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Rumour: Gears of War title headed to Kinect?
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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IGN reports a potential announcement of a Kinect-enabled Gears of War game by Microsoft and Epic Games at the upcoming Spike TV VGAs.

Kinect sells 1M units worldwide in first 10 days
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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Microsoft's Kinect flies off the shelves, selling 1M units in just 10 days after US and Europe launch, aiming for 5M by year's end.

Could Diablo III be headed to consoles?
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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Blizzard hints at Diablo III for consoles, hiring for key positions but stresses it's not an official announcement yet.

Windows Phone 7 Trade Me app demoed
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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Microsoft NZ showcases winners of Windows Phone 7 challenge, including a much-anticipated Trade Me app demo, thrilling Kiwi tech enthusiasts.

Apple teases unforgettable iTunes announcement - Updated
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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Apple teases 'exciting announcement from iTunes' on its homepage. Speculation includes Beatles back catalogue or iTunes streaming.

Epic Games unveils new Bulletstorm trailer
Tue, 16th Nov 2010
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Take another look at Epic's upcoming first-person shooter that rewards the player for dispatching foes creatively!.

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood launch trailer released
Mon, 15th Nov 2010
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Ubisoft has revealed the launch trailer for Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, which is due to launch later this week.

3G EFTPOS banished from ASB Showgrounds
Mon, 15th Nov 2010
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ASB Showgrounds, a top NZ events centre, upgrades from sluggish 3G EFTPOS to high-speed network, boosting sales and reducing queues.

Vodafone tips its hat to 2degrees
Mon, 15th Nov 2010
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Vodafone New Zealand lost 35k customers in three months, bringing the total down from 2.48m to 2.44m, according to a financial statement.

Facebook to unveil Gmail killer
Mon, 15th Nov 2010
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Facebook's Project Titan, dubbed the 'Gmail killer,' to launch in the US, aiming to revolutionise inbox battles with new messaging system.

Apple partners with Oracle
Mon, 15th Nov 2010
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Apple teams up with Oracle, ensuring Mac users continue enjoying cutting-edge Java technology through OpenJDK contribution.

PlayTV NZ: the details
Sun, 14th Nov 2010
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We knew PlayTV was coming on November 25th - now we know all the details. Read on to find out how it works and what you can expect to pay.

Sidhe announces Rugby Challenge for Xbox 360, PS3, PC
Sun, 14th Nov 2010
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Sidhe unveils Rugby Challenge for consoles and PC, timed for the Rugby World Cup with All Blacks licence, and dynamic commentary.

Gran Turismo 5 coming November 25th
Sun, 14th Nov 2010
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Revving up for launch: Gran Turismo 5 gears towards final release date on November 25th, ending the wait for fans, assures Sony NZ.

PlayTV officially coming to NZ before month's end
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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Sony confirms PlayTV, a DVR solution for PS3, will launch in NZ on Nov 25, according to Stuff’s Gerard Campbell.

2degrees worried about rural duopoly
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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Rural customers don't deserve a high speed version of the mobile duopoly New Zealanders have lived with for so long, says Chief Executive Eric Hertz.

Call of Duty: Black Ops shatters entertainment records
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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Business as usual, then, as Call of Duty: Black Ops becomes but the latest installment of the franchise to shatter entertainment launch records.

TVNZ6 NetGuide Schools Multimedia Challenge 2010 winners announced!
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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Judging is now finished for the TVNZ6 NetGuide Schools Multimedia Challenge 2010 and we can finally announce the winners!.

Telecom and Vodafone join forces for rural broadband
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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Updated: NZ's largest telcos will combine resources to roll out high speed broadband to rural communities sooner rather than later.

New Mortal Kombat vignette released: Sub-Zero
Fri, 12th Nov 2010
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The latest in a series of character vignettes for next year's Mortal Kombat reboot takes a closer look at the ever-popular Sub-Zero.