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Game review: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary

Fri, 18th Nov 2011
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Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary enchants with a nostalgic yet polished tribute, proving its timeless appeal despite dated visuals.
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NZ game industry created 114 new jobs last year: survey

Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Bucking economic woes, NZ's gaming sector added 114 jobs last year, growing by 46% thanks to the surge in smartphone and online gaming.
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Game review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Modern Warfare 3 storms the gaming world, eclipsing rivals with jaw-dropping action and enhanced multiplayer modes, but does it deliver beyond the spectacle?.
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Adobe to lay off 750 staff - Updated

Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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Adobe announces 750 job cuts in a £71 million restructuring, shifting focus to digital media and marketing amid falling shares.
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Skyrim DLC to offer quality over quantity

Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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Bethesda Game Studios' Todd Howard has told Wired that any DLC releases will be bigger and more substantial than the quick cash cows offered by some studios.
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Xero seeks gurus to ease conversion pain

Mon, 7th Nov 2011
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Xero invites developers to aid in crafting tools for a smoother switch from rivals like QuickBooks to their cloud-based system.
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The death of story mode

Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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Video game developers pump millions of dollars into developing engrossing single-player campaigns, but statistics show they might be wasting their time.
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The Kinect effect

Fri, 4th Nov 2011
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From living room dances to medical marvels, the Kinect transcends gaming, sparking innovation in fields from healthcare to mining.
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Riverbed collaborating in the cloud

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Riverbed teams up with OpenStack to boost cloud architecture, promising enhanced performance for cloud environments globally.
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Microsoft NZ names partner awards finalists

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Microsoft NZ's Partner Awards finalists announced, showcasing a blend of industry veterans and newcomers across 23 categories.
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Connect, Inspire, Retain: Attracting & retaining IT talent

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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In the fierce battle for IT talent, Infosys leads by hiring 300 in Aus and NZ, blending high-tech roles with meaningful engagement.
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29 free downloads

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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Things change often on the World Wide Web. NetGuide strongly recommends that you use caution when downloading anything from the internet.
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Interview: Uncharted 3 visual effects wizard

Fri, 28th Oct 2011
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The Uncharted franchise has done a lot to bridge the divide between gaming and film, and the latest incarnation, Uncharted 3, goes further than ever.
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Game review: Kinect Sports: Season Two

Fri, 28th Oct 2011
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Kinect Sports: Season Two takes motion-controlled gaming to new heights, delivering an eclectic mix of sports and improved gameplay.
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Apple takes iOS 5 on tour

Fri, 21st Oct 2011
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Developers invited to learn about latest operating system from the experts; how far will Australasians have to travel?.
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Sybase partners with Ciber

Thu, 20th Oct 2011
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Sybase teams up with Ciber to bring enterprise mobility solutions to New Zealand and Australia, including the Sybase Unwired Platform and Afaria.
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Google and Samsung unveil iPhone challenger

Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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Google and Samsung challenge iPhone supremacy with the launch of Galaxy Nexus, boasting Android 4.0 and innovative features.
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Details sparse for RIM's new platform

Wed, 19th Oct 2011
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RIM unveils its new BBX platform, merging the best of BlackBerry and QNX, but leaves out key release details amidst fierce market competition.
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RIM's app-ology

Tue, 18th Oct 2011
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RIM compensates Blackberry users with over $100 in free apps after network outage, alongside a month of free tech support for businesses.
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Interview: game producer from Sony's XDev studio

Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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With just a few months until the release of the PlayStation Vita (rhymes with heater), we speak to Sony's John McLaughlin about what fans can expect.