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High Velocity Bowling – PSN
Gaming

High Velocity Bowling – PSN

Just thinking of the word conjures up images of ugly shirts, bad shoes and fat guys jiggling all over the place.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Dragoneer's Aria – PSP
Gaming

Dragoneer's Aria – PSP

Dragoneer's Aria on PSP disappoints with lacklustre gameplay and visuals, failing to breathe life into its turn-based RPG world.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
The rise of digital living
Wireless Networks

The rise of digital living

Digital living evolves from VHS and letters to instant worldwide communication and online shopping, transforming everyday life.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Datastor Forum a success
Riverbed

Datastor Forum a success

The annual Datastor Forum was held in Auckland and Wellington mid-May this year, and was marked by strong attendance and positive feedback from both cities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue – PS3
Gaming

Gran Turismo 5: Prologue – PS3

If you view Prologue as step towards what awaits us next year, then you'll be chomping at the bit to buy Gran Turismo 5 come release day.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Microsoft discontinues NZ partner conference
Microsoft

Microsoft discontinues NZ partner conference

Microsoft cancels its NZ partner conference for 2008, focusing instead on the Microsoft Partner Awards. Reactions range from disappointment to support.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Odin Sphere – PS2
Gaming

Odin Sphere – PS2

Square-Enix and Atlus present Odin Sphere, the PS2's potential last great RPG, boasting 35 hrs of strategic gameplay and rich narratives.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Synetek launches MailRevive in NZ
Packet Technologies

Synetek launches MailRevive in NZ

Synetek launches MailRevive in NZ, offering partners a branded on-demand email management system through Packet Technologies. Expected high-margin opportunity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Grand Theft Auto IV – Xbox 360
Gaming

Grand Theft Auto IV – Xbox 360

Niko Bellic arrives in Liberty City to chase the American dream in GTA IV, offering unmatched storytelling and revolutionary gameplay.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Condemned 2: Bloodshot – Xbox 360
Gaming

Condemned 2: Bloodshot – Xbox 360

Condemned 2: Bloodshot on Xbox 360 and PS3, intensifies horror and melee combat, promising unparalleled tension and dark, foreboding worlds.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Eye of Judgment: Biolith Rebellion – PS3
Gaming

Eye of Judgment: Biolith Rebellion – PS3

Eye of Judgment's Biolith Rebellion expansion revitalises PS3's niche card game with new strategies and depth, despite its quiet debut.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Making the most of the information explosion
Document Management

Making the most of the information explosion

Businesses must harness the exponential data growth, says IDC, predicting a surge to 988 exabytes by 2010. Efficient document management is vital.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Universe at War: Earth Assault – Xbox 360
Gaming

Universe at War: Earth Assault – Xbox 360

Universe at War, Earth Assault is the latest game from acclaimed creators of the Star Wars, Empire at War series, the Las Vegas development studio Petroglyph.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
UEFA Euro 2008 – Xbox 360
Gaming

UEFA Euro 2008 – Xbox 360

UEFA Euro 2008 for Xbox 360 dazzles with hyper-realistic player models, including Beckham's tattoos, as it gears up football fans.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates – DS
Gaming

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates – DS

Yuri and co. set off on a DS adventure in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates battling ancient evils with wit and swords.

By Chris Leggett • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Command & Conquer: Kane's Wrath – PC
Gaming

Command & Conquer: Kane's Wrath – PC

Kane's Wrath expansion unravels the enigmatic vision of C&C's dark messiah, offering a NOD-centric campaign that delves deep into his plots.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Wireless N gains ground in NZ
Wireless Networks

Wireless N gains ground in NZ

Competing networking vendors Netgear and D-Link have both launched new, high-performance wireless N routers to the New Zealand marketplace.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
Boosting margins in an economic slump
Firewalls

Boosting margins in an economic slump

With the country experiencing the trickle down effects of a slowing global economy, many New Zealand businesses are feeling the pinch.

By Staff Writer • 13 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008
The service provider advantage
Unified Communications

The service provider advantage

Whether you are starting up or looking to expand your business it always counts to make sure you are well informed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jun 2008