Developers (Devs) stories - Page 201
Game review: F1 2011
Fri, 14th Oct 2011
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F1 2011 revs up with new circuits, DRS and KERS, promising a richer racing experience despite slight graphical downgrades on PS3.
Google engineer's Google+ gaffe
Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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Google engineer accidentally shares scathing critique of Google+ on the platform, calling it 'a pathetic afterthought'.
The smartphone threat
Wed, 12th Oct 2011
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As Android's popularity soars, AVG and Symantec warn against rising smartphone cyber threats, highlighting scams like 'Premium SMS'.
Google sets date for Android Ice Cream Sandwich - Updated
Fri, 7th Oct 2011
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Google sets Oct 11 for Android Ice Cream Sandwich debut, aiming to merge phone and tablet software, in sharp contrast to Apple's secrecy.
FileMaker appoints Ingram to fight ignorance
Thu, 6th Oct 2011
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FileMaker partners with Ingram Micro in NZ to address widespread ignorance on how its software boosts SMB efficiency, aiming for expanded reach.
War texting
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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What if you could purchase software that let you unlock your car door and start the engine using your mobile phone? Sounds awesome, right?.
Game review: Gears of War 3
Fri, 30th Sep 2011
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Gears of War 3 concludes the epic saga with a heartfelt journey, unrivalled combat, and stunning visuals, marking a must-play on Xbox 360.
Trailer reveals Arkham City will include the ultimate Batman villain
Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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Warner Bros Interactive unveils The Joker as the prime antagonist in the eagerly anticipated Batman: Arkham City game due on consoles in October.
Flash games to go 3D
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Flash games are evolving to 3D as Adobe gears up to launch Flash 11 and AIR 3, promising console-quality gaming on various devices.
Crysis developers sign on for Homefront sequel
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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Crytek, known for Crysis, tapped to develop the sequel to THQ's dystopian shooter Homefront, promising a blockbuster experience for 2014.
Busy week for PikPok
Fri, 16th Sep 2011
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Wellington's PikPok launches three new smartphone games this week: Flick Kick Rugby Kickoff, Monsters Ate My Condo, and Adidas's Own The Game.
5000 tablets given away
Wed, 14th Sep 2011
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Microsoft has pleased guests at its Build developer conference in California by giving each attendee a Samsung tablet running Windows 8.
Counting the cost of cybercrime
Thu, 8th Sep 2011
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New Zealand reels under a $556m cybercrime cost, says Norton report, with $256m in cash loss and $300m in time wastage.
X-Men Destiny dev trailer posted
Tue, 6th Sep 2011
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Activision releases a captivating dev trailer for the new X-Men game, showcasing Silicon Knights' behind-the-scenes magic ahead of its US launch on Sept 27.
Game review: Fruit Ninja on Kinect
Fri, 2nd Sep 2011
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Fruit Ninja slices onto Kinect; developers Halfbrick expand the addictive game to big screen with intuitive play and extra modes.
Decade of the network: Five industry predictions
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Alcatel-Lucent's CTO forecasts a transformative era, dubbing this the decade of the network, with five pivotal industry shifts by 2015.
Apple releases iOS 5 beta 7
Thu, 1st Sep 2011
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Apple releases seventh beta of iOS 5, with focus on iCloud support. The company aims to avoid the issues faced with MobileMe in 2008.
Developers give PlayStation Vita some love
Fri, 26th Aug 2011
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Game devs hail PS Vita as Sony's easiest platform to develop for, raising hopes for its success against Nintendo's 3DS.
Microsoft launches OS development blog
Thu, 18th Aug 2011
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Microsoft unveils a behind-the-scenes look at Windows 8 through a new blog, hinting at an 'App Store' and a reimagined Windows experience.
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.