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Sticky Terms
A game of untranslatable words. Sticky Terms is a playable lexicon of terms that only exist in their own language. They are torn apart in 2 – 5 pieces, and are presented as a puzzle. The unique thing is that the letters themselves are also torn apart, making an F out of an E or a C out of a G. It follows a human centered gaming approach, making it a calm and enjoyable experience, where everything ...
No Man’s Sky beyond Trailer release
Overnight Hello Games released a trailer and a few blog posts regarding the release of BEYOND. which is due Aug 14 (15th for us in NZ I think). This release contains base building, trading, space combat, giant mechs, economies, freighters, first person, third person, VR, new species, unique armor, helmets and ships, a new nexus to foster Multiplayer, shareable missions, and from what we can see in...
PriceSpy reveals the games most of you have been peepin’ on in June! (spoiler alert – Sony CLEANS UP!)
I actually find it super interesting to know what games are ‘hot right now’, as I’m mostly a PC gamer, I can get pretty out of the loop. PriceSpy, the fully impartial price and product comparison site, checks out the historical click data insights and reveals the top five most searched for games over a monthly period! The following is for the month of June (my birthday month R...
LPL Pro Dota 2 Grand Final
E-sports is finally finding a foothold here on our little nation. Let’s Play.Live’s Dota 2 ANZ Championship Grand Final was held at the Sky City Theatre where Athletico and Shutdown battled it out for an $8000 prize pool. It was the best of 3 so we settled in for possibly a good few hours. Shutdown put up an excellent fight in the first round. There were a few nail-biting moments where...
Alleys
Alleys is a large-scale escape room hosted by a theme park, and the player is a tourist who has decided to take part in the escape experience. The player wanders through a fictional old English-style town, collects resources, solves puzzles, and overcomes obstacles to gradually discover the backstory woven throughout the alleys.
PriceSpy Giveaway!
PriceSpy is one of those things in life that you take for granted. It’s always there when you need it. It’s got your back – it won’t let you waste your money and it’s always looking out for sweet deals just for you! It’s the best friend you never acknowledged…that loves you from afar. A truly selfless love. You type a product you’re interested in pur...
No Man’s Sky News
Well, its been a long while since hello games released an update – the last being NEXT, which got a whole new generation of players into the game. Unfortunately for some of us die hard supporters of the game, the game has changed into something that does not quite feel like it used to. That’s not to say its bad, its not, its just not quite how we envisaged it. It’s also been a lo...
An Interview with the Creator of “Lost Sock”
If you’ve ever had the heartbreak of losing your favourite piece of clothing to an evil washing machine, Tim the creator of Lost Sock understands. Di got to chat with him about this, laundry and even more interesting ventures. DI: How did you first come up with the idea for Lost Sock? Do you just do a lot of laundry? TIM: A couple of months ago, my washing machine stopped working, so I ended...
The Pretty Much Geeks’ Guide to Gifts (Christmas and Beyond)
Here at Pretty Much Geeks we LOVE the Christmas holidays! But we also hate the stress that comes with trying to figure out what to buy some people. So we’ve compiled a hopefully helpful list of some super cool presents to gift the geek in your life! The PlayStation Classic Jaz A tiny console with a massive 20 games preloaded onto it, this is a great gift for the gamer who longs for the 90s. ...
PMG Interviews AFK
Di chats with director/creator of AFK Peter Haynes and Saskia takes actor Vanya Essin on for a physical challenge. Season 2 of AFK is out now on TVNZ on Demand! Woot!
Unboxing Starlink: The Battle for Atlas
Starlink: The Battle for Atlas is out now and Louise got to unbox this amazing package. It’s got toys, guys! TOYS! Starlink: Battle for Atlas is a new action-adventure game where you assemble a custom starship mounted to your game controller to launch into an interplanetary adventure. Lead a group of heroic interstellar pilots who use modular starships to mix and match their unique gear and ...