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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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NeverDead breaks the mould with its immortal protagonist, but is let down by tedious gameplay and a flawed combat system.
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Interview: Mass Effect 3 associate producer, Robyn Theberge

Fri, 24th Feb 2012
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With two weeks to the release of the last episode in the Mass Effect trilogy, we speak with one of the key development team members.
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Book review: How to Play a Video Game

Tue, 21st Feb 2012
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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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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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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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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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Mass Effect 3 with Kinect - impressions

Thu, 16th Feb 2012
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Mass Effect 3 elevates gameplay with Kinect's voice command features, enhancing the core gamer's experience, confirmed at Auckland event.
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Bioware names local Star Wars: TOR launch date

Wed, 15th Feb 2012
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Bioware has announced a local launch for Star Wars: TOR on March 1, with servers for NZ, Australia, HK, and Singapore.
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Review: Philips DS8550/10 iPad/iPhone Docking Speaker

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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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.
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Review: Microsoft Touch Mouse

Wed, 1st Feb 2012
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It seems we have an obsession with touch at the moment, with touch sensitive controls spreading from smart phones to tablets to even our computer peripherals.
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Review: Rdio

Thu, 26th Jan 2012
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Rdio steps up as a formidable challenger to Apple, offering a fresh spin on music streaming with social discovery and a massive song library.
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Game review: Star Wars: The Old Republic

Wed, 18th Jan 2012
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Bioware's Star Wars: The Old Republic is set to captivate gamers with its rich storytelling, vast customisation options, and immersive MMO mechanics.
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Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One Review

Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One review reveals a more family-friendly, multiplayer focus, but lacks the series' iconic arsenal upgrades.
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Review: Jablo Eye-02 Gsm Camera

Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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Jablo's EYE-02 GSM camera, a vigilant guardian for your valuables, impresses with its easy setup and prompt alerts, despite potential data costs.
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Review: Nutshell Smartphone Wallet

Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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Nutshell's innovative wallet offers protection and functionality for smartphones, combining stylish design with practicality for everyday use.
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Review: AOC e2351Fh

Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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In our review, the AOC e2351Fh monitor shines for its sleek design, ease of setup, and affordability, only mildly dimmed by its colour vibrancy.
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Review: Samsung C27A750X Wireless 27-Inch Monitor

Sun, 1st Jan 2012
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Samsung's C27A750X wireless monitor cuts cord chaos, offering seamless PC-screen connection - a must for mobile workers. #techreview.