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Looking back at the EB Expo 2012

Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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For three days last week, Sydney's Olympic Showground played host to Australasias biggest gaming event ever, the EB Expo 2012.
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Mozilla Firefox upgrade taken offline

Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Mozilla hauls its latest Firefox off the net over a security hole, urging users to revert to an older version pending a fix.
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Halo recruits ex-Rockstar developer

Mon, 8th Oct 2012
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Despite the secrecy surrounding an upcoming title from the creators of Halo, they have announced the recruitment of ex-Rockstar developer Danny Bulla.
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Wheedle makes password promise after privacy breach

Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Wheedle reassures users their passwords are safe post-privacy breach but faces criticism over security handling.
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Wheedle looks for cheap Indian web developers for fix

Thu, 4th Oct 2012
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Despite being forced to close online operations two days after its official launch, Trade Me rival posts web developer advert in India.
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Nintendo unite with Unity

Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Nintendo announces collaboration with Unity Technologies, ushering a new era of game development for the Wii U and broadening creative possibilities.
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Lowdown: The Apple iOS6 update in full

Thu, 20th Sep 2012
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Apple's iOS6 brings a slew of updates for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches, including enhanced Maps, Siri improvements, Facebook integration, and more.
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End of disc-based games for gamers?

Wed, 19th Sep 2012
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Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinski champions download-only future for gaming, sparking debate about the end of disc-based games.
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Apple denies FBI device ID list

Thu, 6th Sep 2012
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Apple distances itself from a hacker group's claim of stealing 12m device identification numbers from an FBI laptop.
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PES 2013 expands teams

Tue, 28th Aug 2012
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Firmly refusing to take the route of most mainstream sport games, Konami has announced yet more teams to join the ranks at Pro Evolution Soccer 2013.
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DayZ rejects free-to-play game

Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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The creator of critically-acclaimed zombie-survival mod DayZ says the game won't go free-to-play as it would be bad for the customer.
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Mixed reviews for Wii U

Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Two reputable industry voices have expressed their opinions on the Wii U, with one declaring the new console a '$400 Xbox 360 seven years late'.
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EA approached by buyers

Fri, 17th Aug 2012
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Much-criticised publishing titan EA has reportedly been approached by two apparently eager buyers, according to the New York Post.
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Facebook staff starts exodus

Fri, 10th Aug 2012
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Social networking site battles loss of talent and plummeting valuations in the aftermath of its poor financial results.
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Uncharted 3 releases updates

Wed, 8th Aug 2012
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The latest patch for Uncharted 3 is available now, and will up the number of trophies in the game to more than 100 – the most this generation.
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Microsoft releases Windows 8 to manufacturers

Fri, 3rd Aug 2012
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Microsoft reveals early access to Windows 8, sharing its latest OS with manufacturing partners and setting an Oct 26 launch for new PCs.
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Microsoft drives next generation Kinect

Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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Microsoft gears up for innovative Kinect future, hinting at advanced motion-sensor tech and new gaming experiences on Xbox.
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EA monopoly lawsuit passes Go

Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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EA settles lawsuit over a gaming monopoly, promising a £27m fund for affected gamers and hinting at a future without exclusive football game deals.
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News: Sparrow acquisition, in-app-purchases system exploit, second NC data centre, and more!

Sun, 22nd Jul 2012
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Google snatches up Sparrow amidst in-app purchase exploits and plans second N.C. data center, impacting future app updates and expansion.
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Touchy Treyarch taunts critics

Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Treyarch stirs controversy by tersely responding to PS3 gamers' complaints about neglect, escalating tensions online.