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Passion For Games - May 2007

Guitar Hero 3

Yup, these are videos of Guitar Hero III. Yup, they look pretty much like Guitar Hero II (and Guitar Hero I for that matter). Of course, no one really cares do they? It's Guitar Hero! With that said, there are some small differences worth noting. First of all, the character models look like they've received some new-gen love and are more detailed. The HUD has some slight graphical tweaks as well, though none of them seem to affect gameplay. The star power meter has been replaced with a series of light bulbs. As you fill the meter, more of them light up. They slowly fade out once star power is activated. In addition to displaying your current multiplier, the left side of the HUD now keeps track of how many notes you've hit consecutively. Frankly, we'd like the ability to turn that feature off, as it could add undue stress to achieving those perfect runs. You'll find another video embedded after the break. Check it out and let me know what you think!


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May 31st 2007 @ 23:28

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Pandemic talks Mercenaries 2: no vs. multiplayer



Eurogamer recently sat down with Scott Warner, Pandemic's lead designer for Mercenaries 2. We don't get a ton of new info on the game, but it's interesting nonetheless. One nugget that was revealed is that while most areas will respawn after they've been destroyed, there are certain areas that will remain in tatters after you've blown them to smithereens. The game will feature hundreds of new vehicles including boats, a first for the series. There's bad news for multiplayer fans though, as there are no plans for any competitive multiplayer. Mercenaries 2 will, however, feature online co-op. Hit the "read" link for the full interview.


There is no mention of Bono in the interview by the way, though we expect he was -- as always -- lurking in the shadows.
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May 31st 2007 @ 23:24

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Xbox 360: VF5 a summer release



It seems there's some confusion surrounding the release date of Virtua Fighter 5 according to Eurogamer. It seems that several online retailers, including GameStop, Amazon, and Play.com, are listing the game as a fall or even winter release. SEGA begs to differ and has confirmed with Eurogamer that Virtua Fighter 5 is still planned as a summer release. Eurogamer also notes that we still don't know exactly what will be different between the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the title, especially given recent revisions to the arcade game. Of course, we're all still hoping for online multiplayer, but we're not hoping too hard.
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May 31st 2007 @ 23:21

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Silent Hill 5 going Multi-Platform?

Silent Hill 5 (working title) has yet to be shown or announced in any official capacity, but rabid fans have been hanging off of every bit of speculation since Silent Hill 4: The Room shipped in 2004. Masashi Tsuboyama, chief designer of the next Silent Hill project, added more fuel to the fire in a recent interview with Dengeki PlayStation, which comes to us in English via aptly-named fan-site, SilentHill5.net.

Though Tsuboyama is hesitant to confirm any specifics about the upcoming entry, he does speak at length about all three next-gen platforms over the course of the interview. "We have been assessing next-generation consoles such as Sony's Playstation 3," he said. "We have looked at other consoles too but they exact limitations which could delay progress. We have not decided the console yet."

When asked about the prospect of a multi-platform release, Tsuboyama noted that previous entries had been released across several platforms, but acknowledged that it was back when they "were working at DVD level with no HD needed." Though he praised the PlayStation 3 for its internal hard drive and use of the Blu-ray format ("a great asset to the developer in the future"), Tsuboyama said that "multi-platform will be discussed," but that nothing was certain at this point.

Tsuboyama claimed that the Xbox 360 "is definitely a candidate" despite weak sales in Japan, and though he congratulated Nintendo for its success with the Wii, he didn't think it was necessarily the best match for the Silent Hill franchise. "This by no means says we will not consider the idea," he added, "but the general opinion is that Wii is for family games, and I'm sure the fans don't play Silent Hill with their grandma!"

Best not to underestimate the hardcore, Wii-playing grandmothers. Tsuboyama slyly closed the interview with a non-denial denial about a potential E3 appearance for Konami's survival-horror series: "I'm not saying Silent Hill 5 will definitely be there, but you should be!" Mark the calendars for mid-July, folks.
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May 31st 2007 @ 22:00

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Xbox 360:Hour of Victory demo is ready



We all knew it was coming and the Xbox gods didn't let us down, because a new Hour of Victory demo is available for download off the XBLM. And before you get your hopes up, word on the street is that this WWII shooter isn't all that memorable. Actually, we're hearing it's the opposite of memorable and more along the lines of forgettable. But we haven't got our mitts on it yet, so we can't be certain. So, we recommend that you give the Hour of Victory demo a download and base your opinion on your first hand experience. Or just wait a few hours until the masses weigh in with their critique.
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May 31st 2007 @ 11:19

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If things could'nt get any worse. Sony gets Sued for Blu-Ray



A California company filed suit earlier this month claiming that Sony had infringed on a patent they held by using the technology they did with their Blu-ray DVDs. The California company goes by the name of “Target Technology Company” and they’re going after Sony for damages. The patent they claim Sony is stomping on is a patent they hold for how reflective layer materials are used in optical discs . The patent also covered the use of silver-based alloys that gave the same advantages of gold without having to use real gold. These alloys are allegedly more resistant to corrosion than just regular silver is, and help to give the discs a longer life


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May 31st 2007 @ 10:56

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Walter Reed finds video games good therapy for wounded soldiers

Many gamers know that if they're in pain or feeling a little low, a dose of their favorite game can pick them up again. Games distract you from your problems, give you a sense of accomplishment, and can even take your mind off of physical injury. At the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, a nonprofit group called Cause was looking for ways to help soldiers deal with their injuries after returning from the war. The best solution they've found? Video games. From the Washington Post:

Video games are all over Walter Reed. They're used for therapy or entertainment, or both. Alcibar doesn't have any hand injuries, but he's been trying to persuade some of his physical therapists to make Guitar Hero available to those who do. It would probably help some soldiers rebuild their hand strength and dexterity. And it's another excuse to play


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May 31st 2007 @ 10:53

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Tenchu Z Goes Gold

Today Microsoft announced the Xbox 360 exclusive Tenchu Z has gone gold and will be sneaking onto store shelves June 12. The fifth console game in the ninja series, Z takes players back to ancient Japan where they will assassinate unfortunate souls over 50 missions. You'll need to use your senses of smell, sight, and sound to remain undetected and make a silent kill.

Developed by K2, the team behind the PlayStation 2's Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven, Z allows players to create their own ninja and customize their appearance. Co-op play for up to four ninja is available over Xbox Live or system link


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May 31st 2007 @ 10:52

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Nintendo Wi-Fi service reaches 5 million


Nintendo said Wednesday that its Wi-Fi Connection service--which allows Nintendo DS users to play wirelessly against each other--has surpassed 5 million users.

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May 31st 2007 @ 10:49

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Shadowrun Backstabs Retailers

Today, Microsoft Games Studios announced that it has shipped the fantasy-tinged multiplayer FPS, Shadowrun, to retailers across North America. The game is most likely en route to stores as you are reading this article, and will be playable on both the PC and the Xbox 360.

Based on a classic table-top role-playing game and developed by FASA Studio, Shadowrun puts players in the midst of fast-paced skirmishes involving technology and magic. Players can play as humans, elves, dwarves, or trolls, as they blast their ways through the competition. The game takes place in a futuristic, cyber-punk version of Santos, Brazil, and its neighboring ancient Ziggurat. The game comes with nine unique battle maps and three additional map variations


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May 30th 2007 @ 16:29

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Shadowrun for Windows Vista and Xbox 360 are ready!



Shadowrun, the new game for Xbox 360 and Windows Vista is available in North America starting today. Shadowrun has an estimated retail price of $59.99 (U.S.) for Xbox 360 and $49.99 (U.S.) for Windows Vista, and is rated “M” for Mature


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May 30th 2007 @ 11:43

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Australia: 360 120GB HDD Goes On Sale Tomorrow



That’s right. While there’s a deafening silence from Microsoft Australia HQ on when we’ll be seeing the Elite 360, those tearing strips off the curtains while shrieking uncontrollably for more storage space for their 360 can…stop that disturbing practice. The 360’s 120GB HDD goes on sale in Australia tomorrow, and will set you back AUD$229. While the AUD$169 HDD will still, inexplicably remain on shelves as a reminder of this new addition’s “value”, I can think of a few other things to spend $229 on and still get enough change back to go buy my old lady something nice.
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May 30th 2007 @ 10:54

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Strip PS3 Blu-ray Copy Protection



Kiss Blu-ray HDCP good-bye? A product known as the the GameSwitch PS3-S201 lets folks run their PLAYSTATION 3 on DVI monitors without high-def copy protection. Typically, an HDCP-certified monitor is required to play back Blu-ray and PS3 content if you’re using DVI. Otherwise it won’t play Blu-ray. The GameSwitch lets players game on DVI monitors, but also hook it up to an input. Meaning? Meaning that you could record 1-to-1 copy! The bad part: Since DVI is video only, audio would have to be recorded separately. Bummer.
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May 30th 2007 @ 10:50

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Bungie: Don't Worry About Halo 3's Graphics

If there’s been one issue with the Halo 3 beta (apart from it killing my 360), it’s been the game’s graphics. While they’re still quite yummy (considering it’s a beta and you’re playing on large multiplayer maps), for some of you ravenous, insatiable graphics whores they just haven’t met your astronomical standards. But don’t worry. Your frantic knicker-twisting has not gone unnoticed. Frankie O’Connor:

“Multiplayer is by necessity a more sterile iteration of our graphical style and will always be tuned for performance and elegance rather than jamming the screen full of pixels. We think that the final aesthetic look of our game will be judged at launch in September and in part based on the more intense single player spaces. We’re also focused on maintaining the Halo character and atmosphere in our visual design - we’re competing with ourselves, and not simply trying to match the aesthetic of other games. We think that folks will be happy with Halo 3’s graphical polish come September


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May 30th 2007 @ 10:46

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Xbox 360 Song!

I found this xbox 360 song check it out!


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May 24th 2007 @ 10:41

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Halo 2 vs. Halo 3


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May 21st 2007 @ 11:18

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PSP hardware refresh coming this year, says report



So it looks like those endless rumors of a newly-spec’ed PlayStation Portable are finally about to come true, with an analyst from Lazard Capital Markets reporting that Sony has in fact copped to just such a device (most definitively NOT pictured above) at its Gamer’s Day gathering in San Diego. According to Lazard’s Colin Sebastian in a briefing regarding April game sales, “the company also indicated that [in addition to new software titles best left to another fine publication], a video download service and [PSP] hardware refresh are expected later this year.” While both tidbits sound like potentially big news, Sony was reluctant to give up any more info on either of these asides — meaning that you can still let your imagination run wild with magical features before the inevitable letdown. Still, if you’ve got your credit card in hand and sonystyle.com open in another tab as we speak, it might pay to hold off for a bit and see how this plays out.”
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May 21st 2007 @ 11:15

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Peter Moore Defends Rare



n a recent interview with Newsweek’s dreadlocked gaming expert, N’Gai Croal, Microsoft executive Peter Moore defended Rare against criticisms that the company has struggled to maintain the critical and commercial reception of its games since being purchased by Microsoft several years ago


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May 21st 2007 @ 11:14

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Halo 3 Beta Fixed!


With the crazyness happening at Seattle, WA in Bungie and Microsoft offices last night. Where users that own Crackdown and got the Halo 3 Beta code could not get going. Which cause a lot of mad customers out there. Bungie and Microsoft got things working and it took them about 3-6 hours to get everything square away. So now users that got Crackdown and want to join the Halo 3 Beta can now get going with the beta. It took so time but hey at least they got it working. Here is a News message from Bungie.net on the Halo 3 Beta Fixed!.

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May 17th 2007 @ 10:54

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Halo 3 Release Date


The rumors were true. Microsoft just made it official: Halo 3 will be released on September 25. And Europe will see it one day later, on September 26.

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May 16th 2007 @ 10:54

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Xbox 360 HD-DVD gets a update



Anyone have a little brother/sister, and every time it was YOUR birthday, THEY got something little and crappy just to shut them up? The 360 and its little HD-DVD drive have a similar thing going on. The 360 gets a big shiny Spring update, the HD-DVD drive needs something too. Something like the "HD-DVD Auto Update", which does the following


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May 15th 2007 @ 16:45

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Rumor: Blu-Ray Heading to 360???



During a recent interview in Japan, Peter Moore told reporters that Blu-ray could be heading to 360


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May 14th 2007 @ 11:21

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Condemned 2 for Xbox360/PS3



Ask anyone who owns an Xbox 360 what one of the most memorable and surprising hit launch titles were and I’m sure Condemned will be at the top of everyone’s list. Thankfully, SEGA knows this and has announced today Condemned 2: Bloodshot will be released in early 2008 for the Xbox 360 and PS3


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May 11th 2007 @ 11:48

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Calling all Car is Out!



Finally we could get our hands on the PSN Game that I was looking forward to very much and Yes it is Calling all Cars you could download it now on the Playstation Network Store for $9.99. I will have a review up in the next couple of days. When I first saw screen shots and video clips of this game, I wanted to get it. Now it is finally here. As we speak right now I’m downloading it. When I get home from work today I will start playing it. So Stay Tuned for that


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May 11th 2007 @ 11:42

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May 10th 2007 @ 11:45

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Final Fantasy IV Gets DS Remake

Another Classic gets a 3D Makeover

According to the recent issue of Weekly Jump magazine, Square-Enix will be releasing a 3D remake version of Final Fantasy IV for the DS. The game is developed by the same team who handled Final Fantasy III on the DS together with staff from the original Final Fantasy IV development team


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May 10th 2007 @ 11:42

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Jack Thompson targeting Wendy's


Not content to sue (so far this year) the Florida Bar, the Florida Supreme Court, GTA publisher Take-Two Interactive and leading gaming blog Kotaku, game-hatin’ barrister Jack Thompson has focused on a new target, burger franchise Wendy’s.

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May 9th 2007 @ 11:33

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360 Spring Update Live and Kicking!



Just a friendly reminder that the 360 Spring Update is now live. Here, you can see how the IM functions are now integrated into the Xbox Live tab


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May 9th 2007 @ 11:28

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Moore On 360 Failure Rates: "Y'know, Things Break"



In a recent interview with Microsoft VP Peter Moore, a series of reader submitted questions were asked of the former Sega exec. Those questions touched on the potential for fewer bald space marine games, noisy DVD drives, Halo, and Xbox 360 hardware reliability


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May 8th 2007 @ 23:55

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Halo 2 PC Dated...Again!!!



After bumping the PC version of Halo 2 from May 8 to... eventually, Microsoft today announced the new ship date for the shooter


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May 8th 2007 @ 22:16

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Xbox Live Dashboard Delayed 24 hours



Well I got this information from Major Nelson which works at xbox.com and really into giving the community everything about the Xbox console and Xbox Live. He is stating that the Dashboard said we will have to wait 24 hours until we see a update. When I could gather up some information on why it is being delayed, I will be sure to let you know


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May 8th 2007 @ 16:55

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Game Informer reveals new Square Enix RPG, The Last Remnant



Square Enix is poised to find a formula for tackling the Western gaming market (as if Final Fantasy wasn’t a big enough seller here). Their latest is a next-generation RPG currently called The Last Remnant, according to the June issue of Game Informer. The game will be directed by Hiroshi Takai (The Bouncer


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May 8th 2007 @ 10:59

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Half-Life 2 Ep. Almost Done



In the most recent Valve weekly update, the kids from Seattle promise they’re putting the “final parts of Episode Two together” and tease fans with a look at the forthcoming expansion’s concept art. You won’t see much in the way of game revelations, so consider it mostly spoiler free, but you will see some delicious art showing off Alyx, the Citadel and the G Man in exciting Episode 2 locations. With Valve personnel hitting the interview circuit recently to hype the Half-Life 2 Orange Box and Black Box releases coming this fall, it looks like they may actually meet this release date. In the meantime, Gordon Freeman appetites should be noticeably whetted with these three new, suitable-for-wallpaper art images.
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May 7th 2007 @ 22:35

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Rumor: Nintendo of America Leaving Seattle



New York and San Francisco allegedly targets.
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May 7th 2007 @ 16:42

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Resident Evil 4 29.99 for the Wii?



Resident Evil 4 now comes to the Wii™ with added Wii Remote™ controller support, allowing players to aim, fire, slash and avoid oncoming adversaries with intuitive motions and movements


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May 7th 2007 @ 11:02

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Xbox 360 Spring Update!



Xbox 360 owners the Spring Update is almost here, on the week of May 7th, we will be able to update our 360s’ with the new spring update. Here is what to expect from the update from Xbox.com


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May 7th 2007 @ 10:54

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Lost Odyssey 70% done!


Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi talks up his forthcoming Xbox 360 RPG Lost Odyssey in a recent Famitsu interview. The game follows Kaim, who has been sentenced to live 1,000 years. Besides having “The Gooch” at the helm, Lost Odyssey is being scored by Blue Dragon composer Nobuo Uematsu Microsoft even established a subsidiary studio, Feel Plus, to help Sakaguchi create the title. So, what does The Gooch say? The game is 70 percent done, load times are being reduced and the game will have a fixed camera. Realism will be provided through “camera vibration and focus effects.” What’s more, magic attacks will be more powerful than physical attacks, proving that the wand is stronger than the fist. Gooch also adds that the game’s theme is “humanity.” This will be reflected in the score, which will differ from Mistwalker’s first RPG, Blue Dragon. That entire game clocked in at three DVDs. Any takers on how many DVDs Lost Odyssey will be crammed onto? Three? Four? Five? When I gather more information on this and get a answer to how many DVDs Lost Odyssey will have I will be sure to let you know.

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May 7th 2007 @ 10:51

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Gears of War Map Pack Released



Get ready to enhance your Gears of War multiplayer experience. Download the four new maps today, including: || Bullet Marsh: In this Kryll-infested swamp, an old generator still powers the area lights. A few stray bullets could easily knock out the generator, leaving players in the dark to fend for themselves against the hungry Kryll. || Garden: This overgrown and crumbling conservatory still has a working fertilization and pesticide system. This system can pose a serious health hazard to anyone who ventures into the greenhouse without first venting the air. || Process: Teams must fight for control of this subterranean Imulsion processing plant, still active despite the cessation of the Pendulum Wars. || Subway: Timgad’s Central Subway Station used to serve as a central hub for commuters. Now the tunnels are crawling with Locust


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May 3rd 2007 @ 11:30

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WoW player harrasses woman in-game, gets beat up by woman's husband IRL



Bronco Carson, a World of Warcraft player from Mexico, reported to police on Saturday that three men broke into his home and beat his arms with clubs and totalled his computer. The reason? Carson had been repeatedly ganking the WoW character of the wife of one of his assailants


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May 3rd 2007 @ 11:16

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Training British Soldiers On Flashpoint



The British Ministry of Defence has picked up an "enterprise licence" for the virtual combat training simulator Virtual Battlespace 2. Never heard of it? It's a bells-and-whistles version of Bohemia's oh-my-balls-it's-so-awesome Operation Flashpoint. Which means later this year Britain's best and bravest will be trained on what is, ostensibly, a modified version of a six year-old game. And I say good for them. I took away two things from playing the original. The first was that attack helicopters are great. The second was that, every time I was shot and killed instantly , from nowhere, I realised that real war must really suck, and that next time I should keep my head down. Hopefully this will also teach British troops that they, too, must keep their heads down. Oh, and also to avoid the fighters. They're rubbish.
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May 3rd 2007 @ 11:00

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Ninja Gaiden Sigma Demo Impressions



After about a dozen run-throughs of the newly released PLAYSTATION 3 demo version of Ninja Gaiden Sigma, I've made up my mind. Ninja Gaiden Sigma is awesome


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May 2nd 2007 @ 23:37

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The Elite is out and seems readily available



Happy Elite release day! This is a fairly odd happening in the world of gaming: an updated console coming out around a year and a half after the first version. All consoles go through revisions, but hardware with more storage and added connection options? I'm not sure if that's ever happened before. I showed up at a local big box retailer, picked up the system, noticed no one else in line, and went on my merry way


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May 1st 2007 @ 10:59

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DDR In 1500 Schools By 2010



According to the NY Times, DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) will be part of the curriculum in over 1500 schools by the end of this decade. It’s interesting that a society that was hell bent on keeping kids away from video games and out of arcades is turning to games for help now. Perhaps the school systems are finally realizing you aren’t going to keep the kids from playing games, so they might as well find ways to use them for positive things. I still have trouble understanding how kids could possibly be out of shape these days though. When I was a kid, exercise was part of society. We played outside during and after school. I’m not really sure if DDR is athe answer for fat kids, but it’s can’t hurt


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May 1st 2007 @ 10:56

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If you upgrade into an Elite, your Arcade games have a surprise for you



It's always fun when you get to test out new hardware: trying to see what works and what doesn't, looking for differences—the whole thing can be exhausting once you get into the details. I moved my Live account from my old system to the Elite easily enough, and then I started to redownload all my Arcade games. This is kind of a process since I have over 20 games and the system only lets you queue up to six downloads at a time. I sat down and played some Geometry Wars, and then I remembered hearing about the problems people had with migrating their games. I rarely have my system away from my home network, so I reached back and unplugged the cable to see if I could play the games without the online authentication


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May 1st 2007 @ 10:51

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Xbox 360 GPU to go to 65nm in fall, TSMC to see side benefits, says paper

Sources at equipment makers were cited by a Chinese-language Commercial Times report as saying that the Xbox 360 will be equipped with a 65nm-made Xenos graphics processing unit (GPU) in the fall and that corresponding foundry partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will see benefits.

The paper cited the sources as saying that an engineering version of the 65nm-made Xenos has been sent out and production will start in May. TSMC projected sales contribution from 65nm would amount to 5% during mid-2007


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May 1st 2007 @ 10:48

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British Sales Charts



Below, for your perusal, the top-ten sellers in the UK last week


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