The Ultimate Guide to Gaming
A curated UK 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.
UK Gaming News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
nmatic.ai & Alibi Studios launch hybrid AI VFX studio
nmatic.ai and Alibi Studios launch The Next Valley, a hybrid AI VFX studio led by Mark Benson, Nick Price and Nicolas Cotta.
Edinburgh study calls for youth-friendly banking redesign
Edinburgh research urges banks to co-design youth services with customers, after 350 Scots say digital money, gaming and patchy advice are reshaping finances.
Bull wins €30m contract for Sweden's Mimer AI factory
Bull lands EUR €30 million Sweden AI factory deal to build cloud-style supercomputing for researchers, SMEs and public sector users.
TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV
TCL expands its UK TV line-up with QLED sets from 43in to 98in, mixing Google TV and Fire TV across models priced from GBP £379.
Neuphonic & Rapport launch real-time digital humans
Neuphonic and Rapport unveil CPU-based digital humans with sub-100 millisecond response times, aimed at gaming, film, training and customer engagement.
IDnow & Trustfull partner on continuous fraud checks
IDnow and Trustfull team up to add continuous fraud checks beyond onboarding, using behavioural and device signals to spot risk throughout customer journeys.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to GamingFeatured News
Reviews
Expert Columns
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
I didn't choose tech. Tech chose me
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
Building a digital economy for Gen Z
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Gaming News
Nucleus365 signs white-label payments deal with Paysecure
Nucleus365 will white-label Paysecure's AI-driven payments orchestration suite, adding smart routing and 500+ connections to its platform.
World Cup to spark UK spending surge & second screens
World Cup set to kick off UK spending spree as fans splash out on home viewing gear and juggle matches with shopping on second screens.
Video game cheat economy grows into USD $8.5bn giant
A growing underground market for video game cheats has swelled into a USD $8.5 billion industry, outstripping esports and Twitch revenues.
Netherlands tops MedUX ranking for European 5G quality
The Netherlands has been named Europe's top market for 5G mobile quality, beating Denmark, Norway and Switzerland in MedUX's latest study.
'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi
So-called phantom smart gadgets are quietly clogging home WiFi, slowing streaming and gaming as half-term pushes families online for longer.
Škoda brings AirConsole & Tetris to parked EV drivers
Škoda adds AirConsole gaming and six-month exclusive Tetris to Enyaq and Elroq, turning charging stops into smartphone-controlled play sessions.
IDnow hires ex-Ukraine minister for digital identity push
IDnow hires former Ukraine digital minister Liudmyla Rabchynska to steer EU identity wallet and eIDAS 2.0 regulatory strategy.
Vertiv unveils PowerUPS 200 range for homes & SMEs
Vertiv launches compact PowerUPS 200 range in EMEA, aiming backup power at homes, gaming setups, retail tills and small office equipment.
EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments
EE has opened a new Lakeside Experience store, piloting 'Stay Safe with AI' sessions amid a GBP £3 million UK retail investment plan.
Brits hoard £4.14bn in unused games consoles at home
Brits are sitting on 49m unused games consoles worth GBP £4.14bn, as cash-strapped households hoard old tech instead of trading it in.
EE bundles WiFi 7 routers across all Full Fibre plans
EE becomes first major UK provider to bundle WiFi 7 routers with all Full Fibre plans as it readies for speeds up to 8.5Gbps.
YEO introduces privacy-first facial age and ID checks
YEO launches real-time facial age and ID checks promising 'unspoofable' privacy-first verification for social media, gaming and finance.
Zen Internet sees record traffic growth driven by sport
Zen Internet's UK network traffic jumped 21% in 2025, with repeated record peaks driven by live football and heavier daily streaming use.
Group-IB unveils GDPR-safe real-time fraud intel hub
Group-IB launches a GDPR-compliant platform for banks to share real-time fraud risk signals, tackling rising losses such as GBP £600 million in the UK.
Most UK parents back plans to cap kids' social media use
Two thirds of UK parents back government plans to cap children's social media at two hours a day, new Uswitch research suggests.
Building a digital economy for Gen Z
Gen Z expects a digital economy that moves as fast and fluidly as their online lives, demanding real-time, seamless monetary interactions and value exchange.
Risk yoga - are you as flexible as you think you are?
CISOs must embrace flexibility like yoga to balance evolving business risks and protect value as companies pivot and innovate over time.
Max Klymenko wins top RØDE award as creator of the year
Max Klymenko, a UK creator, won the RØDE Creator of the Year Award and USD $25,000 for his popular Career Ladder series educating Gen Z audiences.
Goodbye, scalpers: how blockchain can finally fix the broken ticketing industry
Blockchain technology is set to transform ticketing by ending scalping, fraud, and fees, creating fair, transparent access for fans and organisers alike.
European gaming hardware sales surge as GPU demand soars in 2025
European gaming hardware sales surge in 2025, driven by high demand for new-generation graphics cards and premium gaming monitors across key markets.