About Sean
Sean Mitchell
Publisher
Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.
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Game review: Red Dead Redemption
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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gaming
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the gathering
Red Dead Redemption transcends its wild west saga to be crowned Rockstar's most captivating sandbox adventure yet.
Windows 7 notches up 150 million licences
Fri, 25th Jun 2010
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microsoft
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tablets
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windows 7
In just 8 months, Windows 7 shatters sales records with 150 million licences, becoming the fastest selling OS in history.
Film review: Vexille
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
Vexille dives into a dark future of 2077 Japan under lockdown, exploring themes of isolation and the peril of unchecked technology.
Game review: Shatter
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Shatter revamps classic Breakout gameplay with a fresh, polished twist, offering varied levels, slick visuals, and engaging boss fights.
Game review: ALAN WAKE
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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game review
Remedy Entertainment's eerie psychological thriller, Alan Wake, masterfully blends horror inspirations to immerse players in a gripping battle against darkness.
Final Fantasy IX lands on PSN
Thu, 27th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ps3
Final Fantasy IX makes a grand return to PSN, offering fans a nostalgic dive into Zidane and co.'s epic journey, a decade after its PSOne debut.
Imperva signs NZ partner
Thu, 20th May 2010
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Katana Technologies partners with Imperva, expanding its New Zealand portfolio alongside Palo Alto Networks under Steve Rielly's lead.
App review: Twitter
Wed, 19th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ios
Explore the world with the revamped Twitter app: Real-time updates, trending topics, and more! Sign up directly or browse without an account.
App review: SnapTell
Sat, 15th May 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
SnapTell revolutionises shopping with a snap: instant ratings, prices, and info for books, DVDs, CDs, and games, directly to your mobile.
Spiritualise the web, says the Pope
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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uc
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languages
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ofcom
Pope Benedict advocates for a spiritual presence online, encouraging Catholics to 'spiritualise' the web and bridge the digital divide.
500 IT contracts to expire soon
Fri, 30th Apr 2010
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ovum
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it budget
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research director
US$37.5 billion in IT contracts set to expire, offering vast opportunities, particularly in financial and energy sectors, says Ovum.
Web access – and censorship – growing
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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uc
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social networking
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broadband
As New Zealand sees a surge in internet use, global concerns over web censorship grow, spotlighting the crucial balance between access and freedom.
Tech issues are part of privacy law review
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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data privacy
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cloud services
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social networking
The Law Commission wants the public's views on how technology has affected privacy, as it prepares a major review of the Privacy Act.
Top cop urges global unity against cyber terror
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
FBI Director Mueller warns the threat of cyber terrorism is growing, urging global cooperation to counteract the escalating menace.
Study links games to violence
Thu, 1st Apr 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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study
A new study suggests that playing violent video games increases violent thinking, attitudes and behaviours among players.
IT Brief March theme revealed
Fri, 5th Mar 2010
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cloud services
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techday
The theme for the upcoming March edition of IT Brief is 'Human Capital' and how your staff is the lifeblood of your organisation.
Technology snares the young
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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mobility
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tablets
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study
Kids today are entertainment media junkies, spending more than 50 hours a week with their cellphone, music player or game console, according to a US study.
To pay or not to pay
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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digital media
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media
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google news
NewsA message on just how eagerly Web users might embrace the idea of paying for news online was received loud and clear recently.
Game review: Dark Void
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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xbox 360
Dark Void soars high on promises but crash-lands with monotonous gameplay and lacklustre presentation, marking a disappointing debut for Airtight Games.
Game review: Bayonetta
Mon, 1st Mar 2010
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nintendo
Bayonetta dazzles with combat finesse yet stumbles on fetishistic portrayal and repetitive gameplay, leaving its brilliance dimmed.