The latest public links posted by edean. http://myprops.org/usercontent/edean/?m=4 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:50:13 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Yeah... we all know how it ended. But, did you see it last night? I heard over 5000 people attended the weigh-in of GSP and BJ Penn, alone! Well, I found a copy of the UFC 94: GSP vs BJ Penn fight. http://myprops.org/content/UFC-94-Georges-St-Pierre-vs-BJ-Penn-Fight-Video/ Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:59:24 GMT Dylan of Gamepro Writes: "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots was released on June 12th, a little over three months ago. Within a week of its release, reviews flooded the net. Now that it's been out for a quarter of a year and the initial hype has died down, we bring you the official OMG Metal Gear review." http://myprops.org/content/Metal-Gear-Solid-4-The-Anti-Hype-Review-Nothing-Short-of-Remarkable/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:05:19 GMT IncGamers take a look at the PS3 version of the new Star Wars game. Can it live up to the hype? http://myprops.org/content/IncGamers-Star-Wars-The-Force-Unleashed-PS3-Review/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:42:02 GMT In the world of console sales, a thousand unit discrepancy here or there isn't really a big deal. But when the Xbox 360 makes headlines for being the best selling console in Japan for the week, those numbers matter. While Famitsu publisher Enterbrain calls Microsoft the winner for the week of September 8 to 14, alternative sales source Media Create sees it differently. It puts the Wii ahead of the 360 by about 1500 units. http://myprops.org/content/360-Best-Selling-In-Japan-Media-Create-Says-No/ Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:40:09 GMT Dana White chats with David Spade and gets UFC 88 predictions from Mandy Moore http://myprops.org/content/Dana-White-UFC-88-Video-Blog-1-With-Mandy-Moore-MMA-TKO/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:57:10 GMT Randy Couture And Brock Lesnar talk about upcoming UFC 91 fight on ESPN. http://myprops.org/content/Randy-Couture-And-Brock-Lesnar-On-ESPN-MMA-TKO/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:55:16 GMT UFC 88 Breakthrough MMA video of Martin Kampmann Vs. Nathan Marquardt. The second Ultimate Fighting Championship bout of the televised fight card from Philips Arena, Atlanta, Ga. http://myprops.org/content/MMA-Videos-And-News-UFC-Videos-Pride-Videos-K-1-Videos-And-EliteXC-Videos-from-MMATKO.com.-Part-2/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:53:43 GMT UFC 88 Breakthrough MMA video of Rich Franklin Vs. Matt Hamill. The 4th Ultimate Fighting Championship bout of the televised fight card from Philips Arena, Atlanta, Ga. http://myprops.org/content/Rich-Franklin-Vs.-Matt-Hamill-Fight-Video-UFC-88-MMA-MMA-TKO/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:53:00 GMT ltimate Fighting Championship 29 - Defense of the Belts MMA video of Evan Tanner Vs Lance Gibson. The fight took place back on December 16, 2000 in Differ Ariake Arena,Tokyo, Japan http://myprops.org/content/Evan-Tanner-Vs-Lance-Gibson-Fight-Video-UFC-29-MMA-MMA-TKO/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:50:15 GMT UFC 88 Breakthrough MMA video of Kurt Pellegrino Vs. Thiago Tavares. Ultimate Fighting Championship bout from Philips Arena, Atlanta, Ga. http://myprops.org/content/Kurt-Pellegrino-Vs.-Thiago-Tavares-Fight-Video-MMA-MMA-TKO/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:49:01 GMT UFC 88 Breakthrough MMA video of Matt Brown Vs. Dong Hyun Kim. Ultimate Fighting Championship bout from Philips Arena, Atlanta, Ga. http://myprops.org/content/Matt-Brown-Vs.-Dong-Hyun-Kim-Fight-Video-UFC-88-MMA-MMA-TKO/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:48:23 GMT Chuck Liddell And Rashad Evans Post Fight Interviews http://myprops.org/content/Chuck-Liddell-And-Rashad-Evans-Post-Fight-Interviews-MMA-TKO/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:43:05 GMT UFC 88 Breakthrough MMA video of Chuck Liddell Vs. Rashad Evans. The Main Ultimate Fighting Championship bout of the televised fight card from Philips Arena, Atlanta, Ga. http://myprops.org/content/Chuck-Liddell-Vs.-Rashad-Evans-Fight-Video-UFC-88-MMA-MMA-TKO/ Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:13:54 GMT Quinton Rampage Jackson Vs Forrest Griffin Video UFC 86 Fight http://myprops.org/content/Quinton-Rampage-Jackson-Vs-Forrest-Griffin-Video-UFC-86-Fight/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:10:53 GMT Marvin Eastman Vs Andrew McFedries Fight Video UFC TUF Finale http://myprops.org/content/MMA-TAKEOVER-TUF-7-FINALE-MARVIN-EASTMAN-VS.-ANDREW-MCFEDRIES/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:20:36 GMT This was a tough fight to watch. The Kim Couture Vs Kim Rose fight is the type of bout that makes many think women should no participate in Mixed Martial Arts fighting. http://myprops.org/content/MMA-Videos-And-News-UFC-Videos-Pride-Videos-K-1-Videos-And-EliteXC-Videos-from-MMATKO.com/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:37:30 GMT One of the most popular genres in videogaming, fighting games have been one of those genres that people will clamor for, whether it be solo, online, or in the arcades. Anyone from any skill level can sit down and enjoy a fighting game, whether they be a casual player or a tournament pro. Here is a look at some of GameZone's all-time favorites. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Top-10-Fighting-Games/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:20:09 GMT "I love this game and I am giving it 5 out of 5 pot leaves. Go buy a PS3 if you don't have one and get this game. If you already have the system, get the game and roll the biggest joint you've ever rolled. Snake is waiting." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-High-Times-Metal-Gear-Solid-4-Review/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:16:02 GMT Part one of a two piece series. Via TheGameReviews "They say the grass is always greener on the other side, and while proponents of the Xbox 360 will always look upon its offerings with confidence and content, we're sure that a few can't resist occasionally peeking over the fence to see what the neighbors are playing. Obviously, the 360 has a fairly balanced line up of exclusive titles, but then again it's human nature to desire what you can't have, and there are definitely some ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Top-5-PS3-Games-That-360-Fanboys-Wish-They-Had/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:17:49 GMT UFC 85 Bedlam fight video of Marcus Davis Vs Mike Swick. http://myprops.org/content/Marcus-Davis-Vs-Mike-Swick-Fight-Video-UFC-85-Bedlam-MMA-TKO/ Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:08:00 GMT In what could be called truly amazing, the rush for MGS4 that was released today (Friday) and sold out in 4 minutes not only caused the Amazon.com site to die, but also made the companies shares to plummet! More in the link. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-MGS4-Rush-causes-Amazon.com-shares-to-drop/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:25:58 GMT Introducing the PLAYSTATION®3 Metal Gear Solid 4 Bundle. This limited edition bundle includes the highly-anticipated Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots game, new DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller, voucher for free downloadable Pain game, free PLAYSTATION®Network membership, internet ready Wi-Fi, and 80GB of hard disk storage for all your games, music, videos, and photos. Also there is the included Official MGS4 Headset. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-GameStop-Now-accepting-PS3-MGS4-80GB-Bundles-with-MGS-Headset/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:24:19 GMT Well, good job folks. We told you that amazon.com would sell the Metal Gear Solid 4 80GB bundle today. And you all listened. Thousands of you swarmed the site, got rid of their inventory in seven minutes, and best of all -- you killed amazon.com. Demand for the Metal Gear bundle was so high, that the popular online retailer simply couldn't handle the traffic. If this is the fervor in just one store, imagine how well the bundles are going to sell when they release nationwide next Thursday. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PS3-MGS4-80gb-Bundle-sells-thousands-in-Minutes-Kills-Amazon-in-the-process/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:22:43 GMT UK retailer Game have updated their Bioshock PS3 product page with box art clearly showing the home logo in the bottom corner. Whether this has any significance remains to be seen as no official announcements regarding BioShock and home have been made. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PS3-BioShock-to-have-Home-integration/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:21:18 GMT PlayStation Store Update http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PlayStation-Store-Update/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:11:00 GMT Are aliens among us? Panelists discuss Stan Romanek's alleged video of an alien looking through his window http://myprops.org/content/Video-Breaking-News-Videos-from-CNN.com-795017/ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:29:34 GMT UFC 84 - Ill Will fight video of Ivan Salaverry Vs. Rousimar Palhares. http://myprops.org/content/Ivan-Salaverry-Vs.-Rousimar-Palhares-UFC-84-Video-MMA-Root/ Tue, 27 May 2008 04:32:37 GMT UFC 84 - Ill Will fight video of Kazuhiro Nakamura Vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou. http://myprops.org/content/Kazuhiro-Nakamura-Vs.-Rameau-Thierry-Sokoudjou-UFC-84-Video-MMA-Root/ Tue, 27 May 2008 04:30:48 GMT UFC 84 - Ill Will fight video of Lyoto Machida Vs. Tito Ortiz. http://myprops.org/content/Lyoto-Machida-Vs.-Tito-Ortiz-UFC-84-Video-MMA-Root/ Tue, 27 May 2008 04:27:57 GMT No, no, no! When Hideo Kojima said the MGS4 graphics on the PS3 weren't to his "satisfaction" or that he realized there were lots of "restrictions" the PS3 posed, he didn't mean it. He was just trying to be humble, you know! He's not disappointed with the PS3 at all. He is totally happy with it. The PS3 is awesome. Says Kojima: On the internet, there's stuff saying "Hideo Kojima" isn't satisfied with the PS3. I'd like to talk about that today. I just got back ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PS3-No-Letdown-Kotaku-is-Wrong/ Mon, 12 May 2008 16:00:08 GMT Forget Microsoft and Nintendo - PS3's content can take on movies, TV and the web in the battle for the wider entertainment space. That was the message from SCE president Kaz Hirai as he spoke to MCV at this week's PlayStation Day, at which the platform holder revealed a string of triple-A titles and online community projects. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Hirai-Were-not-competing-with-Microsoft-or-Nintendo/ Fri, 09 May 2008 16:17:44 GMT GameGuru writes-"Two agents of destruction (Ryu and Snake) seeking for retribution, set out in their quest to meet their destiny and conquer their fears in the month of June, but it seems Snake's saga is going to chip Ryu's "gaiden" (Japanese for the continuing saga) into a million pieces even prior to its release Sony did something similar with Heavenly Sword releasing it on September 12, two weeks before Halo 3 and although it was a new IP with excellent production values, it did not ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Metal-Gear-Solid-4-to-Punish-Ninja-Gaiden-in-Sales/ Fri, 09 May 2008 16:07:46 GMT Add-on Game Content PixelJunk Monsters Encore ($5.99) Rock Band DLC Rock Band price promotion Guitar Hero III: Muse Track Pack ($6.25) Game Demos (free) HAZE Demo The Bourne Conspiracy Demo GRID Demo Game Videos (free) WipEout HD Trailer PLAYSTATION 3 "What You Need" Video Mirror's Edge Gameplay Trailer Mercenaries 2 Payback Trailer Overlord Raising Hell Trailer The Wheelman Trailer TNA iMPACT! Gamers' Day Trailer Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers (free) Indiana Jones: ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Official-US-PlayStation-Store-Update-for-May-8-2008-PS-Blog/ Thu, 08 May 2008 21:24:17 GMT Another amazing video from Killzone 2. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Killzone-2-PlayStation-3-Gameplay-Kill-the-Helghast-Off-Screen/ Thu, 08 May 2008 17:26:05 GMT PSLegion reports: "In an interview with the BBC news, Kaz Hirai spoke of the future of the PlayStation 3 and claimed that the PlayStation 'will reclaim lead' ..." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-The-PlayStation-will-regain-its-lead/ Wed, 07 May 2008 16:22:20 GMT GTAIV Better On PS3 Comment Blown Out of Proportion 238 Apparently the owner of the site that said ps3 version is superior has come out and disputed the claims made by one of the editors saying: Multiple comments and rumors are circulating around the internet that involve people arguing about which console will have the better version of Grand Theft Auto IV. Comments made by Adriaan on the website yesterday were blown way out of proportion. Both versions of the game offer an unparalleled ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-GTAIV-Better-On-PS3-Comment-Blown-Out-of-Proportion/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:48:31 GMT Rumble is back with the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for PLAYSTATION 3. These are shipping to store shelves as we speak, so be on the lookout for them next week. Now I know that the list of compatible games is the most important thing to you, so we're including that at the bottom of this post. The titles with an asterisk in the list below will require a patch in order to activate the rumble feature. The patch will automatically download to your PS3 if your console is connected online. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Dualshock-3-U.S.-launch-with-list-of-compatible-games/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:26:27 GMT PC World has revealed some details on what they say will be included in the up and coming 2.20 update for the PS3. So far, no other known source has revealed the same new details. "The firmware also exposes 'Portable Copy', which enables PS3 users to copy a standard-definition version of the Blu-ray movie to a PlayStation Portable (PSP)." They also state the update was planned for this weekend but it appears that is no longer the case. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Possible-new-2.20-details-revealed-by-PC-World-Portable-Copy/ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:21:42 GMT A restock of Nintendo Co.'s Wii knocked Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 out of the top ten at Amazon.com on Wed. evening. Wii held the No. 1 rank on Wed. following a restock that sold out immediately to customers. The 40GB PS3 previously held in the No. 9 and 10 positions before landing in the No. 13 position in the Video Games division. Wii product dominated the top ten best-sellers at Amazon this week, including Super Smash Bros. Brawl at No. 2, the Wii Remote at No. 4, and Mario Kart Wii ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Wii-knocks-Blu-ray-backed-PS3-out-of-top-ten/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:10:35 GMT The company will no longer have to pay royalties on Tom Clancy materials. And DailyGame.net reports that Ubisoft plans to make books, merchandise and all manner of Tom Clancy-branded materials http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Ubisoft-Acquires-the-Tom-Clancy-Name-Even-for-Books/ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:57:55 GMT Game Almighty's Matt Butrovich writes, "...things are looking much better for the Playstation 3 in 2008. But is it worth buying yet? Should that $600 tax rebate coming in May be allocated for a PS3? Let's take a look http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Is-It-Finally-Time-to-Buy-a-PS3/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:08:19 GMT More than two years ago, GTPlanet and amar212 brought you the very first complete lap of the Nurburgring in Gran Turismo 4. Now, Amar has done it again, with the very first footage of the Ferrari F2007 in action! Read amar212's detailed hands-on overview of the new PAL edition of the game right here in our GT5 Prologue forum. Hit the link to watch the video http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-EXCLUSIVE-GT5P-F2007-Video/ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:06:19 GMT Apple bolstered the iPhone's enterprise credentials during today's iPhone Software Roadmap event at its Cupertino headquarters. Saying that business users were demanding additional capabilities from the iPhone, Apple will bring push capabilities for e-mail, contacts, address lists, and other features via an upcoming software update, said Apple VP Phil Schiller. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Apple-releases-iPhone-SDK-announces-push-e-mail-Exchange-support/ Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:18:03 GMT Sony is in talks with console rival Microsoft about offering a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360, according to a senior executive. The Japanese electronics maker has until now touted Blu-ray as an advantage its PlayStation 3 holds over Microsoft's console. Microsoft has backed Toshiba's HD-DVD format and offered an HD-DVD drive that can be plugged into the 360. But after Sony's victory last month in the high-definition DVD format war, Stan Glasgow, Sony Electronics US president, said the two ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Sony-Microsoft-Discuss-Blu-ray-for-Xbox-360-Might-Be-Included-in-New-Elite-Models/ Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:14:02 GMT A bunch of new screenshots from Capcom's http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Street-Fighter-4-Screenshots/ Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:38:06 GMT "Building off of what Geoff Haugan reported on earlier, it looks like June 12th, 2008, is in fact the official worldwise release date for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. And that's straight from Kojima's mouth. Aside from the game hitting shelves in less than 4 months, we also got a few more juicy tidbits." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-MGS4-Official-Worldwide-Release-0612-Website-Relaunch-Tomorrow/ Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:34:54 GMT There have been a lot of problems with Blu-Ray. The first players lacked network connections, and didn't have local storage, but the latest player solves both those problems, adding a full 1GB of storage and a wired Ethernet port. That means film fans who want the goodness of Blu-Ray, and a truly future-proofed bit of kit can finally avoid parking a PS3 under the TV. Hallelujah, praise be to Sony! Out "fall 2008" | £255 ($500) Updates: Made a mistake with my submission. This ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Sony-intros-Next-gen-Blu-ray-Players-Better-Than-PS3/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:23:26 GMT Quietly unveiled at yesterday's PSN session was PhyreEngine, a new "free to use graphics engine" from Sony Computer Entertainment. According to the presentation, the package includes full documentation, "70+ samples" and "full source code and artwork" of sample game templates. Working on both OpenGL and Direct3D, this engine will allow developers to more easily develop for the PS3 by using PC environments they're more familiar with. A "simple recompile" is ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-GDC-PhyreEngine-Sonys-new-free-cross-platform-engine/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:02:21 GMT During an interview Gametrailers.com had with Insomniac CEO Ted Price, the CEO mentions that what we've seen so far of the game has been running off of same engine that powered Ratchet and Clank: Future Tools of Destruction. You can fast forward to the 3min 53secs mark of the video to hear all about it. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Resistance-2-to-use-Ratchet-and-Clank-FToD-Engine/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:49:03 GMT Nyko has announced that a new version of its 'Zero' controller is set to hit the PS3 complete with rumble and motion sensing capabilities. They are marketing it as the first ever controller to offer the best of both worlds and it is due to be released in March 2008. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Nyko-to-release-new-Zero-controller-for-PS3-with-rumble-and-motion-sensing/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:44:15 GMT Best Buy's decision was explained by its president and chief operating officer Brian Dunn, who said: "Best Buy has always believed that the customer will benefit from a widely accepted single format that would offer advantages such as product compatibility and expanded content choices. "Because we believe that Blu-ray is fast emerging as that single format, we have decided to focus on Blu-ray products." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Best-Buy-Latest-To-Strike-HD-DVD-Blow/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:23:27 GMT The cover story of EGM's March issue states 8 reasons why 2008 will be the year of the PS3. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Revenge-of-the-PS3/ Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:31:13 GMT Pocket Gamer writes: "With the release of PSP firmware update 3.90 comes Skype, an internet telephone service that lets you make calls via a wi-fi connection. You're probably familiar with it because it's been around for a while on PCs. This week's launch simply extends the service to include PSP. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Hands-On-With-the-New-PSP-Skype-Service/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:09:01 GMT The Bitbag writes, "Skype is now among the many! Wanna turn your PSP-2000 into a Skype phone? Follow the simple instructions and you'll be making phone calls on your PSP from all over the world. Damn what a great device the PSP has turned out to be. Time for me to get a new one http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PSP-Skype-Install-Instructions-And-Pricing/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:13:03 GMT A GameStop conference call held today reported that Sony has discontinued production of the 80GB PS3 in favor of a 120GB or higher model. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-80GB-PS3-Discontinued-in-Favor-of-120GB-Confirmed-via-GameStop-Conference-Call-Today/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:01:49 GMT MetalGearSolid4.net e-mailed the editor of PSW for confirmation that a demo for MGS4 will appear on the Playstation Network to which they responded: "At the time of writing the article a Konami rep told us a demo, the demo we played in our office for the magazine article, would be on the PSN Store." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-MGS4-demo-confirmed-by-PSW-Editor/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:39:02 GMT Ripten: "In an odd turn of events for non-PS3 games making their way to the console, the Halo map "Wizard" is now playable in Unreal Tournament 3. Should this awaken Microsoft lawyers? We hope not http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Halo-Now-Playable-on-PS3-Via-UT3-Includes-Screenshots/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:13:34 GMT Dan Nicolae Alexa writes: "The gaming-monsters emanating from Alienware have found a new member, impersonated by the Area-51 7500 ALX SLI desktop system. Packing 3 8800 GTX or Ultra video cards from Nvidia, under the Tri-SLI or 3-Way SLI technology, Alienware Area-51 7500 LAX is definitely one of the most advanced gaming systems currently available on the market. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Alienware-Launches-High-End-Tri-SLI-Gaming-Rig/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:12:26 GMT Electronics Weekly writes: "Researchers are claiming to have achieved data speeds of 1Gbit/s over a distance of 30m using red light transmitted over plastic optical fibre as part of the POF-ALL European Union funded project. The project is investigating whether plastic fibre and off-the-shelf components could be used to make an optical network cheap and simple enough for anyone to install." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-EU-project-perfects-high-speed-optical-fibre-network/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:08:10 GMT Ed Hardy writes: "Sony has taken the wraps off an updated version of its mobile Internet device (MID), called the mylo COM-2. Like its predecessor, this can access the web and make Skype calls over Wi-Fi, and it also includes some additional features, like a built-in camera." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Sony-Unveils-a-New-MID-the-Mylo-2/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:06:17 GMT Shuttle introduced its $199 KPC Linux PC at CES on Tuesday. It'll have an Intel Celeron processor, a 945GC chipset, 512MB of memory and either a 60GB or 80GB hard drive. What it won't have: an optical drive or a PCI Express slot. Despite that, it's a pretty good-looking box, and comes in red, blue, white, and black, each with a different icon stamped on the front. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Shuttles-199-Linux-PC/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:04:43 GMT A lot of Halo fans think Hummer's new HX concept SUV looks quite a bit like the Warthog all-terrain vehicle from Bungie's hit games. The designers must have been thinking of the Warthog when they built it,right? Wrong. Carl Zipfel, GM's director of exterior design for the HX concept, says the Warthog was not an inspiration for the new compact SUV. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Hummer-denies-Halo-influence-on-HX-concept/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:00:54 GMT Joel Hruska of Ars Technica writes: "Last November we covered a lawsuit brought against Google by the Jarg Corporation in partnership with Northeastern University. Google has now filed its own response to Jarg, in which it denies all allegations of infringement, and declares that all of Jarg's requests for injunctive relief are invalid. Google also requests a declaratory judgment from the judge stating such (and awarding attorney fees), but also requests a jury trial if the court ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Google-to-Jarg-We-didnt-infringe-and-your-patents-stink/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:59:56 GMT Anders Bylund of Ars Technica writes: "The Greek chorus calling for Microsoft to buy Yahoo is mumbling louder than ever. Journalists, analysts, and other assorted pundits are saying that Mr. Softy needs to pull the trigger soon or lose a golden opportunity forever. Some of the singers are personal friends of mine, but I still can't help but think that the speculation is dead wrong." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Analysis-Microsoft-could-but-shouldnt-buy-Yahoo/ Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:58:50 GMT "There was a critical element of our comments missing from the story - Microsoft currently has no plans at this time to consider Blu-ray as an option. We continue to believe that HD DVD is the best optical solution for consumers, since it's the only format today that delivers quality experiences at affordable prices." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Microsoft-Sticking-with-HD-DVD/ Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:23:13 GMT From NeoGAF user Steve who bought the latest Game Informer that ran a feature on Resistance 2. He states that the game will be a "HUGE cooperative game... EIGHT-PLAYER story-driven campaign along side single-player campaign. SIXTY-PLAYER Competitive modes... HUGE United States Landscapes as backdrops. It will have huge boss encounters with 8 player co-op over PSN and 2 player local co-op." Well known user JStevenson from NeoGAF who is an employee of Insomniac has confirmed the ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-RESISTANCE-2-REVEALED-with-60-player-MP-and-8-player-Co-op/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:14:43 GMT Ripten: "Here's this weeks US and European Playstation Store updates, bringing Motorstorm downloadable content to one, and filling out the other with old foreign store content and an old classic. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-US-Playstation-Store-Update/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:28:15 GMT Details just in of the store update for the PlayStation Network. The UK gets the new Motorstorm Eagle's Nest and Diamondback Speedway track pack, and a couple of PlayStation 1 games. The U.S.A gets a little DLC for Rock Band, and Japan already has the Yakuza 3 demos. United Kingdom Games/Demos: -Hardcore 4x4 (PS1) - 3.49 pounds? -N20 (PS1) - 3.49 pounds? DLC: -Folklore - Pigly Pack - free -MotorStorm - Eagle's Nest and Diamondback Speedway track pack - 3.49 ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PSN-Store-Update-10th-January-2008/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:27:06 GMT Video game tech could literally save your brain. Currently, when your neurologist needs to make a snap judgment about brain surgery, a 3-D brain image like the one above might not be ready for hours -- far too long in an emergency. But now the Mayo Clinic is teaming up with IBM to develop ways to create a 3-D image from an MRI or CT scan in minutes, thanks to microprocessor architecture developed for the Sony PlayStation 3, which amps those scans up like Sonic the Hedgehog. Brain image from ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PS3-Research-This-Is-What-Game-Consoles-Really-Do-To-Your-Brain/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:25:00 GMT Asia CNET reports on HDMI technology which is sure to interest all HD gamers around the world: It's a common dilemma: You have the flat-panel TV perfectly placed in the living room or home theater, but the rest of your gear is located halfway across the room. You can snake a long HDMI cable around the perimeter--or you can consider something like the Belkin FlyWire. The transmitter/receiver combo lets you toggle up to six HDMI sources and wirelessly transmit audio and video--up to full ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Belkin-FlyWire-HDMI-goes-wireless/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:17:27 GMT Twenty petabytes (20,000 terabytes) per day is a tremendous amount of data processing and a key contributor to Google's continued market dominance. Competing search storage and processing systems at Microsoft (Dyrad) and Yahoo! (Hadoop) are still playing catch-up to Google's suite of GFS, MapReduce, and BigTable. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Google-processes-over-20-petabytes-of-data-per-day/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:16:57 GMT "Having announced that they have gone Blu-ray exclusive less than a week ago, Warner Bros. has told High-Def Digest that they will soon be releasing profile 1.1 compatible movies. Warner have been slow to release movies on Blu-ray in comparison to HD-DVD because they have been waiting for picture-in-picture commentaries and other such features which have only recently been made available to Blu-ray players via profile 1.1. While no dates have been given for any upcoming releases, Batman ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Warner-Bros-preparing-Blu-ray-profile-1.1-movies/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:00:01 GMT Gizmodo writes, "When we heard about Blu-ray-to-PSP movie transfers getting all official we got pretty excited, even though the announcement was a little skimpy on the details: How big are the files? How long will it take to download a movie? How odious is the DRM? http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Everything-You-Wanted-to-Know-About-Blu-Ray-to-PSP-Movie-Transfers/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:56:26 GMT "We've heard from reputable sources at CES 2008 that people are returning HD DVD players they bought at low prices over the holidays because of all the crap that's gone down in the HD DVD camp this past week. Have any of you guys seen-or been a part of-the phenomenon?" http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-HD-DVD-Adopters-Returning-Players/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:47:30 GMT Haven't tried this, but apparently a Japanese gamer was able to rip HD DVD exclusive, burn it on Blu-ray and get it running on a PS3. What was used: . HD DVD drive . Copy of Transformers HD DVD . Drive for Blu-ray disc writing . BD-R/RE disc . HD DVD rip shareware "AnyDVD HD" . EVO file demu freeware software "EVOdemus" . TS file demux/remux freeware software "TSremux" . BD lighting software "Ulead Burn.Now" (BD drive bundle) http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-HD-DVD-Exclusive-Transformers-Running-on-PS3/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:45:28 GMT Variety reports that the two remaining studios backing HD DVD could switch sides soon, ending the high-def format war instantly. The trade has confirmed that Universal's commitment to backing HD DVD exclusively has ended. And Paramount has an escape clause in its HD DVD contract allowing it to release films on Blu-ray Disc after Warner Bros.' decision to back that format exclusively. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-HD-DVD-Backers-to-Switch-to-Blu-ray-Soon/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:42:03 GMT While it has undoubtedly suffered from some teething problems, 2008 could well be the year that Sony's PlayStation 3 finally comes good. With the high-def disc format war all but won, a number of PS3-exclusive titles in the pipeline and the PlayStation Network finally taking shape, Sony is even hopeful that it can begin to sell its console at a profit. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Why-2008-could-be-the-year-of-the-PS3/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:32:34 GMT Amidst competition and their respective troubles, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, and gamers alike have failed to realize the signs that, as far as the current generation is concerned, they are all in this together. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-The-Next-Gen-War-is-Over/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:27:40 GMT Following the Blu-ray press conference Monday afternoon, BetaNews briefly spoke with Warner Bros. President Ron Sanders about the studio's decision to go Blu-ray and a potential lawsuit from Toshiba. BetaNews: Warner Bros. is involved in the DVD Forum and was involved in the development of HD DVD. You also were one of the first studios to utilize Microsoft's VC1 codec. Toshiba has hinted that you may have violated contractual obligations to them over HD DVD. Are you concerned they might file ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-CES-2008-Warner-did-not-violate-HD-DVD-contract/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:28:03 GMT BBC reports: "The backers of the Blu-ray high definition DVD system are predicting victory in the format wars with HD DVD. The two rival camps have divided consumers since the two incompatible systems were launched. But Blu-ray supporters are touting the decision by Warner Bros to shift allegiance as a tipping point. HD DVD, which is backed by Microsoft and Toshiba, now has support from only Universal and Paramount among the big film studios. No-one from the HD DVD promotion group was ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Blu-ray-supporters-scent-victory/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:26:30 GMT Sony Corp. shares rose in Tokyo after Time Warner Inc., the world's largest publisher of DVD titles, chose to adopt the Japanese company's Blu-ray format over Toshiba Corp.'s technology. The world's second-largest consumer electronics maker climbed 0.9 percent to 5,840 yen at 12:44 p.m. on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Toshiba, the rival HD DVD standard's leading promoter, fell 2.5 percent to its lowest in more than nine months. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Sony-Shares-Rise-Toshibas-Fall-Stock-Exchange-After-Warners-Change/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:55:10 GMT At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2008 in Las Vegas last night, Sony showed off some new features in LittleBigPlanet and a brief look at how users will create their own levels from scratch. New additions include new emotions for the game's main characters, little stuffed sackcloth creatures called Sackboys. Click up on the controller's D-pad to make the creature go from straight-faced to smiling, to grinning to deliriously happy, tongue hanging out for emphasis. Click down on the D-pad ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-LittleBigPlanet-Update-GameDaily/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:14:51 GMT I hate to beat a dead horse but it looks like the PS3 is starting to pull ahead of the Xbox360 when you sync sales since launch date. The Wii is currently sitting at about 19.54M units worldwide. Xbox360 has over 16 million sold (early holiday reports are putting it in the neighborhood of 17 million). The PS3 is sitting at 8.92 million units sold. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PS3-begins-to-overtake-Xbox360-in-sales-since-launch/ Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:05:11 GMT This is the Fight video of Rich Clementi and Melvin Guillard at UFC 79 Nemesis. A very quick fight between two fighters with almost 100 MMA fights between them. http://myprops.org/content/MMA-TKO-Fedor-Vs-Hong-Man-Choi-Fight-Video-Yarennoka/ Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:18:46 GMT This is the Fight video of Rich Clementi and Melvin Guillard at UFC 79 Nemesis. A very quick fight between two fighters with almost 100 MMA fights between them. http://myprops.org/content/MMA-TKO-Rich-Clementi-Vs-Melvin-Guillard-Fight-Video-UFC-79-Nemesis/ Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:17:47 GMT The fight between two of the best pound for pound fighters in the game lasted a little longer than their last fight. The two went at it really hard in the fight that would determine the better man with them splitting their two previous bouts. http://myprops.org/content/MMA-TKO-Georges-St-Pierre-Vs-Matt-Hughes-3-Fight-Video-UFC-79-Nemesis/ Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:15:44 GMT By far the best fight of the night. There is a lot of action in this fight. It just looks like either fighter could get a knockout at any moment. Both fighters gave it their all and have nothing to be ashamed of. http://myprops.org/content/MMA-TKO-Chuck-Liddell-Vs-Wanderlei-Silva-Fight-Video-UFC-79-Nemesis/ Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:38:10 GMT The Bitbag writes, "You've already heard that Warner will be attending the HD-DVD conference at the CES in January. According to my source at Warner, they will also be attending a Blu-Ray conference." http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Warner-Home-Video-Also-Attending-Blu-Ray-Conference-At-CES/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:32:22 GMT Via Ars Technica: "Back in July, we covered the appearance of a sophisticated malware generator named Pinch Pro. Although not a Trojan itself, Pinch Pro provided a framework for malware authors to create and design their own worms and trojans, each of which could be specifically tailored to report certain data, zombiefy the PC, or kill certain commands/files. Imagine something like Build-A-Bear, but designed for malware rather than fuzzy bear creation, and you've got the right ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Malware-construction-kit-authors-arrested-to-be-tried/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:30:29 GMT Only a few days after officially announcing its PlayStation/iPhone emulation project, ZodTDD has whipped the covers off its psx4iphone software application, which will allow iPhone users to take PSOne titles with them wherever they go. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-PlayStation-emulation-comes-to-iPhone-nation/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:29:34 GMT BBC News - Tuesday, 25 December 2007: Thousands of people will be unwrapping their shiny new gadgets at Christmas but one British artist and engineer is hoping his creation will find its way under trees in time for the next festive period. Andrew Fentem has worked on innovative human computer interfaces for some time, after beginning his career in military research and development, specifically missiles. His work today is part-art, part hobby, part business venture. His latest ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Touch-cube-points-to-future-toys/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:21:27 GMT Japanese paper Yomiuri is reporting that Panasonic will unveil a 150-inch plasma at CES to show the world who has the biggest flatscreen manufacturing capability. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. has developed a 150-inch plasma display TV panel--the world's largest, according to sources. Matsushita, which is best known for its Panasonic brand, will introduce a prototype model of the television at the Consumer Electronics Show to be held next month in the United States. Commercial release ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-150-Inch-Panasonic-Plasma-HDTV-at-CES/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:16:15 GMT According to a scientific project being conducted by electronics experts at Glasgow University and the US Semiconductor Research Corporation, current silicon-based computer chips have reached the pinnacle of their speed and performance and are now holding back games creators. http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Scientists-Silicon-processors-are-restricting-computer-games/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:11:45 GMT While certain notable holdouts have yet to even announce HD disc-based products, it looks like the rest of modern civilization is getting ready to move the discs to an even slimmer set of laptops. Panasonic's latest burner for laptops is down to a mere 9.5mm thick, easily besting the company's previous 12.7mm Blu-ray drives. The drive can read and write Blu-ray discs at 2x, and supports DVD and CD read / write functions aplenty. Toshiba is on record claiming that HD DVD burners can be slimmed ... http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-Panasonic-whittles-thinnest-Blu-ray-drive-for-laptops-down-to-9.5mm/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:10:46 GMT An MIT engineer has created a piece of software that allows you to sketch something as you would on paper, and then interact with the design as a mechanical system. (TechEBlog, 12/26/2007) http://myprops.org/content/N4G.com-MIT-Engineer-Turns-Sketches-into-Interactive-Mechanical-Systems/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:10:02 GMT Frank Curreri, UFC - When he walks down the aisle before a fight, Wanderlei Silva experiences a little bit of heaven on earth. The stadium is packed. The music is pumping. Thousands of frenzied fans are on their feet, yelling, screaming, pregnant with anticipation. Silva waltzes on and basks in the glory of that super-charged atmosphere. He relishes the overwhelming adrenaline rushes and, once inside the ring, feels compelled to return the favor. http://myprops.org/content/UFC-Ultimate-Fighting-Championship-6/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:53:29 GMT Michael DiSanto, UFC - December 29th won't be the first time that Matt Hughes and Georges St-Pierre have clashed inside the Octagon. On October 22, 2004, the pair squared off in Atlantic City, New Jersey to fill the 170-lb championship void created when UFC President Dana White stripped BJ Penn of the welterweight crown. St-Pierre started out strong, landing a fearsome spinning back kick that momentarily stunned Hughes. Nevertheless, a title wasn't in the cards for the Canadian on that fall ... http://myprops.org/content/UFC-Ultimate-Fighting-Championship-5/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:52:41 GMT Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - Remember that old commercial for the US Army, with the slogan "We do more before 9am than most people do all day?" Well, in the world of mixed martial arts, Rich Clementi did more in 2006 than most fighters do in three years http://myprops.org/content/UFC-Ultimate-Fighting-Championship-4/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:51:36 GMT Michael DiSanto, UFC - Three things are certain on Saturday: the sun will set, the moon will rise, and Liddell-Silva will be decided on the feet. Sure, Silva recently began studying under the expert eye of Andre Galvao, a renowned jiu-jitsu practitioner. But that is more about Silva learning how to deal with situations from his back, rather than how to take a fight to the ground and dominate from the top position. http://myprops.org/content/UFC-Ultimate-Fighting-Championship-3/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:50:50 GMT Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - It's not how you start, its how you finish. At least that's what Melvin Guillard hopes will be the case when he looks back at an otherwise forgettable 2007 that has seen him deal with a devastating loss, a subsequent eight month suspension, and the continuing fallout from Hurricane Katrina, the storm that changed his life forever. link to more http://myprops.org/content/UFC-Ultimate-Fighting-Championship-2/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:50:03 GMT