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The Grand Theft Auto 'Kiwi hack' the world is talking about

The Grand Theft Auto 'Kiwi hack' the world is talking about

Xbox players tempted by the New Zealand trick for Grand Theft Auto VI could face warnings, suspensions or even an outright ban.

By Liam Swiggs • 4 min read • Today

The Warehouse and Noel Leeming praised for 'family friendly values'

The Warehouse and Noel Leeming praised for 'family friendly values'

The Warehouse and Noel Leeming ditch R18 games and DVDs, hailed for prioritising family values by Family First NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014

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GTA VI pre-downloads drive record internet traffic

GTA VI pre-downloads drive record internet traffic

The surge shows how blockbuster game releases can strain digital infrastructure before launch day, with Frankfurt traffic up 19.06% to 22.30 terabits per second.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

AAA studios risk missing the portable boom as hybrid consoles, handheld PCs and cloud services reshape where players spend their time and money.

By Kevin Janzen • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Logitech G predicts five key shifts in gaming for 2026

Logitech G predicts five key shifts in gaming for 2026

Logitech G tips 2026 as a turning point, with blockbusters, ageing gamers, creators and cosy live-service worlds reshaping how we play.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Game review: The Precinct (Xbox Series X)

Game review: The Precinct (Xbox Series X)

The Precinct for Xbox Series X puts you in the shoes of a rookie cop in the '80s, offering an addictive GTA-style experience without the crime spree.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025

Game review: Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox Series X)

Game review: Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox Series X)

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V has been polished up once again for the latest generation of consoles, but is it worth the investment?.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022

Red Dead Redemption 2 & GTA V are 'record breakers'

Red Dead Redemption 2 & GTA V are 'record breakers'

Red Dead Redemption 2 has apparently achieved a new benchmark as Rockstar's top-selling title of the last four years.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020

Harry Potter gets his violence on

Harry Potter gets his violence on

Daniel Radcliffe swaps wands for gamepads to portray the creator of Grand Theft Auto in a new BBC drama, courting controversy.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2015

PS4 and Xbox One Grand Theft Auto V launch trailer surfaces

PS4 and Xbox One Grand Theft Auto V launch trailer surfaces

Grand Theft Auto V will hit the PS4 and Xbox One consoles next week, so Rockstar Games has now released the launch trailer to heighten the anticipation.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2014

GTA V to launch on PC from March 12?

GTA V to launch on PC from March 12?

Rumours suggest GTA V's PC debut set for 12 March, raising eyebrows over its midweek release and source credibility. More updates to follow.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2014

GTA V to break 30 million unit mark

GTA V to break 30 million unit mark

Grand Theft Auto has always been a great seller in the gaming world and now it looks as if Rockstar has been taken aback by how well GTA V has sold.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2014

GTA V – PC petition passes over 400,000

GTA V – PC petition passes over 400,000

Over 400,000 fans petition for GTA V PC release, challenging Rockstar's console-only stance amidst hopes of modded gameplay freedom.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2013

One day in... GTA V already causing trouble

One day in... GTA V already causing trouble

So GTA V finally released yesterday on PS3 and Xbox 360, but instead of the murder and gratuitous violence causing issues it is a review...

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2013

If GTA V is coming to PC and next-gen, it must already exist?

If GTA V is coming to PC and next-gen, it must already exist?

Rumours swirl that GTA V's PC and next-gen versions could exist, aiming for a 2013/early 2014 release, given architecture similarities.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2013

8-year-old boy kills Gran after playing GTA

8-year-old boy kills Gran after playing GTA

In a chilling incident, an 8-year-old in Louisiana shot his grandmother dead after playing GTA, sparking debates on gaming and child access to guns.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2013

Is GTA 5 coming to PC?

Is GTA 5 coming to PC?

Nvidia hints GTA 5's PC arrival amidst a gaming market boom, with excitement building for major titles and PC gaming revenue soaring.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2013

GTA5 NYC ad forgets Xbox 360 version

GTA5 NYC ad forgets Xbox 360 version

Rockstar's NYC ad for GTA5 highlights PS3 but omits Xbox 360 version, sparking curiosity over a potential Sony publicity deal.

By David Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2013

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Discs will become relics of the past as gaming goes digital

Discs will become relics of the past as gaming goes digital

Gamers face higher prices and less secure ownership as Sony and Microsoft move towards digital-only releases by 2028.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Aug 2026

UK gaming gift card purchases jump 92% in first half

UK gaming gift card purchases jump 92% in first half

Prepaid gaming spending is shifting from launch-day splurges to year-round purchases, with UK gift card use on the marketplace nearly doubling.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026