FutureFive New Zealand - Consumer technology news & reviews from the future

About Sean

Sean Mitchell mugshot photo
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.

Stories by Sean - Page 251

App dev2

App review: Pano

Sun, 7th Dec 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ios
Pano app revolutionises iPhone photography with seamless panoramic shots - no extra software needed. Its simple interface and guide ensure perfection.
Game controller

Game review: NBA 2k9

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
2k games
NBA 2k9 edges ahead in the basketball gaming rivalry with innovative features like Five-Vs-Five online mode, proving to be a slam dunk against NBA Live.
Gamer

Game review: FRACTURE

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
game review
Fracture review: A weapons bonanza in a tepid tale of a future America divided. Perfect for artillery aficionados, not for story seekers.
Gamer

Game review: De Blob

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
digital music
The evil INKT Corporation has outlawed colour, music and fun from the city of Chroma - turning its citizens into mindless drones.
Gamer

Game review: Rock Band

Mon, 1st Dec 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
game review
Rock Band review: Guitar Hero's successor lets you unleash your inner rock star, offering drums and vocals in addition to guitars.
Applications2

App review: Ocarina

Sat, 8th Nov 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ios
Revolutionary app Ocarina transforms your iPhone into a genuine musical instrument, delighting both novices and pros with its sensitivity and versatility.
Applications2

App review: iTalk Pro

Sun, 2nd Nov 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ios
Griffin's iTalk moves from hardware to software with the iPhone/iPod Touch version and performs very very well.
Data

Top ten reasons for your customers to use Windows Essential Business Server 2008

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
#
datacentre infrastructure
#
microsoft
#
cloud services
Designed for mid-size business EBS 2008 brings together the series of Microsoft technologies that mid-sized businesses need most.
Gaming

MERCENARIES 2: WORLD IN FLAMES

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
technology gifts
Mercenaries 2 brings revamped GTA-style chaos to PS3, letting players unleash havoc in a tumultuous Venezuela. Choose your mercenary and dominate.
Gaming

CASTLE CRASHERS

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
technology gifts
Castle Crashers revolutionises Xbox Live Arcade with its action-packed gameplay and captivating cartoon animations, proving good fun doesn't have to be costly.
Img 6nq3nicuzvv3rqut4fc9rnzw

THE SIMS 2: APARTMENT LIFE

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
the sims
The Sims 2: Apartment Life is the eighth expansion pack to The Sims 2, the moderately successful virtual reality simulation game.
Gaming

Game review: FIFA 09

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
game review
For the biggest innovation in four years, it looks and feels suspiciously similar to last year's version, FIFA 08.
Gamer

COMMAND AND CONQUER: RED ALERT 3

Sat, 1st Nov 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
technology gifts
Red Alert 3's launch promises a thrilling twist in RTS games, featuring naval bases, enhanced graphics, and a star-studded cast.
Gettyimages 1204248067

Game review: Braid

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
apps
Don't be put off by the arty pastel graphics. Download the demo to give it a try because this game is very addictive.
Gaming

BUZZ: MASTER QUIZ

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
technology gifts
Buzz: Master Quiz for PSP trades the iconic plastic buzzers for a slew of trivia questions, but loses the fun factor that made its PS2 version a hit.
Gaming

Ratchet & clank Future: Quest for Booty

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
technology gifts
Ratchet & Clank has been dishing out quality platform titles for last the six years, but this is the first downloadable title.
Gaming

Geometry Wars Evolved 2

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
technology gifts
Geometry Wars Evolved 2 dazzles with new modes and enemies, proving it's more than a mere sequel; it's a multiplayer marvel for just $14.
Gaming

SIREN: BLOOD CURSE

Wed, 1st Oct 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
technology gifts
The Japanese sure know how to do one thing exceptionally well in their video games - scare the living daylights out of you!.
Elephunk

Game review: Elefunk

Fri, 1st Aug 2008
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
console gaming
Elefunk: a Lemmings-style puzzle game that challenges you to save elephants from falling. A true gem for just $9.50.
Rebeccahick

The wonderful world of Enterprise 2.0

Tue, 1st Jul 2008
#
network infrastructure
#
network management
#
enterprise security
Enter the realm of Enterprise 2.0, where work adapts to our digital lives, enhancing productivity and innovation in businesses.