Stories by Staff - Page 639

Game Masterpiece – Phantasy Star 2
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
A year away from celebrating its 20th anniversary, Phantasy Star 2 is one of the first and best examples of a brilliant role-playing game.

Game Masterpiece – Final Fantasy VII
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
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.

Cutting costs, not security
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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firewalls
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network security
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dlp
Endpoint protection platforms are the biggest software expense for organisations' security budgets, but Gartner has revealed how to reduce costs.

Speed Racer – Wii
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Speed Racer on Wii spins out despite vibrant tracks and star voices, let down by poor multiplayer and a weak storyline. Will its legacy outpace critics?.

Call in the VIPs
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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virtualisation
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dr
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it training
Just two and a half years ago Virtual Infrastructure Professionals (VIP ) was a micro-business with a team of two.

ATV Offroad Fury Pro – PSP
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
ATV has been one of Sony’s go to racing titles on the PlayStation 2 for donkey’s years, and that’s a long time.

Moving into a fibre revolution
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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uc
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partner programmes
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phone
Telecom and WorldxChange Communications team up to bring affordable, high-speed fibre optic services to over 3,500 homes, revolutionising the user experience.

Malware fight is failing report
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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malware
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uc
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cybersecurity
International cooperation is needed to combat malware, as a report from the OECD reveals that the current response doesn't work.

TopSpin 3 – Xbox 360
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Tennis games certainly have come a long way since their humble beginning as Pong, the world’s first video game on Atari back in 1972.

CIVILIZATION REVOLUTION
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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strategy
Sid Meier revitalises strategy gaming with Civilization Revolution, a console-friendly epic where players guide ancient peoples to supremacy by 2050.

Guitar Hero: On Tour – DS
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Guitar Hero: On Tour brings the rock legend to DS, with impressive playability despite some physical challenges.

GRID – Xbox 360
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
GRID emerges as a stunning balance of racing styles on Xbox 360, blending arcade thrill with SIM depth to potentially claim the year's top racing title.

3G iPHONE: APPLE’S BIG PUSH
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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smartphones
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blackberry
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technology gifts
BY THE TIME YOU READ THIS, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO purchase the new 3G iPhone – or at least stand in line for one.

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning – XBLA
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Spyro flies onto Xbox Live with The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning, but nostalgia struggles to ignite amid gameplay tedium and uninspired plot.

Finding relationships that build your capacity
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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smb
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partners
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meti
As with any investment, channel partners need to ensure they’re getting the maximum return from their vendor relationship.

Ninja Gaiden II – Xbox 360
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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acp
Ninja Gaiden II on Xbox 360, rated R18 for graphic violence, raises questions on media's perception of game violence compared to GTA IV.

Data loss prevention
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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dlp
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personal computing devices
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tablets & laptops
Up to 20% of UK, US, and Australian organisations suffered data loss last year, highlighting urgent need for effective data loss prevention measures.

Metal Arms: Glitch in the System – XBLA
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Metal Arms: Glitch in the System shocks with profanity and charm in its Xbox Live Arcade return, blending shooting, adventure, and humour.

Future Computing
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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quantum computing
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healthtech
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yahoo
Computing's future sees PCs vanish into a cloud, revolutionising data storage and access, making technology ubiquitous and intuitive.

2008 – a year to remember?
Fri, 1st Aug 2008
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healthtech
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government
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datacom
New Zealand is undergoing a digital revolution, with a growing weightless industry and investment in infrastructure.