The Ultimate Guide to Gaming
A curated Canadian 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.
Canadian Gaming News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
TP-Link unveils Archer 8, its first Wi-Fi 8 router
Canadian homes with weak spots and Wi-Fi congestion may see steadier connections when the Archer 8 arrives in October 2026.
GeoComply wins FinTech Breakthrough security award again
GeoComply has been named FinTech Breakthrough's Financial Transaction Security Platform of the Year for the second year running.
Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway
Intel launches a Canada laptop guide from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99, bundling select gaming models with a free blockbuster PC title.
K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends among Canadians in 2025
K-pop tracks and gaming content dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, highlighting the country's diverse music and creator communities.
K-pop & gaming lead YouTube trends for Canadians in 2025
K-pop and gaming dominated YouTube trends in Canada for 2025, with hit songs and creators shaping a diverse digital cultural landscape.
Artificial Agency launches AI behaviour model for video games
Artificial Agency launches alpha of its AI behaviour software, enabling dynamic, adaptive agents in video games for select studios in a pilot program.
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
Malpa Games lifts cash balance by $3M while boosting UA
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Gaming News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Darwinium updates mobile SDKs to spot scam activity
Banks and payment firms could spot scams mid-session, as Darwinium's updated mobile SDKs track live calls, screen sharing and device evasion.
Yuno & Triple-A add stablecoin payments for merchants
Merchants can now add regulated stablecoin checkout through Yuno’s single integration, cutting setup work and easing cross-border payments.
Animoca Brands launches USD $10 million Minds AI fund
Early-stage developers could tap platform support and distribution links as Animoca Brands backs Minds AI builds with up to USD $10 million.
Sumsub launches Adaptive Deepfake Detector for fraud
Fraud teams facing faster AI-driven attacks can now update defences within hours as Sumsub’s detector learns new deepfake tactics automatically.
Troveo expands AI data platform into five categories
AI developers may gain harder-to-find rights-cleared material as Troveo adds audio, text, gaming and robotics data to video.
SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push
Retailers and manufacturers could get near real-time planning help as SAS opens a private preview of a supply chain agent.