February 2009 - The Mike's P(a)lace

Killzone 2 Launches as Graphically Intensive PS3 Exclusive Redemption Following Controversial E3 2005 Trailer

Sony launched Killzone 2 on February 27, 2009, delivering Guerrilla Games’ graphically intensive first-person shooter as a PS3 exclusive redemption story following

02/27/2009 Mike

T-Mobile G1 Debuts as First Android Smartphone, Challenges iPhone iOS Dominance

T-Mobile USA launched the T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream) on October 22, 2008 as the first commercially available smartphone running Google’s Android operating

02/26/200905/17/2026 Mike

Street Fighter IV Launches, Capcom’s Franchise Revival Sparks Fighting Game Renaissance Selling 9 Million Copies

Capcom released Street Fighter IV on February 17, 2009 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 as triumphant franchise revival following decade-long mainline

02/17/200905/20/2026 Mike

Apple iPhone SDK Released, Opens Third-Party Native App Development Platform

Apple released the iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) on March 6, 2008, providing developers comprehensive framework for creating native iOS applications distributed

02/02/200905/20/2026 Mike

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'Turning blind eye' to AfD win further angers voters, political scientist warns 09/08/2026

Chancellor Merz's government must recognise the far-right AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt and voter discontent that led to the win, or further cement its downfall, an expert on East German politics warned.

UAE warned Netanyahu of 7 October attack, Israeli newspaper reports 09/08/2026

Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a political storm and accusations in the middle of Israel’s election campaign that he ignored a direct warning from the UAE about the imminence of Hamas’ 7 October attack in 2023.

Sumatran tiger cubs receive first health checks at Greek zoo 09/08/2026

Three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs receive vaccinations and microchips at a zoo near Athens as part of conservation efforts.

11 European nations and Canada announce trade sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank 09/08/2026

British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accused "settler terrorists" of "ethnic cleansing" in areas of the West Bank and said the UK was bringing in an "import ban on goods from illegal settlements." Israel closed the British consulate in Jerusalem in response.

Saudi Arabia strikes back after Houthis hit oil sites in heaviest attack in years 09/08/2026

Houthi missiles struck Abha International Airport, King Khalid Air Base and Aramco facilities, injuring 73 and forcing temporary shutdowns at oil sites. Saudi Arabia launched strikes on Taiz and Marib provinces, as analysts said Riyadh now faced a "spiral of escalation".

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