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Sightless online
Storage

Sightless online

Blind entrepreneur Terry Bartlett from Dunedin boosts business independence through tech, co-developing a specialised CashManager for those without sight.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Dot the i, cross the t
Marketing Technologies

Dot the i, cross the t

When a newly developed website approaches launch day, words are frequently the last element to be considered and are often overlooked entirely.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Compliance and profit
Supply Chain

Compliance and profit

A strategic framework approach pays when it comes to compliance, providing consistency and control over information security.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Programming outside the square
University of Canterbury

Programming outside the square

Sir Gilbert Simpson, visionary programmer and recipient of the NZX Flying Kiwi award, credits his success to unorthodox methods and collaboration.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Ninja Gaiden II – Xbox 360
Gaming

Ninja Gaiden II – Xbox 360

Ninja Gaiden II on Xbox 360, rated R18 for graphic violence, raises questions on media's perception of game violence compared to GTA IV.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008

Global Stories

Developers (Devs) stories

X-MEN ORIGINS WOLVERINE
Gaming

X-MEN ORIGINS WOLVERINE

THE YEAR 2000 saw the release of the first liveaction movie based upon the popular Marvel comic book     series X-Men.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2009
Monsters vs Aliens
Gaming

Monsters vs Aliens

Monsters vs Aliens game breaks the curse of movie tie-ins, offering innovative gameplay that captivates, albeit briefly.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2009
Rag Doll Kung Fu Fists of Plastic
Gaming

Rag Doll Kung Fu Fists of Plastic

It seems that, even in the age of online console connectivity, game developers still recognise the merit in the local multiplayer party game.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection
Gaming

Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection

Dive into nostalgia with Sega's Mega Drive Ultimate Collection, featuring 40 retro classics like Sonic and Golden Axe, all in dazzling HD.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
ENTER THE KILLZONE
Gaming

ENTER THE KILLZONE

The developers of Killzone 2 discuss the game's immersive experience, pressure from high expectations, and plans for downloadable content.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2009
the brains behind an empire
Gaming

the brains behind an empire

Game Console had a quick chat to the Creative Assembly's Jamie Ferguson, one of the developers behind Empire: Total War.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009
Prince of Persia
Gaming

Prince of Persia

Ubisoft revamps Prince of Persia with stunning visuals but gameplay falls short in their latest release, leaving nostalgia behind.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts
Gaming

Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts shatters expectations, unveiling a vehicle-building adventure that diverges boldly from its platforming roots.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 1st Feb 2009
COMMAND AND CONQUER: RED ALERT 3
Gaming

COMMAND AND CONQUER: RED ALERT 3

Red Alert 3's launch promises a thrilling twist in RTS games, featuring naval bases, enhanced graphics, and a star-studded cast.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008
LEGO Batman
Gaming

LEGO Batman

Embark on an epic quest with Batman and 29 other DC characters in LEGO Batman, now with enhanced graphics and over 30 action-packed levels.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008
Activate Reveals Future Games
Gaming

Activate Reveals Future Games

At Activate, Activision unveils hotly anticipated games, with Bond, Call of Duty, and Guitar Hero stealing the show.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 1st Nov 2008
Echochrome – PSN
Gaming

Echochrome – PSN

In reviewing Echochrome for the PSN last month, I hailed the game as a good concept, presented superbly and deserving of attention of gamers everywhere.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008
Game Masterpiece – Final Fantasy VII
Gaming

Game Masterpiece – Final Fantasy VII

If there's one game that stands out above all others when considering the history and popularity of the role-playing genre, that game is Final Fantasy VII.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2008