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Game review: Kinect Sports: Season Two
Fri, 28th Oct 2011
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Kinect Sports: Season Two takes motion-controlled gaming to new heights, delivering an eclectic mix of sports and improved gameplay.
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Game Review: The Gunstringer
Fri, 23rd Sep 2011
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Kinect promised so much when it came out late last year, but so far it’s delivered very little. This could be the change we need.
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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.
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Microsoft heavy-hitters unleashed at Gamescom 2011
Fri, 19th Aug 2011
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At Gamescom 2011, Microsoft dazzles with Xbox 360 exclusives, setting sights on global dominance with hits like Gears of War 3 and Forza 4.
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Game review: Child of Eden
Tue, 26th Jul 2011
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Child of Eden triumphs as Kinect's beacon of innovation, merging hypnotic visuals and techno tunes for a unique gaming escapade.
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E3 Round-up: Microsoft keynote
Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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At E3, Microsoft showcased Kinect with finesse, revealed first looks at key multi-platform titles, and promised exclusive early DLC for Modern Warfare 3.
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MS roundup for E3
Tue, 7th Jun 2011
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Microsoft stole the show at E3 with two new Halo games and exciting updates for Xbox and Kinect. What's your highlight?.
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Review: Carnival Games (Kinect)
Wed, 11th May 2011
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Carnival Games, a fest of fun but falls short in depth, offering a mixed bag of mini-games with an urgent need for a Kinect killer app. Rating: 6.0.
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Fruit Ninja headed to Kinect?
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Rumours swirl as Fruit Ninja, the famed mobile game, may be slicing its way onto Kinect, hints a Korean classification board.
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Xbox 360 division sales grow by 60%
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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Microsoft's Xbox 360 sales soar by 60%, driven by Kinect's success, pushing lifetime sales to 52.7m units amid robust division growth.
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Refresh, Rethink, Benchmark - CFO’s guide to IT investment decisions
Fri, 11th Mar 2011
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In tough times, stretching IT life cycles can backfire, leading to higher costs. Learn how to optimise IT investments at Maclean’s upcoming CFO-focused events.
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Kinect breaks Guinness consumer-electronics sales record
Thu, 10th Mar 2011
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Microsoft's motion-sensing camera peripheral for Xbox 360 is officially the fastest-selling consumer device, outperforming even the iPhone and iPad.
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Xbox NZ posts record year
Thu, 10th Feb 2011
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Xbox NZ celebrates record-breaking year, dominating the 2010 holiday season with a 14% sales surge and a significant rise in LIVE subscribers.
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Kinect sales exceed 2.5M
Tue, 30th Nov 2010
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Kinect flies off shelves, crossing 2.5M sales globally in just 25 days, bolstered by Black Friday. Microsoft eyes 5M by year-end amidst high demand.
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Microsoft: NZ Kinect voice control coming next year
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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While Kinect launches in New Zealand tomorrow, Kiwis won't enjoy the voice control functionality available to those in the US - yet.
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Ubisoft announces Fighters Uncaged
Fri, 20th Aug 2010
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The inevitable fighting title for Microsoft's motion-sensing peripheral has been officially announced! Read on for the first details and the trailer.
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BIG NEWS FROM E3
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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E3 unveils big surprises: Microsoft's Kinect, Nintendo's 3DS, and Sony's PlayStation Move lead the charge in gaming innovation.
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Natal officially renamed ‘Kinect’ - Updated
Mon, 14th Jun 2010
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Microsoft renames Project Natal as 'Kinect', unveils new Xbox 360 with 250GB and Wi-Fi, plus exciting games in development.