Stories by Chris - Page 3
Halo: Reach - six minute video tutorial
Tue, 4th May 2010
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Aisha Tyler fronts a detailed 6-minute 'Halo: Reach' tutorial, unveiling maps, weapons, and tactics for the eagerly awaited beta.
ModNation Racers
Sat, 1st May 2010
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Can a cartoon kart racer compete on current-gen consoles? United Front games banks that ‘customisation’ and ‘community’ are the keys.
Modern Warfare 2 matchmaking tweaked
Mon, 26th Apr 2010
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Microsoft updates Modern Warfare 2 matchmaking, boosting connection for remote gamers.
Xbox 360 sells one million across ANZ
Mon, 19th Apr 2010
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Sales of Xbox 360 in Australia and New Zealand have smashed the one million mark and Microsoft's auctioning off a special Weta-made Halo console to celebrate.
Splinter Cell: Conviction goes gold, new trailer released
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
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Ubisoft's spy game 'Splinter Cell: Conviction' goes gold and releases a new trailer showcasing innovative features.
Portal 2 coming to Mac
Mon, 8th Mar 2010
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Valve announces sequel to hit game Portal, exciting gamers worldwide, with the added bonus of releasing on Mac.
Army of Two: The 40th Day
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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The idea behind the first Army of Two was its focus on co-op; and really, was there any other way to play it?.
Correction: Next Assassin's Creed won't be part III
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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Ubisoft's next Assassin's Creed will not be part III, but a standalone Ezio adventure, akin to Halo 3: ODST. Confirms CEO Guillemot.
Metro 2033 dated, special edition detailed
Wed, 3rd Feb 2010
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Metro 2033 to release in NZ on March 18th, with EB Games-exclusive special editions featuring an automatic shotgun and art cards.
Sherlock Holmes vs Jack the Ripper
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Let me start off by saying that Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper is quite different from the action- packed December 2009 film.
Assassin's Creed III to feature an online multiplayer mode
Thu, 14th Jan 2010
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Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed III will introduce online multiplayer, marking a series first amidst fiscal adjustments.
Behind The Passenger
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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On October 31st Orcon demonstrated how to coordinate the recording of a studio single between 10 artists in remote locations using freely available software and the power of the Internet.
Sony NZ announces Gran Turismo Academy competition
Fri, 4th Dec 2009
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Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand and Nissan have launched a virtual racing competition to find a real-world racing driver using Gran Turismo 5.
Smackdown vs Raw 2010
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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WWE commentator Matt Stryker claims that Smackdown vs Raw 2010 is the best wrestling game yet, boasting impressive graphics and gameplay.
Assassin’s Creed II
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Assassin’s Creed II revamps gameplay, introducing deeper immersion and interactive Renaissance Italy, promising a potential game of the year.
New Mass Effect 2 character revealed
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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BioWare introduces Samara, a new character in the highly anticipated game Mass Effect 2, with a pledge of shared values. #Gaming #MassEffect2.
Blog: Leggetron meets MC Hammer
Tue, 17th Nov 2009
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MC Hammer promotes Lips: Number One Hits and Xbox Live Twitter app, showcasing social media prowess with 1.6m followers.
Ratchet and Clank competition
Mon, 2nd Nov 2009
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Sony and TVNZ launch a Ratchet and Clank design contest. Win and see your dream weapon made by WETA Studios. Enter before Nov 28.
Safe and sound
Sun, 1st Nov 2009
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As mobile phones become more like computers, they also face an increase in security risks, says journalist Chris Leggett.
Sony NZ launches online Uncharted 2 treasure hunt
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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To celebrate the release of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves on PlayStation 3, Sony New Zealand is running an online treasure hunt with a raft of prizes to be won.
MADDEN NFL 10
Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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THERE’S A REASON why, year after year, Madden continues to be one of the best-selling titles across the board.
EA NZ comments on Left 4 Dead 2 situation
Thu, 24th Sep 2009
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EA NZ optimistic about releasing an uncensored 'Left 4 Dead 2' in NZ, despite Aussie classification issues.
CALL OF JUAREZ BOUND IN BLOOD
Sat, 1st Aug 2009
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CALL OF JUAREZ: BOUND IN BLOOD is the prequel to the original Call of Juarez, released a couple of years ago for PC and Xbox 360.
Socially mobile
Wed, 1st Jul 2009
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New Zealanders can now access their favourite social networking sites from anywhere in the country, thanks to extended 3G coverage.