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Battlefield 3 to require EA's Origin

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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DICE confirms that Battlefield 3 will require EA's Origin client on PC, sparking disappointment among Steam users who must install another game client.
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Facebook and Google upping their game

Fri, 12th Aug 2011
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Facebook and Google ignite a digital showdown, broadening their rivalry into gaming with feature updates and popular titles.
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iCloud open for developers

Mon, 8th Aug 2011
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Apple invites developers to test iCloud, hinting at future capabilities for syncing data across devices. iCloud to replace MobileMe by June 2022.
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Newcomers to challenge 'entrenched' players

Fri, 5th Aug 2011
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New services Google+ and iCloud are set to challenge Facebook's dominance in the mobile space, according to a survey by Appcelerator and IDC.
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Square Enix rescues True Crime: Hong Kong

Wed, 3rd Aug 2011
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Cancelled project True Crime: Hong Kong saved by Square Enix, set for release under a new name by the original Canadian developers.
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Apple delivers advanced Lion for iCloud tests

Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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Apple bypasses 10.7.1 to release Lion 10.7.2 for iCloud testing, focusing on refining its cloud service ahead of market launch.
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Australasia shut out of Star Wars game launch

Mon, 25th Jul 2011
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Australasia left in the dark as EA and LucasArts exclude New Zealand and Australia from Star Wars: The Old Republic game pre-orders.
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An App a day keeps the doctor away

Tue, 12th Jul 2011
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Apple celebrates hitting 15 billion App Store downloads, a milestone achieved in just six months, underscoring the platform's unprecedented success.
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Bungie waves goodbye to Halo

Mon, 11th Jul 2011
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Bungie formally bids farewell to the Halo series on Bungie Day, passing the torch to 343 Industries as they embark on multiplatform development.
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Game review: Infamous 2 – PS3

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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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.
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Kiwi Microsoft Partner Award winners announced

Mon, 27th Jun 2011
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NZ firms Provoke, GreenButton, and NV Interactive clinch top spots at Microsoft Partner Awards, showcasing Kiwi tech innovation on global stage.
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Eve Online: Incarna 1.0 now live

Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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Eve Online embarks on a new era with Incarna 1.0, letting players explore beyond their spacecraft for the first time.
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LA Noire employees demand credit

Wed, 22nd Jun 2011
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Team Bondi, behind the hit LA Noire, faces backlash as former Sydney staff demand credit for their work amidst allegations of harsh conditions.
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E3 Nintendo Round-up

Mon, 20th Jun 2011
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At E3, Nintendo wowed with the Zelda orchestration, pledged depth with the Wii U, and aimed to please both hardcore and casual gamers.
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First look at iOS 5

Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Apple unveiled a first look at the next generation of its mobile device operating system at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.
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Apple set to unleash Lion

Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Apple to debut OSX Lion and more at WWDC, with Steve Jobs leading the charge. New versions for iPhone, iPad, and iCloud also expected.
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Clearswift strengthens NZ presence with Connector Systems

Mon, 30th May 2011
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Clearswift partners with Connector Systems to distribute software in New Zealand, boosting its presence in the Asia Pacific region.
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LA Noire: Gameplay impressions

Fri, 27th May 2011
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LA Noire impresses with its groundbreaking facial animations but falls short on gameplay and character depth, not quite living up to its hype.
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Citrix loads on the announcements

Thu, 26th May 2011
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Virtualisation multinational Citrix loaded up on announcements at its Synergy 2011 conference in San Francisco, with several new products being unveiled.
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Twitter welcomes TweetDeck to the nest

Thu, 26th May 2011
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Twitter secures its future by acquiring TweetDeck, enhancing its offer to power-users and brands in a bid to monetise tweets effectively.