The Ultimate Guide to Gaming
A curated American 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.
American Gaming News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Cognitiv says CTV lifts Fanatics lifetime value 19%
A shift towards behaviour-based targeting is helping sportsbook operators win customers more likely to stay and spend, boosting returns.
Artificial Agency names Greg Canessa Chief Operating Officer
The Edmonton gaming AI company is moving beyond pilots as it seeks wider studio adoption of its behaviour engine.
NYIIX marks 30 years with Astron 400G platform launch
The upgrade aims to ease growing bandwidth pressures from cloud, streaming and AI traffic as the exchange enters its fourth decade.
World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business
The upgraded system aims to curb bots and impersonation across dating, ticketing, meetings and AI tools as World widens its reach.
Slash raises USD $100 million at USD $1.4 billion valuation
The fintech's broader banking push now reaches more than 5,000 businesses, after three quarters of GAAP profitability and rapid revenue growth.
Paysafe launches crypto deposits for US iGaming brands
US iGaming operators can now let players deposit crypto and stablecoins, converting funds to dollars after verification through Paysafe’s new service.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Gaming
Reviews
Expert Columns
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
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
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
The inconvenient truth of scaling gaming apps
PvX issues $18M in UA financing into leading Brazilian gaming platform
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Gaming News
DE-CIX boosts Dallas-Mexico backbone as traffic surges
DE-CIX is boosting Dallas-Mexico backbone capacity as its Mexico exchange nears 200 Gbps and surging cross-border traffic fuels demand.
TrafficGuard expands New York base amid US ad fraud surge
TrafficGuard ramps up New York presence as US advertisers brace for rising ad fraud, with losses forecast to hit USD $172 billion by 2028.
True Media names Alison Clark to lead account team
True Media appoints Alison Clark to lead account management as Senior Vice President, boosting its leadership hub in Minneapolis.
Hyphastructure unveils edge cloud for real-time AI at the edge
Hyphastructure launches the first distributed edge cloud with Intel Gaudi 3, offering AI inference latency under 10ms for real-time applications at the physical edge.
PvX issues $18M in UA financing into leading Brazilian gaming platform
PvX backs Brazil's Rei do Pitaco with USD $18M in user acquisition financing, fuelling growth in LATAM's booming regulated sports betting market.
Adobe predicts US holiday online spend to hit USD $253.4 billion
Adobe forecasts US online holiday spending to reach a record USD $253.4 billion in 2025, up 5.3%, with mobile shopping and AI playing key roles.
HighPoint unveils industry-exclusive GPU expansion chassis
HighPoint Technologies has launched its exclusive RocketStor PCIe GPU Expansion chassis, offering unprecedented support for Gen5 and Gen4 solutions.
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.
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.
Norton warns Britons of World Cup scams this summer
Fans heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup face ticket, WiFi and booking fraud as criminals target every stage of the trip.
Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on gaming & audio gear
Price cuts of up to 50% on controllers, soundbars and projectors are drawing shoppers to Prime Day bargains across the UK and US.
TikTok rolls out AI ad tools to woo Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian app makers could see faster user growth as TikTok adds AI tools to keep advertising, content and purchases inside its platform.
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.
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.
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.
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.