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Thursday, October 18, 2007

Second Life is Definitely a Game of Life

Fans of the ever popular Sims Online have begun taking a second look at the game Second Life. It’s similar to the online game Sims fans know, but offers a world of depth that has never even been thought of for an online game. 3D graphics and wild ways to express yourself physically and in the style sense is something that makes Second Life so popular.

Is it Costly?

Depending on whether you play just a little or whether you’ve decided that you’re so committed to the game that you want to buy property will determine whether the game will be costly to you. Yes, it’s true that to own your piece of the make believe pie, you must pay for it and with real money. Many people invest countless hours a week on this game, so they feel they have a reason to invest their money as well. Others choose to simply visit their friend’s houses and keep their real life stash just as it is…stashed.

No matter how you choose the game, there are many things to experience. Teleporting to pizza contests and house parties as well as auctions are just part of it. There are endless things to spend game money on too. Hairstyles, clothes, furniture for a house and general items are available at virtual stores throughout the Second Life world.

Can I Make Friends?

The question of whether friends can be easily made in Second Life totally depends on the player and their social tendencies. If you’re someone who has no problem making small talk or casting a friendly “hello” someone’s way, you’re bound to have plenty of Second Life experiences made with good friends. On the other hand, if you tend to be shy and wait for others to talk first, you’ll probably miss out on making some friendships but there are so many people who play the game of Second Life that you’ll probably have a pretty decent social life.

The game is based on just as the name implies, making a Second Life for yourself. It’s a place to become someone you normally aren’t, but it’s important to remember that people can take this game pretty seriously and true natures usually ending up becoming very apparent. Although it’s nothing more than a chat room with graphics, the world surrounding you as you play is something that can easily suck you in and make you wonder if you really do have a second life.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

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Free Xbox 360 Game - Halo 3 Legendary Edition (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Jake Ludington offers a chance at a free copy of the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Legendary Edition, complete with collector's edition Master Chief helmet.

Xbox 360's "Halo 3" remains atop the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Oct. 14.

Halo 3 for the Xbox 360 - Tech Talk Minute (Newstalk 1010 CFRB)

Gamers, get your thumbs ready.

Q& A: Bungie's Barnes On Halo 3 After The Flood (Gamasutra)

So sure, Halo 3 may have debuted with a splash, and Bungie become an independent entity, but many of the details of the production process behind the game are still unexplored. Therefore, Gamasutra sat down with Bungie's head of production Jonty Barnes (later joined by sound director Jay Weinland) at the recent Tokyo Game Show to quiz him on some of the detailed specifics of how Halo 3 got ...

Fresh Off Monumental Debut, Bungie’s Halo 3 Moves Beyond Xbox 360 (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Fans Gather Online at Wikia’s Halopedia To Document Details of Newly Released, Wildly Popular Game

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

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Xbox 360's "Halo 3" remains atop the Rogers Video game rental list (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

TORONTO - The most popular game rentals (all platforms) according to Rogers Video for the period ending Oct. 14.

Pachter: Xbox 360 To Outsell Wii In September (Gamasutra)

In his latest notes to investors, Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter has predicted a 47 percent rise in overall sales for the month of September, driven primarily by Halo 3, which also leads to expectations that the Xbox 360 will outsell the Wii. Pachter suggests that video game sales will reach $655 million, up from last year's $445 million. $200 million is predicted to have come from Halo 3 ...

Halo 3 Tournament Showcases Mad Skills (The Harvard Crimson)

The clicks of reloading guns and rapid firing echoed in the Quincy Dining Hall. Halo 3, the popular Xbox 360 game, flashed from every screen as it captivated the 60 humanoids present. The room was dim, the tension palpable, and the human faces unmoving.

Xbox 360 Core goes Arcade (The Inquirer)

AFTER PROBLEMS with our Xbox 360 last week , whilst playing Halo 3, we've finally had time to sift through this weeks gaming news to bring you this round-up.

Xbox 360 Core goes Arcade (Addict 3D)

Dean Pullen the Inquirer , Monday 15 October 2007. 08:42:00 Gaming round-up The PS3 is awaste of everybody's time AFTER PROBLEMS with our Xbox 360 last week, whilst playing Halo 3, we've finally had time to sift through this weeks gaming news to bring you this round-up.

Monday, October 15, 2007

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Pachter: Xbox 360 To Outsell Wii In September (Gamasutra)

In his latest notes to investors, Wedbush Morgan's Michael Pachter has predicted a 47 percent rise in overall sales for the month of September, driven primarily by Halo 3, which also leads to expectations that the Xbox 360 will outsell the Wii. Pachter suggests that video game sales will reach $655 million, up from last year's $445 million. $200 million is predicted to have come from Halo 3 ...

Halo 3 Tournament Showcases Mad Skills (The Harvard Crimson)

The clicks of reloading guns and rapid firing echoed in the Quincy Dining Hall. Halo 3, the popular Xbox 360 game, flashed from every screen as it captivated the 60 humanoids present. The room was dim, the tension palpable, and the human faces unmoving.

Xbox 360 Core goes Arcade (The Inquirer)

AFTER PROBLEMS with our Xbox 360 last week , whilst playing Halo 3, we've finally had time to sift through this weeks gaming news to bring you this round-up.

Xbox 360 Core goes Arcade (Addict 3D)

Dean Pullen the Inquirer , Monday 15 October 2007. 08:42:00 Gaming round-up The PS3 is awaste of everybody's time AFTER PROBLEMS with our Xbox 360 last week, whilst playing Halo 3, we've finally had time to sift through this weeks gaming news to bring you this round-up.

Xbox Marks the Spot: Microsoft Bets Big on Halo 3 (KOIN News 6 Portland)

In its first 24 hours on store shelves, Microsoft's epic video game, Halo 3 , earned a record-breaking $170 million in sales. Halo 3 's sales broke records set not just by other video games but by theatrical releases like Spider-Man 3 and the novel Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . Of course, the sales were no accident.

Friday, October 12, 2007

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'Halo 3' Day 7: By land, by air and ... not by sea; a Prophet fallen (Miami Herald)

Nearly six years after the launch of the original "Halo" title for the Xbox game system, McClatchy Interactive content producer and avid gamer Jake Seaton finally dives head first into the newest incarnation to discover what all the hoopla is about.

U.S. Soldiers To Get Their Halo 3 Fix On Xbox (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

In addition to playing games, soldiers also will be able to chat with loved ones back home using headsets linked to the Xbox Live online service.

Halo 3 Fans - Win a Special Edition Halo 3 Xbox 360 (Wired News)

Think you're the most hardcore Halo fan in the Universe? Now it's time to show the world just how deep your obsession goes. Bust out that digital camera and send us proof that you and you alone are the geekiest Halo fan of all time. Just make sure that the pics are safe for work.

Halo's fun, but hype doesn't hold (The Washington Times)

The biggest video-game event of the year finally arrives with Halo 3 (Limited Edition from Microsoft for Xbox 360, rated M for mature, $69.

PGR4 It’s Not. Yaris Available for Freebie Download on Xbox Live (XBOX365)

If you're still poor after forking out $60 for Halo 3, Toyota is here to save the day. Xbox live players are getting a free treat this week with a game called Yaris. Ok, it's not PGR4 (not even PGR 1)... But free is free - right?

Thursday, October 11, 2007

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U.S. Soldiers To Get Their Halo 3 Fix On Xbox (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

In addition to playing games, soldiers also will be able to chat with loved ones back home using headsets linked to the Xbox Live online service.

Halo 3 Fans - Win a Special Edition Halo 3 Xbox 360 (Wired News)

Think you're the most hardcore Halo fan in the Universe? Now it's time to show the world just how deep your obsession goes. Bust out that digital camera and send us proof that you and you alone are the geekiest Halo fan of all time. Just make sure that the pics are safe for work.

Halo's fun, but hype doesn't hold (The Washington Times)

The biggest video-game event of the year finally arrives with Halo 3 (Limited Edition from Microsoft for Xbox 360, rated M for mature, $69.

PGR4 It’s Not. Yaris Available for Freebie Download on Xbox Live (XBOX365)

If you're still poor after forking out $60 for Halo 3, Toyota is here to save the day. Xbox live players are getting a free treat this week with a game called Yaris. Ok, it's not PGR4 (not even PGR 1)... But free is free - right?

Rumor: Xbox 360 "Jasper" is Coming Next? (Addict 3D)

According to The Mercury News' Dean Takahashi, having successfully unrolled the Falcon chipset in the Halo 3 Edition Xbox 360s, Microsoft is looking to further cut costs (and heat) from their console.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

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U.S. Soldiers To Get Their Halo 3 Fix On Xbox (TechWeb via Yahoo! News)

In addition to playing games, soldiers also will be able to chat with loved ones back home using headsets linked to the Xbox Live online service.

Halo 3 Fans - Win a Special Edition Halo 3 Xbox 360 (Wired News)

Think you're the most hardcore Halo fan in the Universe? Now it's time to show the world just how deep your obsession goes. Bust out that digital camera and send us proof that you and you alone are the geekiest Halo fan of all time. Just make sure that the pics are safe for work.

Microsoft Bets Big on Halo 3 (Fox News)

Microsoft hopes its strategic partnerships sell not only the final installment of its Halo franchise but the Xbox 360 as well.

Demand for Halo 3 Causes Xbox 360 to Sell Out (Addict 3D)

As of Tuesday, October 9th, the Xbox 360 Premium system held a 'sold out' status on Amazon.com, as demand for the global ...

Review: Halo 3 Xbox 360 game (Computer Active)

Overall Shooting your way out of trouble has never been so fun. Bungie really delivers this time. It's been three years in the making but Bungie Studio's much-anticipated Halo 3 has finally been released.

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