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Millard Grubb, “MacInfopreneur,” is announcing the launch of a free newsletter service on his behalf, aimed at Mac users looking to squeeze some real cash out of their machines. Confident that the Mac has helped him greatly in all that he has done, Grubb now feels he should give something back, by teachin... |
2 September 2008
21:31 GMT |
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BS.Player is one of the “dinosaurs” of video players and, although it has faced fierce adversaries like MV2 Player or Media Player Classic, it’s still the choice of thousands of users around the world. It stands out from the crowd thanks to a long list of features, and here are just a few of them: m... |
2 September 2008
16:41 GMT |
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The news about Google's upcoming web browser, the Chrome, has been flying around the Internet all day long, our editors writing some comprehensive reports about it earlier today. However, it would seem that the search-engine giant has finally decided to let the downloading begin and so, without further ado, we g... |
2 September 2008
15:44 GMT |
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It's a busy day today for Sprint, as, after releasing two new and rugged Motorola handsets, North America's third largest mobile carrier has also come up with two new Samsung phones, the M320 and M220. Exclusively released by Sprint, both of the South Korean phones are clamshells targeted for users who... |
2 September 2008
12:33 GMT |
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At the start of October 2007, Microsoft was unveiling the Startup Zone, an initiative through which the Redmond company was essentially offering its own programs and resources to companies around the world. In fact, almost a year later, the list of companies featured on the Microsoft Startup Zone has grown suffi... |
2 September 2008
12:13 GMT |
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There used to be a time when burning a disc was quite a problem for the average user because of the lack of handy and comfortable solutions on the market. Times have changed and the market is now overflowed with plenty of answers for the task. Nero is no longer top choice for users as the web abounds with free softwa... |
2 September 2008
11:34 GMT |
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The same day it released the Motorola Renegade V950 clamshell, Sprint also launched the i365, another new handset manufactured by Moto. Unlike the Renegade though, which flirts with Qualcomm's QChat technology, the i365 is an iDEN phone, coming not long after the i335 model, available from Sprint and Boost Mobil... |
2 September 2008
11:32 GMT |
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On August 27, 2008 Microsoft made available for download the second Beta version of Internet Explorer 8. While Beta 1 was nothing more than the core of Internet Explorer 8, stripped off of all the browser's features, Beta 2 is a consumer-oriented release, with Microsoft focusing on end users and IT professionals... |
2 September 2008
11:27 GMT |
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Two web designers, Adam Meidel and Erik Frick, have come up with an idea for a blog to track the activities of one of their favorite software makers – Adobe. Those who expect unsubstantiated praises are up for a surprise. The blog, which was launched a few days back, has the main purpose of drawing Adobe's... |
2 September 2008
11:17 GMT |
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Users reported on Monday, according to The Register, that The Aberdeen Press and Journal website made public personal information of its registered members, through a simple URL manipulation. By simply changing a value in a URL, one could read sensitive information like the real name, home address, e-mail address and... |
2 September 2008
10:56 GMT |
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Intel is not the only chip maker that has decided to update its processor offer, since competitor AMD has also made some adjustments to its lineup of desktop processors. However, unlike its Santa-Clara-based competitor, AMD has not rolled out any new desktop chips, opting instead for lowering the prices for several o... |
2 September 2008
10:54 GMT |
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It's a pleasure to introduce to you a new gadget that promises to bring a neat sense of novelty to the world of media players: the Zune Bug. I really can’t say whether the “bug” name is the most fortunate choice, especially when associated with Microsoft’s product... yet this nifty wirele... |
2 September 2008
10:52 GMT |
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Apple's Mac OS X and the open source Linux operating systems continue to erode the install base of Microsoft's proprietary platform. According to statistics made available by Net Applications, Windows accounted for a market share of no less than 93.06% back in August 2007. One year later, and all the availa... |
2 September 2008
10:47 GMT |
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Most modern games get delayed. PlayStation Home, while not technically a game, is a PlayStation 3 linked social service/open world which might be more than one year late. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, which launches this month, has also seen several delays while Duke Nukem 3D is the most delayed game of all tim... |
2 September 2008
10:35 GMT |
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Nokia has just announced that its Comes With Music service will first be launched in the UK, in a collaboration with Carphone Warehouse, the giant mobile phone retailer. The new service will be embedded in a special version of the 5310 candybar, awkwardly named "Nokia 5310 XpressMusic Comes With Music Edition." ... |
2 September 2008
10:30 GMT |
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Supporters of Gary McKinnon, the English hacker who is to be extradited to the US for trial, have arranged for a protest to take place today at 4 P.M. at the Home Office in London. The governmental division responsible for the prevention of “terrorism, crime and anti-social behavior” is, apparently, the l... |
2 September 2008
10:29 GMT |
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While Apple's Macs running OS X are without a doubt making inroads into the territory owned by Microsoft and PC makers with Windows machines, the fact of the matter is that the Redmond company and its OEM partners still account for the vast majority of the operating system and computer markets. As far as co... |
2 September 2008
09:56 GMT |
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The South Korean army claims that its military secrets are continuously being threatened by North Korean espionage attacks. The most recent attack covered by South Korean newspapers seems to have taken place from behind the computer desk. The English version of the Chosun news website claims that its journalists hav... |
2 September 2008
09:54 GMT |
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Motorola V950, first presented by Sprint to the US public back in April, is now finally available for purchase, under the full name of Motorola Renegade V950. The latest PTT (Push-to-Talk) device to work on Sprint's Nextel Direct Connect network, the V950 is a clamshell in which "brawn meets beauty," as the... |
2 September 2008
09:46 GMT |
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NEC, a world-leading provider of commercial and residential LCDs, plasma displays and projectors, has announced today a new 22-inch LCD monitor, as part of the company's MultiSync EA series of products. The new LCD monitor is the second in the series, following the launch of the 26-inch EA261WM earlier in June.&... |
2 September 2008
09:46 GMT |
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Microsoft is committed to virtualization for the long haul, with a focus on democratizing the technology. As far as the Redmond giant is concerned, with the debut of Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, its efforts to make virtualization mainstream have been kicked up a notch. But the hypervisor in the Windows Server op... |
2 September 2008
09:13 GMT |
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According to a BBC investigation, stolen US credit card details are shared on the underground carding market for use in the UK. A gang that stole thousands of credit card details from ATMs across the US are contacting UK carders, and have them manufacture fake card clones to buy goods, or withdraw cash from self-serv... |
2 September 2008
09:12 GMT |
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Teddy bears can hardly be associated with high-end technology, but Japan – the country where almost anything has to do with the T-word – thinks otherwise. The proof is a teddy bear phone concept that was presented during the 2008 Good Design Expo. Dubbed Kuma Phone, the "teddy bear device" is made by... |
2 September 2008
08:53 GMT |
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In the world of computer benchmarking, SiSoftware's Sandra (System Analyzer, Diagnostic and Reporting Assistant) is one of the most successful software utilities out there. The company's software application is used worldwide by several computer users for its analysis, benchmarking and diagnostics features... |
2 September 2008
08:52 GMT |
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Websites advocating the legalization of P2P networks that (occasionally) promote copyrighted content have started to speculate that BitTorrent trackers will soon manage to top giant search engines and websites, as far as the number of users goes. Thomas Mennecke, founder of the Slyck News site, draws a comparison bet... |
2 September 2008
08:35 GMT |
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This Thursday at 10:00 am, Apple will be celebrating the Grand Opening of the Apple Store, Highcross (Leicester). The Grand Opening will feature a sweepstake and a variety of presentations and workshops, all free of charge. As usual, the first 1,000 people through the doors on September 4 will receive a free Apple T-... |
2 September 2008
08:29 GMT |
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With the availability of Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 Microsoft has killed the old IE8 Beta 1 Readiness Toolkit. Designed as a collection of resources, the original readiness Toolkit website is no longer available, except via the Google cache, and the URL now redirects to the official hotspot for IE8 Beta 2 under Micro... |
2 September 2008
08:11 GMT |
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To be frank I am impressed by a lot of the stuff that Sony wants to do with its gaming console. The Vidzone service seems interesting, Home will likely change the way players relate to one another, and the upcoming movie rental service looks set to rival the partnership between Microsoft and Netflix. The only real is... |
2 September 2008
07:20 GMT |
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Pink and blue are two colors that mobile manufacturers are very fond of, which is why Sony Ericsson has recently decided that its T280 candybar should be dressed in these colors too – besides the already existing Silver on Black and Copper on Silver. The new T280 color versions are named Firmament Blue and... |
2 September 2008
07:18 GMT |
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I have heard lots of people complaining about not being able to listen to their favorite music while away from their computer since my first encounter with such a device. This would happen while they are at work, visiting an uncle, an aunt, or even a friend who has different tastes in music. As much as I know t... |
2 September 2008
07:15 GMT |
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Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2008 RTM/SP1 have issues integrating as guest operating systems on computers powered by multiple processors. According to Microsoft, virtualized copies of the latest versions of its Windows client and server operating systems can cause the virtual machine to restart and... |
2 September 2008
07:15 GMT |
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Logitech, one of the leading manufacturers of computer peripherals, has announced today three new keyboards, including one that has been suggestively dubbed “Illuminated Keyboard.” The other two are the new diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks, and a new combo with the Logitech Cordless Desktop S520. T... |
2 September 2008
06:55 GMT |
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Kaspersky has just published the list of the most common threats detected on its customers' computers during the month of August. Out of the 20 most popular malicious code items that were employed by attackers, 13 were trojans, which shows that these threats (which can actually trigger other problems as well) ar... |
2 September 2008
06:48 GMT |
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Microsoft's latest iteration of the Windows operating system for supercomputers features no less than 16 built-in diagnostics. But the fact of the matter is that Windows HPC Server 2008 offers access to a complex collection of solutions integrated by default with the platforms, beyond items resolved to help admi... |
2 September 2008
06:38 GMT |
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Phototrade is announcing that The Aperture Nature Photography Workshops at Olympic, Tetons, Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks will take four groups of professional and amateur photographers to “America's most scenic destinations,” to (what else?) take some crisp photos of the beautiful surround... |
2 September 2008
06:36 GMT |
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7Seas Technologies Limited, an Indian mobile content developer based in Hyderabad, announced the release of Mobizill, a new mobile portal that offers free content to users from all over the world. Currently in a Beta version, the new portal is presented as "India's first-ever universal web community of mobi... |
2 September 2008
06:16 GMT |
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The British computer maker Scan has built the fastest PC system, the 3XS Great White, and the company seems to be quite proud of its achievement. The new machine packs up the latest technology, as well as the most cutting edge consumer hardware and innovation, with the most impressive amount of development to ev... |
2 September 2008
06:15 GMT |
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Why not relax a bit playing one of the most popular classics? Although the full version of 3D Sokoban boasts 50 different levels and four different themes, a free version of the game, featuring less of each, is available here on Softpedia. The free version never expires, so you can hold on to it for as long as you wa... |
2 September 2008
06:03 GMT |
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Google has decided to fall back from a partnership with an eco-friendly startup. A week ago, Google partnered with Forestle, a Germany-based search engine whose purpose is saving the rainforest. All the income originated from ad clicking, except for 5% in administrative costs, was to be delivered to the Nature C... |
2 September 2008
05:53 GMT |
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Intel, the leading manufacturer of computer processors, has recently added a couple of new chips to its quad-core, dual-core and Celeron ranges of products. The new chips come with rather decent prices and promising specs, especially considering they’re meant for the mainstream market segment. Ultimately, these... |
2 September 2008
05:50 GMT |
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As bulletproofed as Internet Explorer 8 will be by default against XSS vulnerabilities, the fact of the matter is that the browser alone will not be able to guarantee the security of end users when it comes down to exploits and attacks using the most widespread type of security holes in web-based applications. &... |
2 September 2008
05:45 GMT |
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If you're in Canada and you're in need of a red handset that sports a full QWERTY keyboard, Telus has just the thing for you. The Nordic country's third largest mobile operator has released a new color version of its LG KEYBO – launched in its original black edition at the beginning of August.&nb... |
2 September 2008
05:29 GMT |
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TouchArcade has posted what looks like the first piece of evidence that Apple is going to support gaming controller accessories for the iPhone in an upcoming SDK build, MacRumors is reporting. This alleged “JoyPod” ad, accompanied by a comprehensive description and features list, is apparently coming from... |
2 September 2008
05:28 GMT |
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The Radeon HD 4600 series cards will be launched in about a week, on September 10, and AMD/ATI seems to have a few other plans for the third quarter of the year as well. The Sunnyvale company is expected to also announce the sub-$59 RV710-powered graphics this month – the cards will probably be known as the Rad... |
2 September 2008
05:18 GMT |
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Most of you probably know by now that most of the products now present on the netbook market are based on Intel's highly successful chip codenamed Silverthorne. As noted in several of our previous posts, while the Atom processor is at the core of almost every netbook currently available, only a small part of the... |
2 September 2008
05:06 GMT |
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Microsoft has unveiled a new intellectual property that the company wishes to develop in the coming years. The game is called Ninja Blade and it's shaping up to be a tough contender for the title of "Blandest game name of the year 2008." The development process for the title is handled by From Software, the make... |
2 September 2008
05:04 GMT |
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Nintendo is very keen on pleasing the so-called hardcore demographic, now that it’s facing a backlash regarding the more casual oriented nature of its E3 2008 presentation, which did not deliver anything related to core franchises like Mario and Zelda while focusing on Wii Music. The company is trying to m... |
2 September 2008
04:59 GMT |
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Every time a natural disaster strikes, certain folks see it as an opportunity to launch spam attacks aimed at convincing people to donate money that finally ends up in their own pockets. Although, at the time of writing, no incidents of this kind related to Hurricane Gustav have been registered yet, authori... |
2 September 2008
04:41 GMT |
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BlackLining is an Xtension for QuarkXPress 7, which allows retaining a complete audit trail of all changes made to text. Whether it's finance, legal, or other exact documentation fields you are working in, the tool is a must-have for QuarkXpress users, says Xchange International.Tracking different revision cycle... |
2 September 2008
04:38 GMT |
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Europe's very first mobile phone equipped with an 8 Megapixel camera, the Samsung i8510 Innov8 slider, is now available in the UK, exclusively offered by Carphone Warehouse. The handset is sold, for the moment, only together with a contract from Orange, UK's fourth largest mobile operator, but it will soon ... |
2 September 2008
04:23 GMT |
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MSI has recently added a new model to its mobile machine lineup, the PR621 notebook, which is intended mainly for the business class, and in which the company packed a lot of features, such as a 15.4-inch display and a resolution of 1280 x 800. The machine is powered by the Intel Centrino2 with vPro Technology workin... |
2 September 2008
04:16 GMT |
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If Microsoft is moving into the Cloud, Google is expanding to the Desktop and to the Windows client. The Mountain-View search giant is on the verge of making available a beta version of Google Chrome, a browser initially designed to integrate only with the Windows platform, but which is set to be tailored to addition... |
2 September 2008
04:07 GMT |
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Why do you think the chicken crossed the road? From where I'm standing, it must have been because on the other side everything seemed to be a lot better than on its side. Probably the chickens that lived on the other side of the road had better food, a lot more space in the henhouse and a couple of bubble bathtu... |
2 September 2008
04:01 GMT |
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ShadesCases has released the new “Shades” for iPhone 3G and iPod. The cases are made from a semi-soft plastic (Polyurethane) only .4mm thick. The product comes in 12 different colors, costs $17 to buy (order online), and is 100% recyclable.Unlike most iPhone cases, Shades for iPhone 3G really bring out th... |
2 September 2008
03:55 GMT |
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AMD is just getting used to being the leading manufacturer of high-performance graphics, and all thanks to its high-end dual-chip Radeon HD 4870 X2. On the other hand, NVIDIA is becoming more familiar with the entry-level market with the release of its recent GeForce cards, the 9500GT and the even lower 9400GT. Unfo... |
2 September 2008
03:53 GMT |
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Google is launching its own free, open source web browser. Google Chrome, as the browser is called, will only be available for Windows operating systems for a while, but the team is working on developing the product for Mac and Linux users as well. Since Google is undoubtedly ruling the search market, many wonde... |
2 September 2008
03:33 GMT |
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Connect2Media, a new multi-platform entertainment company that has recently received investments from the California-based Hands-On Mobile, announced the availability of Crystal Quest for mobile phones across the US. First released more than 20 years ago (1987) for Apple's Macintosh, Crystal Quest is one of... |
2 September 2008
03:20 GMT |
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Not long ago, Apple announced it would replace all broken MagSafe adapters for free. The widespread issues surrounding the MacBook's power adapter have also prompted Southern Mac Refurbishing to develop a solution, so that users will no longer have to deal with yanked cords.Apple's MagSafe adapters are appa... |
2 September 2008
03:12 GMT |
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Countless articles have been written on ASUS’ upcoming netbooks these past few months. At one point, some even claimed that the Taiwanese manufacturer was considering putting an end to its Eee PC brand, which would have meant future netbooks would feature only the ASUS label. One of these small-sized, ultra-po... |
2 September 2008
03:11 GMT |
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Nvidia finally decided to let more customers enjoy its SLI technology by opening up a software SLI licensing to OEMs and ODMs, yet, while Intel is included in the list, the graphics card manufacturer specifically stated that AMD would be left out. Even so, this is a step forward since, for quite a long time, only Nvi... |
2 September 2008
03:04 GMT |
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Chaos Legion is a video game developed and published by Capcom and created for the PlayStation 2 gaming console from Sony and for the PC. Released in 2003, the game is classed as an action adventure title with a lot of role playing elements intertwined in the gameplay, and it is played from a third person perspective... |
2 September 2008
03:00 GMT |
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Champions of Norrath: Return to Arms is a video game created by Snowblind Studios and published by Sony Online Entertainment in 2005. Developed only for the PlayStation 2 gaming console from Sony, it was classed as an action title with a dark medieval theme that sought to introduce some light role playing game eleme... |
2 September 2008
02:37 GMT |
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Just launched, MidnightBSD 0.2.1, a FreeBSD fork aimed at providing an easy-to-use desktop experience, includes improved support for new hardware devices such as Nvidia, ATI, or Intel SATA controllers. It also adds better wireless networking support and many new packages. Updated software in MidnightBSD 0.2.1:·... |
2 September 2008
02:36 GMT |
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Champions of Norrath: Realms of Everquest is a video game created by Snowblind Studios and published by Sony Online Entertainment in 2005. Developed only for the PlayStation 2 gaming console from Sony, it was classed as an action title with a dark medieval theme that sought to introduce some light role playing game e... |
2 September 2008
02:13 GMT |
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Castlevania: Lament of Innocence is a video game created and published by Konami Interactive. Developed just for the PlayStation 2 gaming console from Sony and launched in 2005, it is classed as an action adventure title with a medieval and fantasy setting, and it is played from a third person perspective. Castl... |
2 September 2008
02:05 GMT |
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We're living in an ultra-connected world, with cross-licensing agreements flying in all directions, the results being all sorts of hybrid products that deliver certain functions nobody would have thought possible just a few years ago. And that's pretty much the case with the latest announcement from Gorenje... |
2 September 2008
01:53 GMT |
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