Dec 20, 2009

Following on from our last post, here’s a fantastic video made for the Greun Transfer TV show in Australia. On this show, ad agencies are tasked with creating an advert for something you couldn’t advertise. In this case, it was invading New Zealand. and here’s the original 100% Pure New Zealand ad it was based...

Dec 18, 2009

Christchurch is rocking to the sound of an Irish jig right now. These four Irish dancers are raising funds to travel to the 2010 World Irish Dancing championships in Glasgow. Check out the video below. Quite a crowd is gathering so hopefully they make some decent money. Every few minutes the horse-drawn tram rumbles past to give the onlookers something extra to...

Dec 12, 2009

I recently wrote a post on whether SOCOM: Confrontation was worth a look-in while we wait for new toys to play with at Christmas (Yes, I am still waiting for Modern Warfare 2!) It really does seem like now is as good a time as any to get into SOCOM if you missed out the first time round. The new patch has added a decent amount of fresh playability and cleaned up...

Dec 11, 2009

Sometimes, here at NZ:RAW, it’s time to go to the pub. For that reason, I have decided to write the world’s shortest review. Assassin’s Creed 2 is what you get when Shakespeare, The Matrix, The Da Vinci Code and Infamous all get together and have a child. And the child likes parkour/free running. This is a good thing. Enjoy this quick video...

Nov 30, 2009

New Zealand is known for a few things … Sir Edmund Hillary Lord of the Rings Beautiful Mountains Sheep Earthquakes … and now it has an extra notch to its belt. This morning, crowds gathered in the rain at Christchurch’s Cathedral Square in New Zealand to watch the official weigh-in of what is now the World’s Largest Scrambled Egg at...

Can’t afford MW2 just yet? Need something low-cost to satisfy your thirst until Christmas? Haven’t tried SOCOM yet? Now is the time! Search through the PS3 or SOCOM forums and you’ll find a hell of a lot of people that have a problem with SOCOM. SOCOM Confrontation is the child we all love to hate. Ask any veteran players if it’s worth a...