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by Maarten Goldstein, Sep 22, 2006 6:55am PDTThere are several new PS3 game trailers on FileShack this morning, all coming from the Tokyo Game Show. To me, several of these trailers show exactly why the PS3 will be very succesful despite all the crazy hyperbole and marketing screwups (of course, there is still the steep price)..games that are very distinct from we've been seeing on the Xbox 360. Mostly because the Japanese output for the 360 has been limited so far, I guess. Also on FileShack
- LMA Manager 2007 roster patch - guess what this is.
- Ship Simulator 2006 demo #2 - set in the New York harbor.
Got the ladyfriend coming in town tonight and told her I would make her dinner. Not sure what I got myself into and needing suggestions on what to cook.
I pretty much suck at cooking and haven't prepared anything 'from scratch', mainly just hamburger helper etc. I'm thinking a long the lines of a decent pasta dish with some sides, or something maybe a little more 'fresh' then grilling a burger and calling it dinner.
Any links to a good, easy to follow receipe for a nice pasta meal? Or any shackers have a bomb pasta dish they want to share? Websites I viewed looked crappy. Thanks!
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Forza central has some new info and screens for Forza 2.
http://www.forzacentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15994
* - (correction) release date pushed back to January/February 2007
* - they are working on FM2 since 2 years now
* - the preview version shown to the press is based on a 60% finished version( devs are currently working on optimization, lightning, etc..)
* - the preview version features 10 cars to select
* - Tsukuba Circuit in the preview version runs at 30fps but they confirm the final game will have 60fps
* - 15 % more tuning/customization options for the cars compared to FM1
* - the Corvette Z06 shown in the pics is build up of 40.000 polygons
* - BMW is one of the new carmakers in the lineup
* - Xbox Live modes are already fully integrated
* - new cars and tracks are planned to be available for download every 6 months
* - there is a not yet announced mode that will be revealed near the games release in 1 or 2 months
* - number of layers per side increases from 100 to several hundreds
* - some cars will have the option of up to 4 different engine swaps
* - the car class system will be updated due to the new tuning options; behind the class letter there will be a three digit number perfectly representing the current tuning/performance level of your car (see this pic)
* - every car in the game will sound different
* - the new damage system now works much better, every part of the car will be dynamicly deformed depending on how hard it get hit; with parts like bumbers and spoilers falling of the car and staying on the track
* - the car can't be totalled but it can be damaged so far that you will be limited to drive only at a minimum of speed
* - fully 3D grass that is moving in the wind (well you won't see much of its beauty when you pass by at 180mph)
* - driving assists(Raceline, ABS,TCS,ATS) return and they are better then ever; simulation fans who turn it off will be rewarded with more money
* - most of the tracks from FM1 will return like Tokyo Circuit
* - due to the fact that this is a circuit race game the point-to-point tracks are gone
* - demo version over Xbox Live is planned
* - you'll be able to send the photos taken in photomode to friends via eMail
* - they are planning to host a "World Championship" via Xbox Live after release
* - a demo version will be playable at the X06 showfloor next week
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When asked about the expensive nature of the PS3, Kutaragi somewhat bizarrely claimed that in the U.S., the $499 pricing had retailers and publishers happy at "such a great function for that price", trying to paint a picture where Europe was similarly happy, and it was only Japan (where the lower-spec model is 59,800 yen ($515), and the higher-spec price up to retailers) that price came up as an issue.
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=10966
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=a9CcotpUrB0 (sound required)
\m/ DEATH METAL FRESH PRINCE \m/
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Prior to the last week or three, I've never drank, for various reasons. Now, however, things have changed and I'm able to do so for enjoyment. I'm currently doing Bacardi rum with various sodas as the mix, and it seems to be pretty enjoyable.
Now, bearing in mind that I hate beer with a passion, what kind of spirits do you all enjoy? Anything smooth is a plus, and also keep in mind that I'm the type that would prefer to have one good, strong drink that has an effect versus sitting there sipping on something all night or having to have a large quantity of it to show a noticeable effect.
Opinions, please! Favorite drinks and such. Spirits preferably. Mixes or whatever. My vocabulary in the alcohol world is limited, so hopefully the basic idea of what I'm asking for gets across.
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Suggestions?
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been running my drives on IDE for a few years, even though they are SATA compatible with my mobo. I just noticed this lol.
I guess when I built it back in the day I was afraid of sata.
...if i just switch the cables is shit going to fuck up? :o I've never done that before lol.
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http://ecks.shackspace.com/oldandbusted.jpg
New hotness:
http://ecks.shackspace.com/newhotness.jpg
So sexy. Only problem is one is I now need a video card with two DVI ports instead of 1 DVI and 1 VGA. Any suggestions for a good card that can play games but isn't crazy expensive?
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It has some of the display features that you see on the APC SmartUPS series (especially the battery bar graph) but I spotted this one for about $210. The option to have it upright, flat, or rackmounted is a nice touch as I'm not sure where it should go on or around the desk. About the only thing it's missing is a load bar graph (which the APC SmartUPS series has, but you have to shell out $430 for a model that does 1000 VA); it does have an overload indicator, and I'd definitely watch what I plug into it anyway.
So, good? Bad?
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"After vacation we noticed our water bill was very high. Nothing was leaking, and it appeared no one had been in the house. We were stumped as to how so much water had been used. We suspected someone was turning on a sprinkler and running it during the night.
Last night we heard water running. I grabbed my camcorder to get a
movie of the law breaker in action to give to the police. The water "thief" was caught on tape! "
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WofFb_eOxxA
I'm standing outside Barnerd Way Police Dept with most of my fellow zombies dead. I guess we were hit'n'run pretty bad last night.
I suggest we go up one square to the Penni Drive Fire Station and start looking for survivors there.
but I'm open to suggestions
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I was thinking that sounds like a fine idea, just a fine fine idea.
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http://www.shacknews.com/screens.x/xbox360/Lost+Planet/1/lost_planet_multi_060922/
Can't wait for this game
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From Microsoft having shit for systems at launch, game stores taking way to many pre-orders that weren’t filled until February, to various issues with the system (red lights of death, disc read errors on brand new games, etc).
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Sony just trying to f*$% up their launch of the PS3 and the future of the system for that matter (no HDMI...oh wait now we have HDMI on the cheaper system, the stupid controller with no rumble because they are cheap, to blu-ray delays...oh yeah the price also). I actually think the price is ok for what you are getting but it is so getting away from being a gaming machine.
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Nintendo has actually done a pretty good job but I'm not sure if it will be creative or a gimmick in time? Some complaints would be no 4 player out of the gate (I thought they wanted the whole family to play)? Plus that extra controllers basically cost $60, not so cheap and affordable.
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I will get all three (fortunate) because they all have good games that I will want to play and the fact that I am a game hore.
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comments....not on the hore shit.
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Still only a B-/C+ of a game though!
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Okay so most people I know blast the movie Red Planet (the one with Val Kilmer and Carrie Anne Moss) but in fact I really like it. The science and what not is pretty cool, killer robot, and overall pretty solid movie IMHO.
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I saw a snippet on HP at noon today on El Reg ( http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/09/22/week_summary_22_sept/ ):
Leaked emails about the search for leaks reveal Hurd knew investigators were going after reporters' phone records. Even more bizarrely, the potentially illegal investigation was overseen by HP's ethics chief – so what are the qualifications for that job?
HP will be getting through plenty of expensive printer ink as the SEC and Congressional committee demand copies of all those pesky emails. There's so much coming out of HP that the Reg is considering a weekly anthology all of its own – like Eastenders on a Sunday. A board meeting later today (Friday) may offer more clarity, but we wouldn't count on it.
Well at least something came out of that board meeting: the outright resignation of HP Chairwoman Patricia Dunn, IMMEDIATELY
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2006/09/18/daily46.html
Dunn had announced last week that she would cede the board leadership role to CEO Mark Hurd in January but remain on the board. In a statement today, H-P said it would "accelerate" those plans, with Hurd assuming the chairmanship immediately and Dunn leaving the company.
But that's not the end of PretextGate; Hurd's hands are still stained:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/09/22/hp_dunn_out/
"In, I believe, Februarys 2006, I was informed by the investigation team that they intended to send an email containing false information in an effort to identify the source of the leaks. I was asked to and did approve the naming convention that was used in the content of that email. I do not recall seeing nor do I recall approving the use of tracer technology."
"In March 2006, I attended a meeting at which a verbal summary of the second phase of the investigation was provided. Specifically, that the investigative team had indentified the source of the leaks. I understand there was also a written report of the investigation addressed to me and others but I did not read it. I could have, and I should have."
HP is currently being pursued by California Attorney General Bill Lockyer, the SEC, the FBI, and even Congress on the pretexting issue.
Ok I am gonna try my hand at some DJ'ing!
This is the pump you up, get ready to party, and SEXY Music!
Come give a listen!!!
http://67.19.75.24:8000/listen.pls
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Company of Heroes won't let me finish the game. Had no problems on the previous 14 missions, but the 15th crashes to desktop every time (6th attempt now) when I try to view some of the northern bridges after 4-5 minutes of play.
I may have to install XP again to complete the game.
Anyone else noticing Vista is not what I would call game friendly? Even with 2Gb ram, it chokes going into and coming out of some games. There is certainly a significant framerate hit on my flight sims as well.
With DirectX 10 on the way, I can only imagine it's going to get worse. Does killing Aero help at all? Seems like an OS using 400Mb RAM at idle with Firefox open is a bit touchy.
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Interesting...
I hope this isn't a repost. I tried searching for it.
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was hanging up my phone and it slip'd out of my hands right into my Iced Tea..
screen was still on when i fished it out.. (phone was shutting down gfx).
Removed it and removed battery. Guess I will wait a few days before restarting it :\
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m58ZBv_Kjjc
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So yesterday, I call to drop some of my channels. I pretty much only watch the HD stuff, so I drop pretty much everything except for the HD channels and HBO.
I get home and find out my INHD/HDNet/ESPNHD doesn't work.
I call this evening. After waiting on hold for an hour, I finally get on the phone with somebody. Seems as they only set it up so one of my receivers could get that particular package. The problem is that the receiver they set up was the non-HD one.
So they start working on it, I get put for 10 minutes about 4 times, and then the signal cuts out on the HD box. "Your cable has been disconnected" blah blah blah.
Seems as though they screwed something up. Apparently, since my wife ordered some movie on PPV, they can't change anything on the receiver.
So my options: wait the 24 hours for the PPV thing to reset, meaning I miss football tomorrow. Or, I can swap the box out for a new receiver and lose all the stuff I haven't watched yet (about 4 hours of Arrested Development, Family Guy, etc)
I'm a little perturbed. Not as bad as paulatreus' client, but still.
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To win, answer this question:
What is the color of the boat house in Hereford?
First to answer correctly and provide proof wins. I'm going to eat now so I'll check the replies when I return.
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www.lcdsoundsystem.com for samples and info.
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Top Gear's James May says he is convinced his fellow presenter Richard Hammond is "perfectly intact" after a conversation at his hospital bedside.
Mr May said it was not a long talk "but it was a conversation".
"I'm not a doctor but I am his mate and I believe that deep inside the Hammond I know is perfectly intact," he said.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5371556.stm
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http://tucson.craigslist.org/ele/210977433.html
PS2 with 1 controller, memory card, and GTA & Midnight Club 2.
$150!!!
I just put up a new craigslist ad for my car (http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/210843384.html only $4000 for a special edition jetta k2)) , everybody shops for cars on the weekend. I linked to my site for a ton of pictures and hot linked them as well.
My fucking site is down! no tracert, no ping nothing. FANtastic.
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My dog chewed through the wire on my logitech G-15 as well as the power cord for my MX1000. So I'm thinking I need a new desktop setup, I want a decent wireless combo(or recommend a mouse and keyboard seperately). Honestly I'd like to avoid spending as much this time, as she's still a puppy and I can't guarantee it's safety(although I'm much more careful about her being in here now). Wireless combos are good, but I'm interested in anything. Thanks shack.
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