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Games For Windows Live Is Now Free, Should Xbox Live Follow Suit?
Microsoft’s decision to make Games For Windows Live free is a step in the right direction, one which should be well received by gamers and developers alike. Paying 5 dollars a month for Xbox Live, however, seem too much for some, but is it justified?
XNA Gamefest 2008, Seattle
Microsoft is constantly have a stream of conferences and events, sometimes every week. E3 ran by, sure, but Microsoft wasn’t prepared to unveil everything there. And of course, a few days ago was MGX; but that was less gaming focused, and further, a intra-company event. But now, we have the XNA Gamefest. And its for […]
Analysis: Things Crysis Did Wrong To Make Warhead Even Better
Everyone had really high expectations of Crysis. And that’s what probably killed it. It’s not to say Crysis is a failure, but rather the opposite, amassing 1.5 million sales world wide. However, Crytek admits that they “had hopes it would do better”. “I think we announced [Crysis] too early”, says Cevat Yerli, CEO of Crytek […]
51 Ways To Make Windows 7 More Gamer Friendly
51 must have features to make Windows 7 the Ultimate Gamer OS. Vista is bad enough for games, here’s the checklist to ensure Windows 7 is more gamer friendly
Microsoft, Here’s The Top 17 Ways To Screw Up Your Next Windows OS
Windows Vista was a right step towards screwing up Microsoft customers. But why stop there? Why not take Windows 7 a step further and make it even more annoying? If Microsoft is wondering how to mess up the next Windows OS, look no farther than the list below: 1. Take the UAC up a notch: […]
Firefox 3 Sets World Record | 8,002,530 Downloads In 24 Hours
Those who pledged to download Firefox 3 on it’s release day can now celebrate, because Firefox 3 is now part of the Guinness Book of World Records for the most downloads in 24 hours. A total of 8,002,530 users downloaded Firefox 3 on the download day, to get your certificate for helping to get Firefox […]
The Main Reason Why PC Gaming Is Exploding In Developing Nations Is, Surprisingly, Piracy
Valve boss Gabe Newell said in an article by Eurogamer, “In the emerging markets of China, Korea and Russia, where gaming is seeing unprecedented, explosive growth, console install bases are negligible, and the PC is king”. But did he consider why PC gaming is thriving in those countries while consoles are not? The main reason […]
Do It Today : Simple Trick To Make Vista’s UAC Less Annoying
Vista’s User Access Control is annoying albeit it helps to protect your PC. But now, there is a simple way of getting rid UAC prompts without stopping it altogether or leaving your computer at risk. This involves a registry edit, so make sure to back up your registry first. Then click Start, type regedit, and […]
Firefox Impressions From An Internet Explorer User : 5 Things Microsoft Can Learn From Mozilla To Build A Better Browser
The latest release of Firefox 3 should give Microsoft something to worry about. I wasn’t an avid Firefox user until the pre-release days of Firefox 3. And by the time I made the switch, it dawned on me how Firefox 3 was light years ahead of Internet Explorer 7, and the lackluster Internet Explorer 8 […]
Worry Not : Microsoft Will Support Windows XP Till 2014
People who were worrying that Microsoft will drop support for Windows XP later this year can rest easy. Microsoft has announced today that it will continue to support Windows XP till the year 2014. That means, you can expect that Microsoft will release security fixes, patches and upgrades for XP in the future. It seems […]
Should You Use Refill Ink And Cartridges For Your Printer? Surprising Details You Need To Know
Let’s face it. Original first party ink cartridges cost an arm and a leg overtime. That’s where third party ink refill kits and re-manufactured cartridges come in. But does it void your printer’s warranty if you use refill cartridges? Not quite so. In general, mere use of a third-party cartridge does not void the warranty […]
World Of Warcraft Accounts At Buy MMO Accounts.com
Selling and buying massively multiplayer online accounts is a huge online business, and there are quite a lot of sites to cater to individual games. One such site is Buy MMO Accounts which caters towards World of Warcraft players. I already blogged about buying MMO accounts, Buying MMO Accounts : The Good, The Bad And […]
Easy As My PC : Step-By-Step DIY PC Building Guide So You Can Save $$$
Some are put off with the thought of assembling their own PC. But building your PC can help you save some precious bucks which might go toward a better part or upgrade. That’s where Easy As My PC comes in, which offers a do-it-yourself step-by-step guide (and the parts) so that you can build yourself a killer gaming rig within hours.
Shopping Online? Visit Best Online Coupons To Save Cash Instantly
Whether you are buying from Best Buy or Dell, you should definitely check out Best Online Coupons. This huge site has coupons and discount codes for everything, from Apparels & Clothing to Travel. Gamers can choose from discount coupons for popular online retailers, including my favorite, Newegg.
