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Archive for May 2007

May 31st, 2007

Wii Sales Closing In On Xbox 360

Wii sales have been on the rise the past couple of months, putting Wii’s installed consumer base at about 2 million fewer than the Xbox 360’s. At the rate the Wii is going, it’s likely that the Nintendo console will close the gap and take the lead.
When the Holidays roll around, Nintendo is likely to […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

May 31st, 2007

Venus Redemption: A Game for Female Gamers

Independent game studio, nDreams Ltd , founded by Patrick O’Luanaigh (he of SCi/Eidos), announced the upcoming game, Venus Redemption. Set to be released on July 5th, the game has been created specifically for the 30+ female gamer market.
The plot has been crafted by award-winning author, Kate Pullinger (The Piano), and features what they are promising […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

May 28th, 2007

Fashion Help for Second Life’s Inept

I’ve decided to try this Second Life thing…a second time. I’m determined not to be such a complete and utter tool about it this go ’round as well, making some research and reading on the subject a necessity.
Naturally, James Wagner Au’s New World Notes, which I read regularly even when not fiddling about in […]

By Erin -- 2 comments

May 24th, 2007

Scissor Sisters on Xbox Live

The band Scissor Sisters who, back in February released a remixed version of their song “She’s My Man” cut to the Halo Wars trailer as part of the Xbox Soundtracks, will be participating in a Game with Fame event on the Halo 3 Mutiplayer BETA. The band will be taking on players on Xbox LIVE […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

May 24th, 2007

80 GB PlayStation 3 Coming to US?

Sony has officially announced the imminent release of the 80GB PlayStation in South Korea , and though they had previously stated that they had no intention of biringing the console to North America, it looks like they might be actually considering a change of plans.
Unfortunately for Sony, 80GB isn’t what it used to. The Xbox […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

May 24th, 2007

PlayStation 3 Downloadable Upgrade

Sony will be releasing a downloadable upgrade to their PS3 today which aims to enhanse picture quality across videos, games and movies. The improvements will impact PS and PS2 games as well as current ones.
The upgrade will also allow PSP owners to access their PS3 music, videos and photos from anywhere there’s an Internet connection […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

May 23rd, 2007

Film Short Director? Nintendo Wants YOU!

Lock and load those digital camcorders, Nintendo is looking for “Brilliant Filmmakers for a ‘Short Cuts Showcase’”. Details in the full press release as follows:
Nintendo Seeks Brilliant Filmmakers for ‘Short Cuts Showcase’
Winner to Receive $10,000, Audience With Industry Execs and Gala Premiere at Rockefeller Center, June 19-22
Nintendo is searching for the next […]

By Erin -- 0 comments

May 22nd, 2007

In-Game Voice Chat Coming to World of Warcraft

A voice chat system will soon be implemented into World of Warcraft, potentially making programs like Ventrilo and TeamSpeak obsolete in Azeroth.
The chat system will be coming sometime after patch 2.1 (which is being rolled out today), so it’s likely that more details will start popping up across the Internets soon.
An added benefit of an […]

By Ingrid -- 1 comment

May 22nd, 2007

Sony Buys Out Sigil, Opens Can Of Worms

Sony Online Entertainment has bit the bullet and bought out Sigil Games Online, and along with it, grabbed the licenses for Vanguard: Saga of Heroes, a highly anticipated MMORPG that has been limping pathetically through beta testing. As it turns out, I’m not the only one who was aggravated and appalled by Sigil’s workings. […]

By Erin -- 1 comment

May 21st, 2007

Hey If Lara Croft Can Do It…

Then so can the virtua-babes of Second Life. Lara’s sex appeal in gaming circles is a long-standing given, so much so that bits and pieces of it seeped into more mainstream media to the confusion and concern of those who prefer their chicks more siliconed, less pixellated. It turns out that Lara may […]

By Erin -- 2 comments

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