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PS3 Home takes lodgers at last

August 1st, 2008 · Comments Off

Sony’s twice delayed virtual community for PS3 owners, Home, has finally taken some lodgers. Sony opened Home’s doors to 10,000 Japanese beta testers yesterday. Similar invitations will be extended to European and American gamers soon. It’s still unclear exactly what the point of Home is, as Sony seems to be distancing itself from comparisons with […]

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Tags: Internet & networking · Video games · HD DVD & Blu-ray

Star Trek MMO to debut Stardate Aug 10

July 30th, 2008 · Comments Off

The first footage from the eagerly awaited Star Trek Online MMO will debut at the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention on August 10. Those that can’t make the event will be able to tune into the launch via a webcast at Star Trek Online.
Developed by Cryptic Studios, the codehouse behind Marvel Universe Online, the […]

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Tags: Internet & networking · Video games · Cinema · Aliens & weird stuff

C-3PO joins collectable Star Wars USB range

July 28th, 2008 · Comments Off

You probably thought that you’d never covert another USB stick again. That you’re done with novelty key drives. Well, you’d be wrong. We’re betting that these Star Wars themed USB sticks from Mimoco will have you salivating. Somehow we’ve missed out on previous release of these curious collectables, but with the addition of plug ‘n’ […]

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Tags: Internet & networking · Robots · Comic books · Cinema

Stan Lee partners with Disney to create new characters for iPods and gadgets

July 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Stan Lee has inked a deal with Disney to create exclusive new content for online distribution. The indefatigable creator will develop new entertainment properties through his POW Entertainment production company for viewing on iPods and other portables devices.
Speaking at the San Diego Comic Con, Lee declared that he was full of admiration for games developers, […]

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Tags: Internet & networking · Video games · Comic books

Aliens have visited us, ex-astronaut tells headbangers

July 26th, 2008 · No Comments

When rock station Kerrang Radio lined up an interview with the distinguished ex-astronaut Dr Edgar Mitchell, it was unaware of the internet feeding frenzy it was about to create. Mitchell, a veteran of the 1971 Apollo 14 mission and the last man to walk on the surface of the moon (allegedly, conspiracy theorists permitting) calmly […]

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Tags: Miscellaneous items · Internet & networking · Broadcasting · Aliens & weird stuff