey is the latest RPG epic from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi; and one of the few games of its ilk for the Xbox 360. For a glimpse at Lost Odyssey's majestic vistas and compelling characters, feast your eyes on the following slideshow.