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 names David Lyons as non-executive director
Demand is rising for licensing advice as Ireland's gambling rules tighten, with businesses facing a more formal regulatory regime.
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
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.
Tuned Global backs Leel Phone's child-friendly music app
Children in six initial markets will get a curated streaming service, as Leel Phone uses Tuned Global's platform to tighten content controls.
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.
World Cup fraud shifts to verified accounts & withdrawals
Operators faced a 38% rise in suspicious withdrawals as World Cup fraud shifted from sign-ups to verified accounts, SEON said.
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.
Slipstream names Mearns & London in expansion push
The music licensing company's latest hires are aimed at broadening customer coverage in the U.K., Europe and the U.S. after its Megatrax deal.
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.
Arelion says Aisuru drives one third of DDoS traffic
Arelion's network saw attack volumes surge as Aisuru fuelled terabit-scale floods, threatening gaming and cloud services worldwide.
SOFTSWISS launches Warsaw summit on high-load systems
More than 1,000 engineers and executives are expected in Warsaw as digital firms face mounting pressure to keep systems fast and reliable at scale.
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.