Stories by Staff - Page 412

Ring thieves busted after facebook gloating
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Facebook post leads to ring thieves' capture as 21-year-old Robert Driscoll gifts stolen USD $12,000 diamond ring to girlfriend, Crystal Yamnitzky.

Flickr censors content on behalf of the egyptian government
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Flickr has censored photos from Egypt's Secret Police, uploaded by blogger Hossam Arabawy, citing copyright infringement, sparking accusations of hypocrisy.

Trolling for canterbury
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Amidst Christchurch's earthquake recovery, disturbing online trolls spread hate, sparking debate on internet freedom and the removal of offensive content.

Review: Dragon Age II
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Dragon Age II dazzles in gameplay but lacks finesse elsewhere, a mixed bag of brilliance and disappointment, scoring a 7.5 overall.

Tomb Raider
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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The original tomb raider became famous for all the wrong reasons. But as darren price contends, it was also rather good.

Spare Parts game review
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Spare Parts charms with its quirky aesthetic and Simon Pegg's voice, but falls flat with tedious gameplay and missed potential.

PixelJunk Shooter 2
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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PixelJunk Shooter 2 blasts off with 15 new levels, mixing platformer charm and twin-stick shooting in a visually stunning sequel.

Pokémon white version
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Pokémon White owns me. Since this seemingly harmless game landed in my letterbox for review, I’ve been unexpectedly obsessed.

Gray matter
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Jane Jensen returns with 'Gray Matter', a nod to classic point-and-click games, meshing mystery with magic in Oxford's eerie locales.

Fun romp of a shooter - Bulletstorm
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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An admirable attempt to rejuvenate the fps, bulletstorm is a refreshing and fun-filled romp, but its staying power is another matter altogether.

Marvel vs. Capcom 3: fate of two worlds
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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The much-Requested follow-up to cult classic Marvel vs. Capcom 2 brings a contemporary look and flavour to an 11-year-old favourite.

Killzone 3
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Killzone 3 dazzles with stunning visuals and thrilling gameplay, raising the bar for what games can look like. A must-have for PS fans despite a thin plot.

The games of Mortal Kombat
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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From its controversial start in '92 to a gore-filled 2011 reboot, Mortal Kombat's evolution has shaped game classification.

The evolution of Mortal Kombat
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Mortal Kombat's evolution, from igniting controversy in '92 to defining game ratings, showcases its enduring legacy in gaming history.

Telecom launches LG Windows Phone 7
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Telecom ends the wait for NZ consumers, launching the LG C900k Optimus7Q Windows Phone 7, available beyond Gen-i users for $899.

Activision announces Spider-Man: Edge of Time
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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The team that brought us last year's Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions returns with another time-continuum bending Spider-Man adventure.

Polycom to offer telepresence on Xoom
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Polycom and Motorola to boost enterprise productivity by bringing telepresence to Xoom tablets, set to launch in H2 2021.

Review: Dell U2711 Monitor
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Dell's U2711 monitor dazzles with WQHD resolution and versatility, but its price and lack of portrait mode may deter many.

Review: Fujifilm Finepix Real 3D W3
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Fujifilm's FinePix Real 3D W3 is revolutionising personal photography, allowing for glasses-free 3D viewing of vivid, captivating images.

Review: Samsung NX100 Digital SLR Camera
Fri, 1st Apr 2011
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Samsung NX100 brings SLR quality to a pocketable design, albeit without built-in flash or viewfinder. Perfect for amateurs wanting more.