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XMB and then some
2007-11-08 21:06:00
Looks like my Panasonic TX-32LXD700 HD Ready LCD television has arrived just in the nick of time! Sony has finally lifted the wraps off the feted 2.0 PS3 firmware update!Latest PLAYSTATION3 System Software Update Allows PSP to Turn PS3 On and Off from Internet Connection for Enhanced Remote PlayAbility to customise XMB? and add personalised playlists for both music and photos also enabledLondon, 8 November 2007 ? Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced today the availability of the latest version of the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3?) system software. Version 2.00 features the ability to turn a PS3 system on and off remotely, using a PSP? (PlayStation®Portable) system via the Remote Play1 function, allowing for a truly mobile partnership between the two systems.Building on the success and potential of the Remote Play functionality, Version 2.00 will cement the partnership between PS3 and PSP and create a truly global experience. With the ability to turn your PS3 on and off from Wi-...
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PSEye
2007-11-01 17:06:00
The Eye of Judgement could be this holiday season's ultimate electronic board game, narrowly missing the accolade this Halloween!The Eye of Judgment sees the dawn of a new way to interact with the PLAYSTATION 3 system as an innovative game for the world of card games. Using the immense power of PLAYSTATION 3, and the ground-breaking technology of the next generation camera, players can now enjoy a totally new genre in gaming.The Eye of Judgment presents a new style of gameplay where the player brings characters/monsters of fantasy trading cards to life for battle in 3D. Through use of a 3' x 3' board and trading cards - each encrypted with cybercode, players conquer the field by selecting a card and placing the cybercode in front of the next generation camera for their respective character to come to life and battle.Each character has various skillsets, which will determine the outcome of the battle. Players take turns to place cards as they jostle for control of the board; the w...

Mac-O-Lantern
2007-11-01 00:21:00
Happy Halloween or Hallowii to fellow Wii owners!No treats (Halloween 2006) this year! Here's a cool Mac-related trick!How would you like your very own Pumpkin Pimped Mac-O-Lantern? Read the following how-to at the bad banana blog! This rates as one of the coolest custom suggestions I've seen in a long, long while! Imagine a Mac Performa in this livery! Thanks to Amanda Huff (Twitter) for the tip!I'll be watching I Know What You Did Last Summer and Scream tonight! A Kevin Williamson-penned double bill.

Reluctant Spice World
2007-10-30 18:28:00
When I began my tenure at Reuters in 1996, the Spice Girls appeared on the pop scene and, mentored by their manager Simon Fuller, sold the ideological premise of "Girl Power!" wholesale to the masses.This equated to a license to print money and, whatever you may think of the Spice Girls musical oeuvre, there's no denying Fuller's conquest of the retail aisles! From CDs to posters and toys to sweets, the Spice Girls foreshadowed the arrival of Bratz and the brand dilution of Barbie!Incidentally, Victoria Beckham (then Adams) AKA Posh Spice, allegedly auditioned for a Bournemouth University BAMP production prior to the Spice Girls! Please don't ask me for details as I don't have any further information!In anticipation of their upcoming tour...I’M RELUCTANT SPICE, MEL C TELLS GRAHAM NORTON THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW10.00 pm, Thursday 25 October 2007 (repeated Sunday), BBC TWOMELANIE ‘Sporty Spice’ CHISHOLM confirms she was slow to sign up for the Spice Girls’ forthcoming world...
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Vanquishing Vista
2007-10-23 13:18:00
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard is released to retail on Friday October 26th and Amazon.co.uk is offering 6% off the pre-order price for both client versions:Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (Single-user license)Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Family Pack (5-user license)*Introduces over 300 new and enhanced features to OS X, including a new desktop and updated finder enabling easy browsing and sharing between multiple Macs*Take advantage of the latest developments in processor hardware with full native 64-bit support, multi-core optimization, and new Core animation*Preview files without opening an application using Quick Look*Easily and automatically back up and restore lost files or a complete Mac with Time Machine*Create groups of applications and instantly switch between them with SpacesWill it be worth the wait? Of course it will! I'll post my review in short order!
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Unreal Tournament PS3
2007-10-20 17:39:00
Sony?s plans to clear the channel of 60GB PS3s appear to be well on course following the unit?s recent price cut in the UK!As reported in the mainstream press earlier this week, the aggressive price cut to the 60GB PS3 and the introduction of an entry-level 40GB unit sans SACD playback and multimedia card reader saw weekly PlayStation 3 sales jump 178 percent. According to sales monitor ChartTrack, sales of the 60GB model accounted for 89 percent of PS3 sales last week.?PS3 went up by 178 percent over the previous week, which puts it third in terms of overall hardware sold behind DS Lite and Wii,? ChartTrack director Dorian Bloch told MCV. ?It was PS3?s biggest week since weeks one and two in March.??As expected, everyone?s buying the 60GB PS3 as it is such a bargain ? the split is about 89 percent to 11 percent in the 60GB console?s favour.?As I said in my previous post; there really is no contest between the 60GB and 40GB models! The 60GB is unassailable in terms of technological ...
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The Blu-ray Dream Machine
2007-10-13 20:34:00
After 5 years my ageing, but trustworthy, Toshiba SD520 multi-region DVD player finally stopped working on Tuesday night! So, Sony's PS3 (60GB Premium Version) price cut, announced on Wednesday, couldn't have been better timed! A backlog of Doctor Who DVDs and a desire to indulge in Blu-ray eye candy notwithstanding!I most certainly couldn't justify a PS3 purchase at launch! £424.99 was too high an entry fee! However, the new price, £349.99 (including two selected video game titles) while stocks last, is a veritable bargain! Why? The key selling point is Sony's ongoing firmware update strategy (combined with technological trimmings)! And this month is no exception to that rule!Not satisfied with adding DVD upscaling for HDTV. This month's firmware update will usher in Blu-ray Profile 1.1, which includes upgraded interactivity featuring true video picture-in-picture playback, and improved DVD player performance (the 40GB model ships with the latter). Future updates purportedly w...
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New PS3 for the masses?
2007-10-07 16:23:00
New PLAYSTATION®3 Model to Take Holiday Season by StormAggressively priced hardware and a terrific software line-up make for an unbeatable combination New 40GB PS3 at ?399London, 5 October 2007 ? Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced details of its exciting new PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3?) model that will launch throughout the SCEE territories on 10th October 2007 at the highly attractive price of ?399.Providing an incredibly appealing entry point to the world of High Definition gaming and entertainment for the holiday season, the new PS3 brings the next generation of interactive home entertainment to homes all across Europe, Middle East, Africa and Australasia.Along with an ever expanding line-up of PS3 titles (a total of 65 titles tracking across all genres by Christmas), the new PS3 is equipped with a 40GB HDD and includes all the features central to the High Definition entertainment experience; true next generation gameplay, stunning High Definition Blu-ray Disc? mov...

The Movie Hero
2007-10-05 23:43:00
Ultimate Bumblebee has eclipsed my modest expectations! Here he is, case fresh, direct from Hasbro UK's warehouse!Ultimate Bumblebee elicits the kind of gadget-geek excitement once reserved for Tomy's Omnibot! It's no wonder he's made it into this year's Toys R' Us Fabulous Fifteen and among the toys chosen as "12 Best toys of 2007" by Parija B. Kavilanz, senior writer at CNNMoney.com. Or was it the profit margin?Fiscal matters aside. Ultimate Bumblebee is one cool electronic toy for boys and girls of any age! Omnibot who?
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Ridge Racer [Flickr]
2007-10-04 15:35:00
John Hood posted a photo: Ultimate Bumblebee has eclipsed my modest expectations! Here he is, case fresh, direct from Hasbro UK's warehouse! Bumblebee elicits the kind of gadget-geek excitement once reserved for Tomy's Omnibot!
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Shut Up & Drive [Flickr]
2007-10-04 15:35:00
John Hood posted a photo: Ultimate Bumblebee has eclipsed my modest expectations! Here he is, case fresh, direct from Hasbro UK's warehouse! Bumblebee elicits the kind of gadget-geek excitement once reserved for Tomy's Omnibot!
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2 Fast 2 Furious [Flickr]
2007-10-04 15:35:00
John Hood posted a photo: Ultimate Bumblebee has eclipsed my modest expectations! Here he is, case fresh, direct from Hasbro UK's warehouse! Bumblebee elicits the kind of gadget-geek excitement once reserved for Tomy's Omnibot!
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Alternator Rodimus [Flickr]
2007-10-03 20:33:00
John Hood posted a photo: San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive. This is truly one of my all-time favourite Transformers and a rarity to boot!
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Alternator Shockblast [Flickr]
2007-10-03 20:33:00
John Hood posted a photo: One of the coolest Transformers period! Shockblast AKA Shockwave is arguably the best Alter nator! And a long awaited replacement for my Shackwave AKA Galactic Man rip-off.
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Alternator Rodimus [Flickr]
2007-10-03 20:32:00
John Hood posted a photo: San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive and the last, for now, Alter nator.
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Titanium Die-cast Menasor [Flickr]
2007-10-03 20:32:00
John Hood posted a photo: San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive
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Decepticon Comic-Con Exclusives [Flickr]
2007-10-03 20:32:00
John Hood posted a photo: San Diego Comic -Con Exclusives - Transformers Alternator Nemesis Prime and Titanium Die-cast Menasor!
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Shockwave Vs Grimlock [Flickr]
2007-10-03 20:32:00
John Hood posted a photo: Heroic Robots with a G1 Transformers twist!
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Alternators meet Menasor [Flickr]
2007-10-03 20:32:00
John Hood posted a photo: San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives - Rodimus is the epitome of cool, a great alt mode. And Nemesis Prime, Dodge, is a great incarnation of Prime's Decepticon alter ego!
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Stocking Fillers
2007-10-01 12:59:00
Christmas comes even earlier this year! Cards, decorations and seasonal promotions are already hitting hight street shelves and QVC!Without further ado, here's my official top 20 holiday gifts for 2007:1). Nintendo Wii2). Super Mario Galaxy (Wii)3). iPod nano 8GB4). iPod touch 16GB5). iPod classic 160GB6). Xbox 360 Elite7). Halo 3 (Xbox 360)8). Nintendo DS Lite (Silver)9). PS3 (60GB Premium Version)10). Panasonic TX-32LXD700 - 32" Widescreen Viera HD LCD TV11). Sony KDL32D3000 - 32" Widescreen Bravia HD LCD TV12). The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS)13). Transformers Movie - Leader Optimus Prime14). Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Wii)15). Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii)16). Messenger Kit (Xbox 360)17). iLife '0818). iMac 24" Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz/1GB/320GB/ SuperDrive19). Doctor Who: The Key to Time (Limited Edition 7-Disc Box set)20). The Making of "Star Wars"Remember, it's better to give than receive!!!!!
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Send SMS for free iTunes UK Store Music
2007-09-28 19:19:00
Time's running out and I've only just learnt about this offer!Apple is offering UK residents a free iTunes song! That'll include me then and, sure enough, I've downloaded the Sugababes sensational new single About You Know! Pure retro-infused electropop class.UK readers send an SMS with the words "ROCK," "POP," "LIVE," or "ITUNES" to 85100 before midnight tonight!The redemption code expires on September 30th! Send that SMS now!
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Wii Transfer
2007-09-26 16:41:00
Whilst trawling the web, avoiding Halo 3 hype, I stumbled across this gem of a Mac OS X application for Nintendo Wii owners!The following information is taken from the Riverfold Software website! Please note that I am in no way affiliated with Riverfold Software.The Mac companion for your Wii Wii Tran sfer can share your movies, music, and pictures directly to your Nintendo Wii using the Internet Channel. Browse iTunes playlists and iPhoto albums on your television. Convert your movies to formats the Wii understands, either streaming directly from your Mac or for playback in the Wii's Photo Channel. Wii Transfer can even manage saved game backups copied to an SD card.Wii Transfer admission costs a paltry $19 (£9 GBP) and I'd recommend purchasing a SanDisk Card Reader/Writer.

Combat Concluded
2007-09-24 15:03:00
A question for you! Will you be buying an Xbox 360 (if you don't already own one) to play Halo 3? Is it worth running the risk of the Red Ring of Death?
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PlayStation Plan
2007-09-23 21:07:00
KAZUO HIRAI, PRESIDENT AND GROUP CEO OF SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT, OUTLINES PLANS FOR PLAYSTATION BUSINESS AT TOKYO GAME SHOW 2007 KEYNOTE SPEECHTokyo, 20 September, 2007 ? At Tokyo Game Show 2007, Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI), today made a keynote speech that demonstrated the strength and new plans of the PlayStation® business.- Further Expansion of the PlayStation®2 businessIn the 8th year from launch, PlayStation 2 still sees steady demands particularly in North America and Europe. Reaching the remarkable milestone of the 120 millionth shipment in the 7th year from launch, PlayStation 2 will have longer-tail business compared to its predecessor, the original PlayStation. Targeting at further expanding the business into the emerging markets, SCEI will continue to vigorously promote PlayStation 2, by introducing more and more exciting new games.- PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), a Key Driving Force for the Growth Strategy for Overall P...
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Skins
2007-09-21 13:59:00
Skins ? Series 13-disc set released by 4DVD on Monday 24th September 2007?It?s Official: We?re addicted to Skins.? Heat ?This is TV at its best: feisty, polarising & compelling.? The Times ?Funny, pacey and authentic.? Daily MirrorFrom the makers of the multi award-winning show Shameless comes Skins, the critically-acclaimed hit comedy drama series about the lives and loves of a diverse group of Bristol teenagers who get high, get drunk, get laid and get up for their A-levels. These kids really grab life by the balls and then give it a twirl.A ratings smash that has been recomissioned for a second season, Series 1 of Skins is released for the first time ever on DVD on Monday 24th September courtesy of 4DVD. The brainchild of a young team of writers with an average age of just 22, including Josie Long (newcomer 2006, Edinburgh Comedy Festival), Jack Thorne (Shameless), Simon Amstell (Never Mind the Buzzcocks), The Dawson Brothers (Balls of Steel, Dirty Tricks), and 20-something ...
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Dualshock®3
2007-09-20 10:45:00
DUALSHOCK®3 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WITH RUMBLE FEATURE TO BE INTRODUCED FOR PLAYSTATION®3Tokyo, September 20, 2007 ? Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that it would release DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller, a new controller for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3®) incorporating a rumble feature, in Japan in November as a separately sold accessory. It inherits the basic design and functionality of the popular PlayStation® controller, while keeping the high-precision, high response motion sensitive six-axis sensing system. Introduction to North American and European markets is expected in spring 2008.The added rumble feature, combined with the highly realistic motion sensitive six-axis sensing system, takes gamers deeper into the world of interactivity, delivering a more intuitive, realistic and immersive game play experience. The new controller will also benefit PS3 content creators, by giving them the ability to further expand their creative imagination. PS3 titles that are alread...
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Super Paper Cuts
2007-09-19 20:20:00
Nintendo of Europe released a statement today acknowledging the existence of a game-freezing bug in the PAL release of Super Paper Mario.When you are playing Super Paper Mario in UK English, German or Spanish, a problem can occur in a very specific situation. Since the situation where the error occurs is so specific, it?s very possible that you may not experience any issue at all. At the start of Chapter 2-2, you will come across a character called Mimi. She will tell you to go to the farthest room on the first floor to meet a character called Merlee. Enter that room and press the green switch. A trap will be triggered, and a spiked ceiling will descend upon Mario. Before the ceiling reaches him, flip into 3D and jump on it to find a key. If you pick up the key, you won't run into any problems. Use it to open the locked door to Mimi's right. However, if you talk to Mimi without picking up the key, the game will freeze. You will then have to turn off your Wii console and start agai...
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Wii Unleash the Force
2007-09-19 15:12:00
Star Wars?: The Force Unleashed? Coming to Nintendo's Platform with Exclusive Duel ModeSAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Sept. 18, 2007 - LucasArts today revealed that Star Wars?: The Force Unleashed? will come to the Wii? home videogame system from Nintendo next spring, offering owners the unique chance to live out their Jedi fantasies by wielding the Wii Remote? as a lightsaber while using the Nunchuk? controller to torment foes with their Force? powers.The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The game's expansive story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist the iconic villain in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.The Wii version, in development by Krome Studios, will also add an exclusive duel mode in which...

Generation Xbox
2007-09-19 00:50:00
Microsoft wants video gamers to "finish the fight" when the last chapter of its "Halo" trilogy comes out next week, but a carefully crafted merchandising strategy will make sure Master Chief lives on for years to come."Halo" is crucial to the success of Microsoft's Xbox video game business, which has lost billions of dollars since it was started in 2001 as a way to counter Sony Corp's growing dominance.Hailed by some as the "Star Wars" for Generation Xbox, the "Halo" franchise has spawned a mini-empire of licensed toys, clothing and tie-ins. The game features a space marine called Master Chief trying to save humanity from an alien army known as the Covenant.Xbox 360 Halo 3 Limited Edition ConsoleThe console features an exclusive "Spartan green and gold" finish and comes bundled with a matching Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, 20GB Hard Drive, Headset, Play & Charge Kit, and exclusive Halo 3 Gamer Pics and Theme (available via Xbox LIVE download).Box contents:*Halo 3 Special Editi...

Coaster Crazy!
2007-09-17 20:22:00
Last Tuesday I went to Thorpe Park with two of my cousins and 'conquered' Colossus! The roller coaster is located in the Lost City area, in the south of the park. The ride is formed out of a vertical loop, a cobra roll, two corkscrews and five inline twists.The upcoming Hallowe'en and Bonfire Night seasonal spectaculars look a treat!
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