December 2007
29 posts
22. Jack Thomspon Sues Kotaku! →
Source: Blend Games Back in April 2007, the Florida lawyer we all know and love, Jack Thompson, did something good for gamers.
He sued Kotaku.
Find out how Jack Thompson actually helped gamers, after the jump!
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Twenty Top 10's of 2007 [Best Of 2007] →
When we launched our Lifehacker Top 10 series back in March we had no idea what a big hit it would be. That Letterman guy’s really onto something! While we’re milking this whole “best of 2007 list” thing, we compiled the top 20 most-viewed Lifehacker Top 10 lists of 2007.
Top 10 iPhone Applications
Top 10 Free Windows Downloads
Top 10 USB Thumb Drive Tricks
Top 10 Free...
George Bernard Shaw →
“If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens, how incapable must Man be of learning from experience.”
32. “Video Game History” Begins With…WTF??? →
Source: Joystiq; Engadget
Microsoft Xbox Community Product Manager Aaron Greenberg let it be known at the Pac Man World Championships, Godfree from Gamertag Radio, that Microsoft would be unveiling some pretty huge news on June 5th, 2007. Godfree had an exclusive. An exclusive so big, it could break the internet.
Find out what it was, […]
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Jim Morrison →
“Death is only going to happen to you once; I don’t want to miss it.”
Find Free, Open Apps at Open Source Living [Open... →
There are countless arguments for using open source applications, but one of the strongest is the benefit of learning how to just one app and using it across Windows, Mac or Linux systems. Web site directory Open Source Living helps you find just the programs you’re looking for and points you to where you can get them for free. It’s not an extensive, all-in-one directory, but it...
51. Sarcastic Gamer’s First Podcast →
On June 28, 2007 Sarcastic Gamer threw their proverbial hat in the ring and launched Episode 1 of the Sarcastic Gamer Podcast. The guys thought it would be fun (or torturous) to have me write about the Sarcastic Gamer Podcast since I’ve been involved with Sarcastic Gamer from the beginning but am not really […]
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Power Up GIMP with 40+ Free Plug-ins [GIMP] →
The free cross-platorm image editor GIMP can do a whole lot with images on its own, but its extensible nature lets it do much more, from goofy transformations to custom algorithms. Technology blog techZilo offers a handy list of more than 40 free plug-ins that cover tools many photography enthusiasts (noise reduction, red eye removal) and web designers (anti-aliasing, “save for web”...
Get Advice on Knife Sharpening [Knives] →
Getting your stone and steel ready for a big carving job? Need to figure out how, exactly, you use a stone and steel? The Knife Sharpening Tips blog is relatively new, but already has a good number of tips posted for both beginners and those looking to … hone their technique (sorry). Their “Advice for new knife sharpeners,” for instance, advises practicing first on cheaper...
Free Bundle of GTD Articles Written By David Allen... →
David Allen has a zipped archive of 17 articles available to download for free at the David Allen Company online store. Whether you’re a die-hard GTDer or just use certain portions of the methodology (like Gina), the articles are a great supplement to the concepts presented in the book. The downside to all of the free content is that you must provide an email address and a billing address...
Thought for Sun, 23 Dec 2007 →
Ask yourself this; ‘Are you a human being having a spiritual experience, or a spiritual being having a human experience? - Wayne Dyer, PhD…
63. Mario Galaxy Gives The Wii Hardcore Hope →
The Wii. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on whom you ask, the Wii has dominated sales and gaming news this year. Among the chatter were stories everyday about how Nintendo had abandoned the “hardcore” gamer. Well, Nintendo threw their hardcore fans a bone, called Super Mario Galaxy. Apparently, people like Mario games… Who knew?
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68. So You Made A Bad Game… →
Shadowrun. The name alone sends gamers in a tizzy. Some love it (a certain member of the Gamerscore Blog, who will remain nameless at this time), but most hate it.
There was a lot of high hope for this multiplayer only affair. People were calling this game Counterstrike with magic. Many thought it would […]
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75. 360 Outsells PS3 in Japan, World Implodes? →
It was the week ending November 4th and, according to the console sales numbers, the end of the world was upon us. For the first time in the history of the universe, the 360 had outsold the PS3 in Sony’s own backyard.
See what caused the pandemonium after the jump.
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81. Lono Gets A Bedtime →
There was a period time not so long ago that Lono was a little crankier than usual. We never thought that could happen, but it did. It was due to a lack of sleep. He would stay up late playing on his 360 and wake up early for work. That is why we sent […]
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83. Don’t Dis the DS →
Top Gaming Moment # 83: 2007
Source: GameSpot
According to Nintendo, their portable gaming console, the DS, has sold more than 6 million units in the United States over the past year. If Nintendo is to be believed (NPD numbers are yet to come in), the DS reigns supreme as the best selling portable of 2007.
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GWS SIG-556 kit →
Felix, (GWS) has sent in a mail and shots of their SIG 556 conversion kit for everyone to see. To build the kit you’ll need a TM donor for some of the parts:
Dear Sir,
Thanks for your continuous support to GWS! We are pleased to tell you that our new SIG-556 conversion kit (limited edition) is launched. It is great for Marui SIG-552 conversion to this newest tactic version.
GWS SIG-556...
96. Jack Thompson in GTA IV →
This story is one of friendship. Actually, it’s about enemies. Making the wrong ones can get you owned. Big time.
More after the jump.
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Westheimer's Discovery →
“A coupla months in the laboratory can save a coupla hours in the library.”
Mary Chase →
“I’ve wrestled with reality for 35 years, Doctor, and I’m happy to state I finally won out over it.”
Antoine de Saint-Exupery →
“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.”
John A. Wheeler →
“If you haven’t found something strange during the day, it hasn’t been much of a day.”
Conserve Space in Firefox by Combining Toolbars →
I’m not a fan of wasted space in user interfaces, so any time I can consolidate down to only useful functionality I’m happy about it. The subject today is how to consolidate the Firefox toolbars down to just the items we actually use, to save space for the 45 tabs I like to have open.
Hide the Menu Toolbar with Personal Menu Extension
There are a number of ways to hide the Menu...
Block Facebook's Beacon Feature [How To] →
Users of the social networking site Facebook might have noticed the recent uproar over Beacon, an opt-in feature that notifies friends about purchases made at outside web sites. While users can, as of yesterday, turn off the friend notifications in Facebook’s privacy settings, Facebook can still collect the information. If you want to block Facebook entirely from knowing about your outside...
Level Design For Games →
Aeonite writes “As a content writer I was not heavily involved in the level design process at my last game industry job, but Phil Co’s Level design For Games: Creating Compelling Game Experiences accompanied me to work every day. Not only is it a good introduction to the world of level design, but it also provides an excellent overview of the entire game design process.” Read...
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