Latest Happenings on Gaming Fun, Technology, Indus: April 2008

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

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Nokia Expands Games Distribution Channels in Asia (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Nokia announced today that SNAP Mobile, its connected mobile Java gaming platform, has expanded games distribution channels in the People's Republic of China and Taiwan. Through further cooperation with SINA Corporation, a leading online media company, Chinese consumers can access more connected games on Nokia devices and download them through local online storefronts.

Chumby Industries and Albino Blacksheep Team Up to Combine Motion Sensors and Casual Gaming (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

SAN DIEGO----Pick up your chumby and play casual games-now with the same "motion gaming" capabilities as your favorite console. Chumby Industries announced today it is partnering with Albino Blacksheep to provide some of the multimedia aggregator's most popular games for use on the chumby® internet device.

San Francisco (The San Francisco Examiner)

ESPOO, Finland , April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NYSE: NOK ) announced today that SNAP Mobile, its connected mobile Java(TM) gaming platform, has expanded games distribution channels in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan .

EA Phenomic stoking BattleForge (GameSpot)

Real-time strategy meets collectible-card gaming in latest PC game from the makers of SpellForce.

'Reconciling the Irreconcilable': Criticism and Gaming [Critical Criticism] (Addict 3D)

Lots of people have taken the criticism bull by the horns the past couple of weeks: with the Resident Evil 5 kerfluffle, the expected lead up to the GTA IV launch, and various other reasonably recent debates all coming together, it's no surprise that a number of talented writers have latched on to the faults of the gaming community (namely, we can dish it out but we can't take it).

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

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Monday, April 28, 2008

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'Reconciling the Irreconcilable': Criticism and Gaming [Critical Criticism] (Addict 3D)

Lots of people have taken the criticism bull by the horns the past couple of weeks: with the Resident Evil 5 kerfluffle, the expected lead up to the GTA IV launch, and various other reasonably recent debates all coming together, it's no surprise that a number of talented writers have latched on to the faults of the gaming community (namely, we can dish it out but we can't take it).

Saipan gaming bill shot down-again (Saipan Tribune)

The House of Representatives has killed the fourth and latest Saipan gaming bill. With 16 no votes and two yes votes, the lower chamber rejected the proposal to allow casino gaming at the former La Fiesta shopping mall.

Penn National Gaming Reports First Quarter Diluted EPS of $0.46 (2º) (InfoBolsa)

24/04/2008 11:00:00 Business Wire US2074101013 state-of-the-art integrated racing and gaming facility to central Pennsylvania.

Conquest mode entering new Battlefield (Ferrago.co.uk)

DICE were in attendance at yesterday's EA Games Studio showcase day in London, and revealed to the assembled gaming press that Battlefield: Bad Company will include a Conquest mode - the developer taking on board feedback from the community.

Latest 'Grand Theft Auto' steps it up a level (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

The latest "Grand Theft Auto" videogame crashes into stores Tuesday with all of the controversy of its predecessors in hot pursuit.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

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Microsoft Reveals Mesh Folder-sharing and Sync Platform (PC World via Yahoo! News)

Microsoft revealed a Web-based service on Tuesday, called Live Mesh, that lets people share data folders across different PCs...

Microsoft to offer web-based data sharing (TechWorld)

Let's hear it for the Mesh. Microsoft has launched a web-based service, Live Mesh, that it said would allow users to share data folders across different PCs and devices.

Microsoft Unveils Live Mesh Sharing and Sync System (PC World via Yahoo! News)

The new Web-based service lets people share data folders across different PCs and devices.

Microsoft Reveals a Web-Based Software System (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)

The new system, called Live Mesh, is Microsoft’s most ambitious step yet in tying its personal computer business more closely to software running in remote data centers.

Microsoft reveals Mesh folder-sharing and sync platform (InfoWorld via Yahoo! News)

Microsoft revealed a Web-based service on Tuesday, called Live Mesh, that lets people share data folders across different PCs and devices.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

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Tapatap Integrates Mobile Gaming Suite with Photobucket API (PRWeb)

Tapatap Inc. has Integrated with Photobucket media to be used to create photo games for fun and prizes directly from mobile phones. (PRWeb Apr 22, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb879294.htm

Tapatap Integrates Mobile Gaming Suite with Photobucket API (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Tapatap Inc. has Integrated with Photobucket media to be used to create photo games for fun and prizes directly from mobile phones.

Marcus 'djWHEAT' Graham Joins Championship Gaming Series as Lead CGS Sportscaster (IGN PC)

Top professional video gaming commentator will launch webcasts for CGS North America Training Camp beginning April 22.

Online Gambling Insider Announces Latest Prize Winners (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Leading online casino and gaming portal Online Gambling Insider has announced the winners of its inaugural Prize Bonanza. Eight players won some hot goodies in March, including an iPhone, iPod Touch, Slingbox and Sony PSP. The great news is that these giveaways are open to all casino fans every month.

Sony to delay "Home" online service for PS3 again (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Sony Corp's game unit said on Tuesday it was delaying the launch of its "Home" 3D virtual online community service for the PlayStation 3 game console to autumn of this year, the second such delay.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

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Microsoft planning a Zune-centric entertainment store? (CNET)

Following the example of its successful Xbox Live Marketplace, Microsoft is reportedly launching a similar content store for the Zune. Problem: the Xbox has actually been a success.

Microsoft prepping Zune video store? (MacNN)

Microsoft is developing a unified media store for the Zune that would draw on lessons from the Xbox 360, according to information relayed to long-time Microsoft observer Mary-Jo Foley. A service so far codenamed Zune Video X (Experience) is said by a source to address a gap in the Zune's online purchasing options by offering movies, TV shows, and ...

What's up in Zune-land? (CNET)

Featured links from the CNET Blog Network What's up in Zune-land? --Joe Belfiore's move to VP of the Zune group might indicate that the company is thinking about adding more video content to the Zune Marketplace. AMD X3 chips debut in HP, Gateway consumer desktops --The AMD triple-core Phenom processor is now available in low-cost consumer desktops from Hewlett-Packard and Gateway. ...

Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 14th Sep 2006 19:49 UTC (OS News)

Usually, we do not report on .mp3 players. However, sometimes we cannot go around them. Today is one of those times: Microsoft has launched its supposed iPod killer , the Zune.

Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

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13:36 (BST), 17/04/2008 MatchBox360 XL4 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS iiyama has proven to be a massive hit ... (gamesindustry.biz)

iiyama has proven to be a massive hit among gamers in the UK, as they were the brand choice featured in the recent MatchBox360 XL LAN Gaming Event at the Birmingham NEC over Easter.

Grand Theft Auto IV release will re-ignite console battle (Daily Telegraph)

The battle for supremacy between the next-generation video games consoles look set to intensify with the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV, according to analysts.

14:00 (BST), 18/04/2008 The Sims 2 Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Join The ... (gamesindustry.biz)

GUILDFORD, UK — April 18, 2008 — Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 2 Double Deluxe and The Sims™ 2 Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff are available on store shelves across North America and Europe.

11:30 (BST), 16/04/2008 Emergency Mayhem Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS - UK videogames publisher today ... (gamesindustry.biz)

- UK videogames publisher today announced a unique campaign to help communities by supporting a council’s innovative community warden scheme, which sees consoles being taken into schools in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour among youngsters.

The coolest serialized video games (rediff.com)

Need a quick videogame fix? How about just an episode at a time?

Friday, April 18, 2008

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13:36 (BST), 17/04/2008 MatchBox360 XL4 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS iiyama has proven to be a massive hit ... (gamesindustry.biz)

iiyama has proven to be a massive hit among gamers in the UK, as they were the brand choice featured in the recent MatchBox360 XL LAN Gaming Event at the Birmingham NEC over Easter.

14:00 (BST), 18/04/2008 The Sims 2 Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Join The ... (gamesindustry.biz)

GUILDFORD, UK — April 18, 2008 — Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 2 Double Deluxe and The Sims™ 2 Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff are available on store shelves across North America and Europe.

11:30 (BST), 16/04/2008 Emergency Mayhem Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS - UK videogames publisher today ... (gamesindustry.biz)

- UK videogames publisher today announced a unique campaign to help communities by supporting a council’s innovative community warden scheme, which sees consoles being taken into schools in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour among youngsters.

The coolest serialized video games (rediff.com)

Need a quick videogame fix? How about just an episode at a time?

08:19 (BST), 17/04/2008 ION Game Conference 2008 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - While ... (gamesindustry.biz)

- While the newly announced full schedule for the 2008 ION Game Conference has impressed with its depth of speaker experience and diversity of topics, conference organizer Evergreen Events has added further value for attendees by supercharging the schedule with additional speakers and sessions.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

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13:36 (BST), 17/04/2008 MatchBox360 XL4 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS iiyama has proven to be a massive hit ... (gamesindustry.biz)

iiyama has proven to be a massive hit among gamers in the UK, as they were the brand choice featured in the recent MatchBox360 XL LAN Gaming Event at the Birmingham NEC over Easter.

11:30 (BST), 16/04/2008 Emergency Mayhem Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS - UK videogames publisher today ... (gamesindustry.biz)

- UK videogames publisher today announced a unique campaign to help communities by supporting a council’s innovative community warden scheme, which sees consoles being taken into schools in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour among youngsters.

The coolest serialized video games (rediff.com)

Need a quick videogame fix? How about just an episode at a time?

08:19 (BST), 17/04/2008 ION Game Conference 2008 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - While ... (gamesindustry.biz)

- While the newly announced full schedule for the 2008 ION Game Conference has impressed with its depth of speaker experience and diversity of topics, conference organizer Evergreen Events has added further value for attendees by supercharging the schedule with additional speakers and sessions.

14:00 (BST), 16/04/2008 The Sims Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS The Sims Is A Global Cultural Phenomenon In 60 ... (gamesindustry.biz)

GUILDFORD, UK April 16, 2008 —The Sims™, a Label of Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced a significant entertainment milestone, celebrating 100 million units sold around the world, thanks to players of The Sims everywhere.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

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11:30 (BST), 16/04/2008 Emergency Mayhem Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS - UK videogames publisher today ... (gamesindustry.biz)

- UK videogames publisher today announced a unique campaign to help communities by supporting a council’s innovative community warden scheme, which sees consoles being taken into schools in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour among youngsters.

14:00 (BST), 16/04/2008 The Sims Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS The Sims Is A Global Cultural Phenomenon In 60 ... (gamesindustry.biz)

GUILDFORD, UK April 16, 2008 —The Sims™, a Label of Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), today announced a significant entertainment milestone, celebrating 100 million units sold around the world, thanks to players of The Sims everywhere.

11:53 (BST), 16/04/2008 iZ3D $2,500 West Coast Open Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Tournament to Celebrate the ... (gamesindustry.biz)

Tournament to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Howie's Game Shack in Moreno Valley, Calif.

Wednesday April 16, 2008 - 12:10 EST (Rolling Good Times)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The most exciting slot product on the NIGA trade show this year doesn't look like a slot product at all. In fact, it is so unique and so fun, that it attracts both slot and table players.

The Sims(TM) Celebrates 100 Million Sold Worldwide (Centre Daily Times)

The Sims(TM), a Label of Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), today announced a significant entertainment milestone, celebrating 100 million units sold around the world, thanks to players of The Sims everywhere. The first game from The Sims was sold in 2000 and has gone on to become the best-selling PC game franchise of all time and is sold in 22 languages and 60 countries around the world. The ...

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

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Microsoft (gamesindustry.biz)

Q: GamesIndustry.biz : What do you see as the long-term goal for XNA? Do you want literally anyone to be able to use it?

Indian casinos feel impact of economic slowdown (East Valley Tribune)

Arizona casinos are facing tougher odds as they try to avoid losses during the economic downturn.

THE CRAVE GAMING CHANNEL (RPGamer)

Welcome to MMORPGamer. On this late night version of MMORPGamer, we'll discuss some of the gossip surrounding the latest in MMOs. It's been a long week for most MMORPGamers, with little news to go around. Luckily, some letters have found their way into my inbox.

Community calendar (The Daily Comet)

EVENTS - The Elks will hold its first poker run TODAY, beginning at the Elks Lodge, 7883 Main St., Houma. Preregistration fees are $20 per driver and $15 per passenger. First 100 registered get free T-shirts. On-site entry fees are $25 per drive and $20 per passenger.

Lifetime Networks, the Home of Basic Cable's Top Rated Original Movies and #1 New Drama for Women With 'Army Wives,' ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Leading her first upfront since becoming President and CEO last April, Andrea Wong today announced a 2008-09 schedule with dominance in every programming genre, for the first time in Lifetime Networks' 24-year history.

Monday, April 14, 2008

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XNA boss talks up Zune game concepts News by (EuroGamer)

Co-op wireless shooters already attempted. Want to comment on this article? Log in, or register ! Be the first to write a comment!

Apple's OS Edge Is a Threat to Microsoft (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

A recent upgrade to the Mac operating system moves Apple closer to challenging Microsoft for overall computing dominance, even in the corporate market

Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

Apple's OS Edge Is a Threat to Microsoft (TechNewsWorld.com)

The 20-year death grip that Microsoft has held on the core of computing is finally weakening -- pried loose with just two fingers. With one finger you press "Control" and with the other you press "right arrow." Instantly you switch from a Macintosh operating system to a Microsoft Windows OS. Then, with another two-finger press, you switch back again.

Microsoft Considering Its Own Retail Stores (The Mac Observer)

Microsoft may be taking a page from Apple's playbook and opening its own retail store chain. Sources close to the company claim that Microsoft is looking into creating its own stores to highlight Microsoft-specific products much in the same way that the Apple Store highlights the Mac, iPod and iPhone

Friday, April 11, 2008

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Microsoft exploring Apple-like retail shops? (MacNN)

Microsoft is seriously investigating the prospect of opening a self-branded set of retail stores, according to a new claim. Alleged sources near Microsoft say that the company hopes to boost its brand by launching a retail chain that presents an ideal Microsoft experience, similar to Apple's own outlets. What the store is likely to contain is unk...

Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 26th Oct 2007 15:31 UTC (OS News)

Strong sales of new and old products alike led Microsoft to its fastest first-quarter growth in eight years , with the company reporting growth in all five business segments and both revenue and earnings per share that beat analyst expectations.

Microsoft Retails Stores on the Horizon? (Addict 3D)

Much like Apple has done with their Apple Retail Stores, Microsoft seems as though it will be following the same pattern.

Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sun 16th Dec 2007 14:24 UTC (OS News)

"All promised features were cut from Vista." This is a commonly heard complaint about Windows Vista on the internet. While there certainly is a lot to complain about when it comes to Windows Vista, the mythical 'cancelled features' certainly is not one of them. Let me explain why.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

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14:19 (BST), 10/04/2008 Nordic Game 2008 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Mark Rein (Epic), Shannon Loftis & ... (gamesindustry.biz)

Mark Rein (Epic), Shannon Loftis & Peter Zetterberg (MGS), Min Kim (Nexon) and Ross Erickson (Sierra Online) are among the names featured in the Business & Production program at this year’s Nordic Game.

Sports Beat Gaming Blog [All] (GameSpot)

Check out all the opinions, conflict, and good-old fashioned name-calling from the GameSpot and SportsGamer staff in Sports Beat, our dedicated sports gaming blog.

The Dawn of Literary Video Games [Literature] (Addict 3D)

Suda 51's Kurayami , based on Franz Kafka's The Castle , could be leading the pack in games inspired by literature not really associated with great fodder for the gaming medium.

07:16 (BST), 08/04/2008 StreamMyGame Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS 8th April 2008 London UK StreamMyGame.com ... (gamesindustry.biz)

StreamMyGame.com announced today that its software now enables PC games and applications to be accessed and played remotely over broadband connections both locally and internationally.

TBTF Seeking Companies to Showcase Latest Gadgets, Interactive Technologies at Cool Tech 2008 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

TAMPA, Fla.----Technology coolhunters, get ready: the Tampa Bay Technology Forum will host Cool Tech 2008, a new showcase for companies to share their latest interactive technologies with hundreds of people from Florida's largest technology industry group.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

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Sports Beat Gaming Blog [All] (GameSpot)

Check out all the opinions, conflict, and good-old fashioned name-calling from the GameSpot and SportsGamer staff in Sports Beat, our dedicated sports gaming blog.

The Dawn of Literary Video Games [Literature] (Addict 3D)

Suda 51's Kurayami , based on Franz Kafka's The Castle , could be leading the pack in games inspired by literature not really associated with great fodder for the gaming medium.

07:16 (BST), 08/04/2008 StreamMyGame Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS 8th April 2008 London UK StreamMyGame.com ... (gamesindustry.biz)

StreamMyGame.com announced today that its software now enables PC games and applications to be accessed and played remotely over broadband connections both locally and internationally.

TBTF Seeking Companies to Showcase Latest Gadgets, Interactive Technologies at Cool Tech 2008 (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

TAMPA, Fla.----Technology coolhunters, get ready: the Tampa Bay Technology Forum will host Cool Tech 2008, a new showcase for companies to share their latest interactive technologies with hundreds of people from Florida's largest technology industry group.

In Exploding Casual Games Market, THQ Remains a Powerhouse (Local Tech Wire)

SILICON VALLEY — I sat down at the noisy THQ Gamer Day party last week to speak with Bob Aniello, the senior vice president of worldwide marketing at the Calabasas, Calif.-based video game company.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

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Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

Microsoft works on Connected Entertainment aka eLive Mobile, also for Windows Mobile ! (MS Mobiles)

April 07, 2008 [General] | By Edward J. R. Perception is reality and Windows Mobile phones are perceived as business tools only, and all this talk that they are "also good for entertainment" is in vain if Microsoft is not providing services and/or software especially for entertainment.

Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 5th Jan 2007 23:25 UTC (New Mobile Computing)

"There's been radio chatter this week of a possible new addition to the Windows family: a 'Home Server' . If the chatter is right, Microsoft will unveil it at CES, which kicks off next week. 'Home Server', according to my sources, is about centralized storage, home automation and security."

Exec: Windows Mobile to tap Xbox, Zune, etc. (Addict 3D)

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Is it something we said? (The Globe and Mail)

Higher prices, later launches and still no iPhone – you might think Apple hates Canada. It's not quite that simple

Monday, April 7, 2008

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Microsoft works on Connected Entertainment aka eLive Mobile, also for Windows Mobile ! (MS Mobiles)

April 07, 2008 [General] | By Edward J. R. Perception is reality and Windows Mobile phones are perceived as business tools only, and all this talk that they are "also good for entertainment" is in vain if Microsoft is not providing services and/or software especially for entertainment.

Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

Linked by Thom Holwerda on Fri 5th Jan 2007 23:25 UTC (New Mobile Computing)

"There's been radio chatter this week of a possible new addition to the Windows family: a 'Home Server' . If the chatter is right, Microsoft will unveil it at CES, which kicks off next week. 'Home Server', according to my sources, is about centralized storage, home automation and security."

Exec: Windows Mobile to tap Xbox, Zune, etc. (Addict 3D)

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Is it something we said? (The Globe and Mail)

Higher prices, later launches and still no iPhone – you might think Apple hates Canada. It's not quite that simple

Friday, April 4, 2008

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N-Gage Mobile Gaming Platform Goes Live (Spong)

4 Apr 2008: Full announcement coming soon

Community Calendar (The Daily Comet)

EVENTS - The Bourg Lions Auxiliary will hold its annual spring garage sale today and Friday at the Lions Club Home on Texas Gulf Road. Proceeds go to the Louisiana Lions Eye Foundation, the Lions summer camp for children with disabilities, hurricane recovery work and community projects.

Gaming: Console yourself (Independent)

If you’ve played video games all your life, why not turn it into a career by creating them?

Opinion: Ceci N'est Pas Une Gamer (Gamasutra)

[In this impassioned opinion piece, IGF finalist (Euclidean Crisis) and writer Douglas Wilson discusses why developer and gamers alike should step away from a militant defense of the artform, and move to a more inclusive view of politics, media, and the world.] I can't stand gamers. No, that's not quite true. I can't stand the concept of gamers. And no, I'm not some anti-gaming nutcase. Far ...

Community Calendar (Southwest Daily News)

April 4th and 5th - Animal Angels Spring Cleaning Garage Sale

Thursday, April 3, 2008

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Exec: Windows Mobile to tap Xbox, Zune, etc. (Addict 3D)

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Is it something we said? (The Globe and Mail)

Higher prices, later launches and still no iPhone – you might think Apple hates Canada. It's not quite that simple

Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

Microsoft, Yahoo agree on buyout price (InfoWorld via Yahoo! News)

After much internal debate and industry speculation, Yahoo today agreed to be acquired by Microsoft, adding $2.6 billion to Redmond's original offer of $44.6 billion on Jan. 31.

Totally geeked-out, hi-tech hotels (MSNBC)

Are you tech-savvy consumer who goes through gadget withdrawal when on the road? From wireless internet to the hottest video games, TODAY Travel Editor Peter Greenberg highlights the sleek hotels embracing technology to help make your stay more enjoyable.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

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10:01 (BST), 28/03/2008 Hotlink Warriors 2 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Singapore, March 28, 2008 - Ozura ... (gamesindustry.biz)

Singapore, March 28, 2008 - Ozura Mobile (“Ozura”), a leading international publisher and developer of mobile entertainment, has released its latest Hotlink Warriors 2 mobile games on MaxGames, Maxis’ mobile gaming community portal which runs on Ozura’s FunlogiX™ platform.

09:07 (BST), 01/04/2008 CTIA WIRELESS 2008 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Winner receives conference passes for ... (gamesindustry.biz)

---GameRecruiter, the leader in recruitment services for the interactive entertainment industry, is pleased to announce the prize winner of their latest online VIP Contest for CTIA WIRELESS 2008, which is scheduled this week, April 1-3 and located at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Community Calander (Southwest Daily News)

April 4th and 5th - Animal Angels Spring Cleaning Garage Sale

Tristate Regional News, Wednesday 4/2 (FOX 7 WTVW Evansville)

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Identify Victims Of Murder-Suicide (Indianapolis) -- Indianapolis Metropolitan Police have identified the victims of a murder-suicide yesterday.

PlayStation 4 Revealed (RPGamer)

So how many of you out there have a PlayStation 3? Nobody? A few? Okay, we have a few hands up in the back row there. Hey, it's cool; the fact is that not many people have a PlayStation 3. Why? Oh, the reasons are many.

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

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10:01 (BST), 28/03/2008 Hotlink Warriors 2 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Singapore, March 28, 2008 - Ozura ... (gamesindustry.biz)

Singapore, March 28, 2008 - Ozura Mobile (“Ozura”), a leading international publisher and developer of mobile entertainment, has released its latest Hotlink Warriors 2 mobile games on MaxGames, Maxis’ mobile gaming community portal which runs on Ozura’s FunlogiX™ platform.

09:07 (BST), 01/04/2008 CTIA WIRELESS 2008 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Winner receives conference passes for ... (gamesindustry.biz)

---GameRecruiter, the leader in recruitment services for the interactive entertainment industry, is pleased to announce the prize winner of their latest online VIP Contest for CTIA WIRELESS 2008, which is scheduled this week, April 1-3 and located at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.

Platinum Studios Reports Fiscal 2007 Financial Results, Business Update, and Outlook (Broadcast Newsroom)

LOS ANGELES, BUSINESS WIRE -- Platinum Studios, Inc. (OTCBB: PDOS), an entertainment company that controls an international library of more than 5,600 comic book characters, which it adapts and produces for film, television and all other media, today reported financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

10:17 (BST), 28/03/2008 Unreal Tournament 3 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Today, Midway and Epic Games ... (gamesindustry.biz)

Today, Midway and Epic Games announce that downloadable content for the award-winning first-person shooter, Unreal Tournament 3, is now available for PlayStation® 3 and PC. The downloadable content consists of three deadly arenas: Morbias, Facing Worlds and Searchlight.

World Horror Convention is frightful and successful (Deseret Morning News)

Things that to go bump in the night might be the least of your worries if you experienced the stories and images that were celebrated at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City over the weekend.

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