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Game review: Flower

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Flower is an intriguing game like none I've experienced. The player controls the wind, navigating a flower petal through a dull and colourless landscape.
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F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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F.E.A.R. 2 enchants with a blend of Japanese horror and FPS genius, setting a new bar for survival horror thrill-seekers.
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Game review: Halo Wars

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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The first Halo title since the Xbox 360's flagship Halo 3 is upon us, and there's not a Master Chief in sight.
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Killzone 2

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Killzone 2 delivers explosive action on the PS3, immersing players in a battle-hardened campaign against the glaringly vulnerable Helghast.
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Game review: Skate 2

Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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Skate 2 review: EA's latest offers an unmatched skateboarding sim, outplaying Tony Hawk with intuitive controls and innovation, despite a tedious career mode.
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Game review: Sheepish

Wed, 11th Feb 2009
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Guide sheep through deserts and graveyards in Sheepish, a puzzle adventure with over 100 levels, secrets, and engaging challenges.
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Review: Macbook Pro

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Apple's latest Macbook Pro dazzles with its stunning design and raw power, but its eye-watering price tag may give potential buyers pause.
Bento 2

Review: Bento 2

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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apm
The second release of Filemaker's friendly, Mac OS X-only database product adds a few new simple tweaks, including RSS and Apple Mail integration.
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Review: Belkin Miniglow Optical Mouse

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Belkin's MiniGlow Mouse dazzles with its glowing design and driverless convenience, but may not be the best travel companion for tight spaces.
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Review: Roxio Creator 2009

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Roxio Creator 2009 dazzles with its all-in-one suite, offering a sleek interface despite install woes and mixed audio features.
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Review: EEE Box

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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notebook
ASUS's Eee Box takes the basic Eee concept - inexpensive PC components in a tiny case - and presents it in desktop form.
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Review: Acronis True Image 2009

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Acronis True Image 2009 dazzles with a Vista-like interface and handy one-click setup, making digital backup less daunting yet essential.
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Review: Iolo System Mechanic Professional

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Iolo System Mechanic Pro review: A feature-rich PC toolkit with some overblown claims. Offers deep cleaning but can be overly talkative.
Iclone 3 pro

Review: Iclone 3 Pro

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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iClone 3 Pro streamlines 3D animation for budding creators, despite a lingering complexity. A tool ripe with potential.
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Review: Macbook 2.4GHZ

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Apple's new aluminium Macbooks boast sleek design and performance boosts, but a USD $300 price hike makes them less affordable despite the enhancements.
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Review: Kworld DVD Maker

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Kworld's DVD Maker reviewed: A handy tool for digitising old video sources with easy setup but is let down by its subpar software.
Lexmark x5650 multifunction printer

Review: Lexmark X5650 Multifunction Printer

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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The X5650 is a multifunction printer with scanning and copying capabilities at the kind of price point we've come to expect from these all-in-one units.
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Review: Sony Ps-Lx300USB Turntable

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Sony's Ps-Lx300USB turntable revives vinyl with USB compatibility for easy LP digitisation, despite some software hiccups.
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Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts shatters expectations, unveiling a vehicle-building adventure that diverges boldly from its platforming roots.
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Game review: Legendary

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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Legendary reminds me of cheesy old horror shows like Hammer House of Horror, just minus the entertaining tongue-in-cheek humour.