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Archive for April 2008

April 30th, 2008

PS3 To Go On A Diet

Not a price diet though, which is what you might have been hoping for. No, the big black box is actually going to undergo a slimming process that sees it shed some pounds and become a little bit more efficient in the process.
Heat sink maker Furukawa Electric has developed a “third generation” unit for the […]

By Erin -- 1 comment

April 29th, 2008

Rock Your Cubicle With Guitar Hero Fashion

Father’s Day may be a way’s off yet, but if you’ve got a cool dad, or are a cool dad and are looking for a way to put a funky spin on a traditional gift idea (the tie), look no further than this Guitar Hero necktie.
Just don’t be surprised if you have co-workers grabbing your […]

By Erin -- 0 comments

April 29th, 2008

Ubisoft Q4 Profits Up; Expansion Planned

Say what you will about the particular company in question, but man is it nice to see a game company (other than Nintendo) with some positive press and market strength. All too often we get caught up in the negatives, with companies being swallowed in mergers, or downsized drastically, or in legal/political hot water…but Ubisoft […]

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April 28th, 2008

Wii and DS Prices To Remain Fixed in 2008

Sad news for those still without Wiis and hoping that their patience/inability to find a Wii would translate into some saved cash…Nintendo has announced that it won’t be chopping the price on the little white console, or it’s portable cousin, the Nintendo DS, in 2008.
President Satoru Iwata addressed analysts’ questions by saying that “Our earnings […]

By Erin -- 0 comments

April 28th, 2008

Suffering From Projectile Disfunction?

Chicks Hate Guys With Soft Guns!!
Play-Girlz Tipster Scarlett writes in with the following very important public service announcement: “What’s the point of having a big gun if it’s always soft? Projectile Dysfunction is a serious issue affecting millions.”
We all know them, the wusses camped out in the corner of a room hoping that you’ll blindly […]

By Erin -- 0 comments

April 27th, 2008

Stargate Worlds Open Beta

Rejoice Stargate fans! Your chance to try out Cheyenne Mountains (very very) long awaited MMORPG Stargate Worlds, is at hand. The official website has a rather well-hidden means of recruiting gamers to the open beta. The beta isn’t scheduled to begin until the fall, but if you want in on the action, I would suggest […]

By Erin -- 0 comments

April 27th, 2008

Thompson Goes After Rockstar Mom

This has got to me some sort of new low, or manifestation of further neuroses for Jack Thompson. He’s taken his crusade against “murder simulator” GTA IV to a whole new level by writing a scathing, critical letter…to Rockstar head honcho Strauss Zelnick’s mom. Apparently Thompson is under the impression that everyone is […]

By Erin -- 0 comments

April 27th, 2008

Hillary Clinton, I Call YOU!

Ever wondered what would happen if the American Presidential race was played out in the form of a Pokémon match? Apparently I’m not the only one, because there’s an anonymous video circulating on YouTube that shows Democratic candidates going up against Republican John McCain in an epic battle of platform draws.

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By Erin -- 0 comments

April 27th, 2008

Microsoft Partners With Companions in Courage

Microsoft is in the process of doing a very charitable thing. The company has partnered up with Companions in Courage to bring the joy of gaming to hospitalized children.
Microsoft will supply hospital playrooms across the United States with Xbox 360s and games so that the children have “a way to connect through something as […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

April 26th, 2008

Another Xbox-Related Fire

It was only a few days ago that I mentioned a fire caused by an Xbox 360, but now there’s another one. And this one could’ve easily had tragic results.
A couple of strangers noticed smoke coming out of a house.

Inside were the woman and her father, who had rushed to the scene inresponse to […]

By Ingrid -- 0 comments

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