Always Online DRM Continues To Plague SimCity Players, EA To Add Two More Servers
Thursday, 7th March 2013Posted in Industry
Tags: Australia, connectivity, ea, game, gamers, issues, Oceanic Servers, online, servers, SimCity
Written by: Craig Hunter
The newest iteration in the SimCity franchise recently launched to fairly favorable reviews. The main problem is the online connectivity issues many players are experiencing.
After US gamers struggled during the launch to connect with the game, new reports from Australian gamers with the same issue have surfaced. Players in that region are having a hard time accessing SimCity’s Oceanic servers (via Polygon).
Not only is there connectivity problems, some Australian region gamers are reporting that their entire cities have been deleted.
Valve Will Launch Prototype SteamBox Consoles In The Coming Months, To Feature Bold New Body Sensor Tech
Wednesday, 6th March 2013Posted in Industry
Tags: experience, game, issues, newell, prototypes, said, Steambox, time, trying
Written by: Craig Hunter
Gabe Newell has stated that Valve plans to have its prototype gaming consoles ready for testing within the coming months.
Newell spoke with the BBC just before the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Games Awards (BAFTA) where he said, “The main thing that’s holding us up… we have a couple of different controllers prototypes we’re using.”
Newell went on talk about what stage the company is at in the process, some of the final issues it must overcome before the full reveal and some interesting new tech that could make its way to the upcoming console.
New Dragonborn Details Leak, Skyrim DLC Finally Coming to PS3
Monday, 3rd December 2012Posted in Preview
Tags: bethesda, Dawngaurd, DLC, dragonborn, expansion, issues, ps3, skyrim, users, XBOx 360, Xbox Live
Written by: Craig Hunter
The Skyrim add-on Dragonborn releases tomorrow and some new details have leaked from a game tester about what we are in store for. Even more surprisingly is the news that Skyrim DLC will finally be making its way to the PS3, Bethesda has confirmed today.
Bethesda posted on its official blog today about the release of Dragonborn on Xbox 360 tomorrow along with a special announcement. PS3 and PC users will finally be getting the first bit of Skyrim DLC since the game released over a year ago.
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New Dating Site Helps Republicans and Democrats Find Like-Minded Mates
Tuesday, 20th November 2012Posted in Offbeat
Tags: abortion, Alexander Fondirer, Bluestatedate, issues, political dating, RedStatedate
Written by: Jeff Nau
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Along with the traditional interests that take root in Internet romance, two websites have recently emerged that help daters find potential dates that share similar political ideologies.
The respective sites, RedStateDate.com and BlueStateDate.com, help users choose from a specific set of would-be suitors, based specifically on the issues that matter to them — including everything from fiscal issues like tax reform to more social ones, like health care and abortion. Continue reading “New Dating Site Helps Republicans and Democrats Find Like-Minded Mates” »
Daily Gaming: Dawnguard for PS3 Might Never Happen
Friday, 31st August 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Gaming
Tags: bethesda, Dawngaurd, DLC, expansion, issues, official, ps3, skyrim, users, XBOx 360, Xbox Live
Written by: Craig Hunter
The Elder Scrolls Skyrim expansion, Dawnguard, has been available for quite a while on both Xbox 360 and PC, but PS3 users are still waiting.
While Bethesda has been mostly quiet about when we will be seeing the DLC hit the PS3 the company has recently posted some new info on the matter in its forums. (via Joystiq)
Unfortunately it’s not good news. It looks as though the Continue reading “Daily Gaming: Dawnguard for PS3 Might Never Happen” »
Facebook Will Put You On A Billboard in Times Square
Monday, 30th January 2012Posted in Blog Archive, Technology
Tags: 2012, Billboard, campaign, election, Facebook, issues, New York, Times Square, what matters most to you
Written by: Craig Hunter
Facebook is running a new campaign that will allow users to share their opinions on a giant Times Square billboard in New York City. The “What Matters Most To You?” campaign is asking users to submit their opinions on the 2012 election season for a chance to get their spotlight on the big screen.
To enter, first you have to visit and like the campaign’s Facebook page. You will then be prompted to select three of the “issues that matter most” to you. Some of the options (pictured below) include Debt, Economy, Energy, Environment, Health Care, Immigration, National Security, Social Issues, and Social Security. Continue reading “Facebook Will Put You On A Billboard in Times Square” »
AnandTech reviews Apple’s new 27-inch Thunderbolt display
Monday, 26th September 2011Posted in Blog Archive, Technology
Tags: anand, anandtech, apple, displays, issues, review, Thunderbolt
Written by: Craig Hunter
If you have been contemplating dropping $1000 on one of Apple’s new 27-inch Thunderbolt displays, you will definitely want to check out this in-depth review from AnandTech. While you might think you know everything there is to know about the displays from Apple’s own spec page, the review sheds some light on some interesting features and issues you may not be aware of. Continue reading “AnandTech reviews Apple’s new 27-inch Thunderbolt display” »
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