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Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
Gaming

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
Gaming

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)
Gaming

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)
Gaming

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'
Gaming

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
Gaming

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
Gaming

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?
Gaming

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
Gaming

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
Gaming

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
Gaming

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?
Gaming

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
Gaming

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?
Gaming

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
Gaming

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
Gaming

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
Gaming

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

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