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Aussie Attorneys-General agree on R18+ video game rating, ending years of debate and bringing Australia in line with global standards.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2011
InternetNZ backs Barcamp 'Unconference'
TUANZ

InternetNZ backs Barcamp 'Unconference'

InternetNZ sponsors tech-driven Barcamp Unconference, promising to blend politics, tech insights, and web trends on July 16.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2011
Downloadable content inbound
Gaming

Downloadable content inbound

After a relative drought in DLC-land, this week has several developers announcing fresh, new downloadable content for their top tier game franchises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2011

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Huge potential for lower-end apps
Cloud Services

Huge potential for lower-end apps

App market for 'feature phones' could double to $1bn by 2016, says Ovum, urging developers to tap into underexploited sector.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2011
iCloud open for developers
Apple

iCloud open for developers

Apple invites developers to test iCloud, hinting at future capabilities for syncing data across devices. iCloud to replace MobileMe by June 2022.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2011
Newcomers to challenge 'entrenched' players
Google

Newcomers to challenge 'entrenched' players

New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2011
Square Enix rescues True Crime: Hong Kong
Gaming

Square Enix rescues True Crime: Hong Kong

Cancelled project True Crime: Hong Kong saved by Square Enix, set for release under a new name by the original Canadian developers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
Interview with Space Marine developers, Relic
Gaming

Interview with Space Marine developers, Relic

Relic dives deep into the Warhammer 40,000 universe with Space Marine, crafting a game of relentless action and meticulous lore fidelity.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2011
Apple delivers advanced Lion for iCloud tests
Apple

Apple delivers advanced Lion for iCloud tests

Apple bypasses 10.7.1 to release Lion 10.7.2 for iCloud testing, focusing on refining its cloud service ahead of market launch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2011
Australasia shut out of Star Wars game launch
Gaming

Australasia shut out of Star Wars game launch

Australasia left in the dark as EA and LucasArts exclude New Zealand and Australia from Star Wars: The Old Republic game pre-orders.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2011
An App a day keeps the doctor away
Apple

An App a day keeps the doctor away

Apple celebrates hitting 15 billion App Store downloads, a milestone achieved in just six months, underscoring the platform's unprecedented success.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2011
Bungie waves goodbye to Halo
Gaming

Bungie waves goodbye to Halo

Bungie formally bids farewell to the Halo series on Bungie Day, passing the torch to 343 Industries as they embark on multiplatform development.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2011
Game review: Infamous 2 – PS3
Gaming

Game review: Infamous 2 – PS3

Infamous 2 electrifies the PS3 with its enhanced gameplay, setting a new high for open-world action. A must-play sequel that outshines its predecessor.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Kiwi Microsoft Partner Award winners announced
Microsoft

Kiwi Microsoft Partner Award winners announced

NZ firms Provoke, GreenButton, and NV Interactive clinch top spots at Microsoft Partner Awards, showcasing Kiwi tech innovation on global stage.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jun 2011
Eve Online: Incarna 1.0 now live
Gaming

Eve Online: Incarna 1.0 now live

Eve Online embarks on a new era with Incarna 1.0, letting players explore beyond their spacecraft for the first time.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
LA Noire employees demand credit
Gaming

LA Noire employees demand credit

Team Bondi, behind the hit LA Noire, faces backlash as former Sydney staff demand credit for their work amidst allegations of harsh conditions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
E3 Nintendo Round-up
Gaming

E3 Nintendo Round-up

At E3, Nintendo wowed with the Zelda orchestration, pledged depth with the Wii U, and aimed to please both hardcore and casual gamers.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2011
First look at iOS 5
iOS

First look at iOS 5

Apple unveiled a first look at the next generation of its mobile device operating system at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2011