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July 10th, 2009, 16:05 Posted By: wraggster
An architect of the Moblin Project has announced that Moblin 2.0 for netbooks and nettops is the first Linux distribution to run the X server as the logged-in user, rather than SUID'd to root. The fix to this decades-old security liability comes thanks to 'NRX' (No-root X) technology reportedly developed by Intel, Red Hat, and others in the X community, and the Moblin-sponsored 'Secure X' project. Besides making Linux netbooks a lot more snoop-proof, it seems like this could lead to an X-hosting renaissance of sorts, since you wouldn't be risking the whole system just to open up a specific user's account to remote X servers
http://tech.slashdot.org/story/09/07...-User-Not-Root
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July 9th, 2009, 22:31 Posted By: wraggster
Inspector Raoul Dusentier has been invited on a cruise by the mysterious businessman Niklos Karaboudjan, and the cruise has barely begin when Raoul stumbles on the man's dead body, and is knocked unconscious.
Help the inspector solve this baffling murder in 'Cruise for a Corpse'. Those that have the classic game for the PC are encouraged to try out the latest daily build, report all encountered bugs to our bug tracker and submit some nice screenshots.
Please note that currently only the PC version of the game is fully supported.. the Amiga and Atari ST versions are not.
http://www.scummvm.org/news/20090709/
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July 9th, 2009, 22:09 Posted By: wraggster
Burda:ic, a leading publisher of online games worldwide, today announced the addition of the Elemental Enchantment system to sports MMORPG Fantasy Tennis Season 2. A step up from the original enchantment system, the ability to elementally enchant items is now available to players level 40 and above. Charge up one of the new clothing sets with Earth, Fire, Wind, or Water and watch your guardian do massive amounts of damage in Battle Mode!
Level 40+ players can currently access five elementally chargeable clothing sets: the Lucky Plate Set, the Freedom Leather Set, the Brave Chain Set, the Wisdom Robe Set, and the Novice Wooden Set. A number of new, powerful rackets have also been added that could prove quite useful in the Guardian Battle update still to come.
Either way, Battle Mode in Fantasy Tennis Season 2 is now more dangerous than ever. Grab your racket, pick your element, and hit the courts swinging!
For more information about the Elemental Enchantment update, please visit http://ft.alaplaya.net.
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July 9th, 2009, 22:08 Posted By: wraggster
The MechWarrior floodgates seem to have completely flung open after years of silence. After our exclusive reveal of the latest chapter of the MechWarrior universe, Smith & Tinker added its own special way of commemorating BattleTech's 25th anniversary. In a small news post on its website, Smith & Tinker stated that it had "authorized MekTek.net and MekTek Studios to distribute MechWarrior 4 (along with its expansion packs) completely free." The announcement did not state a particular date that the game and its packs would be released, however.
MekTek had two posts of its own on its site, claiming, "MekTek views this partnership as a hallmark moment for the global MechWarrior 4 community. We welcome the opportunity for the MekTek team to officially take a leadership role in the cultivation and development of the on-line MechWarrior 4 communities in support and anticipation of the recently announced MechWarrior game by Smith & Tinker and Piranha games."
Mechwarrior 4 was released in 2000, and its last expansion pack was released in 2002. The announcement is gigantic news for players that are seeking to re-discover the game which they might not have played in years, or for fans that haven't ever played a MechWarrior game before. MekTek is well known in the MechWarrior fan community for having released its own expansion packs. Three packs in all have been released, and the community is currently working on its fourth. The announcement did not explicitly state whether the expansions would solely be MekTek's, or would also include Mercenaries, Black Knight, Clan Mech Pak or Inner Sphere Mech Pak, all of which were developed by Cyberlore Studios. We've contacted Smith & Tinker, but received no comment as of the publishing of this news. As soon as any additional details are released, we'll make them available.
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July 9th, 2009, 22:06 Posted By: wraggster
GamersFirst, a service of K2 Network and one of today's most popular free2play online game destinations, announces along with the 2 year anniversary, a new content update for Sword of the New World.
Sword of the New World is an action-packed tactical fantasy MMORPG set in a world of colonial exploration inspired by Europe's exploration of America. Delve into a visually stunning world, join or create a clan and claim colonies, and choose a side in a political struggle. Players can even have the ability to become the representative of one of the political parties that are constantly vying for power. Sword of the New World offers exploration and discovery in a world of political conflict and danger.
"After 2 Years, it's great to see Sword of the New World is still one of the best Free2Play MMORPGs on the market." States Jon-Enee Merriex, Producer, GamersFirst.
"We are looking forward to bringing more content and some exciting changes to Sword of the New World in the near future."
The new content update contains new areas to explore and more:
Reboldoeux Scarlet Underground:
The entrance to the Reboldeaux sewers, the Scarlet Underground can be accessed through the Queen's Gate of Reboldeaux. Players should tread with caution, as while there may be great rewards awaiting the Pioneers brave enough to enter, there is also danger. Though… there may be a greater danger that lurks in the depths.
Bahamar Ancient Area:
The latest Premium Dungeon, Bahamar's Ancient Area contains some of fiercest monsters in Granado Espada and introduces Series 2 of our Cinderella Equipment sets! So grab your Ancient Area Passes and adventure into Bahamar Base Camp!
New Raid Instance: The Secret Tower:
After paying large quantities of money to explore local regions, The Republic of Auch discovered a new temple in the wilds of Granado Espada. The Republic of Auch is now looking for brave adventurers willing to explore the newly found Secret Tower. This is a difficult encounter that requires team work.
New UPC: Claire:
The adopted daughter of Claude, Claire may look small but she sure packs a punch! With the ability to carry 2 handed weapons with ONE HAND and her innate proficiency with the cannon, Clare is one powerful new Unique Player Character. Claire's tough nature and free spirit makes her the perfect addition to any Pioneering Family. Remember though, Claude won't even let her THINK of adventuring with someone he doesn't trust. It'd be best to gain Claude's trust before trying to recruit Claire.
Also in celebration of the 2nd Anniversary GamersFirst is thrilled to announce Sword of the New World Wings Giveaway! Now through the end of the month GamersFirst will be awarding all players who have supported us with FREE WINGS! From Angel Wings, to Lucifer Wings and more!
All players who have connected from January 1st through July 9th will receive: Three (3) White Angel Wings (15 Days).
All players who have made a purchase from January 1st through July 9th will receive: Three (3) Devil Wings (15 Days).
All players who log in from July 10th – July 13th will receive: Three (3) Black Angel Wings (15 Days).
All players who make a purchase in the month on July will receive: ONE (1) Diabolic Horn (30 Days).
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July 9th, 2009, 22:03 Posted By: wraggster
Paradox Interactive today announced that Europa Universalis: Rome GOLD has shipped to stores in the United States and Europe. This new compilation contains the acclaimed original grand strategy game set in ancient times - EU: Rome, along with the substantial updates available in the Vae Victis expansion pack.
Set your own goals of conquest or cultural assimilation as you take control of the great powers of the era, in the race for world domination. Conquer and subjugate your enemies or dominate the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and rise to become the greatest trading power in the world. Mobilize large armies to ward off the barbarian hordes or stave off the threat of invasion from powerful neighbors with gifts.
With new features previously only available through the digital download only expansion pack, the road to success is much more difficult to traverse. Governments now hold sway over the actions that can be taken. Senates and tribal councils will order players to conduct missions they see fit to test players' abilities to achieve their goals. Players can also guide their nations to their ultimate goals with the enactment of beneficial Laws. The AI controlled opponents now behave with more vigor and purpose as they set about surviving the turmoil of these times.
Europa Universalis: Rome GOLD has a SRP of $19.99/ € 19.99/?14.99 and will also be available on all leading digital distribution portals on July 10, 2009.
For more information, please visit http://www.paradoxplaza.com/rome/.
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July 9th, 2009, 22:02 Posted By: wraggster
Matrix Games and Games GI are thrilled to announce that World War II: General Commander is now available for purchase from Matrix Games.
David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "World War II: General Commander serves as a fantastic introduction for people looking to try the wargaming genre. The simple and intuitive, yet engaging, game system lets gamers pickup and start waging the Second World War on their computer almost immediately!"
December 1944 - Germany conducts her last great offensive of the Second World War in what is known as Operation Watch on the Rhine, or the Battle of the Bulge, throwing her last reserves against a thin Allied front line in a bid to unhinge the entire Western Front. Tens of thousands of solders, supported by tanks, artillery and airpower fought for three dramatics weeks around the Ardennes forest to determine the outcome of this gamble. Now you can step up to the commander's seat and lead your divisions to stop the German offensive or break the Allied defenses. This is World War II: General Commander!
World War II: General Commander is an introductory war strategy game which brings a unique mix of scale, combat dynamics, and force management. An intuitive combination of rules and controls will give beginning wargamers and real time strategy fans the opportunity to simulate Germany's famous last Blitzkrieg from either side. Evaluate the tactical situation while monitoring your overall strategy over real scale 3D maps, with high quality graphics and effects. World War II: General Commander creates an intense command experience with a choice of engagements ranging from defending a single town to the full campaign stretching hundreds of miles and involving all the historical forces!
Simple and intuitive control system that allows both wargaming veterans and beginners to the genre to immediately pick up the game
Attempt a last ditch offensive or desperate defense across 14 scenarios including famous engagements like Bastogne and Operation Nordwind
Fight with 3D units over a beautifully rendered topographic map that stretches across hundreds of miles
A full scenario editor to create new battles – scenarios can then be used as multiplayer engagements
An engaging blend of tactical and strategic considerations – the defense of one town can effect the flow of multiple engagements dozens of miles away
Realistic operational maneuvers and formations
Multiplayer support – face off against other commanders in full real time intensity
Set rally points and withdraw areas to slowly draw down a defensive position and delay the enemy before your next line of defense
Order air strikes and air superiority missions to turn the tide of any engagement
Realistic weather patterns visible right on map that effect efficiency and air operations
Issues orders at the Battalion, Regiment or Divisional levels – lower level units will follow the lead of a Battalion or Division HQ to simply command
Get more information on World War II: General Commander from its official product page.
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July 9th, 2009, 21:58 Posted By: wraggster
MechWarrior fans have been hoping, praying and anticipating a new game in the famed franchise ever since the last expansion pack for MechWarrior 4 was released in 2002. Now, seven years later, their prayers have been answered. IGN has the very first details about MechWarrior reboot that is currently in production at Smith and Tinker and Piranha games. Yes, that's right, reboot. Instead of this game becoming MechWarrior 5, the developers have decided to completely re-launch the entire franchise, calling this new title MechWarrior.
We spoke to the two main players involved with MechWarrior. First there's Jordan Weisman, co-founder of Smith and Tinker and co-founder of FASA, the company that created the BattleTech universe that MechWarrior is based upon. Second is Russ Bullock, president of Piranha Games.
http://uk.pc.ign.com/articles/100/1002275p1.html
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July 9th, 2009, 21:32 Posted By: wraggster
Though the question marks that hang over traditional bricks and mortar retail continue to become ever more ominous, a successful initiative in North America is set to bring the digital casual revolution the Toys R Us chain.
Online monetization firm PlaySpan has announced that a new code card range in conjunction with PBS Kids Play called Ultimate Game Card that will be stocked in over 800 of the toy firm’s stores across North America.
The cards can be used to pay for online subscriptions to PBSkids.org, a website that offers casual games targeted at the ages 3-6 demographic and starring many of America’s most popular kids’ brands.
“Through our partnership with PlaySpan, we are able to invite more families to sample the educational content on PBS Kids Play that can further a child’s total well-being,” PBS’ senior director of interactive businesses Ben Grimley.
PlaySpan CEO Karl Mehta added: “Stored value cards have become an extremely popular and convenient way for consumers worldwide to access online content. Our international distribution agreement with Toys R Us and other retailers, makes PlaySpan an easy choice for many of today’s most trusted brands and publishers.”
The Ultimate Game Card is already available in 45,000 outlets in the US and Canada.
Similar schemes have previously been seen in the UK, most notably Rockstar’s GTAIV: The Lost and Damned retail card that included an Xbox Live promo code. Amazon has also introduced Xbox Live Arcade and Wii Virtual Console purchases on its site.
http://www.casualgaming.biz/news/288...e-to-US-retail
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July 9th, 2009, 17:41 Posted By: wraggster
EA has announced Command & Conquer 4 for release on PC next year. Surprise! Or perhaps not.
To clarify, however, there are no console versions planned - if what EA told vg247 holds true.
The biggest features are an RPG persistent progression system across all gameplay modes, which may or may not include online - EA doesn't specify. Even without, multiplayer still has new 5v5, objective-based challenges, which the re-deployable construction units should spice up.
Nod and GDI factions are back, and will wrap around a story that follows Kane's masterplan reveal as he travels to his enemy's headquarters. Which up-and-coming starlets will pepper the cast-list this time, however, is unknown.
A video and asset splurge is planned for 24th July on EA's BattleCast PrimeTime webcast. But, well, that might always leak ahead of time too.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ea...c4-only-for-pc
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July 9th, 2009, 17:38 Posted By: wraggster
EA has announced online play for FIFA Manager 10, in which players will be able to pit their transfer and tactical wit against each other just like in real life. But without the posturing.
It's taken 10 instalments to get here, and EA has plenty more features pegged for the autumn PC release.
Better AI and player development, for example, plus brushed-up presentation, superior 3D mode animation and a customisable manager desktop. You can tinker with the facilities in stadiums, too. In addition, there's an improved website and manager diary to collect pictures of silverware, or perhaps your favourite moments in.
FIFA Manager 10 comprises data from over 40 countries, covering over 3600 clubs and 31,000 players. There's an editor to create your own stars as well.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ea...ager-10-online
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July 9th, 2009, 16:58 Posted By: wraggster
Here's an interesting one. While one would assume that Intel would be quaking in its boots with the emergence of Chrome OS, Michael Chen -- director of Intel's embedded sales group and ultra mobility group in Asia-Pacific -- recently proclaimed that the company isn't worried at all. In fact, Intel seems pretty stoked that Google has introduced an operating system that will undoubtedly rival its own Moblin. To quote: "Our long-term goal is providing hardware for devices with different operating systems... more competition will drive up more innovations and that's good for consumers." Furthermore, we're told that Intel is looking forward to providing chips for machines based on Chrome OS, and frankly, we reckon that Intel's foothold in hardware and software makes it easier to brush this whole thing off. Must be nice, right?
http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/i...-just-wants-w/
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July 9th, 2009, 15:07 Posted By: wraggster
Acer, Adobe, ASUS, Freescale, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, Qualcomm, and Texas Instruments -- according to the latest Chrome OS update from Google, you're looking at the company's initial ragtag team of co-conspirators for its entry into the operating system business. With Adobe's involvement, we can assume Flash support is a given, and the others unsurprisingly run the gamut of netbook and smartbook players. We can't help but notice a couple of conspicuous absences on that list, including Intel and Dell. With Intel, you don't need to partner to work on its chips, but we gotta imagine it'd help by offering more support, and as for Dell, we don't know about that one, but there's still plenty of time for the Big G to enlist more companies in the lead up to its second half 2010 debut.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/g...ceably-absent/
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July 9th, 2009, 15:04 Posted By: wraggster
It's not much, in fact, these screenshots are incredibly easy to fake. Still, a hastily constructed WordPress blog has been setup to host what are claimed to be the world's first screenshots of Google's new Chrome OS -- hailed as both a Microsoft Windows and Apple OS X killer or a Google FUD generator depending upon who you're listening to. As the story is told, a Google representative demonstrated a private beta build of the OS to an anonymous Acer parts supplier yesterday, presumably somewhere in Taiwan. The picture above was grabbed breathlessly while the Google rep was distracted. Highlights of the demonstration break down as follows:
The "elegant" install on the Acer Extensa 4620Z laptop took about 10 minutes and 1 restart
Reboots desktop-to-desktop in about 25 seconds
It was "amazingly fast" in its stripped-down beta form
The blue orb on the auto-hiding "Chrome Bar" along the bottom of the UI is essentially the start menu
Navigating the file system can be done in "exploration" (like Windows explorer) or "browser" (search based) modes
The Chrome Bar can also host a search bar if configured
Future Chrome OS netbooks will feature an iconified Chrome key on the keyboard similar to the Windows flag key
Of course, it's a long, long time before this OS appears on next generation ARM and x86 smartnetbooks -- second half of 2010 according to the Goog -- so who knows what the interface will look like by then. One more image after the break.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/09/f...nshots-leaked/
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July 9th, 2009, 01:23 Posted By: wraggster
That Google Chrome OS counter Microsoft was supposedly working on could be this Gazelle browser, which wants to treat the browser more like an OS.
The Gazelle prototype is supposed to do stuff like protect webapps from each other, and isolate different browser tabs (like Google Chrome does now and Firefox is going to do). It's one of the many, many research projects Microsoft has incubating, but might be the one that they trot out next week to show that they're still in the loop in terms of keeping up with Google.
What it won't do is replace IE—at least not in the short term.
http://gizmodo.com/5310337/microsoft...-os-competitor
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July 9th, 2009, 01:21 Posted By: wraggster
Google's incursions into software -- particularly in strategic markets for Microsoft, are like an Earth-bound asteroid. Observers see it coming for a long time, and fear its impact will be devastating when it finally arrives. So far, though, Google's major software forays have been anything but cataclysmic, and Microsoft hasn't even had to send Bruce Willis into space to stop them.
On one hand -- as I discussed in a recent Switched On column that argued why Android was not the right choice for netbooks -- the mobile operating system continues to have a lot of potential to reshape the smartphone OS competitive landscape. On the other hand, while Chrome is a fine browser, Microsoft, Apple and Mozilla all have their counterparts, and certainly Firefox and Safari at least give Google's browser a run for its money in terms of speed, privacy and user interface. Chrome's impact has been blunted because the PC is already an open platform.
Enter Chrome OS, which will be available on ARM and Intel processors. For the high-volume Intel PC market, Chrome OS will have to take on Windows, but Chrome OS is very different than other Windows competitors such as the Mac OS, Ubuntu or the OS/2 of yore, in that Google does not seem focused on creating platform-exclusive applications. In some ways, Chrome is more of a competitor to Silverlight than to Windows, as Silverlight is Microsoft's cross-platform application foundation. Of course, Windows is Microsoft's home field, and Chrome OS will be Google's.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/08/s...athers-os-war/
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July 9th, 2009, 01:13 Posted By: wraggster
S2 Games, longtime fans of the "Defense of the Ancients" (DotA) mod for Warcraft 3, have decided to create an entire game based around it (with IceFrog's blessing of course). Without offending their still-active NDA, I can say that Heroes of Newerth is shaping up to be a very polished RTS, with the ability to play both via S2's own online service and local games, something that even Blizzard seems to be missing these days. Unlike most publishers, S2 has also decided to simultaneously release Windows, Mac, and Linux clients, making this one of the best looking games that I have ever seen on my Linux box. Additionally, S2 would like to invite another 400 players to the HoN beta, so if you are an RTS fan (and especially if you are a DotA fan) just send an email to scuttlemonkey at slashdot dot org with the subject line of "HoN Beta Key Request" and I'll reply to the first 400 requests as best I can. Update 20:37 GMT by SM: In case you don't notice in your haste to create a beta account, let me remind you that this game is still under strict NDA, so please no specifics in the discussion below.
http://games.slashdot.org/story/09/0...e-Linux-Client
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July 8th, 2009, 21:30 Posted By: wraggster
A new world is emerging in La Tale, the 2D side-scrolling MMO from OGPlanet, as the Mecha Empire expansion launches tomorrow.
Mecha Empire is an industrial, steampunk-inspired world that presents players of all levels with new challenges and rewards. From Scrap Valley, where lower-level players will explore a stark environment cluttered with the City of Iron's cast-off remnants, to The Factory, a dangerous dungeon where sentient robots lie in wait for players over level 150, Mecha Empire has something for everyone. Each of the Mecha Empire's six distinct areas - The City of Iron, The Big Apple, Scrap Valley Entrance, Scrap Valley Exit, The Factory and The City of Iron Class Change Center - offer a distinctively dark yet gorgeous change from the game's typically colorful, pastel art style.
This new update also introduces two new high-tech job classes: Engineers and Meisters. Engineers are proud, hard-working people who use their knowledge of ancient mechanical civilizations to advance the La Tale universe. Instead of more traditional swords or staves, they wield toolboxes filled with all the equipment they need to fix any problem. At higher levels, Engineers can gain access to the Meister class and the ability to fight from airborne robots known as Magnergs.
"With the launch of Mecha Empire, we're introducing an entirely new atmosphere in La Tale," said Ross Park, producer of La Tale. "The new zones are darker and grittier, standing in sharp contrast to the cheerful, lighthearted feel of most of the game's other areas. Mecha Empire adds new depth to the La Tale universe."
More information about this and other La Tale updates and events can be found on the La Tale website at http://latale.ogplanet.com.
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