NOW CLOSED – As the festive bells chime and the season of giving is upon us, PriceSpy, the fully impartial price and product comparison, is here to add an extra sprinkle of joy to your Christmas by announcing an exciting giveaway.

In partnership with us here at STG, PriceSpy is offering one lucky reader the opportunity to win two of the year’s most coveted games; The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch and Hogwarts Legacy on PlayStation 5.

Kiwis’ Top Gaming Picks Revealed

Liisa Matinvesi-Bassett, New Zealand country manager for PriceSpy, says: “This year’s eclectic selection of top games truly reflects the broad spectrum of preferences among New Zealand’s gaming community.”

Leading the pack is ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom‘ for the Nintendo Switch, a title that has captivated a wide audience across much of 2023.

Following closely behind in second place is ‘Hogwarts Legacy‘, a multi-platform sensation that offers an immersive experience for fans of all ages.

‘Final Fantasy XVI‘ for PS5 earned its spot as third favorite, and in the fourth position it was was ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2‘ for PS5, a game that’s been a hit with any superhero enthusiast.

Then, rounding out the top five is ‘Gran Turismo 7‘, available for both PS4 and PS5, which has been racing into the hearts of gamers with its stunning realism and engaging gameplay.

Liisa continues: “Outside of this exciting giveaway, for anyone looking to dash to the shops to partake in some last-minute festive gift buying or hold out and shop in the Boxing Day sales, whether it’s a new game, a console or perhaps a new graphic card you’re looking to purchase, we always encourage shoppers to conduct important pricing research first.”

To help shoppers get ‘the’ best prices this festive season, PriceSpy is sharing three quick and easy shopping tips:

• Prepare Ahead: Avoid holiday rush decisions. Know your desired items and their prices. Set up price alerts on PriceSpy for timely updates on price drops.
• Compare Prices Thoroughly: Explore beyond the first price tag. PriceSpy’s comparison tool can help you find better deals across various retailers.
• Research and Check Price History: Trust your research over what retailers are advertising. PriceSpy’s historical price data can share what a product is really priced at.

Liisa concludes: “This festive season and during the sales, let PriceSpy be your shopping companion. Not only will you discover perfect gifts for friends and family, but you’ll have peace of mind that you’re not overspending and are making informed purchase decisions.

To enter in this festive season’s Top Games of the Month giveaway you need to answer this question:

Tell us what was the WORST Xmas present you ever received?

There is no wrong or right answer, just tell us in a few words.

You can give us your answer by placing a comment below, hitting us up on Facebook, Tweet to us, or Email Us.

Important stuff: Winner(s) will be randomly selected from those that Comment below / Facebook Comment / Email in accordance to the above Question. Winner(s) will receive a physical copy of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch and Hogwarts Legacy on PlayStation 5. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch is age rated PG, Hogwarts Legacy on PlayStation 5 is age rated PG. There is no age restriction to enter this competition. Competition ends on the 4th of January 2024. Only New Zealand entries are accepted for this promotion.

Download the PriceSpy app here.

www.pricespy.co.nz

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NOW CLOSED – For anyone that has an inner Jedi lurking within (not to mention a lightsabre hidden away in the cupboard), you’re not alone.

According to popularity data from PriceSpy, the most-popular game Kiwis were looking to buy last month on the fully impartial price and product comparison site, was Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Liisa Matinvesi-Bassett, New Zealand country manager for PriceSpy, says: “Available to play on the PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, the new Star Wars Jedi: Survivor seems to be causing quite a stir in the gaming world, with the release receiving positive reviews for its stunning graphics and immersive gameplay.”

Another popular game that continues to grab the attention of gamers is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which claimed an impressive second position in the monthly PriceSpy rankings.

Liisa continues: “Despite The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom not being available to physically buy until next month, our popularity data suggests hype and excitement is still very much building, with the release regularly appearing as a top five game listings ahead of its official launch date.”

And it seems gamers haven’t forgotten about the Hogwarts Legacy.

After topping the polls as most-popular game for the last couple of months, PriceSpy’s April insights indicate that purchase interest is still high, with the game claiming an impressive third position.

Liisa concludes: “Our insights continue to show that people are always on the lookout for new and exciting games to play.

“With purse strings tightening however due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, for anyone that’s in the market to buy a brand new release but not launch prices, our research shows buying a game three months after its initial launch date can often offer a considerable saving.

“An easy way to make the most of this money-saving hack, is to create a free price drop alert on PriceSpy, as this handy little tool automatically notifies you when the price of an item you are looking to buy reduces.“

PriceSpy has teamed up with us here at STG to giveaway top two of the most-popular games from April 2023; Star Wars: Jedi Survivor (PS5) and Legend of Zelda – Tears of the Kingdom (Switch).

To enter in for two selected top games of April 2023 with Pricespy, you need to answer this question correctly:

In Star Wars: Jedi Survivor (video game) the character Cal Kestis is played by real world actor Cameron Monaghan. Has Cameron starred in any of the past live action or animated Star Wars movies or series?

A: Yes

B: Nope

You can give us your answer by placing a comment below, hitting us up on Facebook, Tweet to us, or Email Us.

Important stuff: Winner(s) will be randomly selected from those that Comment below / Facebook Comment / Email in accordance to the above Question. Winner(s) will receive a physical copy of Star Wars: Jedi Survivor on PlayStation 5 (PS5) and The Legend of Zelda – Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch. Star Wars: Jedi Survivor is rated M15+, The Legend of Zelda – Tears of the Kingdom is rated PG. You MUST be over the age of 15 years to enter this compeition. Competition ends on the 11th of June 2023. Only New Zealand entries are accepted for this promotion.

Download the PriceSpy app here.

www.pricespy.co.nz

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NOW CLOSED – According to data insights from PriceSpy, the fully impartial price and product comparison service, Sony PlayStation is dominating the New Zealand gaming world.

Based on historical clicks, the most popular game right now is still God of War, claiming the top spot for four consecutive months. Following closely behind is Detroit: Become Human. Since its release in May 2018, it has quickly become the second most-popular game of the moment. (For those that haven’t yet had the chance to buy either of games, PriceSpy can also reveal both have dropped significantly in price, now offering a combined average saving of 17 per cent).

PriceSpy Top Games for July 2018:

1. God of War (PS4)
2. Detroit: Become Human (PS4)
3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)
4. Octopath Traveler (Switch)
5. Gran Turismo: Sport (VR) (PS4)

To celebrate, PriceSpy has teamed up with STG to offer one lucky viewer the chance to win the two top games for the month of July: God of War and Detroit: Become Human.

To Enter to be in the draw to Win the two Top Games from July; God of War and Detroit: Become Human you will need to answer this Question Correctly:

What were the Top Video Games from April 2018 as announced from Pricespy? (You will likely find a clue HERE)

Were they:

A: God of War & Far Cry 5

B: God of War & Wipeout Collection

C: Detroit: Become Human & Gran Turismo: Sport VR

You can give us your Answer by placing a Comment below, hitting us up on Facebook, Tweet to us, or Email Us.

* Winner(s) will be randomly selected from those that Comment below / Facebook Comment / Email in accordance to the above Question.Winner(s) will receive a New retail boxed copy of God of War & Detroit: Become human for PlayStation 4. God of War is rated M, Far Cry 5 is rated M. You MUST be over the age of 15 years in order to Enter this promotion (STG may request for Age Verification). Competition ends on the 9th of September 2018. New Zealand only entries will be accepted.

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