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Windows 8 Consumer Preview impressions
Mon, 19th Mar 2012
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Microsoft's Windows 8 Consumer Preview marks a significant leap from Windows 7, blending PC and tablet usability in an adventurous overhaul.
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News: Mountain Lion developer preview 2, Apple TV teardown, ripping Blu Ray on the Mac, and more!
Sun, 18th Mar 2012
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Apple amps up its Mac game with Mountain Lion's second developer preview, unveils a beefier Apple TV, and hints at Blu-Ray support.
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Game review: Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Thu, 15th Mar 2012
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Alan Wake's American Nightmare dazzles with a blend of horror and action, shining a light on Xbox Live Arcade's prowess. Rating: 8.5/10.
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Game review: Street Fighter X Tekken
Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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The crossover fighting game fans have been awaiting for almost a decade has finally arrived; does it deliver?.
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Kiwi startup looks to make reviews matter
Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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2review
How many online critiques have you read that turned out to be wildly off the mark? 2review founder Mark Thomas thinks there's a better way.
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Game review: Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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gaming
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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning grips players with its vast world and RPG charm, proving to be an unexpectedly captivating adventure.
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Game review: Twisted Metal
Thu, 8th Mar 2012
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Twisted Metal's PS3 debut revives vehicular combat with style, offering a fresh alternative to FPS games. Newcomers and fans alike will be thrilled.
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Game review: Journey
Mon, 5th Mar 2012
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gaming
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Journey redefines gaming, melding art with play in an emotive voyage of companionship and discovery, lifting the bar for interactive experiences.
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Review: Nyko Zoom for Kinect
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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gaming
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Nyko Zoom aims to bring Kinect fun to smaller spaces. Though it narrows play area need, accuracy and setup can be tricky.
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Review: Norton Internet Security 2012
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Internet security is a bit like insurance – it seems expensive at the time, but when you get a computer-ravaging virus, you’re glad you invested.
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Review: Motorola Defy
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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smartphones
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gaming
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Motorola Defy impresses with water and dust resistance, perfect for the active smartphone user. Odd design and fiddly port covers, but big on durability.
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Game review: Grand Slam Tennis 2
Wed, 29th Feb 2012
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Grand Slam Tennis 2 serves an ace with its all-star roster and diverse modes, despite some gameplay and commentary hiccups.
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Game review: Asura's Wrath
Tue, 28th Feb 2012
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CyberConnect2's Asura's Wrath breaks the mould with an interactive anime experience, blending intense action with storytelling.
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Game review: NeverDead
Mon, 27th Feb 2012
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gaming
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NeverDead breaks the mould with its immortal protagonist, but is let down by tedious gameplay and a flawed combat system.
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Book review: How to Play a Video Game
Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Gaming fans know well the bemused stare of the non-gamer who just doesn't 'get' gaming. This is the book for them.
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Game review: UFC Undisputed 3
Mon, 20th Feb 2012
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gaming
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It's the latest way for grown men to tear each other apart - but can a video game capture the primal force that is MMA?.
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Game review: Catherine
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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Unique puzzle game heavy on adult themes - and that doesn't mean running drugs or sawing up hordes of zombies.
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Apple previews OS X ‘Mountain Lion’ - Updated
Fri, 17th Feb 2012
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gaming
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Apple unveils OS X 'Mountain Lion' in a new video preview, offering a glimpse into the future of their updated operating system.
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PS Vita hands-on preview
Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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gaming
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Thanks to Sony we got a chance to have a play with their latest portable device. So can it save the portable gaming market from the smartphone scourge?.
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Review: Philips DS8550/10 iPad/iPhone Docking Speaker
Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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gaming
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With the rising popularity of the iPod and iPhone over the last few years, many speaker dock systems have appeared on the market.