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Posted by Robt. Juster - Monday, April 14, 2008 7:59 PM
After a long hiatus... Webmaster Hates You is back! Its like herpes, but with less frequent outbreaks.
In this edition, your Webmaster opts to respond as if he is an automated system and something resembling comedy ensues. This thread is posted in reverse order so you can read it from the top down. Enjoy.
From: B & D
Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 2:33 PM
To: Webmaster
You suck
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From: Webmaster
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 9:56 AM
To: 'BARRY'
DOES NOT COMPUTE. PLEASE REPHRASE YOUR QUESTION.
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Posted by Brian Leahy - Monday, April 14, 2008 5:19 PM
Iron Man is definitely going to be a huge hit, but where do we stand on a powered exoskeleton in the real world? Researchers at Raytheon Sarcos are developing the XOS Exoskeleton that could create a real world Iron Man.
This exoskeleton works by sensing the wearer's desired movement and mimicking the action, like a shadow. It requires a power source, but can make lifting 200 pounds feel like it's only 10.
The benefits of a fully functional exoskeleton would be incredibly numerous with applications in the military, rescue work, construction, and more.
Hit the break for an interview with Marvel as well as Steve Jacobsen, the creator of the XOS.
Posted by Ty Colfax - Monday, April 14, 2008 3:57 PM
Vivendi has confirmed that the mildly awaited Bourne Conspiracy will get a demo on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace in May. The game follows Bourne's path from secret agent to rogue assassin to guy who marks himself!?! WHA?
The full game will be available for purchase June 3 and is already getting some good reviews.
Posted by Frank Meyer - Monday, April 14, 2008 3:45 PM
The new Mötley Crüe single, “Saints Of Los Angeles,” is being made available as a playable track in Rock Band, a first in the world of marketing music through videogames.
The song, from the band’s upcoming album of the same name, will be available for download for $.99 on April 15 via Xbox Live Marketplace and on April 17 via the Playstation Store
Coming out through the band’s own Mötley Records, Saints Of Los Angeles (the album) is the first album in nearly a decade to feature all four original members of the veteran hard rock outfit: Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars and Tommy Lee.
Posted by Stephen Johnson - Monday, April 14, 2008 3:03 PM
In perusing the first print review of Grand Theft Auto 4 (From the U.K's Official Xbox Magazine) we came across the following bit of interesting game mechanics: (Mild mechanicsSPOILER)
Apparently, GTA 4 will feature a working, in-game internet, with mission related emails and websites, but also featuring browsing of non-mission specific content including news, dating sites, and spam email.
Also, the magazine gave it a 10 of 10 and said it was the best open-world game ever made.
Posted by Ty Colfax - Monday, April 14, 2008 2:34 PM
The Head Honcho for XNA, Chris Satchell (not pictured above,) spoke with Eurogamer recently, noting that the touch-screen gaming is progressing nicely for the Zune. "Imagine bowling, where you swing across it, or anything that requires a physical dexterity gesture," Satchell said. Someone even ported a "Wolfenstein-style renderer" to their Zune, which ran it at 30 frames-per-second.
He went on to say he is "really looking forward to people using their networking ability to use peer-to-peer games," and that he's "sure we're going to see some peer-to-peer race games, kart-style games - those are going to be fun."
We likely won't see any of this until the next XNA development kit is released which might happen before the end of 2008. We also likely won't own a Zune by then either.
Posted by Mike D'Alonzo - Monday, April 14, 2008 2:28 PM
On this special edition of Geek Out, we travel to Gallery 1988 to take a look at their newest art show, "Toys," featuring works of art influenced by the toys the artists love. Also, 40 artists customized 6x9" Hot Wheels vans to sell for charity, so that's nice. Watch it, and see.
Posted by Stephen Johnson - Monday, April 14, 2008 2:23 PM
Toy-master Todd McFarlane latest round of Halo 3 figures, series 3, are perfect to decorate your cubicle, but they can also decorate your Xbox dashboard.
Starting today, you will be able to download free McFarlane Toys/Halo 3 content on Xbox Live--themes, and a picture pack. Just in time to gear up for the new Halo Maps releasing Tuesday!
Check out Todd's page for pretty pictures of the upcoming toy line.
Posted by Brian Leahy - Monday, April 14, 2008 2:18 PM
Microsoft has announced the two Xbox Live Arcade titles set to release this Wednesday.
Battlezone, a graphically-enhanced version of the original game that features "Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag." Support for the Xbox Live Vision Camera is also in. The game will run 400 MS Points.
Rocky & Bullwinkle is a collection of over 100 "micro games" based on the classic television show. "Eight playable characters from Frostbite Falls are back in the living room, including Rocky, Bullwinkle, Boris, Natasha, Dudley Do-Right and many more. Rocky & Bullwinkle features five difficulty settings, as well as support for up to 12 players in local hot-seat mode."
Some of the games feature "motion-control" by using the Xbox Live Vision Camera. Grab it for 800 MS Points.
Posted by Brian Leahy - Monday, April 14, 2008 2:14 PM
A rating for a new DS game called Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia has appeared on the ESRB's website. This pretty much means you can expect a new Castlevania game on the DS.
This is not that surprising considering that the games are very successful and well received on Nintendo's handheld.
Posted by Stephen Johnson - Monday, April 14, 2008 2:04 PM
Every week we bring you game rental company's GameFly's list of 10 most requested games for rental. Keep in mind, these are often soon-to-be-released games. You get one guess what the most desired game this week is.
Posted by Frank Meyer - Monday, April 14, 2008 1:53 PM
Hot on the heels of buying music blog Stereogum, music-based social network site Buzznet is buying competing music blog Idolator.
Yes, Buzznet is making lotsa big moves after scoring $25 million in new funding, reportedly contributed in part by Universal Music Group's Interscope Records.
Idolator is part of the Gawker network of blogs, including travely site Gridskipper and political –minded Wonkette.
"Music audiences are fragmented across genre," says Gawker chief Nick Denton. "Idolator gave Stereogum a good run, but a group with a whole array of music sites will command more attention from record labels than we could."
Posted by Frank Meyer - Monday, April 14, 2008 12:27 PM
Today Blockbuster offered to buy Circuit City Stores for at least $6.00 per share in cash.
But they didn’t make the offer via a stealthy series of secret meetings. They made it in public, via a press release distributed widely.
Say Blockbuster: “Unfortunately, Circuit City has failed to provide due diligence necessary to allow Blockbuster to make a definitive proposal. Blockbuster is making its proposal public because it believes the shareholders of Circuit City should have the opportunity to participate in determining the destiny of the company. In addition, as Blockbuster has other strategic opportunities, its offer is conditioned upon timely commencement of the due diligence process.”
Damn. They are kinda calling out Circuit City asa bunch of broke losers, aren’t they?
Posted by Mike D'Alonzo - Monday, April 14, 2008 11:42 AM
J.K. Rowling has nothing against fans of Harry Potter, and people who establish Potter fan sites, but she wants those who are egregiously stealing her intellectual property to stop, and is testifying in court to that effect. The writers of the Harry Potter Lexicon have published a book, which is contrary to the laws of such lexicons, which are customarily extensions of the writer's work, and not new works of fiction.
Rowling thinks, in this case, that it's not the same thing, and she's suing them to show she means business. Of course, we know she means business...she's the queen of the book business these days, and is surely creeping up on being a billionaire.
Posted by Jonathan Hunt - Monday, April 14, 2008 11:26 AM
Tonight's X-Play will feature the Broadcast Premiere of two new Grand Theft Auto IV trailers. Be the first to witness the new vids in their beautiful full screen glory. There are smaller versions below.
Posted by Stephen Johnson - Monday, April 14, 2008 11:18 AM
Hey, Mr. Nosy: Are you curious what game developers earn per year?
According to a survey conducted by Game Developer magazine, the average annual salary of a developer was $73,600 in 2007.
With that kind of money, you could by like 15 cans of Mountain Dew!
Feel free to use this research to explain to your folks why they should leave you alone when you're playing Naruto. It's not a waste of time. It's research for your future, lucrative career in game development.
Posted by Brian Leahy - Monday, April 14, 2008 11:14 AM
T-Mobile still doesn't have 3G up and running, but it hopes that a new strategy will help it catch up with the other carriers. With AT&T and Verizon heading for 4G using their new 700Mhz spectrum and Sprint betting on WiMax, T-Mobile is in danger of being left behind.
Their solution? A 3G network that also uses Wi-Fi hotspots to boost downloads and uploads primarily in the home.
That's cool and all, but what about those times when Wi-Fi isn't, you know, available? At that point, this is still just 3G and T-Mobile is still lagging behind the curve.
They are, however, considering rolling out citywide Wi-Fi in major markets, but we don't that will happen.
The new Mötley Crüe single, “Saints Of Los Angeles,” is being made available as a playable track in Rock Band, a first in the world of marketing music through videogames.
Microsoft has announced the two Xbox Live Arcade titles set to release this Wednesday.
So who is the latest celebrity to star in a homemade porno that could be leaked to the public?
J.K. Rowling has nothing against fans of Harry Potter, and people who establish Potter fan sites, but she wants those who are egregiously stealing her intellectual property to stop, and is testifying in court to that effect. The writers of the Harry Potter Lexicon have published a book, which is contrary to the laws of such lexicons, which are customarily extensions of the writer's work, and not new works of fiction.
T-Mobile still doesn't have 3G up and running, but it hopes that a new strategy will help it catch up with the other carriers. With AT&T and Verizon heading for 4G using their new 700Mhz spectrum and Sprint betting on WiMax, T-Mobile is in danger of being left behind.