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Kai's Education raises NZD $1.5m to fuel US expansion

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Kai's Education has raised NZD $1.5m to expand its unique screen-free coding tools for neurodiverse learners in US schools, aiming for NZD $2.346m.
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Replikant Chat launches on Steam Early Access platform

Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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REPLIKANT has launched REPLIKANT Chat on Steam Early Access, offering users immersive conversations with 3D AI characters that evolve over time.
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Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams

Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.
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36m AI & gaming credentials breached, Kaspersky reveals

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reveals over 36m AI and gaming credentials, including Roblox and OpenAI, have been feasted on by infostealers within three years.
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Game review: Sweet Transit (PC Steam early access)

Tue, 16th Aug 2022
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Team 17’s Sweet Transit invites players to build a thriving colony in a world whereby trains are the only form of transport.
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54% rise in gaming-related cyber attacks recorded in April

Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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Cyber attacks on gaming platforms surged by 54% in April, as lockdowns boosted player numbers, with Minecraft being the most targeted game.
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Tech tycoon game Tech Corp. early access available on Steam

Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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Tech Corp. is a business simulator in which you have to create and run your own technology firm to become the next big shot in the tech industry.
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Serial killer or victim of the times? Unravel the case of Black Widow

Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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The Black Widow allows players to investigate the true case of Australia’s first female serial killer, Louisa Collins.
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Valve stops Steam Link hardware sales; promotes Android app instead

Wed, 21st Nov 2018
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Valve announced that its supply of Steam Link hardware has sold out – and by the looks of it, it won’t be making any more.
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Hands on impressions with Full Ace Tennis Simulator on Steam

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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2018 we already saw the release of AO Tennis for PS4 and Xbox One and now the PC is getting a new tennis game called Full Ace Tennis Simulator.
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Apple to pump up data center spending by $10 billion

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Apple expects to invest over $30 billion in capital expenditures in the US over the next five years and create over 20,000 new jobs.
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Live out your Game of Thrones fantasies in Bannermen

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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Embark on a medieval quest with Bannermen, the new RTS indulging your strategic prowess in a world akin to Game of Thrones.
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Gamers, forget your enemies because burgers are now targeting you

Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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​After going on a rampage and massacring hordes of zombies from the comfort of your couch, the thing you want most is some greasy takeaway food right?.
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Pioneer: Mars, the game that promises you can live out your Martian dreams

Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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JCB Pioneer: Mars, a survival sandbox game set on the red planet, will launch on Steam Early Access this year, allowing players to colonise Mars.
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Live out your craziest car fantasies in Crossout

Fri, 30th Jun 2017
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The post-apocalyptic world of Crossout is harsh and unforgiving, with an atmosphere reminiscent of Mad Max and Blood Drive.
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New Zealand's booming indie game industry: Four addictive titles you have to try

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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Embark on a digital odyssey with New Zealand's top indie games–from village defense to steampunk quests, get ready to be hooked!.
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P.A.M.E.L.A. receives update: Is it just another early access survival game?

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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It is important for P.A.M.E.L.A. to highlight the features that set it apart, or it may face being buried under the slew of competitors.
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Prepare your wallets: the Steam Summer Sale is here

Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
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Steam's summer extravaganza strikes again, tempting gamers with ludicrous discounts on top titles. Beware wallet woes and Steam-Sale Addiction!.
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Kiwi game developer students hit commercial success

Fri, 4th Mar 2016
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​Students from New Zealand’s Media Design School are celebrating the official commercial release of their game Split.
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New Zealand currency finally coming to Steam

Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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Kiwi gamers rejoice as Steam introduces New Zealand dollar pricing, ending the need to convert from USD starting March 24th.