Archive for August 23, 2007

First hands on preview of Spore

Spore is finished. That’s the first thing I learn as I head in to my demo at the Leipzig Games Convention. Obviously, the game isn’t finished finished (as in ready to ship), but in terms of its offering, it’s all there — the game is complete. At this point, EA is spending the next several months paying attention to feedback from players.

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Build your own long-distance listening device

… with a laser!

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AT&T says “No more 300-page iPhone bills”

The exclusive carrier of Apple’s iPhone in the US has begun to send out text messages saying that it would stop itemizing Every. Single. Detail. on its customers’ iPhone bills. That is, unless they want it.

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Description of the new Metal Gear Solid 4 from Games Convention

The remixed trailer, shown in Leipzig, reveals 4 new bosses.

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Gabe Newell reveals Half-Life 2: The Orange Box requirements!

Straight from the horse’s mouth: Gabe Newell revealed both the minimum and recommended systems to run Valve Software’s upcoming hit game Half-Life 2: The Orange Box. Check at YouGamers.com to see if your PC can handle Team Fortress 2, Portal and Half-Life 2: Episode 2!

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Orphaned Projects - xkcd Comic

How Open-Source Projects keep their developers single… and motivated.

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Cool! Google Earth adds Sky

Now you can stargaze using Google’s popular desktop mapping application Google Earth. In the latest version of Google Earth, hit the “Switch between Sky and Earth” button on the toolbar to get a map of the night sky from your current location.

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Gizmodo on the Moto Q9m: “Seriously, if you buy this phone, you are dumb.”

What do you get when you combine Verizon’s terrible custom interface with Windows Mobile 6? A phone you should stay the hell away from.

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Nintendo Wii passes Microsoft XBOX 360 in Worldwide sales

Good job Nintendo!

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Mac Tagline Pulled from Site: Eating Disorder Blamed

Apple’s new iMac Campagin states that, “You can’t be too thin. Or too powerful.” The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness calls upon Apple to rethink their new media campaign.

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Why Graphics Matter

“Graphics don’t matter. It’s all about gameplay.” We’ve all heard it, and maybe you’ve even uttered these words yourself before. Since the advent of video gaming, graphics have been a hot topic amongst gamers.

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Next Ubuntu Release: Hungry Hippo

You know you want it to be true.

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