Dell dropping XPS, focusing on Alienware - Engadget reports:
''We've got some news that'll make a PC gamer or two weep: the Wall St. Journal is reporting that as of next month Dell will be dropping four models of XPS performance PCs to focus solely on pushing Alienware.''
*Please note that source data is not available without registering,which is why Engadget is the main link. [News 4 Gamers
Wow, so this is a huge surprised. Many gamers actually figured Alienware would be absorbed, not XPS. Considering the financial investments made this is totally a shocker. Also because I am an XPS Owner of the 1710 portable.
Dell Inspirons leaked, Promise slick design - Dell's next design change for its Inspiron lineup will involve a radical overhaul meant to lure customers from fashion-conscious brands, according to a leak published today by Engadget. The 14-inch Inspiron 1435, 15.4-inch 1535, and 17-inch 1735 will all take their visual cues from the tapered, more upscale XPS line and will be the first to have a unique, edge-to-edge LCD that eliminates the thick side bezels that often surround notebooks. [Electronista.com]
World of Warcraft v2.4: Fury of the Sunwell - World of Warcraft (PC)The biggest update in WoW's history is almost upon us, and as we prepare to rejoin that world, we look at the new features. [Gamespy PC Gaming]
I know some folks have been waiting on this and it looks like today it goes live. This is also a big download so make sure to start this on an off-time or else your going to sit and wait a while.
Go here for details on patch.
In Memoriam: Gary Gygax - Co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons dies at age 69. [Gamespy PC Gaming
Woody from GUCOMICS also made a memorial comic for the king of RPG's:
This is very sad for all role-playing gamers around the world. I actually had the pleasure of meeting Gary a few times in my life and was a very intelligent person.
Razer Piranha Gaming Communicator - Sure, it says 'Gaming Communicator', but it really means 'headset'. Has Razer, one of the leading peripheral designers, lost the plot? Or is the Piranha really so good that it needs a new title to help stand out from the crowd? [Bit-Tech News]
Ouch, looks like the headphones got a bad review.
Here go some of the key points on the bad:
- Naturally, it was downhill a bit from there and it ended up taking Rich and I about twenty minutes to get the Piranha unpacked completely. It shouldn’t take two expert box unpackers that long to get some headphones out of a box, but the massively long cable on the Piranha complicated matters a little.
Hey everyone,
So I have updated theknightstemplar.com store. The store has picked up in activity lately, so I am glad everyone is enjoying whats there. Your contributions help a lot in my keeping this site going.
Regards,
Guardian
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Rock Band Stage Kit with lights, smoke leaked by GameStop - Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gaming_news/Rock_Band_Stage_Kit_with_lights_smoke_leaked_by_GameStop'; As if playing Rock Band wasn't one of the greatest group gaming experiences to come along in years, it appears that a new accessory is set to amp up the fun even more by bringing an "interactive light and smoke stage show" to your already thrashing performances. Apparently you can already pre-order this so-called Rock Band Stage Kit from GameStop for 100 bucks, although they've since pulled the box image from the product page, so you'll have to rely on the screencap above to see what you're paying all that money for. Ships on June 23rd, according to the retailer's site, giving us plenty of time to install a proper stage and stadium seating in our game room.[Via Technabob] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments [Engadget Gaming News]
Developer Leak: World of Warcraft for Consoles - Gameplayer is reporting that a developer has leaked in an interview that World of Warcraft is, after all, coming to consoles.
"To date, it (World of Warcraft) is an experience only enjoyed by PC gamers. Until now… A bigwig with connections to the highest levels of Vivendi management has seemingly confirmed that World of Warcraft is coming to consoles."
NOTE: Obviously this is still categorized as a rumor at this point. [News 4 Gamers]
Heya all,
So was looking at Foxnews and I noticed the following:
Online Game Meetings Sometimes End Tragically, but Phenomenon Remains Rare
In some ways, I can see this happening but this is a very old blame the game but not the parents. This nonsense was started when D&D came out and now WOW.
I have been around online games for over 12 years and I can say that I have seen dating, marriages, and even divorces from gaming but never murder. If this happened and the parents didnt see this coming than its the parents fault for not paying more attention to their children. It is easy to point a finger at an online game but not themselves.
Morning everyone,
I was reading some of the news and found that Dell is going to be offering a special edition version of the 1730 with the World of Warcraft paintjob, and it appears you can choose between Horde or Alliance.
South Park to Take on Guitar Hero - Wednesday's episode shines a light on 'Guitar Queer-O.' [1UP PC Gaming News]
Well, if the South Park team does the same great job as they did with World of Warcraft, this should be a incredibly funny show.
Go check it out on November 7th.
Guardian
Ok, so I was going through the Dell forums and came across the new XPS ONE. I was like the ONE? So I went to the links and I am like ok here goes Dells chase to beat out Apple.
Looking at the pictures I agree with some of the blog posters this is a much better product and its centered, no leno chin. :)
Check this system out when you have a moment, its very cool looking, and an all in one?
Guardian
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Morning everyone,
Well, yesterdays announcement of Electronic Arts purchasing Bioware and Pandamic from VG is about as big as Dell purchasing Alienware.
So here is the information which was published on 1UP 1UP Article:
Oh, the money. Yes, the money. There's lots of money involved here. EA will be picking up BioWare and Pandemic from VG Holding Corp. by handing over "up to" $620 million in cash and an additional $155 million in equity to "certain employees" of VG Holding Corp. EA has also agreed to lend up to $35 million as the acquisition is closed out.
Heya all,
So one of the articles on this site under News 4 Gamers, which they got from FiringSquad Article shows the new system requirements.
I have to say this means anything older then say 2 years can't play this game. Check out the system requirements:
Recommended Specs
- CPU: 2.4 GHz dual core or better is recommended
- RAM: 1GB for XP; 2GB for Vista is recommended
- Harddrive: 8GB of free hard drive space
- Video card: 3.0 Shader Support recommended. Nvidia Geforce 7800 or better or ATI Radeon X1800 or better
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