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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Touch Me (All Night Long)
2007-09-07 22:38:00
Pre-ordered an iPod touch 16GB model! Well, how could I resist its consummate gorgeousness? The form factor eclipses even Sony's PSP, which I predominantly used for Wi-Fi web surfing and not gaming!I believe that the launch of iPod touch is profoundly more important than even the iPhone and the iPod touch will become the "must-have" holiday season gift! Why? Because it's the summation of the direction that Apple Newton, or simply Newton, alluded to prior to Steve Jobs' decision to cancel the company's personal digital assistant (PDA) product line in 1997!A decade on and Newton OS has been replaced by Mac OS X in Apple's newest PDA family.
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Sexy! Yes Yes Yes
2007-09-06 21:44:00
The new iPods are delicious! iPod Touch is especially captivating and Apple has delivered a compelling refresh to its ubiquitous all-conquering brand - Nano, Shuffle and all-new Classic.I'd certainly have liked to see a more capacious HDD available for the iPod Touch, but good things come to those who wait! For the time being iPod Classic is the more compelling portable solution; boasting up to 160GB of storage! I'll be using this for data backup on both Mac OS X and Windows Vista Home Premium!Don't forget to download iTunes 7.4! Sexy ! No No No, by Girls Aloud, sounds even edgier especially Cheryl Tweedy's intro.Goodbye to Microsoft Zune and NBC/Universal!

Xbox 360 Messenger Kit
2007-09-06 15:15:00
The Xbox 360 Mess en ger Kit, which includes a Chatpad and Xbox 360 headset, allows users to easily chat with friends or family on Xbox LIVE and Windows-based PCs. The automatically backlit Chatpad quickly connects to any Xbox 360 controller and can be easily controlled with simple thumb strokes so users can simultaneously chat and play games with ease.Amazon.co.uk is offering this cool piece of gaming kit for £19.99. This is currently cheaper than Play.com and Game.

DS Deal
2007-09-04 22:33:00
Amazon.co.uk is running an unmissable late summer DS deal! Buy a Black, White or Pink console and a top game for only £109.99 GBP! This discount runs until December 31st, 2007. Don't forget to pre-order The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, considered by some gaming critics as the best entry in the franchise! And Heroes of Mana.
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Wii Breaks UK Sales Record
2007-08-31 18:37:00
Nintendo?s Wii system has become the fastest-ever selling console in UK history, racking up over 1 million sales in just 38 weeks.According to figures released Thursday by sales data trackers Chart Track, Nintendo?s Wii passed the 1 million sales mark 11 weeks faster than the previous record holder, Sony?s PlayStation 2, which took 50 weeks to achieve the feat, and 22 weeks earlier than Microsoft's Xbox 360, which took 60 weeks to hit one million UK sales.The Wii now reportedly claims a 68 percent share of the UK home console market, while Nintendo?s DS system also has an 86 percent share of the UK handheld console market."The non-stop demand for Wii even in the traditionally slow sales periods for video games in the UK is clearly behind this record breaking achievement,? said David Yarnton, general manager of Nintendo UK.?The performance of both systems appears to indicate that unprecedented interactive entertainment experiences, provided by a combination of the revolutionary natu...
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