Stories by Staff - Page 534

E3 vendor cancellations
Wed, 2nd Jun 2010
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Rockstar cancels E3 appearances for GTA V, LA Noire, and Max Payne 3, opting for a later event. Valve still to showcase Portal 2 with a 'surprise'.

Hart & Soul: The Hart Family Anthology
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Dive into the Hart dynasty with a 3-disc anthology covering triumphs, trials, and unforgettable matches of the Canadian wrestling icons.

WWE: Elimination Chamber 2010
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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The Elimination Chamber is arguably WWE’s most brutal match, with six wrestlers battling it out to become the heavyweight champion.

HALO LEGENDS
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Halo Legends, an anthology akin to The Animatrix, delves into the expansive universe of Halo, exploring unseen aspects and adding depth.

ModNation Racers PSP
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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ModNation Racers for the PSP is the handheld little brother of the PlayStation 3 customisable kart-racing game of the same name.

Water Sports
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Wii's 'Water Sports' game dives into confusion with its title but emerges as a family-friendly sports adventure, despite its gameplay repetition.

UFC 2010 undisputed
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Gamers find satisfaction in virtual combat. UFC 2010 allows users to experience realistic, projectile-free fighting.

Splinter Cell: Conviction
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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A CONSIDERABLE DEPARTURE FROM THE SPLINTER CELL OF OLD, CONviction maintains the essence of the series in a fresh mechanic.

monster hunter tri
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Monster Hunter Tri aims to capture Western hearts, offering a rich RPG experience far superior to its predecessors. Get ready for endless adventure!.

SPLIT/SECOND: VELOCITY
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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In Split/Second: Velocity, players race for victory amidst explosive chain reactions, blending arcade thrills with reality TV drama.

SUPER STREET FIGHTER IV
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Super Street Fighter IV punches above its weight, adding 10 fighters for a total of 35, new modes, and extra Ultra Combos, redefining the franchise.

RELEASE DATE (FINALLY) ANNOUNCED FOR STARCRAFT II
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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hankfully, though, it turns out that Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty is no Duke Nukem Forever; the game will officially hit New Zealand shelves.

PRE-CHRISTMAS SHOOTER SHOWDOWN
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Release dates for some of the most anticipated games have begun to roll in and the pre-Christmas lineup has started to solidify.

E3 IN LOS ANGELES - WHAT TO EXPECT
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Anticipate game-changing reveals at E3 in Los Angeles, from Jun 15-17, with big names like Microsoft and Sony set to dazzle with tech and titles.

Xero lets down small business customers
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Customers with ANZ & National bank accounts have been sorely disappointed by technical problems with the bank and or Xero’s systems.

Proud to be KIWI
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Air NZ fiercely defends its Kiwi identity, rejecting rumours of moving its contact centre to Manila, valuing local voice in customer service.

The channel that can’t be ignored
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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Social networking emerges as a vital tool for contact centres, reshaping customer care with real-time engagement and feedback, says survey.

Green Government
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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The UK gov updates procurement policies to focus on green tech and tackles e-waste, showing serious commitment to combatting climate change.

Spotting the lemon
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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In a crackdown on 'greenwashing', NZ firms face legal risks for misleading eco-claims in IT procurement, risking hefty fines.

2degrees enters a new phase
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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2degrees shakes up NZ mobile market, gaining over 200,000 subscribers in 6 months, proving sceptics wrong and signalling a new chapter.