Archive for September, 2005

Skype Releases New Software Version

Skype has released a new software version for Windows that offers users a number of new features.
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‘Will & Grace’ Ups Ante With Live Show

AP - The set didn't collapse. No one forgot his lines. Too bad. The cast of "Will & Grace," who do a pretty slick job every week on their filmed sitcom, upped the ante Thursday night by airing the season opener live.

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F.E.A.R Multiplayer Demo Is out!

Jump into some fast-paced multiplayer action with the hot new F.E.A.R. multiplayer demo! F.E.A.R.™ (First Encounter Assault Recon) is an intense combat experience with rich atmosphere and a deeply intense paranormal storyline presented entirely in first person.
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Dungeon Siege II Patch

The Dungeon Siege II Downloads Page now offers a new patch to update Gas Powered Games’ RPG sequel to version 2.2.
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First In-Game Project Gotham Racing 3 Footage

No smoke and mirrors here folks - this is the real deal.
A [H]ard|Forum user by the name of "Circuitbreaker8" appears to have come across the first segment of in-game ‘Project Gotham Racing 3′ gameplay footage. The 1:04 minute shakey cam clip shows an unnamed person driving around the downtown area of a major North [...]

ATi Slashes Factory Warranty Period

A sharp eyed reader over at extreme overclocking forums noted that ATi has slashed its warranty period for all products from as much as 5 years to 1, effective from August 31st 2005. This means if you purchased your (video)card before August 31st you will still retain the standard 3 year warranty that was present [...]

94 Pct of Adults Say Net a Threat to Kids

A new survey conducted for Zone Labs by Harris Interactive finds a whopping 94 percent of adult U.S. Internet users believe the Internet poses a threat to children.
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F.E.A.R. MP Demo

The F.E.A.R. multiplayer demo is now available, offering the chance to sample Monolith’s horror-themed first-person shooter. The demo includes two maps, DM Factory and CT Facility.
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Ultimate Avengers DVD Poster #2 Released

Marvel has released the second in a series of posters for the upcoming Ultimate Avengers animated movie.
Lions Gate Family Home Entertainment Presents in association with Marvel Studios, Inc. in association with MLG Productions 1, Inc, Ultimate Avengers: The Movie.

The Ultimate Avengers, an original animated feature based on the chart-shattering comic The Ultimates is coming to [...]

Anti-MMORPG ads from D&D

This anti-MMORPG ad from Dungeons and Dragons is STONE BRILLIANT. It reads “If you’re going to sit in your basement pretending to be an elf, you should at least have some friends over to help. Dungeons and Dragons: Get together. Roll some Dice. Have Fun.” Way to play to your core strength.

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