19 posts
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20 Gig Playstation 3 Discontinued?
In a bit of investigative journalism, I have recently taken it upon myself to answer the question of, “where have all the 20 gig Playstation 3 models gone?” In a rather silent disappearance, it seems that the 20 gig version of Sony’s new console has gone missing as of late. So…
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Video game playing may fulfill innate human need
Playing video games can satisfy deep psychological needs and, at least in the short term, improve people’s well-being, new research shows. The more a game fulfilled a player’s sense of independence, achievement and connectedness to others, the more likely he or she…
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PS3s in stock show demand may be softening, analyst says
More than half of a group of surveyed stores had Sony Corp.’s PlayStation 3 in stock, while Nintendo Co. Ltd.’s new Wii was sold out, an analyst said on Tuesday in a report signaling demand for the market leader’s new console may be soft. “Our channel…
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Woman dies competing for Nintendo Wii
Preliminary autopsy findings concluded a Rancho Cordova woman who competed in a radio station water-drinking contest before she was found dead Friday showed signs consistant with water intoxication, Sacramento County Coroner’s Office authorities said Saturday. The results…
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‘WoW’: 8 million served
Currently, the population of Earth is estimated to be 6.7 billion people. As of this week, roughly 0.1 percent of the sum of modern humanity plays World of Warcraft. On Thursday, Blizzard Entertainment announced that more than 8 million people subscribe to the massive massively…
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‘Second Life’ hit by worm
A self-replicating worm Linden Labs dubbed “grey goo” overtook online game Second Life Sunday, forcing the game’s owners to block all logins but their own for about half an hour. According to comments on the company’s blog, the worm planted spinning gold…
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Film, TV downloads newly available via Xbox 360
Microsoft Corp. will unlock the digital-distribution capabilities of its next-generation console, Xbox 360, to Hollywood studios beginning November 22. Xbox 360 gamers in the U.S., totaling at least 3 million, will be able to purchase TV shows and download them to their gaming…
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EA Overhauls Game Download Service
Electronic Arts Inc. is taking the wraps off of a major overhaul to its download service for computer games, signaling the largest video game publisher’s commitment to the growing trend of online distribution. The Redwood City-based company said it plans to officially…
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Battlefield 2142 In-game Ads Use Spyware Tactics
Electronic Arts today announced that Battlefield 2142 has shipped to retailers in North America and Europe for the PC. After ripping open the box, but before putting the disc into their systems, gamers may notice a slip of paper with a disclaimer written on it. CGW Podcast read…