Andrew Edney
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ANDREW EDNEY has been an IT professional for more than 15 years and has over the course of his career worked for a range of high-tech companies, such as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Fujitsu Services. He has a wide range of experience in virtually all aspects of Microsoft’s computing solutions, having designed and architected large enterprise solutions for government and private-sector customers.

Andrew spends all his time now writing for connecteddigitalworld.com and writing tech books, and frankly he enjoys it!

Over the years, Andrew has made a number of guest appearances at major industry events, presenting on a wide range of information systems subjects, such as an appearance at the annual Microsoft Exchange Conference in Nice where he addressed the Microsoft technical community on mobility computing. Andrew is currently involved in numerous Microsoft beta programs, including next-generation Windows operating systems and next-generation Microsoft Office products, and he actively participates in all Windows Media Center beta programs and was, and still is heavily involved in the Windows Home Server beta program.

Andrew is honoured to be a Microsoft MVP for Windows Home Server for the 4th year running.

Andrew also has a number of qualifications, including an MSc in Network Technologies and Management, he is an MCSE and has numerous MCPs, he is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Certified Ethical Hacker. He is also honoured to be a Fellow of the British Computer Society.

In addition, Andrew has written a number of books on topics such as Windows Home Server, Windows Media Center, Live Communications Server, PowerPoint 2007, networks, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and the Xbox 360. These include The Windows Home Server User’s Guide (Apress, 2007), Pro LCS: Live Communications Server Administration (Apress, 2007), Getting More from Your Microsoft Xbox 360 (Bernard Babani, 2006), How to Set Up Your Home or Small Business Network (Bernard Babani, 2006), Using Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 (Bernard Babani, 2006), Windows Vista: An Ultimate Guide (Bernard Babani, 2007), PowerPoint 2007 in Easy Steps (Computer Step, 2007), Windows Vista Media Center in Easy Steps (Computer Step, 2007), Using Ubuntu Linux (Bernard Babani, 2007), PowerPoint 2010 in Easy Steps (Computer Step, 2010), NetBooks in Easy Steps (Computer Step, 2010), Windows 7 Tweaks, Tips and Tricks (Bernard Babani, 2009), An Introduction to the MacBook (Bernard Babani, 2011), An Introduction to the iPad 2 (Bernard Babani, 2011) and Working with Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials (MS Press 2011).

Blog Entries by Andrew Edney

'Injustice Gods Among Us' - My Visit to Arkham Asylum and Fight With Chloe Bruce

(0) Comments | Posted 13 May 2013 | (20:09)

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A few weeks ago I was invited by Warner Bros to take a trip to Arkham Asylum and enter the world of Injustice Gods Among Us. Whilst trying to get out alive I had to fight British, European, & World championship winner Chloe Bruce.

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Preview of Lost Planet 3 from Capcom

(0) Comments | Posted 30 April 2013 | (12:13)

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I recently got to play some Lost Planet 3, both single player and multiplayer, and here is my preview.

Lost Planet 3 introduces Jim, a rig pilot who leaves Earth to take on a hazardous but lucrative contract on E.D.N. III. Working for Neo-Venus...

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Preview of The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot from Ubisoft

(0) Comments | Posted 22 April 2013 | (11:05)

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The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot is a brand new Free-to-Play IP from Ubisoft Montreal for the PC that thrusts you in an outrageous medieval fantasy world called Opulencia where wealth, status and showboating are the name of the game!

As a newcomer...

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'FIFA 14' First Look and Interview With Sebastian Enrique

(0) Comments | Posted 21 April 2013 | (16:40)

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This week EA announced FIFA 14 - the latest in a long line of FIFA games. I was at the first look event and had the opportunity to talk with Sebastian Enrique about some of the new features.

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Preview of 'LEGO Marvel Super Heroes'

(1) Comments | Posted 6 April 2013 | (17:26)

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I recently got a special behind closed doors preview of the first level of the new LEGO Marvel Super Heroes game from Warner Bros.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes features an original story written by Mark Hoffmeier crossing the entire Marvel Universe. Players take control...

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Interview : Gears of War: Judgment with Jim Brown from Epic Games

(0) Comments | Posted 12 March 2013 | (20:10)

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I recently attended a special Gears of War: Judgment event with Microsoft and Epic Games, and while I was there I had the chance to talk with Jim Brown, who is the Lead Level Designer from Epic Games.

Set years before the events of...

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Interview: 'God of War: Ascension' With Santa Monica Studio

(0) Comments | Posted 11 March 2013 | (08:56)

This week Sony will release God of War: Ascension, the latest in the God of War series. I recently had the opportunity to talk to Santa Monica Studios about the game.

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The most ambitious God of War adventure in the series so far, God...

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A Preview of 'Remember Me'

(0) Comments | Posted 5 March 2013 | (20:52)

I recently had the opportunity to sit down and play the first few hours of Capcom's new game Remember Me, and I thought I would share my memories of the preview with you.

Give me a memory to remix, and I will change the world (Nilin, memory hunter, 2082 AD)
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Interview: Star Trek The Video Game With Brian Miller

(0) Comments | Posted 1 March 2013 | (11:09)

With the new Star Trek movie Into Darkness out later this year, and a new game from Namco Bandai called simply Star Trek The Video Game out very soon, I recently got to speak with Brian Miller, who is the Senior Vice President from Paramount Pictures and also the games...

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Interview: Writing 'Tomb Raider' with Rhianna Pratchett

(0) Comments | Posted 1 March 2013 | (07:39)

With Tomb Raider being released next week, I recently had the opportunity to talk with Rhianna Pratchett about her role in writing the new game, recreating Lara, Jaffa Cakes, Moomins and a whole lot more.

Andrew Edney: Hi Rhianna, thanks for taking the time to speak with me today, I...

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Guild Wars 2 Interview With Game Director Colin Johanson

(0) Comments | Posted 26 February 2013 | (09:54)

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Guild Wars 2 has been out for around six months now and its popularity has exploded. I recently sat down with Colin Johanson who is the Game Director on Guild Wars 2 and talked about the past and the future of Guild Wars 2.

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Review of Assassin's Creed III The Tyranny of King Washington DLC Episode 1: The Infamy

(0) Comments | Posted 19 February 2013 | (08:33)

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This three-part single-player experience will let gamers discover an alternate history of the events following the American Revolution where George Washington has succumbs to the temptation of infinite power and crown himself king.

In the first episode of the Tyranny of King Washington series,...

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Crysis 3 - Becoming Prophet Part 1 : Learning to Handle a Bow

(1) Comments | Posted 17 February 2013 | (14:53)

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EA Games are about to release Crysis 3 to the world and to prepare myself I recently took part in some urban archery in order to learn one of the most important skills to becoming Prophet - how to handle a bow and how...

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A Closer Look at the Tomb Raider Limited Edition Xbox 360 Wireless Controller

(0) Comments | Posted 15 February 2013 | (08:51)

Last Month at CES, Microsoft, Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix announced the limited edition Tomb Raider Xbox 360 wireless controller and I was lucky enough to see and play with one.

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Developed in collaboration with artists at Crystal Dynamics, the design of the controller...

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My Preview of BioShock Infinite from 2K Games

(1) Comments | Posted 10 February 2013 | (19:44)

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I recently had the opportunity to play the first few hours of 2K Games forthcoming BioShock Infinite, developed by Irrational Games - is it a worthy successor to the previous BioShock games - read on to find out what I thought.

In BioShock Infinite,...

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My Day Training on the Human Centrifuge for Dead Space 3

(0) Comments | Posted 27 January 2013 | (21:01)

Last week I was invited to the Human Centrifuge at Farnborough by EA. EA will be releasing Dead Space 3 in a few weeks and while they couldn't send us into space, they could give us a taste of what it was like to train to go into space. Thankfully...

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A Preview of Tomb Raider's Multiplayer Game

(0) Comments | Posted 14 January 2013 | (07:24)

Last week in Las Vegas I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to play some multiplayer Tomb Raider.

Recently Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix announced that there would be a multiplayer mode within their forthcoming Tomb Raider game. The response from the fans was mixed - some said great,...

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Preview of DmC Devil May Cry from Capcom and Ninja Theory

(0) Comments | Posted 6 January 2013 | (17:30)

DmC Devil May Cry from Capcom is out in a few weeks time and I have been playing it, so here is my preview.

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry retains the stylish action, fluid combat and self-assured...

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Preview of Aliens: Colonial Marines from Gearbox Software and SEGA

(0) Comments | Posted 3 January 2013 | (09:40)

We recently had the opportunity to preview parts of the new SEGA game Aliens: Colonial Marines - lets rock!

Aliens: Colonial Marines begins with an ostensibly abandoned ship, the U.S.S. Sulaco, recovered in orbit around LV-426. Players lead a group of highly trained United States Colonial Marines as they board...

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My Three-Hour Date With Lara Croft - a Preview of the New Tomb Raider Game

(1) Comments | Posted 1 January 2013 | (09:50)

I was recently invited by Square Enix to play the first three hours of the new Tomb Raider game, and here are my spoiler-free thoughts on it.

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The new Tomb Raider game is set around Lara's first big adventure and is a reboot of...

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