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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(This is the Online column written for The Southland Times) With so many worms, Trojans, viruses and other nasties lurking online these days it’s more important than ever to make sure your anti-virus software is up to date and to keep yourself educated on what these little suckers are capable of, and what they are
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I recently had the opportunity to travel to Austraila courtesy of the South Australian Tourism Commission. Here is some of what I experienced. The concierge at the Hilton Adelaide smiled and introduced himself to us as Christopher before asking if there was anything he could help with. A couple of my travelling companions asked for
Joys of a Kiwi lizard in Oz Read Post »
(This is the Online column written for The Southland Times) It could be said that the internet has made us somewhat antisocial when it comes to family and friends as we spend endless hours gazing at a monitor and ignoring all other living beings under the same roof. On the other hand, the internet is
Close friends out, total strangers in Read Post »
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
CD suite puts whole library at fingertips Read Post »
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
Usability of GoLive impresses Read Post »
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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(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) The big news this week has been the loss of the space shuttle Columbia and its seven crew members. While thousands of news sites are covering the story, it’s worth remembering that Nasa’s website has in-depth coverage as well as details about the mission before
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