November 2006 - Page 2 of 2 - The Mike's P(a)lace

Guitar Hero II Sells 3.1 Million Units Proving Music Games Mainstream Appeal

Harmonix Music Systems and RedOctane released Guitar Hero II for PlayStation 2 in November 2006, expanding the rhythm game phenomenon with improved

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Gears of War Launches as Xbox 360 Exclusive Showcasing Unreal Engine 3 Graphics

Epic Games and Microsoft launched Gears of War exclusively for Xbox 360 on November 7, 2006, delivering a visceral third-person shooter that

11/07/2006 Mike

Samsung BlackJack Launches as Windows Mobile Business Smartphone

Samsung released the Samsung BlackJack on November 6, 2006 as Windows Mobile smartphone emphasizing business communication and productivity positioning corporate user segment.

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Nintendo Wii Console Launch November 2006

Nintendo Wii console launches November 2006 with motion control innovation and family gaming focus establishing alternative gaming paradigm. The retail release validates

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Pakistan army helicopter crashes in Kashmir after technical fault, killing all on board 06/10/2026

Witnesses said that the helicopter crashed shortly after take-off from a helipad. Ambulances arrived at the scene and transported the victims to a nearby hospital.

Multiple attackers kill 12 people in late-night shooting in South Africa, police say 06/10/2026

Police said the motive was not yet known and no arrests had been made, but there were suspicions it was related to competition over illegal mining in the area.

Deadly clashes in Kenya as protesters fight US Ebola quarantine facility 06/10/2026

Kenya saw fresh unrest on 9 June as protesters defied a court order and clashed with police near Laikipia Air Base over plans for a US funded Ebola quarantine facility, fuelling fears about the virus and prompting arrests.

Hong Kong charges seven people and two firms over massive fire that killed 168 06/10/2026

The massive blaze, which engulfed seven of the eight high-rise apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court estate in November, prompted a months-long investigation into the cause.

UK: Belfast violence leaves homes burnt and families displaced 06/10/2026

Belfast awoke to scenes of destruction on 10 June after anti immigration protests descended into violence across several parts of Northern Ireland, leaving homes damaged, vehicles burnt out and families displaced.

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