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It’s mid-November, but stores have already hung up the Christmas lights and a variety of special offers have been made available for eager-beaver shoppers. Nevertheless, chances of anyone actually starting the Christmas preparations this month are slim to none, which is why countless websites have started poppi... |
12 November 2009
14:21 GMT |
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As its launch date approaches, more and more details regarding Star Trek Online begin to surface. The latest details its developers have released are the system requirements so that Star Trek fans will have plenty of time to upgrade their system if necessary. The minimum requirements for the game are pretty decent, t... |
12 November 2009
02:42 GMT |
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According to a communication professor at the University of Texas in Austin (UTA), people's representations in online worlds and computer games – known as their avatars – can exert a strong, negative influence on their owner's behavior, even if they are just virtual characters. In digital techno... |
11 November 2009
21:01 GMT |
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It's like some games just have bad karma or maybe the universe feels the need to impose a perfect balance of ying and yang in every single thing. Borderlands managed to stand out as a really great game right from the start, as incredibly fun and really addictive. But the multiplayer seems to suffer from a horrib... |
28 October 2009
04:52 GMT |
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If you live in America and you're not sure if you're willing to pay to play Monster Hunter Tri online, then fret not, you're not the only one. Not only would most players have to sit down over a cup of tea and a biscuit to ponder the decision, but it seems that Capcom isn't very sold on the idea e... |
23 October 2009
04:31 GMT |
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SkyMall has announced an application for the iPhone and iPod touch. Bearing the company’s name, the SkyMall app is available as a free download via Apple’s iTunes App Store. Featuring the complete SkyMall catalog, the application allows users to browse their way around even without a network connection, a... |
22 October 2009
10:37 GMT |
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As expected by many, Apple has taken its online store down for maintenance, possibly updating the venue with new versions of the all-in-one desktop Macintosh – the iMac – as well as new, beefed-up MacBooks. Softpedia wouldn’t say the discontinuing of one or two products is far-fetched either. It is... |
20 October 2009
10:26 GMT |
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Final Fantasy XIV is getting ready to roll out, but that doesn't mean that Square Enix is quite ready to give up its previous massively multiplayer online role playing game. Final Fantasy XI might still have some life into it so there's no point in letting it go to waste. And if they don't really care ... |
15 October 2009
07:00 GMT |
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Ubisoft has been really picking up the pace lately, with plenty of good games released during the year and even better ones to be expected in the very near future. Now, the company has even acquired a new studio to bring even more titles under its name. Nadeo, a Paris based game developer, better known for the multip... |
6 October 2009
03:47 GMT |
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The bulk of Microsoft's community gameplay has been lately secured by the 1 vs 100 multiplayer trivia game, based on a television show that first aired in the Netherlands as “Eén tegen 100” and was sponsored by their National Postal Code Lottery. Using the Xbox Live avatars, the game pits play... |
23 September 2009
04:05 GMT |
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The cartoon-ish, free online shooter Battlefield Heroes needed a little pick me up, so developer Electronic Arts Digital Illusions CE AB, or DICE like they like to be called, plans a huge update. Entitled Heroes of the Fall, the new project hasn't received an official release date, but it's probably somewhe... |
22 September 2009
13:51 GMT |
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Netflix is one of the biggest new features that have appeared on Microsoft's Xbox Live service, virtually transforming the Xbox 360 into a full-fledged media hub that can provide entertainment not only in terms of games but also as regards movies and TV shows. Now, with the most recent dashboard update, the con... |
12 August 2009
16:41 GMT |
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Most women, they say, would do anything for a pair of killer heels, the kind they see on the red carpet, as worn by their idols and fashion icons like Sarah Jessica Parker, Victoria Beckham, Angelina Jolie, Megan Fox and the other female stars who have made a reputation for themselves for their fashion choices. Preci... |
14 July 2009
15:21 GMT |
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The federal government of Australia seems to be on the verge of implementing a plan to block the access to all the web sites that it deems as hosting gaming content edgier than the guidelines for its MA – 15+ rating. The policy is not aimed only at kids but at all Internet users.This basically means that people... |
29 June 2009
13:21 GMT |
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Apple has posted a web page targeting potential iPhone buyers who may want to check the availability of the fresh iPhone model at their local store. The page is directly linked to Apple’s internal point-of-sale system, which allows for updates at each store on a regular basis. “iPhone 3G S Availability. ... |
29 June 2009
05:09 GMT |
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2K Sports has always held the second place in the sports games race, which has been dominated by EA Sports. So, it needs to offer some pretty good and innovative concepts in order to gain ground on the dominating force of the market.One such innovative idea has just been announced, as the company is saying that NBA 2... |
25 June 2009
05:24 GMT |
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Turbine is saying that it plans to make Dungeons & Dragons Online for the PC free to play via an update that should be announced during this summer. The MMO has until now been subscription-based, with one month of play time costing the gamer no less than 14.95 dollars. The numbers for Dungeons & Dragons Online have n... |
11 June 2009
13:11 GMT |
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The Nintendo Wii is a hugely successful console, thanks to its innovative controls, which are now adapted by its main competitors, and to its huge library of titles, even though most of them aren't of a very high quality. However, one of the major drawbacks of the console is that it doesn't have the power ... |
11 June 2009
11:11 GMT |
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The Xbox 360 is a very popular console, largely due to the fact that it has a lot of games made for it and thanks to its top notch online service in the form of Xbox Live. The feature that enables all multiplayer options for the console's titles is, by far, one of the most used and heavily demanded online servic... |
10 June 2009
15:01 GMT |
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Online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has recently been proven in a scientific study to be a very effective method of fighting the effects of insomnia. In a paper published in the prestigious journal Sleep, researchers show that CBT significantly improves insomnia severity, daytime fatigue, and sleep quality, and... |
1 June 2009
09:19 GMT |
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Microsoft is one of the biggest companies in the world. Its presence in the gaming industry also means that a lot of the projects from its rivals may seem a bit small compared to the ones underway at the large corporation which, even though the recession hasn't made its life easy, still has money left for resear... |
1 June 2009
03:45 GMT |
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After Canonical recently announced the availability of a cloud-based storage solution in the form of Ubuntu One, it's time for Mandriva to unveil a similar service, Click'n Backup. But, of course, there are quite a few differences that really separate these two. First of all, you should know that there is n... |
26 May 2009
04:20 GMT |
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Apple is now selling the iPhone 3G online to US customers, sweetening the pot even more by offering free shipping in an effort to clear inventory. While customers can now order directly from the Apple Online Store and have their new iPhone shipped for free to their doorsteps, it is unknown when Apple has actually int... |
15 May 2009
10:09 GMT |
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Online services are currently one of the most important features for any console on the market, because a lot of customers are interested in not only gaming, but also in online interactivity. That is why the top three manufacturers, Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo, are fighting it out online. Among the most interesting... |
4 May 2009
02:23 GMT |
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TripIt, an online travel itinerary and trip-planning service, has recently announced a free app for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch. TripIt for iPhone and iPod touch displays a traveler’s detailed itinerary on the handset's screen, offering the user the ability to view their travel plans at any given ti... |
16 April 2009
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Online services are beginning to be the most important factor for people who want to buy a new console these days, from the great multiplayer network that is Xbox Live to the Wii Channel filled with new things to the PlayStation Store, which even offers full games for both the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Networ... |
1 April 2009
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Online services are one of the most important things when buying a console for quite a lot of customers. Whether it is Xbox Live, PlayStation Network or Wii Channel, every console needs to have something that will give it the edge over its opponents.For Sony's PlayStation 3, it is the Home service, which aims at... |
27 March 2009
03:46 GMT |
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As you’ve surely heard, Quake Live has left its closed beta days behind and is now available for the open public. Back in those good old days, I wrote a behind-the-scenes article about Quake Live, with detailed screenshots of the beta website and game. But as I came to find out, a lot of things have changed in ... |
3 March 2009
12:01 GMT |
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No need for "an original game," no need to keep a CD close or search the Internet for a downloadable version! To play this game, all you need is a PC running Windows XP or Vista, a browser (Firefox or Internet Explorer) and a good Internet connection. Quake Live is a first person shooter that allows you to frag your ... |
24 February 2009
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Online games are very popular these days, with a lot of people understanding the benefits of titles such as World of Warcraft, which offer a great social tool in order to make friends who have the same hobbies as one does, besides a great gaming experience. One of the latest companies to announce its entry into onli... |
18 February 2009
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iPerform3D has launched what it calls “the world's first and only 3D guitar learning system” online. Bearing the company's name, iPerform3D uses motion-capture and 3D animation technology allowing the user to move the mouse and turn the camera to any angle, essentially getting a better view of h... |
6 February 2009
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GarageGames has given Mac users the go-ahead for Instant Action, a 3D gaming site that runs in a Web browser. It is now available for Mac users too under the form of a beta. 3D games like Rokkitball, Marble Blast Online, Think Tanks and Fallen Empire: Legions are already available.GarageGames are the developers of th... |
7 October 2008
06:52 GMT |
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Crysis Wars is the standalone multiplayer mode which came out with the launch of Crysis: Warhead. The sequel to one of the most anticipated FPS (First Person Shooter) games of last year, Crysis, it offered a pretty decent gaming experience. Now, CryTek, the developers behind these titles, have just announced that th... |
6 October 2008
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After the infamous hosting company Intercage (Atrivo) was dropped by all of its ISPs due to increasing pressure from security groups and researchers that were accusing the company for housing extensive criminal activity, the UnitedLayer transit provider stepped up to the challenge of providing them with uplink.As we ... |
24 September 2008
07:48 GMT |
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If there is one solid competitor against MMO games on PC, that is the casual game genre: they take less time to play than the regular games and they are meant to deliver a relaxing experience rather than a challenge, like the more hardcore titles or MMOs. However, it is a general rule of thumb for these casual online... |
4 August 2008
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Collectible card games are starting to become a trend in the gaming world today and every day, more people become fans of the genre. That's the reason why the developers rush in to create such games. Farmlands is one of the latest to be announced and the first title to be developed by independent company Caffein... |
19 June 2008
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If you have always thought that a boxing career would be the best thing for you, but you were afraid to enter training sessions and compete just because some big bad fellas were there, ready to punch you, the virtual world of a game has, once again, the solution to your problem. In this case, it is called Supreme Box... |
13 June 2008
02:58 GMT |
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According to Reuters, Amazon.com, the largest Internet retailer, is expected to launch a streaming video service in the weeks to come. The company plans to use the new product in order to augment its digital offerings.Nevertheless, while speaking at The Wall Street Journal three-day conference, which was held north o... |
29 May 2008
10:22 GMT |
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It is official! Microsoft is no longer interested in acquiring the Internet pioneering company, or at least this is what Jerry Yang, chief executive of Yahoo wants us to believe. At the "All Things Digital" conference organized by the Wall Street Journal in the Southern California city of Carlsbad, Yang also wanted t... |
29 May 2008
04:10 GMT |
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There is a huge number of social networks and dating websites out there. Their number tends to grow with more and more similar services debuted every day. Since there are so many services available, it's obvious that people are really interested in establishing relationships, meeting new persons and, who knows, ... |
26 May 2008
09:55 GMT |
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It's official: Apple has no more iPhones to sell online. The claim came straight from an Apple spokesperson's mouth just minutes ago, thus confirming (for the billionth time) that a new iPhone model is definitely in order. Apple Retail stores and AT&T stores might have just a few units left, so hurry up and... |
13 May 2008
10:40 GMT |
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Following the success publisher Merscom had with titles like Blood Ties, Ghost in the Sheet, East Side Story and My Farm, a new title joins the top ten-ranked title on major casual game sites. The one we're talking about is the point and click adventure developed by MDNA Games, Remedy, a game released over the w... |
15 April 2008
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In a recent move designed to protect Internet users, Microsoft has steered clear of the online Big-Brother path. Despite the fact that it plays the role of the underdog when it comes down to the online advertising market in comparison to Google, the Redmond company is aiming to make its own self-regulatory strategy o... |
11 April 2008
11:35 GMT |
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The wine business has always been very profitable, as has any alcohol business, for that matter. There are always scores of people wanting to celebrate something or drown their sorrow, and alcohol in any form has been known to be one of the best ways to do that.Amazon.com, the world's biggest online shopping web... |
7 March 2008
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The FBI and international authorities have put an end to one of the most sophisticated global child pornography rings encountered in the past years, but managed to do so only after the network managed to distribute more than 400,000 pictures and videos of children engaged in sexual activities.The charges brought agai... |
5 March 2008
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4 March 2008
03:59 GMT |
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Politics is a bitch, but if you treat her right it will pay you back tenfold. That's the underlay of all the thoughts in every politician's mind, I think, and that's why they are up there making decisions and I for one am here writing about it. They knew how to capitalize on their dreams and are going ... |
22 February 2008
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The framed image of the guy lurking in the shadow, deceiving his way into a date with an unsuspecting youngster and later raping him or her, was shattered to pieces by a study conducted in a report issued by the Crimes Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire, in Durham. Janis Wolak of the ... |
19 February 2008
14:51 GMT |
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A study on Behavioral Differences Among Online Video Viewer Segments has been released by comScore and Media Contacts, to show the three levels of users roaming the Internet video woods, their habits and mindsets and the impact that advertising might have on them. The differences, I must point out, are enormous. The ... |
15 February 2008
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A canine companion is something many people wanted for as long as they can remember, but because of parenting issues or space restrictions were never able to acquire one. The market being incredibly open because of the Internet options that have been added progressively, it was the perfect means for Mary Ann Alfaro t... |
14 February 2008
15:11 GMT |
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