SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Creative Technology Ltd., whose Nomad and Zen music players aim to compete with Apple’s iPod, swung to a wider-than-expected quarterly loss after price competition sapped margins, sending its shares down 5 percent. The Singapore-based firm said on Thursday it expected to return to the black by year-end with the launch of two…
Daily Archives: August 10, 2005
Massive Inc. Advertising Takes Off
PlanetSide, a FPS-based MMO game published by Sony Entertainment of America (SOE) is now using advertising in-game. PlanetSide already charges a fee of $12.99 a month to play and now users are also treated to Fanta, Coca-Cola, and Deuce Bigalow advertisements.” Additionally, Martey writes “A recent patch to SWAT 4 introduces dynamic in-game advertising in…
Silent Hunter III
Fans of U-Boat warfare haven’t seen a decent effort put forward to quench their thirsts since Aces of the Deep, a game now older than some of the new generation of gamers who have matured enough to be able to appreciate such a deep simulation. Silent Hunter II promised to be a spiritual successor for…
To Buy a Mac or Wait for Intel – New York Times
To Buy a Mac or Wait for IntelNew York Times - Q. I want to buy a new iMac now, but was wondering if I should wait until the new Intel-based versions appear. Is there any reason to wait?Can Apple Make the Switch? Wired NewsTransitive CEO Talks Rosetta With Wired The Mac ObserverMacFixIt (subscription) - all 4…
City of Heroes Issue 5 Preview
Gamespy took a sneak peak at the forthcoming City of Heroes Issue 5 content update: One of the most interesting elements of the new issue is the way that NCSoft is pretty much dedicating this particular update to magic. One of City of Heroes’ best, and subtlest, features, is the way it’s able to almost…
Pre-Ordering City of Villains
The City of Villains site has a splash page on their pre-ordering deals. As with City of Heroes, players can pre-order through EBGames, Game Stop, CompUSA, and Best Buy. But unlike with City of Heroes, instead of a prestige power, City of Villains players will get a unique (based on retailer) item to display! Full…
The Paragon Times: The Burning of Steel Canyon
Suspicious fires are being set in Steel Canyon. Are the Hellions to blame? Heroes are called upon to help Paragon City’s beleaguered fire department. Read all about it in this issue of the Paragon Times. Tweet cityofheroes.com
Starship Troopers Delay & Demo Dates
The Empire Interactive Forums (thanks Delta Outpost) now offers a UK release date for Starship Troopers and a release date for the playable demo for the bug hunt game. Tweet bluesnews.com
One Fan’s Opinion
Image Comics co-founder and Publisher Erik Larsen joins the CBR ranks today with the debut issue of his new, weekly column. What does he have in store for you today? Well, we’re not going to spoil it. Click on inside and you’ll discover ONE FAN’S OPINION. Tweet comicbookresources.com
Let (Cordless) Freedom Ring
A new voice over Internet phone system makes it simple for even tech neophytes to tap into the cutting edge of telephony—and maybe save a bundle on their bills. Tweet fortune.com
