Things that make you go “woohoo, I want it”. And no, that’s not a euphemism. It’s all about toys, gadgets, games and software
TAO FENG FIST OF THE LOTUS, For Xbox, published by Microsoft Game Studios, rated R16, RRP $129.95: From fighting game designer John Tobias, co-creator of the legendary Mortal Kombat, Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus is a new kind of fighting game experience. This isn’t a game for the younger set, hence the R16 rating. […]
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MECH ASSAULT for Xbox, published by Microsoft Game Studios, NZ rating M15, RRP $129.95: If you’ve ever fancied the idea of being 12m tall and pretty much bulletproof, here’s your chance. Set in the 31st century, Mech Assault is a third-person action-shooting game where you get to pilot the most powerful weapon available, the 12m-tall
SHENMUE II for Xbox, published by Microsoft Game Studios, NZ rating M15+, RRP $129.95: The long-awaited Shenmue II is a bit of an oddity. It’s a sequel to a game that was originally released on a different platform. Then, just to keep gamers on their toes, Shenmue II was initially planned to be released for
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MICROSOFT ENCARTA Premium Suite 2003; RRP $199: For the ultimate reference package it’s hard to look past Microsoft’s Encarta. The Premium Suite 2003 is a student reference resource that takes current information and powerful homework tools and packs them into a CD suite that will just about replace a whole library. Encarta’s updates are delivered
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ADOBE GOLIVE 6.0, price range $987 to $1112 plus GST: Ask anyone about WYSIWYG web-building software and Microsoft Frontpage always seems to be at the top of the list. Adobe’s GoLive rarely features as a top pick but I really don’t understand why. GoLive pulls together every facet of web design in one smart piece
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BLINX THE TIME SWEEPER, for Xbox; RRP $129.95: A cat with a vacuum cleaner that can control time? Okay, so it doesn’t sound particularly realistic but it is entertaining. Blinx, the feline star of the game, works at the Time Factory and in the event of a major time accident it is his responsibility to
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AMPED FREESTYLE SNOWBOARDING, for Xbox, RRP $64.95: It may be the middle of summer here in New Zealand but anyone who would rather be a snow bunny than a sun worshipper can relive winter with Amped: Freestyle Snowboarding. Playing as a novice snowboarder out to learn the slopes, Amped lets you takes a few runs
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While some might say computers are antisocial, there are many thriving communities on the internet. The New Zealand-based Blah.net online community site was launched only a few months ago and already is a busy little place with forums covering every topic imaginable. Blah is, according to site administrator/owner Scott, the place to voice yourself –
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