Posted by flung in Games16 Nov 2009 03:52 pm
Awesome knife-throw on COD MW2
I just had to repost this one. This is one awesome knife-throw from a game of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.. wow..
Thanks Vivek for the linky
[Check it out via G4TV]
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Posted by flung in Computer Games and Dell15 Nov 2009 11:49 pm
Dell Zino HD compact desktop PC
The Dell Inspiron Zino HD is a new affordable compact desktop PC introduced last week and suitable for a wide range of tasks – everything from basic computing to media center activities. Measuring a mere 7.5 inches square and 3.5 inches tall, the Zino HD looks great anywhere in the home or office. Outfit the system with an optional Blu-ray drive and a dual-core AMD Neo processor and the Zino HD could very well function as a low-end HTPC system.
The Zino HD has a starting price of $229 and is available in 10 colors making it an attractive option to folks considering nettop systems. Features of the Zino HD include:
- AMD processors or dual core Athlon Neo X2 6850e
- Up to 8GB dual channel DDR2 memory
- Up to 1TB internal hard drive space
- Combo DVD/CD-RW drive with optional Blu-ray disc combo
- Gigabit Ethernet with wireless option
- Optional wireless keyboard and mouse
- Built-in 2.1 HD audio and 4 in 1 media card reader
- Integrated ATI graphics adapter with standard HDMI and VGA video connections and optional 512MB discrete ATI graphics adapter
- Four USB 2.0 ports and two eSATA ports
One thought does come up with the Zino HD – is this system a better choice than say the Apple Mac mini? It’s not entirely clear in our opinion. On the low end of the spectrum, it’s hard to argue with the price of the $229 Zino HD. However, configure the Zino HD with more powerful AMD processor options, and it’s harder to say which is the better deal. If you’re concerned about processor performance than the $599 Mac mini clearly has the better processor with the 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo. However, you’ll get more hard drive capacity and more system memory with the Zino HD in this price range – both important for media center considerations. You can even configure a Zino HD with a low-end AMD processor, 3GB RAM, DVD burner, 500GB HDD, integrated graphics and an 18.5 inch HD monitor for $549 – $50 dollars less than the Mac mini.
Not a bad deal – especially if you need a fully configured basic PC system.
Posted by flung in Microsoft and Project Natal11 Nov 2009 02:42 pm
Report states Project Natal to be released in Nov. 2010
Hoping to see Project Natal sometime soon? Well you’re going to have to wait a bit longer. Thanks to sources and a behind-closed doors Microsoft tour of UK publishers and studios, British game industry magazine, MCV, is reporting that Natal will be released worldwide in November of 2010 with a price of under £50 (which is approximately $82 U.S. dollars). Microsoft is reportedly readying approximately 5 million units for the day one release of Natal. We should also see approximately 14 games for launch day. Microsoft hopes Project Natal will rejuvenate the Xbox 360 thereby extending the life of the console which will be 5 years old when Natal officially launches in 2010.
[Check it out via News.com]
Posted by flung in Playstation 3 and Sony10 Nov 2009 10:44 am
24kt Gold PS3 Slim for the uber-rich
If that black-colored PS3 Slim is a bit too boring for your liking and you have an insane amount of cash to burn, you might want to inquire Computer-Choppers about their upcoming 24KT gold version of the PS3 Slim. Yes that’s right – that picture above is indeed a PS3 Slim covered in 24kt gold. It’s one of 5 limited edition units being produced by Computer-Choppers.. so if you must have one, you better send them an email. Expect this bad boy to cost you a fortune though.
[Check it out via Ubergizmo]
West LA Best Buy’s Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 midnight launch
I can hear some of my friends now.. “Oh no you didn’t!!”
“Oh YES I DID!”
Yeah that’s right. I headed over to Best Buy a few hours ago to pick up the midnight release of the new Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 video game for the Xbox 360 console. Best Buy locations all around the country were having midnight sales for the new release but the West Los Angeles location was particularly interesting as several employees from Infinity Ward were on hand to provide autographs to gamers in the audience.
Posters, game consoles, games, gift certificates were just some of the things being given out tonight at Best Buy – unfortunately I got there just a tad bit late for the raffles. But then again – I was there to take some pictures and pick up the game. Oh.. and they even had a life-sized tank on display (sorry – no pics of that)
So how’s the game you’re asking? Sorry folks – I’m going to bed instead of playing the game. It can wait until tomorrow or at the very latest this weekend (tho I suspect it will be later tonight when I get back from work).
And yes – I only picked up the game. I thought about the Night Vision Goggle bundle (with actual working night vision goggles mind you) but.. I had a feeling someone would yell at me at home..
Sony brings Netflix streaming to PS3
Big news for Sony PS3 owners who also have Netflix subscriptions – the two companies have announced a partnership to bring Netflix streaming to the PlayStation 3 platform. Due to arrive next month, Netflix streaming will be available to all Netflix members in the U.S. who also own a PS3 console.
Enabling Netflix streaming on your PS3 will be an interesting affair especially if you’re used to other means of activating Netflix-enabled devices. You’ll need to reserve a free instant streaming Blu-ray disc from Netflix which leverages Blu-ray’s BD-Live technology to access the Internet and activate the Netflix user interface on the PS3. Of course, your PS3 console needs to be connected to the Internet in order for the activation to occur (or any streaming for that matter).
Once enabled, Netflix subscribers will be able to view movies and TV shows that can be watched instantly with titles organized into categories such as members’ personal preferences, popular genres, new arrivals, and members’ individual Instant Queues. You’ll also be able to add movies and TV shows to their Queues, read synopses, and rate movies on the PS3.
You can reserve the free instant streaming disc for the PS3 by going to www.netflix.com/ps3.
Posted by flung in Playstation 3 and Sony16 Oct 2009 12:53 am
That 120GB hard drive on the Sony PS3 Slim not large enough for ya? Well get ready for a larger capacity version as Sony announced a new 250GB PS3 Slim on Thursday set to debut on November 3rd. The new console will maintain the same slim profile as the 120GB version and will retail for $349.99. Sony will continue to offer the 120GB version at the current price point (which was reduced just last month).
News.com’s hands-on with upcoming social networking features of Xbox 360
For those of you that have been waiting on the new social networking features of the Xbox 360 to arrive, you’ll want to check out the hands-on overview of the new apps over at News.com. The new features are due to arrive on the Xbox 360 at some point in November and will feature integrations with Facebook, Twitter, and Last.fm. Expect the Xbox Live Video Marketplace to also receive a slight overhaul as it will be called the Zune Marketplace. According to News.com, this follows Microsoft’s desire to make “Zune” their music and video brand.
Of the three social-networking features due to arrive on the Xbox 360, I have to say that the Last.fm one is the app with most functional appeal. Have a social function to hold at home or need some music playing in the background? Seems that Last.fm would be the perfect solution for those needs – simply start it up and let the music stream through to your Xbox 360 from the Net.
Don’t get me wrong of course – the Twitter and Facebook integrations are certainly interesting.. but if I want to check on my friend’s status, I’m more likely to do so on my iPhone or PC than on the Xbox 360. And yes.. Twitter/FB folks – expect many more useless status updates to hit the web once the Xbox 360 integration rolls out because clearly we all need to know that so-and-so is playing Call of Duty 4 right now on some particular map.
Joy..
Posted by flung in Playstation 3 and Sony27 Sep 2009 09:21 pm
Sony announces Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Edition PS3
Final Fantasy fans will be thrilled to hear that Sony has announced a new Final Fantasy XIII Lightning Edition PS3 at the Tokyo Game Show. The white PS3 features Lightning herself printed on the top of the console and comes bundled with Final Fantasy XIII. The Limited Edition PS3 will be available in the middle of December in Japan for a price of 41,600 yen (or around $459 dollars). No word on when the new version will be available in the U.S.
Posted by flung in Playstation 3 and Sony18 Aug 2009 09:59 am
Sony unveils slimmer PlayStation 3 and reduces price to $300
It’s really no great surprise by now but Sony has finally lifted the covers off of their new slimmer PlayStation 3 console with a new reduced price of $300 dollars. The new PlayStation 3 Slim will come with a 120GB hard drive, will be 33 percent smaller and 36% lighter than the current brick available in retail stores. Current PS3s will also have their prices dropped and based on these KMart ads – we’re guessing these PS3s will also be priced at umm.. $299?? Expect the new slimmer PS3 during the 1st week of September.
At $300 dollars, I’d consider the PS3 slim as a second Blu-ray player for the bedroom.. though not as a gaming console.
