THE EMPIRE

I like the idea of living off the land more, and I do like a Cigar but at $150 or more for a good one, could we do it our own better? I did some digging and NZ Law would seem to suggest that you can legally grow your own, …

I was privy to a 3 hour session of SAROS earlier in April. I felt confident heading into the event. “The rest of these media goons probably didn’t finish Returnal” I said to myself. Of course, I set an example as Lead Gooner. And I thought that would be enough. …

I wish I could access my review for the first film. My own website is currently down. And I didn’t even make a Letterboxd review for it! I no doubt found Mortal Kombat charming. Loved that they set up the backstory for Scorpion and Sub-Zero’s feud. One which I assume …

Wind Therapy is back with a new giveaway bike! We are stoked to be donating this bike to I AM HOPE, we have some awesome ideas for what this bike can be so stay tuned for the journey, we’re on it now! If you enjoyed the video please help us …

This film was supposed to sit with the likes of Rocketman and Bohemian Rhapsody, it doesn’t deserve that. I remember seeing Michael Jackson live after I’d aged out of being a fan for the Dangerous Tour in Auckland I’m guessing around 98 or so? – I had a blast and …

Recently, The Empire was invited along to check out Samsung’s EPIC new entry into the RGB TV market. I was invited too, but something came up as life does. So thankfully Nic still attended. And I think we’ll be all the better for it. Why’s that you say? Well, I …

Gamers across Aotearoa have a fresh excuse to upgrade this April, with Logitech G’s Month of Gaming returning for a full month of deals on some of its most wanted gaming gear. Running from 1 to 30 April, the nationwide promotion gives players the chance to sharpen their setup for …

Hey Team, We were lucky enough to go along to NZCreatorCon again this year, its always a good time to be around people that get what we do, and meet some industry people and make a bunch of new friends! Make sure you go follow all our friends too! they …

F*ck me, if there’s one thing Drew Goddard is gonna do, it’s write a great script.   If you don’t know who he is, he’s worked on a few things. Lost. Buffy The Vampire Slayer. The Cabin In The Woods. Daredevil. Oh, and a film called The Martian. Why does …

As far as first days go, Grace Ashcroft’s could be a little better. That’s not to say it’s her literal first day on the job. But it definitely feels like her first time out in the field. However, this might simply be a field she hasn’t worked in before. Especially …

In the latest vlog Nick and Beny head to Motofest, round 3 of the superbike champs along with a really good list of entertaining things to watch and be a part of. Then Hannah joins the lads to check out Roots Tattoo Convention, by Ben Kaye of Ship Shape Tattoo. …

Hey team, Our friends over at Roots have hooked you guys up a double pass for the event! Auckland welcomes its first International Tattoo Convention: Roots 2026 WIN tickets to Auckland’s first international tattoo convention – Roots 2026 Auckland is set to host its first-ever international tattoo convention – and …

Hey Team, We’ve got a sweet little quick one for ya! Endeavour are hooking our readers up with a couple double passes to the show THIS FRIDAY! so get in quick Come rock out at the domain this February to GOOD CHARLOTTE, HIGHLY SUSPECT, YELLOWCARD and TADPOLE. Endeavour Live is …

My interest had been tickled in having a more wireless set up lately, The last few wireless headsets we’ve reviewed, which coincidentally were also from Logitech, got me interested in the practicality of a wireless set up. The old school 1.6 gamer in me had a bit of a bee …

While it might not be the first thing you think of when you fire up the grill, Fry Bread (Paraoa Parai) is the ultimate barbecue sidekick. Whether you’re using it to mop up juices, swapping out a standard burger bun for something more substantial, or serving it as a crowd-pleasing …