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Share Pictures, Documents, Music on the Web Without Uploading Them Anywhere

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You use Flickr for uploading photographs, Scribd for sharing Office documents, YouTube for video files and Rapidshare or Divshare for uploading Music MP3s and other file formats including .zip and .exe.

Now that's not a bad approach but care to try something very different that would save you from the hassle of uploading stuff on the web ?


Enter Purplenova, a 3MB software that turns your computer into a virtual website.



Host files and documents on your computer
Every file or folder that you share from your computer gets a public URL. Your friends can simply type that URL in their web browser and access the file no matter how large the size is - it will be streamed directly from your computer to his/her machine.

Purplenova is like turning your computer into a web server (with an internet address) sans any complex setup. Just run the utility, choose the local files or folders that you like to share over the web and Purplenove will give you a URL for each of them that you can paste in your email or blog.

There are some interesting application of Purplenova - you can access files located on your home computer from office or vice versa. You can also listen to streaming music on another computer from your Windows Media player.

They are integrated with Google Analytics to provides you with stats about file usage. Think of Purplenova as extremely simple web hosting from your desktop with absolutely no limits on storage space or bandwidth constraints.

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Unlike screen sharing software like Yuuguu or SharedView, Purplenova does not give other remote access to your computer, it delivers files only through the web browser.





Turn Your Home Computer into a Web Server in 2 Minutes

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You may find this technique useful even if you are not a very tech-savvy user.

web server at home computerBefore getting into the actual process, let’s look at a couple of real-world situations that explain why you may want to turn your home computer into a web server.



Situation #1. Say you have music MP3s, documents and other important files on the hard drive of your home computer. If you turn this home computer into a web server, you will be able to access all these files from office or any other Internet connected machine including your mobile phone.

Situation #2. You have some personal photographs that you want to share with other family members. You can either upload these pictures online to a site like Flickr or better still, just convert the computer into a web server. Now you can connect the camera to the computer, transfer the digital pictures to some designated folder and they’ll instantly become available to your friends and family anywhere in the world.

Situation #3. You want to host a website on the internet but the web hosting jargon like FTP, DNS, etc. is way too complex for you. The workaround therefore is that you setup a web server on your home computer (it’s easy) and then host a website in seconds without spending a single penny on external web hosting services.

Now if any of the above reasons look convincing enough, here’s how you can convert your Windows, Mac or Linux PC into a web server in less than two minutes - no technical knowledge required.

Go to labs.opera.com, download the Opera Unite software and install it. Congratulations, you are now running a web server on your machine and just need another minute to configure local file folders that you want to share with others over the internet.

Here’s an illustrated screenshot of the configuration panel - nothing technical here again.


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Start the Opera Web browser (yes, that’s also you web server now) and enable the Opera Unite service from the lower left corner. Now double click the File Sharing link and select the folder whose content you want to share on the web. Any file or folder inside this folder can now be accessed over the internet - you can either use a public URL or specify a password for private sharing.

The following screencast video has more detailed instructions on how to get started with Opera Unite or you may refer to the User Guide if you get stuck somewhere.



Opera Unite looks pretty useful but there are other services around that can also do pretty similar stuff. For instance, both PurpleNova and Dekoh Dekstop enable users share content on the Internet directly from the hard drive without having to upload it anywhere.

Update: It’s important to note that your computer must be in running state and also connected to the Internet for others to download files and web pages since Opera Unite streams content directly from your machine - it doesn’t upload or caches anything to its own servers. Give it a shot.




Video: Silverlit's Heli-Mission SWAT Truck brings your Blue Thunder fantasies to a rockin' reality

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We've seen remote controlled toy helicopters and remote controlled toy cars, and they were good, but never have we seen before a product that brings the greatness of the two together. Silverlit's Heli-Mission SWAT truck is that holy union of RC, a butch-looking controllable truck with flashing lights and a cavernous cargo bay that swings open to release a three-channel helicopter. The heli is hoisted into position and can then be launched to go rescue your Transformers figurines from the clutches of your evil sister, brother, husband, wife, or pet. This wireless duo will set you back £59.95 when it releases in Europe, about $100, but sadly we're not finding it up for order anywhere else at the moment. So go ahead and relax, Brazilian prison guards -- at least for now...







How to Upgrade iPhone 2G/3G to Firmware OS 3.0

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The much anticipated iPhone OS software 3.0 has been released. The new version
3.0 of iPhone 2G (first generation), iPhone 3G and iPod Touch firmware contains a lot of goodies and enhancements that well worth the upgrade, such as MMS support and ability to cut, copy and paste. The new iPhone 3G S (3GS) comes factory installed with OS software 3.0. Owner of previous generation of iPhone and iPhone 3G on OS 2.2 or 2.2.1 can upgrade to firmware 3.0 for free using the simple guide below.

Note: In order to upgrade iPhone firmware version to OS 3.0, iTunes 8.2 must be installed.

1. Connect iPhone or iPhone 3G to the computer.
2. Run iTunes 8.2.
3. Select the iPhone under Devices in the Source List on the left pane.
4. In the iPhone Summary pane, click Check for Update button.
5. Click Download and Install. Do not disconnect your iPhone until the update is completed.

Once update is finished, the iPhone or iPhone 3G will be running firmware OS software 3.0. iPhone OS 3.0 is available for free for 1st Gen iPhone and iPhone 3G users, while iPod Touch users need to pay $10 to get the upgrade, although a hack is available to let iPod Touch device upgrades free to firmware 3.0.




How to Upgrade iPhone 2G/3G to Firmware OS 3.0

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The much anticipated iPhone OS software 3.0 has been released. The new version
3.0 of iPhone 2G (first generation), iPhone 3G and iPod Touch firmware contains a lot of goodies and enhancements that well worth the upgrade, such as MMS support and ability to cut, copy and paste. The new iPhone 3G S (3GS) comes factory installed with OS software 3.0. Owner of previous generation of iPhone and iPhone 3G on OS 2.2 or 2.2.1 can upgrade to firmware 3.0 for free using the simple guide below.

Note: In order to upgrade iPhone firmware version to OS 3.0, iTunes 8.2 must be installed.

1. Connect iPhone or iPhone 3G to the computer.
2. Run iTunes 8.2.
3. Select the iPhone under Devices in the Source List on the left pane.
4. In the iPhone Summary pane, click Check for Update button.
5. Click Download and Install. Do not disconnect your iPhone until the update is completed.

Once update is finished, the iPhone or iPhone 3G will be running firmware OS software 3.0. iPhone OS 3.0 is available for free for 1st Gen iPhone and iPhone 3G users, while iPod Touch users need to pay $10 to get the upgrade, although a hack is available to let iPod Touch device upgrades free to firmware 3.0.




How to Update and Upgrade iPod Touch to Firmware OS 3.0 For Free

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Apple has release iPhone and iPod Touch firmware OS software version 3.0. The firmware 3.0 is a major update that adds tons of new features to the portable device. While all generations of original iPhone and iPhone 3G entitles to free upgrade to iPhone OS 3.0 software update, both 1st generation and 2nd generation iPod Touch 2G is required to pay $9.95 to upgrade to to OS 3.0.




Bypass and skip the payment to Apple. It’s obviously unfair practice by Apple towards iPod Touch, who properly do not incur recurring charges. Use the following guide on how to upgrade and update to iPod Touch OS 3.0 software update firmware for free without cost.

How to Upgrade or Update iPod Touch to OS 3.0 Firmware For Free

1. Download and install iTunes 8.2 or higher version.
2. Download iPod Touch 2G OS firmware 3.0 Apple Device Software Update IPSW file, iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw or iPod Touch 1G OS firmware 3.0 Apple Device Software Update IPSW file, iPod1,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw via the iPhone OS 3.0 software update direct download links.

Note: If the downloaded file is in ZIP format (iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.zip) , then rename the extension from .zip to .ipsw. If the file name is been appended with .zip extension, such as iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.zip, just remove the .zip off the filename.

If you encounter “an error occurred while processing your request” error message when attempting to download iPod Touch firmware, download the IPSW files from here (for 1st generation iPod Touch) or here (for 2nd generation iPod Touch).
3. Plug in and connect the iPod Touch to computer.
4. Run iTunes 8.2 or higher.
5. Select the iPod Touch from Devices list.
6. Optional but recommended, take a backup of the iPod in case of accidental file lost.
7. Now there are two ways to update iPod Touch. For user who want to clean and fresh upgrade the iPod Touch, without retaining any existing songs, musics, videos, movies, apps and other media or data files on iPod Touch (mean you will be losing all files stored on iPod Touch), follows these steps:
1. In Windows environment, press and hold Shift key and left click Restore.

In Mac OS X system, press and hold Option key and left click Restore.

For user who want to retain and save everything that has been uploaded and stored on iPod Touch or ensure that the media is untouched (not losing any files), follow these steps instead:
1. On the iTunes main screen, there should be 2 options: “Check for update” and “Restore”. Click on Check for update.
2. A web page showing the iPod Touch OS firmware 3.0 features and offering option to buy for $9.99 will be loaded and shown. Click on Cancel.
3. iTunes will return to the previous iPod Touch main page. However, the “Check for update” option has now been change to “Update.
4. In Windows environment, press and hold Shift key and left click Update.

In Mac OS X system, press and hold Option key and left click Update.
8. Locate and select iPod Touch OS 3.0 Apple Device Software Update IPSW file downloaded in step above.
9. The update process will start. iPod may reboot a few times. Do not disconnect iPod Touch until iTunes has completed updating iPod Touch.
10. Once upgrading is done, the iPod Touch will be on OS firmware 3.0, for free without any cent been paid.
11. Optionally, if you have choose to restore iPod Tunes to firmware OS software 3.0 at factory default, iTunes will offer option to either create a new iPod or restore it from backup. For user already created a backup of iPod, just restore the date files to upgraded iPod Touch.

Note: If there is an error when iTunes attempts to recognize iPod Touch, just unplug and plug the iPod back in again.




How To Restore and Enable Visual Voicemail (VVM) and MMS That Not Working After iPhone Tethering Hack

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After hacking the iPhone to enable Internet tethering without paying your mobile service provider
, chance are the MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) and/or VVM (Virtual Voicemail) functions on the iPhone, be it 1st Gen iPhone 2G, iPhone 3G or iPhone 3G S, may not working anymore.



The problem or error happens because when enabling Internet tethering by loading a new Mobileconfig configuration profile, a new .ipcc (carrier settings) file that enables the tethering, but disables the Visual Voicemail and/or MMS is been installed.

How to fix, restore and re-enable VVM and MMS in iPhone, and most importantly, keep the Internet tethering service intact? The solution is indeed very simple. Just go to Settings -> General -> Reset on iPhone, and tap Reset Network Settings. The iPhone will reboot. After the restart, MMS, VVM and tethering should be working fine again.




Kaspersky Mobile Security 8.0 Free Trial Direct Download Link

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The famous company of its antivirus and Internet security products, Kaspersky has released its new version mobile security product – Kaspersky Mobile Security 8, which features SMS searching, parental control, incoming call filtering, and data encryption. The new Kaspersky Mobile Security 8 is the first mobile security software which comes with complete protection from theft to Internet minatory. User can send a pre-set SMS message to a lost or stolen cellphone to block access to contacts, photos or files on the cellphone until the pre-set password is entered. In addition, the new Kaspersky Mobile Security 8 also comes with an advanced firewall that can blocks or scans incoming and outgoing network traffic. Furthermore, the application database also can update via WAP/HTTP (GPRS, EDGE, 3G) or with the aid of a PC which lets users to keep secured from unknown and newly evolving mobile viruses. Kaspersky Mobile Security 8 will run on Symbian and Windows mobile platform.


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Features of Kaspersky Mobile Security 8

* Anti-theft
* SMS block- pre-set SMS message to lost phone
* SMS-clean SIM block
* Mobile Antivirus
* Firewall protection
* Antispam for SMS/EMS/MMS
* Encryption
* Parental Control
* On-schedule scanning
* Get the GPS location of a lost or stolen phone
* Encrypt sensitive personal and business data
* Automatic updates
* Support Symbian OS 9.1, 9.2б 9.3 Series 60 or Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, 6.0, 6.1 operating systems

Apart from that, the Kaspersky Mobile Security 8 also comes with SMS searching function which allows a stolen phone to be located via SMS and Global Positioning System (GPS) and Parental Control allows restriction of calling and messaging a set of pre-defined numbers. There have options for manual or scheduled scans which can scans SMS, MMS, Bluetooth files, and emails.

The new Kaspersky Mobile Security 8 is currently available as free trial download for 30 days. Users can use trial keys AAAA-AAAA-AAAA-AAA3 or 1KQU9-3KFG1-A37MR-FMA2H for 30 day validity.

Kaspersky Mobile Security 8 Free Trial Direct Download Links:

Kaspersky Mobile Security 8 for Windows Mobile 5, 6, 6.1: kmsecurity_8.0.0.75_en.cab
Kaspersky Mobile Security 8 for Symbian 9.x Series 60 3rd: kmsecurity_8.0.51_en.sis






Mio Amber Phone With Noise-Cancellation To Deliver Quality Sound

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The well known in mobile GPS industry, Mio Technology has unveiled its new phone, named as Mio Amber. The handset has been design specifically to run on Windows Mobile 6.5. The phone has been enhanced with noise-cancellation technology for providing clear and quality sound.


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It powered by a 528MHz Qualcomm MSM, the phone is also equipped with a 5-megapixel camera with auto focus function. It boasts a 3.61-inch WVGA touch screen, has built-in 256MB RAM, integrated A-GPS navigation, supports GPRS/EDGE and WCDMA/HSPA network.

In addition, it is Bluetooth 2.0 enabled and supports microSD memory card.

The availability and the priced are not yet announced.





Dell Low Cost Vostro 1220 Leaks Out

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According to the leak-out news, Dell is planning to introduce a fourth, smaller Vostro notebook for the near future. The upcoming 12-inch budget notebook will have a thick but small profile with a 12-inch screen. There’s also an ExpressCard slot, SD card reader and biometric fingerprint security. Ports seemingly include three USB 2.0, Ethernet, a modem, VGA and audio in/out, and there’s a row of handy touch-sensitive media control buttons above the keyboard.


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The Vostro 1220 will be neither CULV nor Atom based. Instead, the Vostro 1220 gets an Intel Core 2 Duo T6750 processor, with up to 4GB of RAM and a 320GB hard-drive, usual I/O ports, Ethernet and Wi-Fi, plus a DVD burner.

There is no information on the pricing or availability for the Dell Vostro 1220, but it’s likely to be on the cheap end of the scale.


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Olympus E-P1 Is Available for Pre-Order

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In 1959, Olympus launched a PEN series of camera that revolutionized the way we take photo. It is built with the photographic optics of an SLR and the size and simplicity of a point-and-shoot. Now, after 50 years, the PEN is back. Olympus introduces new Olympus PEN, which is totally digital and features groundbreaking technology. It comes with extraordinary abilities to create even more than what was thought possible. The camera has superior optics, interchangeable lenses and multimedia capabilities. It combines the creative freedom of a sophisticated digital SLR with the simple controls and small size of a point-and- shoot.


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This new ultra-compact hybrid device can even record HD quality movies and add Art Filter effects. The E-P1 packs all the advantages of Olympus imaging technology, such as image stabilization, a dust reduction system, and bright interchangeable lenses.

It is now available for pre-order at Adorama, Amazon, B&H and J&R, priced at $749 (body only), $799 (with 14-42mm lens), and $899 (with 17mm pancake lens and viewfinder).





Portable Pizza Oven Serves Warm Food for Car Journey

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Have you ever been caught in the jam or stuck for hours on a journey in an isolated highway? Your stomach could be grumbling or your passengers could be so restless that you wish you had ordered a pizza for the journey? Well, it may seem the unlikeliest of inventions but now you can bake your own instant pizza or pies in an oven custom-made for cars.


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The Porta-Pizza is a portable oven that plugs into the car’s battery or 12-volt outlet. The oven is equipped with top-mount heating elements and a high/low setting to bake frozen food or warm up leftovers. One need not survive on sandwiches or cold food for long journeys. For as low as $36, Porta Pizza not only satisfies the hunger pangs but keeps front and backseat passengers occupied. It is small in design and can even be used for outdoor camping. However, users may want to turn off the car engine occasionally to ensure they do not overuse the oven and exhaust the car battery.





Digital Chocolate Releases 3D Rollercoaster Rush Game For iPhone And iPod Touch

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The world’s leading publisher of original, high-quality Omni games, Digital Chocolate has released the 3D Rollercoaster Rush game for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch, which features stunning 3D graphics and expertly crafted tracks with realistic coaster physics, based on original award-winning Rollercoaster Rush game.


Rollercoaster specifically for iPhone and iPod touch


“We were thrilled to see the original Rollercoaster Rush become a top downloaded game in June,” said Trip Hawkins, CEO of Digital Chocolate. “Apple customers who enjoyed the original are going to love this 3D version where camera angles shift with the coaster.”

The 3D Rollercoaster Rush is now available for $4.99 through Apple App Store, and players can also download the free version that just provide a limited number of levels.




Matrox Unveils M9138 and M9148 PCI-E Graphics Cards with Multiple DisplayPorts for PC Market

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DisplayPort has becomes one of the preferred graphics display standards over HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) due to its cheaper implementation cost. While it seems to be still too early to adopt this for PC and consumer electronics markets, Matrox has already came out with two new graphics cards targeted for those users that require to work in multi-monitor system environment. Named as M9138 and M9148, there are the latest product lines under Matrox M-series families that support three to four DisplayPort based LCD monitors independently.


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The new graphics card is based on standard PCI Express X 16 lanes interface that can be plugged into any existing PC platform with PCI Express slot to extend the display capability, beyond what is required by full HD 1080p LCD panel at 1920 X 1080 resolutions. Backed up with an impressive 1GB RAM memory, they are capable of driving three to four DisplayPort monitors with each of them able to scale up to maximum of 2560 X 1600 resolutions per display port. Good thing is, there are claimed to be thermally efficient that can eliminate the use of active fan for noise-free and fan-less applications
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No pricing information yet, these graphics cards will be bundled with its own proprietary PowerDesk software for simplified setup and configuration and all will be available by Q3 of 2009.




NVIDIA Plans to Release Tegra Based Netbook by November 2009

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Previosly we mentioned about NVIDIA’s first low cost Tegra based MID (Mobile Internet Device), now the famous graphics solutions provider has just announced new plan to release its own netbook based on Tegra, an ARM based processor that is believed to be lower power but yet powerful enough in handling HD (High Definition) media decoding and playback on portable devices.


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The Tegra processor is based on multiprocessor architecture in which each of the internal unit is responsible for own specific tasks such as hardware decode, Flash acceleration, web based applications and etc that make it so efficient and powerful in delivering great visual experience. The earlier news disclosed that the initial prototype could be built by Mobinnova that contains 8.9-inch LCD screen, full wireless 802.11b/g and 3G network connectivity for impressive HD media and internet browsing experience. As expected, it will have to stick back to Windows CE for now, even though it is expected to run on Google Android Operating System soon when the software porting is matured.

NVIDIA’s spokesperson further disclosed that the Tegra based netbook will be price tagged at around $244 and reach consumer market space by November this year. This will definitely another good news for ARM lovers who would like to see new entry to the netbook market which is currently monopolized by X86 based solutions from Intel and VIA Technologies.




Samsung Yuna’s Haptic Phone

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Samsung Electronics has announced the availability of its new full touchscreen phone which named as Yuna Haptic at the 2009 World IT Show. The phone adopts Korean figure skater, Yuna Kim as an official AnyCall cell phone model. The Yuna Haptic has been designed to include ‘My Diary’ for editing and update the scheduler with information such as restaurant listing, movies and etc in the form of a blog.


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Along with a 3-megapixel camera with auto-focus function, Yuna Haptic is also integrated with innovative technology for automatically enabled or disabled the sensibility of the screen which depending on the distance between the face and the phone.

Available in snow white, sweet pink and noble black, the phone is priced at $475.





Download GPicSync To GeoTag Travel Photos

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It always happens when users travel and take a lot of photos; when they go home, they tend to forget where the photos were taken. Of course with many of the latest cameras such as Nikon Coolpix series which feature built-in GPS receivers, users can easily geotag their photos and record the location where the photos were taken. However, if users are still using the dinosaur age camera without GPS-enable, users can still enjoy the same facility if they have a GPS logger. To make things work, what they need is a Geotagging application. One of the useful and free GeoTagging programs probably users can try is GPicSync.




GPicSync doesn’t feature a wonderful or fancy interface but it is user-friendly and features many handy functions. For instance, the program includes an EXIF reader which allows users to embed geographic location into the EXIF header. Besides, users can add photo thumbnail to the Google Earth or Google Map program conveniently via the KMZ file generator. Via GPicSync, users also can easily post their geotagged photos to web services such as Picasa or Flickr as these programs recognize GPicSync.

GPicSync has recently released its latest update GPicSync1-28. Users who want to try the application can download it via the link here and refer to the tutorial on how to Geotag your Photos With GPicSync.

Summary of the Features:

* automatically geocode your photos (in the EXIF header)
* use a GPS tracklog in the GPX format or NMEA format (multiple selection possible)
* Support elevation data if present in the tracklog
* create a Google Earth KML file to directly visualize the geocoded photos and track in Google Earth
* create a Google Maps file to publish your pictures and track on the web (more)
* Automatically associate audio or video files in Google Earth and Google Maps
* create a Google Earth KMZ file (containing your geolocalized pictures and tracklog)
* add additional geonames and ‘geotagged’ metadata (for automatic tagging in Flickr for example) and create an automatic IPTC caption (more)
* manually write latitude/longitude in a picture EXIF or a selection of photos
* handy tools integrated (Time correction tool, EXIF reader, GPX inspector, rename pictures with date/location,)
* supports Jpeg pictures and main RAW files format (more)
* software available in English, French, German, Italian, traditional and simplified Chinese, Catalan, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese and Czech




Amazon Game Downloads Offer Casual Games For $10

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Try before you buy! Amazon is again tantalising gamers with more than 600 casual games to be downloaded from the site with only $10 per game. Users are allowed to download the game, try it for 30 minutes before deciding to purchase the full game. Game enthusiasts can scan through and choose their favorite games conveniently at home.


The Amazon Game Download is currently in beta version. Amazon Music Download
and Movies Download have been offered for quite some time and received pretty good response. Amazon is confident this casual games download will receive positive response and become highly popular.

When asked why Amazon is focusing on casual games instead of going for an all-encompassing online store model like Valve’s Steam, the Vice President of Video Games and Software for Amazon, Greg Hart, explained that “Casual Games are a natural fit with our demographic. We have 88 million active customers who can appreciate the convenience of the true amazon shopping experience combined with the casual games experience.”

With the casual games service, both users and game developers reap the benefits. Users can enjoy inexpensive and quality casual games via a safe, fast and convenient medium while the game developers will be given a new platform to promote their products. Casual developers who have never released a retail box can now have the online equivalent of a big box retailer where they can display their ware.

Game enthusiasts can also take advantage of this new download center for Amazon by downloading the full version of some games like Jewel Quest II, The Scruffs and Built-A-Lot completely free of charge. This promotion is offered to customers in conjunction with the launching of Amazon Game Download and lasts for one week only.

Download games from Amazon Game Downloads.





Amazon Game Downloads Offer Casual Games For $10

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Try before you buy! Amazon is again tantalising gamers with more than 600 casual games to be downloaded from the site with only $10 per game. Users are allowed to download the game, try it for 30 minutes before deciding to purchase the full game. Game enthusiasts can scan through and choose their favorite games conveniently at home.




The Amazon Game Download is currently in beta version. Amazon Music Download
and Movies Download have been offered for quite some time and received pretty good response. Amazon is confident this casual games download will receive positive response and become highly popular.

When asked why Amazon is focusing on casual games instead of going for an all-encompassing online store model like Valve’s Steam, the Vice President of Video Games and Software for Amazon, Greg Hart, explained that “Casual Games are a natural fit with our demographic. We have 88 million active customers who can appreciate the convenience of the true amazon shopping experience combined with the casual games experience.”

With the casual games service, both users and game developers reap the benefits. Users can enjoy inexpensive and quality casual games via a safe, fast and convenient medium while the game developers will be given a new platform to promote their products. Casual developers who have never released a retail box can now have the online equivalent of a big box retailer where they can display their ware.

Game enthusiasts can also take advantage of this new download center for Amazon by downloading the full version of some games like Jewel Quest II, The Scruffs and Built-A-Lot completely free of charge. This promotion is offered to customers in conjunction with the launching of Amazon Game Download and lasts for one week only.

Download games from Amazon Game Downloads.





EA The Sims 3 Game Hits Stores Worldwide Starting June

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The world’s leading interactive entertainment software company, Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) has announced that the highly-anticipated flagship game – The Sims 3 will launch on multiple platforms including PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices starting June 2009.


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“The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations,” said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. “In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and Lifetime Wish features which allow players to create Sims with real personalities and destinies. Players can then take their Sim into town to interact with other Sims in the game and capture the action on video to show off online.”

According to EA, The Sims 3 PC version will hit store shelves worldwide beginning June 2, 2009.

“The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.”




Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Online Game Free Play

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is a extremely popular television game show which offers very large cash prize, which is normally 1 million dollar (or local currency) for correctly answering all 15 (or in some countries, 12) consecutive multiple-choice questions of increasing difficulty. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? TV show has been shown in more than 100 countries worldwide. If you enjoy the game, but can’t participate in real-life show, play the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire online game for free.



Play Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? Online Game

Instructions:
There are a total of 15 questions, starting from $100 to $1 million. After you answer a question correctly, you may choose to quit and walk away with the money or continue. Answering the 5th question (1,000) or 10th question (32,000) correctly will guarantee you that amount. You can only use each lifeline once during the game. The 1/2 lifeline allows you to remove two answers from the board. The Phone Call lifeline lets you call your friend and ask him the question. The Audience Poll lifeline will let the audience vote on which answer they think is correct.

There are a total of 1470 questions contained in the game. Well, too bad is that, the money you win is virtual. You can win 1 million dollars but you won’t actually get it! But the game is fun for family or competition between buddies.




Build-a-lot, Jewel Quest II and The Scruffs Full Version Games Free Download

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Amazon has started to go into games selling and distribution business with Amazon Game Downloads Store. To commemorate the digital games download
offering, Amazon is offering 3 free full version games for customer. The three free games are Build-A-Lot, Jewel Quest 2, and The Scruffs.


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Build-a-lot is a casual strategy video game that allows player to construct, upgrade, buy and sell houses for profits. You can flip houses for quick cash or sit back and watch the rental income pile up. Become a real estate mogul as you visit scenic towns, earn huge profits and perform special favors for the colorful local mayors. Players help mayors from eight different areas and through 35 different levels to complete the game.



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Jewel Quest II is an Indiana Jones-inspired puzzle game created and published by iWin. In Jewel Quest II, players join Professor Pack on the ultimate jewel matching quest across the world’s richest continent. Rearrange precious relics to turn tiles into gold as you advance through relentlessly challenging puzzles. The wilds of the safari, the history of the Zimbabwe ruins and the majesty of Victoria Falls await your discovery as you play through 180 impressive levels.


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The Scruffs is a hidden object game. The Scruffs need your help to save their beloved family home from being sold. Grandpa Scruff has a solution – a scavenger hunt to recover his valuable artifacts. But in a surprising twist, Grandpa Scruff reveals that he’s been hiding something else – a shocking family secret! Help the Scruffs uncover the secret that will change their lives forever by finding lost items and putting together the clues they need. The Scruffs – laugh at their witty family banter and fall in love with their charm.

To grab these three free full version games, go to Amazon.com. Click on “Download now” button, and continue with “Place your order” button to start the checkout process in order to download the games. Payment method (credit card) is required, although the price of the item is $0.00 (free).

Note that the free game download offer is only available for US resident with the billing address in one North America state. There is no verification though, so you may use any US address that can be found on the web to try accessing and downloading the free games. Once purchased, the games are belonged to you forever in the Amazon Digital Content Games and Software Library. To download and install the games, users have to download and install Amazon Games and Software Downloader.

The free games offer expires on February 10, 2009.




Play Quake Live Beta Without Invite

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Quake Live, which formerly known as Quake Zero, is a new and innovative first-person shooter (FPS) multi-player video game developed by id Software, who is also the creator of popular games such as Doom and Quake. Quake Live is succeeding its predecessor Quake III Arena as a “major league” first-person shooter eSports competition game.


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Quake Live is a free version of Quake III: Gold (Quake III and its expansion pack, Team Arena) which is available only through a web browser. Quake Live offers game players of all skill levels a totally free and easily accessible multiplayer game and community through a single website. Every element of the Quake Live experience, from finding and playing games to post match stats review and social networking are delivered through a single state-of-the-art website.

To support Quake Live, which has more than 25 maps and various game modes such as “Free for All”, “Team Deathmatch”, “Capture the Flag”, “Clan Areana” and “Instagib”, the game will be financially supported by in-game advertising from IGA Worldwide. Skill-based matchmaking will be powered by a “metagame engine” developed by GaimTheory.

Previously, joining Quake Live game requires an invite, when it entered an invitation-based closed beta in 2008. Beginning from February 24th, 2009, open beta has begun, and everybody and anybody who interests to play Quake Live can register a free player account without any invite. To register for the free Quake Live account, just head to the following URL:

http://www.quakelive.com/#register

Do note that due to overwhelming response, new registration may place in the queue before activation.




Download Free Game Everyday from GameHouse

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Can get enough of games to play everyday? If you like to play new game everyday, and do not want to pay for the game, the good news is that GameHouse is giving away unlimited number of free games, everyday a new one. The free game that giving out by GameHouse is usually required to be paid, or play with FunTickets or GameHouse Club subscription plan.


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GameHouse is a casual gaming developer and publisher and digital video game distributor based in Seattle. It was previously acquired by RealNetworks in 2004, and later merged with Zylom Studios, to became GameHouse Sutdios, which is the second gaming service portal for RealNetworks, in addition to RealArcade.

The free game gave away of GameHouse is sponsored by advertising. Once downloaded, players and gamers can play the game without any string attached. The game is free for unlimited use for as long as the player want to play with all the features of the regular download version. No crack, no keygen, no patch, no serial number nor registration key required (mostly). Once downloaded, player just login to GameHouse account to play.

Download free game everyday at http://www.gamehouse.com/todays-free-game. Download link is also available from http://www.gamehouse.com/free-games, which also display the free game that is going to be published for tomorrow. If you’re GameHouse Club member, it can be downloaded straight away without waiting.




New Advanced mLani MoBi Wireless PS3 And PC Gaming Controller

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One of the high-end developer of videogame hardware
, mLani Studios has introduced its new advanced wireless PS3 controller – mLani MoBi, which the company claims as the world’s first universal cross-platform FPS tool for PS3 and PC gaming thanks to its extra buttons and left hand control for WASD, featuring right-hand 2000 DPI, 500Hz refresh rate low-lag laser mouse for targeting prey and left-hand grip for full motion control.


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“We are pleased we were able to embed our high-quality standards into a product that not only maximizes a gamer’s experience but actually improves the gamer’s score over traditional PS3 solid controllers,” said Mr. Tetterington of mLani. “Re-sellers, licensors and retailers are encouraged to contact us quickly, as demand is expected to exceed all previous third-party controller sales. Retail meetings are now underway for the scheduled roll-out in the third week of May.”

The new patented split-grip mLani MoBi advanced controller will come bundled with PC software that allows users to adjust or reprogram any button, but no words on its price and availability yet.




Guitar Hero World Tour Mobile Game Available For Android-Based Handsets

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The award-winning developer and publisher of mobile entertainment, Hands-On Mobile, Inc. has announced that its popular mobile phone game – Guitar Hero World Tour Mobile is available now for cellphones based on Android open-source software platform, which incorporates enhanced graphics and features like the use of the accelerometer for ’star power’, aiming to offer gamers an unmatched entertainment experience.


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In addition, all music tracks are automatically stored on the device’s SD memory card in MP3 format, enabling quicker access to playable songs.

“We know Android device users are hungry for new games and applications and Guitar Hero World Tour Mobile is a perfect download to please any rock star in training,” said David McCaman, Head of Marketing, Hands-On Mobile. “We have worked hard to make sure that Guitar Hero World Tour Mobile for Android is true to the franchise with some of the coolest features yet and we know fans of the game everywhere will be thrilled with this latest version.”

According to the company, “Guitar Hero World Tour Mobile recently received IGN.com’s Best of 2008 award for Best Multiplayer Game – Wireless category. Over 20,000 multiplayer drum and guitar battles are played daily with over half resulting in a rematch. The Guitar Hero Mobile franchise has passed 4 million game downloads worldwide and more than 100 million songs have been downloaded to date.”





Facebook Live Poker Comes To iPhone

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“Call” or “fold?” iPhone users can now enjoy the most popular poker game on Facebook and MySpace
with their Apple iPhone. The famous social gaming developer on the web, Zynga, brings a new version
of “Live Poker” with support for Facebook Connect on Apple’s App Store. Poker card gamers can via their iPhone logging in to their Facebook account and play poker game with their Facebook friends.


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This online mini poker casino features a user-friendly interface. Gamers also can see their rank at the game amongst other players. To make it more exciting for poker enthusiasts, this new version of Live Poker also promises some “New Gifts!” and “Fewer Crashes!” iPhone users who love poker can download the free game from Apple’s App Store.




I-Play Announces New Fast & Furious Mobile Game

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The world’s leading multi-platform casual games publisher
, I-play has announced the global launch of its new Fast & Furious mobile game (sixth title to be released in the #1 best selling mobile racing franchise), which developed in partnership with Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group, supporting upcoming Fast & Furious Blockbuster movie that scheduled to hit theatres on April 3rd in US and April 10th in UK.


“Having sold over 13 million units, our Fast and the Furious franchise is the most renowned title in mobile racing today,” commented Don Ryan, COO, Oberon Media, I-play’s parent company. “Our new title is the only official game
of the new Fast & Furious movie and replicates the film story implicitly.”

According to the company, “The Fast & Furious mobile game lets you join the cast from the first Fast and the Furious movie and get behind the wheel of over 32 muscle, import tuner and exotic cars to master 7 exciting racing modes including: Road Race, Drift Race, Drag Race, GPS Race, Tunnel Run, Pursuit and Evade. The stunning graphics, responsive steering and smooth game play delivers the speed and intensity of real street racing while the frenetic one-on-one Pink Slip racing separates the street kings from the Sunday drivers. But remember, if you loose the race, you lose you ride!”

The new Fast and the Furious mobile game is slated to be available to download from all global mobile carriers starting 24th March, 2009.





Metal Gear Solid Touch Game Hits Apple App Store

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The leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, Konami has announced that the Metal Gear Solid
Touch game designed specifically for iPhone and iPod touch is now available on Apple App Store.


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“Redesigned to take full advantage of the revolutionary iPhone and iPod touch, we think Metal Gear Solid Touch is setting new standards in gameplay and graphics for future mobile games,” said Anthony Borquez, Vice President of Konami Mobile and Online. “With each Metal Gear Solid title, Konami strives to create a new experience that fans of the classic tactical espionage action game have come to expect from the series. Metal Gear Solid Touch does just that and more for iPhone and iPod touch users.”

According to Konami, “Metal Gear Solid Touch covers the final chapter in the legendary saga of Solid Snake. Players join forces with Old Snake as he battles the money-driven mercenaries of Private Military Companies (PMCs), Haven Troopers, Gekko, and the beautiful yet terrifying bosses of the B&B Corps. This commercial warfare adventure follows Old Snake across the Middle East, South America, Eastern Europe, and Shadow Moses as he depletes his enemies’ stamina with various short-range and long-range weapons.”

The owners of iPhone and iPod touch can now download Metal Gear Solid Touch game that features 20 levels of gameplay and well-known antagonists from the past, through Apple’s App Store for $7.99.





Nintendo Wii Enabled with SDHC Support through System Menu 4.0 Upgrade

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While Nintendo Wii is so famous among the game consoles
with its sale has exceeded 50 millions globally, there are still some users that are not fully satisfied with it. One of the major issues is the lacking of the huge internal memory storage (only 512MB NAND storage) that cause some inconvenience to those gamers when there is a need to transfer some games to external storage to free up internal storage for new downloads. Good news here, the Japanese game consoles manufacturer has just released a new major System Menu 4.0 updates to enable SDHC cards support up to 32GB.


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The software update will bring a new SD card menu GUI that allows users to transfer both files and channels between system internal and external memories. Besides, it also allows the game download directly into SD card without occupying the system memory.

This is definitely an important value added feature to promote greater users’ experience while fixing some of the previous shortcomings without the need to involve major hardware upgrade that could be troublesome and cost consuming. Furthermore, SDHC card is so common now and users can probably grab one of 32GB for less than $40.




Sony PS3 Firmware v2.70 Release with Enhanced Functionalities

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Sony has just released a new firmware update
, version 2.70 that includes a few new features targeted to improve the gaming console system as a networked media center system besides high end gaming console in digital home.


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One of the most notable features include the new text chat capability that allows users to invite friends (up to 16 peoples) to chat using the networking capable game consoles while enjoying the games. Besides, they will be able to sort their friends’ list by online status and extend the maximum files sending limit up to 3MB (from existing 1MB). On top of this, the firmware update provides ability to backup and restore video files that you have purchased from PlayStation Store into external storage to free up internal storage for other usage. This is also inclusive of the video files purchased for PSP (Playstation Portable). That is not all, it also features with the Dynamic Normaliser that helps to smooth out the sudden change in volume levels between the sound tracks when you are listening to music.

The firmware update is already available in market and users can grab it to further expand its functionality to enhance greater users’ social networking and multimedia experience without the need to do any hardware upgrade.




Sony PS2 Consoles Price Down to $99

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There were rumors spreading around that Sony may potentially slash its selling price of existing PS3 consoles
due to hectic competition from Nintendo and Microsoft in gaming segments, however you may be surprised to hear that the price adjustment is actually on its predecessor, PS2 that has been in the market for quite a while. Just recently, the Japanese consumer electronics maker has announced the plan to reduce its PS2 consoles’ price by 24 percent, from its previous retail price of $130 down to merely $99, making it one of the most affordable high end consoles for gaming enthusiasts.


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According to Sony spokesperson, the price reduction is neither due to economy situation nor stiff competition from its rivals. Instead, the initiative is driven by much lower technology and fabrication as well as BOM (Bill of Material) cost after almost 10 years in mass production. If you recall, the PS2 console has been sold in consumer market since year 2000 at an originally price of $299.

This move will definitely help to sustain Sony sales in both consoles and game titles besides bringing the branded consoles to every household. In conjunction with the announcement, Sony also plans to fulfill its gaming library with up to 1900 titles by end of this year.




Company Of Heroes: Tales Of Valor With Direct-Fire Feature Now Available For Windows PC

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The global International American developer and publisher of video games, THQ Inc. has announced the latest standalone chapter in Relic Entertainment’s award-winning Company of Heroes franchise – Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor, is now available for Windows PC, which immerses gamers in some of the most historic battles of WWII, embarking on the definitive World War II experience.

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“Relic Entertainment is an industry leader in the Real-Time Strategy genre and continues to craft genre-defining experiences,” commented Kevin Kraff, vice president of global brand management, THQ. “With new gameplay modes and innovative features, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor brings the most intense battles of World War II to gamers like never before.”

According to Relic Entertainment, “Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor introduces three new single player campaigns, three new multiplayer modes
and a brand-new direct-fire feature that offers a more intense and intimate tactical experience.”

The Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor game for Windows PC is now available at online and retail stores for MSRP of $29.99.





Golden Axe Classic Action Game Now Available For iPhone And iPod Touch

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The leading developer of video game software
, SEGA of America has announced that Golden Axe classic action game is now available for iPhone and iPod touch through iTunes Apps Store. The Golden Axe features the original choice of 3 heroes (each with different strengths and magic powers), giving players a taste of the classic title thanks to the iPhone/iPod Touch technology.


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According to SEGA, “Three mighty heroes, a powerful Fighter, a female Amazon, and a mighty Dwarf have a score to settle with the evil Death Adder who has captured the King and his daughter, and holds them captive in their castle. Choose your hero in this classic action game, as you fight through Adder’s henchman as you battle through dark castles, on the back of a giant turtle, and even on the wings of an enchanted eagle with weapon & magic; and even ride the fearsome, fire-breathing beasts.”

The Golden Axe for iPhone/iPod Touch that offers 2 additional levels of the game is available now for download on App Store for $4.99.





Digital Chocolate Mini Golf 99 Holes Theme Park Game For iPhone And iPod Touch

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One of the world’s most efficient producers of high quality, original games, Digital Chocolate
has launched the Mini Golf 99 Holes Theme Park game for iPhone and iPod Touch, which the company claims as the best mini golf value delivering 99 creatively crafted holes, 5 courses, 5 wacky characters and endless replay value.


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“At Digital Chocolate, we strive to deliver the best in casual gaming and mini golf games are no exception,” said Trip Hawkins, CEO of Digital Chocolate. “Mini Golf 99 Holes Theme Park excels at every feature from number of tracks to expertly designed courses, delivering endless replay with the best value to consumers.”

The Mini Golf 99 Holes Theme Park for iPhone and iPod touch is now available through Apple App Store for $5.99. In addition, Gamers also can get a free version of Mini Golf 99 Holes Theme Park that just provides a limited number of levels.






Microsoft Announced Xbox 360 Games Of The Year Pack

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The world’s software giant, Microsoft
has extended its Xbox 360 line with a new Xbox 360 Games of the Year pack. The new Xbox 360 console is a black, 120GB Elite model and includes both Fable II and Halo 3 in the box. The console also uses the cooler-running “Jasper” architecture and supports HDMI output.


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With new Xbox 360, the users can enjoy full year of Xbox Live Gold membership for playing online games, free download vouchers for Halo’s Mythic Map Pack and Fable’s Knothole Island and a trial for Netflix movie streaming.

The new Xbox 360 is expected to be available soon and the price is unchanged from $400 for the stock version.




Battlefield 1943 Games Will Be Available In June For $15

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The world’s leader in video games developer, Electronic Arts’ DICE has announced its multiplayer
shooter Battlefield 1943 will be available at PS3
store and Xbox LIVE market in June. However, the PCs version will only be available in September.


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Battlefield 1943 is an all-new multiplayer game that offers endless hours of 24-player action in popular maps inspired by Battlefield 1942, now updated with the Frostbite engine.

“Using the same Frostbite engine that we developed for Battlefield: Bad Company, we are able to take players back to WWII and return to the roots of the Battlefield franchise, but with a new twist – destruction,” according to Gordon Van Dyke, Producer on Battlefield 1943. “We want to offer gamers the most accessible online shooter experience and the best value found in any premium download title with Battlefield 1943.”

In Battlefield 1943, players are a part of intense battles over three classic and tropic locations namely Wake Island, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. Beside that, the players have the freedom to pick their path as a rifleman, a steel fisted tank commander and etc.

The Battlefield 1943 is expected to be at the price of $15.




Fairway Solitaire Free Full Version Game Download

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Fairway Solitaire
is a casual card and board game
which is downloadable for desktop play. Fairway Solitaire was developed by Grey Alien Games, and the game provides a new twist on the classic card game, solitaire. Fairway Solitair had been emerged as the #1 Card/Mahjong Game of 2007.

Fairway Solitaire includes 70 unique courses in locations ranging from exotic forests to Scottish highlands. Choose your golfer and experience realistic golf commentary, hilarious wild shot cards, and three fun mini-games. The solitaire card game is modified with a creative and occasionally funny theme of golf. In the game, cards double as golf clubs and playing cards. Much like a professional golfer, a player in Fairway Solitaire must play his way through a collection of courses (70 in all) with each course offering a different challenge. Once the challenge is met, the next course is unlocked and the player can advance in the tournament.



Features of Fairway Solitaire:

* Buy clothing powerups!
* Enjoy great mini-games.
* Unique hole layouts.

Fairway Solitaire normally costs $19.99 to buy. However, with a coupon code, Big Fish Games is giving away full version Fairway Solitaire for unlimited and unrestricted play to everyone, without charge or payment.

To get your free license of Fairway Solitaire, just go to Fairway Solitaire (ref) homepage, and click on “Buy Now” button. Create a Big Fish Games account if you haven’t. Then, enter and apply the following coupon code when reviewing shopping cart for checkout.



Fairway Solitaire Coupon Code: FREEFAIRWAY

Click on “No” when prompted to get “2 games for the price of 1! Save BIG with Big Fish Game Club”. And also uncheck “Yes! Send me a back-up CD”. A discount equals to purchase price will be added, effectively make the purchase to $0.00 (free). Complete the check out process to receive the direct download link to the Fairway Solitaire full version setup installer.



Spa Mania Free Full Version Game Download

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Spa Mania is a time management game developed by Blue Lizard Games. In the gameplay, player plays Jade, who is an animal rights activist petitioning the cosmetics industry. After being challenged by Madame Dubois, a beauty industry empress, Jade dreams of starting her own earth friendly spa.

Player has to play the role of Jade, who must first learn the ropes and deliver 5-star service in San Francisco. Use your Time Management skills to please guests and patrons with massages, facials, mud masks, and more. Use profits for things like ginseng tea and other upgrades.



Features of Spa Mania include:

* Time Management challenge
* Customize Jane`s look
* Earn upgrades
* Run a 5-star spa

Spa Mania normally costs $19.99. But now everyone can grab a copy of full version Spa Mania for unlimited and unrestricted play from Big Fish Games, without charge or payment.

To get your free license of Spa Mania, just go to Spa Mania (ref) homepage, and click on “Buy Now” button. Create a Big Fish Games account if you haven’t. Then, enter and apply the following coupon code when reviewing shopping cart for checkout.



Spa Mania Coupon Code: FREESPA

Click on “No” when prompted to get “2 games for the price of 1! Save BIG with Big Fish Game Club”. And also uncheck “Yes! Send me a back-up CD”. A discount equals to purchase price will be added, effectively make the purchase to $0.00 (free). Complete the check out process to receive the direct download link to the Spa Mania full version setup installer.



Activision Launches X-Men Origins: Wolverine Action-Adventure Video Game

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Good news for X-Men fans! The leading global developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment
, Activision Publishing, Inc. has debuted the new X-Men Origins: Wolverine epic action-adventure video game, which inspired by the just released superhero film (with the same name – X-Men Origins: Wolverine) produced by Twentieth Century Fox, featuring the voices of some of the film’s leading actors and actresses, including Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Liev Schreiber (Sabretooth) and will.i.am (John Wraith), aiming to provide gamers a true-to-character Wolverine gameplay experience.


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“X-Men Origins: Wolverine features the most authentic Wolverine experience ever in a video game,” said Rob Kostich, vice president of global brand management, Activision Publishing, Inc. “The game captures the uncaged nature of Wolverine and allows players to uncover an incredible storyline that will appeal to comic book and gaming enthusiasts, as well as fans of the action-packed feature film.”

According to the release, “Developed by Raven Studios, X-Men Origins: Wolverine Uncaged Edition is available on Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION 3 and Games for Windows. Also available now are unique versions of the X-Men Origins: Wolverine video game, developed by Amaze and rated “T” (for Teen) by the ESRB, on PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system and Wii home video game system, and E10+ on the Nintendo DS.”



PopCap Debuts Plants vs. Zombies Action-Strategy Game For PC And Mac

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The leading multi-platform provider of “casual games”, a generic term for fun, easy-to-learn, irresistible computer games, PopCap Games
has debuted its new humorous action-strategy game that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106 – Plants vs. Zombies, compatible with both PC and Mac.


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Highlights Of Plants vs. Zombies:

* 5 different modes of play including Adventure, Survival, Puzzle
, Zen Garden and Mini-Game Challenges
* Conquer all 50 levels of Adventure mode and more than 50 more in the other game modes, with limitless replayability
* More than 4 dozen plants, from cherry bombs and peashooters to melon-pults, wall-nuts and sunflowers
* Dozens of different zombie types, including back-from-the-dead miners, businessmen, foot players, even zombie bobsled team
* Suburban almanac tracks your progress and provides vital stats on plant and zombie types
* Crazy Dave’s trunk-o’-the-car shop where you can purchase special ‘power plants’ and other zombie-exterminating tools as well as potted versions for your Zen Garden
* New fluid animation technology for prettier plants and zippier zombies

“We love zombie games as much as everyone else, but unlike other undead offerings we wanted to create a zombie game that would appeal to both casual and hardcore gamers alike,” said George Fan, senior game designer
at PopCap. “It’s been great to see both casual and hardcore gamers in our beta test group get totally absorbed in the game, clicking intensely as the zombies chomp on their front yards.”

The new Plants vs. Zombies game for PC and Mac is now available for download online through PopCap, RealArcade, MSN Games, STEAM, Wild Games and Yahoo! Games for about $20.



PopCap Releases Mobile Version Of Bejeweled Twist Puzzle Game

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The leading multi-platform provider of casual games
, PopCap Games
has released the mobile version of Bejeweled Twist puzzle game, which sports 4 game modes including Classic, Blitz, Challenge and Zen, offering players vastly different ways to experience Bejeweled Twist.


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“We’re excited to launch what we believe will be the mobile game of 2009 – an amazingly accurate translation that offers truly deep and fun gameplay with tremendous visual appeal,” said Andrew Stein, director of mobile business development at PopCap. “Bejeweled Twist is a milestone title in the mobile games category: novice players can pick it up and enjoy it immediately, while avid gamers will appreciate the depth of strategy, challenge and the overall flexibility in its gameplay.”

According to PopCap Games, “Instead of swapping adjacent jewels to make a set, players rotate an entire 2×2 block of gems clockwise in an effort to create a line of three or more gems of the same type. Additionally, in Bejeweled Twist, players don’t have to make a match with every move – instead they can freely rotate gems anywhere on the board, allowing far greater liberty of movement and vastly increased strategic freedom to plan combinations, cascades and chains.”

The Bejeweled Twist Mobile game that offers touch support on compatible mobile phones is now available for download for about $20.



Big Kahuna Reef Free Full Game Download

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Big Kahuna ReefBig Kahuna Reef is a casual match making puzzle game where player breaks open all the boxes by making chains of objects (such as starfish, sea turtles or shells) in order to progress to the next level. Released by Reflexive Entertainment in 2004, Big Kahuna Reef is the first game title for the Big Kahuna series of games. As implied by the name of the game, Big Kahuna Reef has the aquatic theme the center around ocean scenes, exotic fish and mask of tiki heads.



During the game play, gamer earns points to unlock new fish and other under sea creatures. During the interludes between levels, one can create and observe their personal reef and its creatures. If you have felt bored playing the default scenarios presented by game developers, there are level editor included and thousands of additional free user made levels created by people from around the world, which can be downloaded to expand the Big Kahuna Reef for free. It’s also possibleto play with multiple players on the same computer.


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Big Kahuna Reef normally may costs up to a few bucks to purchase for full version unlocked no-ads playing. Gamers who want to get the game for free can grab the opportunity by Amazon, where Big Kahuna Reef now priced as $0.00 (free) with no cost and no payment at Amazon Game Digital Downloads service.

In order to download the Big Kahuna Reef for free, just visit Amazon’s Big Kahuna Reef page. Click on “Get the game FREE” button and complete the checkout process. Once completed the ordering process, Big Kahuna Reef full version game can be downloaded with Amazon Games and Software Downloaders.



Chillingo And Abstraction Games Announce Potpourrii Puzzle Game For iPhone And iPod Touch

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The premier publisher of innovative games and software, Chillingo, and the independent development studio focused on the production of console games for multiple platforms, Abstraction Games, have announced the debut of the puzzle game Potpourrii on Apple App Store.

“Abstraction Games has really gone all out in re-engineering Potpourrii to be a truly unique gaming experience
on iPhone and iPod touch and we’re delighted with the gameplay they’ve designed for users to enjoy,” said Chris Byatte, co-founder and director of Chillingo Ltd.


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“We know Chillingo’s publishing and marketing experience will give us the needed edge to make Potpourrii a success story in the Apple App Store and a hit with customers,” said Ralph Egas, Founder and Managing Director of Abstraction Games.

The Potpourrii casual puzzle game for iPhone and iPod touch is available through Apple’s App Store for an introductory price of $0.99.



Digital Chocolate’s Johnny Crash Daredevil Game Hits Apple App Store

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The leading publisher of original, high-quality Omni games, Digital Chocolate has announced the Johnny Crash daredevil game for Apple’s iPhone & iPod Touch, which allows players to shoot stuntman Johnny Crash out of a cannon and send him soaring through the air crashing into helicopters, vultures, UFOs, oil rigs, tornados, lightning storms and even cattle, thanks to the innovative accelerometer feature.


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“Johnny Crash is an insanely fun game to play where the objective is to be destructive and cause as much damage to the main character as possible,” commented Trip Hawkins, CEO of Digital Chocolate. “Luckily, he’s a professional and we do not recommend people try the stunts at home.”

Digital Chocolate’s Johnny Crash game for iPhone and iPod touch is now available through Apple App Store for $4.99, and players can also download a free version of Johnny Crash game that just provides a limited number of levels.



New Genius TwinWheel FF Force Feedback Racing Wheel For PS2 And PC with TouchSense Technology

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Genius has launched its latest force feedback racing wheel for both PS2 & PC platforms, named as TwinWheel FF, which features Immersion-patented TouchSense technology and 12 programmable buttons for proficient driving controls, aiming to provide gamers an ultimate driving experience.


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Main Features Of Genius TwinWheel FF:

* 12 programmable buttons for total gaming flexibility
* Rubberized wheel comfortable to hold
* Force feedback technology feels just like real life
* Users can feel every bump, collision and crash, thanks to Immersion-patented TouchSense technology
* Ergonomic foot pedals include an accelerator and brake
* 4 suction cup and C-clamps fit most tables and desks, aiming for perfect control and stability during any race

The new TwinWheel FF force feedback racing wheel that compatible with PS2 and PC is now available for $89.



New Ultra-Thin Razer Sphex Gaming Grade Mousing Surface For Optical And Laser Mice

One of the world’s leading manufacturer of professional gaming hardware, Razer has announced the launch of its new ultra-thin gaming grade mouse mat named as Razer Sphex, which the company claims as the world’s thinnest gaming-grade mousing surface that able to perform at highest precision for both optical and laser mice, aiming to provide gamers a new level of gaming experience.


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Main Features of Razer Sphex:

* Innovative adhesive bottom that able to stick on any surface
* Midsized mouse mat suited for most gaming environments at 32 x 23 cm
* Distinctive extra thin form factor to avoid any restrictions to your gaming experience
* Excellent tracking quality for both laser and optical mice

“The Razer Sphex is a gaming surface that doesn’t compromise tracking ability or durability even with its slim figure,” said Robert ‘Razerguy’ Krakoff, President of Razer. “We wanted to offer gamers a simpler and less expensive gaming-grade mouse mat alternative, while retaining extreme precision and a smooth consistent glide comparable to traditional gaming mouse mats.”

The new ultrathin Razer Sphex Gaming Grade Desktop Skin is available for about $15.



Brain Challenge Via Unblock Me Free Puzzle Game For iPhone

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Similar to your physical body, to keep your brain active and alert, requires regular brain exercise. A little brain challenge without stress, pain and boredom can be quite entertaining while helping to keep your brain at its optimal performance Unblock Me Free is an interesting and challenging puzzle game for Apple iPhone users which offers amusing exercises for your brain especially when you are bored. The idea of the game is pretty simple – users’ ultimate goal is to move the red block out of the board by sliding the other blocks out of the way within a closed up room.


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The Unblock Me Free puzzle game offers 400 unique puzzles in Beginner pack which are categorized into two game modes: Relax Mode and Challenge Mode. While filling up users’ time when they have nothing to do, gamers also can sharpen their brain to think of ways to get the red block out. This free puzzle game requires iPhone 2.0 software and it can be downloaded from iTune store via the link here.



Logitech Flight System G940 Force-Feedback Flight Simulation Controller Overview

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Good news for flight simulation enthusiasts. Logitech has announced the launch of its first force-feedback flight simulation controller, named as Logitech Flight System G940, which features a force feedback joystick, programmable dual throttle (split throttle design) and rudder pedals, and there are over 250 programmable button options integrated into fully featured HOTAS (Hands On Throttle-and-Stick) design, aiming to provide users a simulator-grade flying experience.


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“There’s nothing ordinary about a G-series gaming peripheral, and the G940 is no different,” commented Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech’s director of product marketing for gaming. “We approached this project with the goal of redefining the flight sim experience. Whether you’re flying an A380, an F/A-18 Hornet or a Comanche helicopter, when you want to feel the wind on your wings, control engines together or independently or master tricky maneuvers, the G940 behaves and feels like the real thing – from takeoff to landing.”

The new Logitech Flight System G940 force-feedback flight simulation controller that compatible with most popular PC flight simulators including Microsoft Flight Simulator X, IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946 and Lock On: Modern Air Combat X-Plane 9 will be available in coming September for MSRP of $299.99.



New PSP Go (N1000) Goes On Sale For $249 Beginning October 1st

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Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) has officially announced the launch of its new evolution of PSP handheld entertainment system – PSP Go (PSP-N1000), which the company said to be 50% smaller (128 x 16.5 x 69 mm) and 40% lighter (5.6 ounces) than the original PSP, aiming to enhance the unmatched portable gaming and entertainment experience.


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Featured Highlights Of PSP Go:

* Sliding 3.8-inch wide LCD display with 480 x 272 pixels resolution (43% lighter than PSP 3000)
* Integrated 16GB flash memory, expandable via Memory Stick Micro (M2) slot (no UMD drive)
* Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
* New Media Go software application allows users to access and download entertainment content on PlayStation Store via their PCs
* New SensMe channels music application, the mood based music recommendation system that can categorize music content into channels including “Relax,” “Dance” and “Upbeat”

The new amazing PSP Go that arrives in Piano Black and Pearl White colors is scheduled to be available for US$249 and euro 249 beginning October 1, 2009.