The Ultimate Guide to Digital Entertainment
A curated Kiwi edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Digital Entertainment.
What to know about Digital Entertainment
Digital Entertainment is a vibrant and evolving field that encompasses a broad range of media, technologies, and experiences designed to engage audiences through digital platforms. From the latest innovations in gaming, animation, and streaming services to virtual reality and AI-powered content creation, this topic covers the diverse landscape of entertainment that leverages cutting-edge digital technologies.
Our coverage highlights how advancements like AMD’s new AI PC innovations, immersive virtual reality adventures, and evolving streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, and Lightbox are reshaping how content is produced, delivered, and consumed. The integration of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies is transforming gaming experiences, video production, and audience engagement, making digital entertainment more interactive and accessible than ever.
By exploring stories about the fusion of traditional entertainment with digital advancements—such as Sony’s anime acquisitions, the rise of live streaming community-building, and emerging trends in digital collectibles—readers can gain insight into the future direction of entertainment. Whether you are a gamer, a content creator, or simply an enthusiast seeking to understand the dynamic digital media world, our articles offer valuable perspectives on the tools, platforms, and cultural shifts driving this exciting industry.
Kiwi Digital Entertainment News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
New Zealand parents worry kids can't spot AI fakes
Many parents are unsure their children can tell AI-generated fakes from real content, with concerns also rising over grooming and sextortion.
Fanta & Xbox launch limited-edition drinks in New Zealand
A nationwide promotion is putting game characters on supermarket shelves, as buyers in New Zealand can win Xbox prizes from special Fanta packs.
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Fantasy dairy league turns real New Zealand cows into stars
Meadow Fresh launches a fantasy league where real New Zealand cows earn points via smart-collar data, with NZD $20,000 up for grabs.
TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide
TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand's growing digital divide in 2026.
Deloitte forecasts AI, data centres & media shifts by 2026
Deloitte predicts agentic AI boom, surging data centre and sovereign compute spend, and fast-shifting media habits by 2026.
Exclusive: Emily Choi on Samsung's AI companion push
Samsung is recasting AI as an invisible, trusted home companion, using CES 2026 to unveil proactive, privacy-focused smart living.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Digital Entertainment
Reviews
Game review: Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (Switch 2 version)
Game review: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced (Xbox Series X/PC)
Game review: Truxton Extreme (Xbox Series X)
Game review: Splatoon Raiders (Switch 2)
Game review: Star Ocean: The Second Story R (Switch 2)
Game review: Culdcept Begins (Switch 2)
Game review: Sword Art Online: Echoes of Aincrad (Xbox Series X)
Game review: Rhythm Paradise Groove (Switch 2)
Hands-on review: Gamesir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Dragon's Dogma 2 Limited Edition game controller
Expert Columns
AI is redefining what your PC can do
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
Game review: Resident Evil Requiem (PC)
DLC review: Two Point Museum: Zooseum DLC (Switch 2)
Game review: WWE 2K26 (Xbox Series X)
From video games to AI visibility: How women in tech can build authority through PR
Game review: Dragon Quest VII Reimagined (Switch 2)
Inference-as-a-service is the secret sauce behind a new breed of AI companies
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Digital Entertainment News
Runware launches modular AI inference pods in weeks
The modular units aim to ease AI compute bottlenecks by bringing 1 megawatt of capacity online in weeks, not years.
G2A launches AI support agent called Dave for sellers
The rollout should ease support bottlenecks for sellers as the tool handles surges in game-release enquiries across 180 countries.
G2A rolls out AI support agent Dave to sellers worldwide
Sellers on G2A's marketplace can now handle support surges more quickly as the AI tool has cut human intervention on cases by up to 30%.
NVIDIA adds nine games to GeForce NOW cloud service
Subscribers can now stream classic Capcom favourites and fresh releases across devices, as Nvidia expands GeForce NOW's library and reach.
Shufti launches Glocal Platform for compliance teams
Compliance teams facing fragmented systems may cut integrations and vendor sprawl as Shufti folds onboarding, screening and monitoring into one platform.
Arelion says Aisuru drives one third of DDoS traffic
Arelion's network saw attack volumes surge as Aisuru fuelled terabit-scale floods, threatening gaming and cloud services worldwide.
Asia-Pacific short drama apps surge as sessions jump 452%
User spending and engagement are accelerating in Asia-Pacific, where short drama apps now deliver the world's highest revenue per monthly active user.
Paysafe expands Tebex partnership for gaming payments
More game studios and server operators will be able to cut checkout friction as Tebex adds Paysafe card processing and alternative payment methods.
Logitech G named partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Players will get branded in-game items and creator tools as Logitech G deepens its reach inside one of gaming's biggest shooter launches.
Infobip launches PitchMate AI agent for football fans
Football fans can now get fixtures, stats and games in WhatsApp and RCS as Infobip deepens its push into sports engagement.
Authologic adds Google Wallet support for KYC checks
The integration lets regulated firms verify customers with reusable digital IDs while reducing repeated uploads and manual checks.
Drakong launches Challenger controller for Xbox & PC
Priced below many rivals, the wired pad targets Xbox and PC players seeking Hall-effect sticks and rear buttons without a premium tag.
Metal Slug MINI Robots launch in Australia, New Zealand
Fans in Australia and New Zealand can pre-order the retro gaming robots now, with the full collector's set priced at AUD $349.
AWS launches Graviton5-based EC2 C9g & C9gd instances
AWS customers get faster compute options for heavy workloads, with the new Graviton5-based instances offering up to 25% more performance per vCPU.
Paysafe joins Primer to widen card payment options
Merchants using Primer can now tap Paysafe's card processing in North America, Europe and Australasia, widening routing choice.
LexisNexis & Promon team up on mobile fraud defence
Fraud teams will gain extra app-level signals as the firms combine mobile protection with identity intelligence to catch tampering and abuse.
Activision adds new maps & modes in mid-season update
Players will get a fresh reason to return as the mid-season update adds new multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone content across several modes.
Shufti named G2 leader in identity verification grid
Customer reviews have pushed Shufti into G2's top tier, signalling stronger demand for its identity checks and anti-money laundering tools.
TikTok rolls out AI ad tools to woo Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian app makers could see faster user growth as TikTok adds AI tools to keep advertising, content and purchases inside its platform.
Sports betting apps targeted by fraud, warns Approov
Major sporting events are giving fraudsters fresh ways to scrape data, hijack tokens and abuse APIs in genuine betting apps.
