By Tim Hage on Jul 22nd, 2009 at 1:27PM
Pandemic Studios has announced the release date for their upcoming open-world WWII action title, The Saboteur. Though it doesn’t list the consoles it will release on, they only gave one date, so it’s safe to assume the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 versions will all launch (world-wide) on December 8, 2009.
By Jakob Griffith on Jul 22nd, 2009 at 12:37AM
Most recently Microsoft has made the move to release LinuxIC under the GPLv2.
LinuxIC are drivers that allow Linux kernels to utilize Microsoft’s Hyper-V, that is, allowing Linux to use a virtualized computing environment running several operating systems at the same time, but completely isolated from one another. Not a new concept, as Windows Server 2008 has been doing this for quite some time, but it’s the fact that Microsoft is releasing it for free and the user is welcome to modify and redistribute it. Could this mean a more open software network where large corporations release full operating systems for free one day?
Let’s here your opinions!
via[CNet]
By Lucas Carter on Jul 22nd, 2009 at 12:32AM
On July 16, Nikon released a Service Advisory effecting their new D5000 series cameras. The D5000 cameras that have been on the market for a couple months are now apparently experiencing problems related to the On switch. According the the Nikon Service Advisory:
- The camera cannot be operated when the power switch is on, even with a fully-charged battery.
- The camera cannot be operated with the EH-5a AC Adapter connected through the EP-5 Power Connector and the power switch on.
This could be a massive pain for any Nikon D5000 users. A camera that won’t power on isn’t much of a camera at all, but if you are a Nikon D5000 user, don’t be too worried, you can find out if your camera is affected by visiting the Nikon Service Advisory page after July 23. The report stated that they will have a serial number look up tool posted on or after that date.
By Craig Lloyd on Jul 21st, 2009 at 12:24PM
It’s said that Apple factories in China are rolling out iPod Touch units with cameras and microphones installed. Sources say they will go on sale in two to three months.
This would make the iPod Touch one step closer to becoming an iPhone. Still, one of the biggest reasons why the iPhone is so superior is the 3G obviously, but once you get a hold of Verizon’s or Sprint’s MiFi, you’ll be set to go.
Nothing was said about the cost of the new iPod Touch units.
via [Wired]
By Tim Hage on Jul 21st, 2009 at 12:06AM
Robert Bowling, community manager for Infinity Ward has recently announced, via Twitter, that talks are going on about the design of an upcoming custom controller for Modern Warfare 2. In their traditional style, the announcement came shrouded in secrecy and only brings questions.
In a design meeting for a #MW2 controller. Need your advice – Concave or Convex grips for the Analog sticks? Whats your preference and why?
So, which do you prefer?
UPDATE: Joystiq says that Robert Bowling noted that the controller “isn’t being manufactured by Infinity Ward or Activision.”
By Tim Hage on Jul 21st, 2009 at 12:04AM
Hot on the heels of the recent PC release of CoD: WaW‘s Map Pack 2, Activision/Treyarch have announced that the third map pack is to be released this August with three new multiplayer maps and a new Nazi Zombie map. Follow the break for the press release.
By Tim Hage on Jul 20th, 2009 at 12:50PM
Blizzard Entertainment has just launched a new iPhone app that will allow WoW gamers to access their WoW Armory. Unfortunately (or is it a good thing), none of us here at the Olive play WoW, so we can’t quite test it or tell you about how it works, but follow the break for a nice quote from Blizzard, perhaps it will answer a few of your questions.
By Tim Hage on Jul 20th, 2009 at 12:47PM
A script for a Halo motion picture is written and has been since 2007. The script is based on the Halo novel, Fall of Reach, which was written by Eric Nyland. The movie script was written by Stuart Beattie, a writer who worked on the entire Pirates of the Caribbean series and Collateral. Currently, there are no official plans to have the movie made.
via [IncGamers]
By Craig Lloyd on Jul 20th, 2009 at 12:01AM
Today is the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11, which was the space flight that carried Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins to the moon on July 20, 1969. Armstrong and Aldrin were the first people to ever set foot on the moon and I’m sure we all remember Armstrong’s memorable quote that day:
One small step for man, one giant leap for nerd kind!
No? Dang it.
By Josh Stump on Jul 20th, 2009 at 12:00AM
Good news PC gaming fanboys and girls, Microsoft’s innovative Project Natal is not only going to be hitting the Xbox 360, but the PC as well, according to several reports. I don’t know about you guys, but I really cannot wait until Natal hits the shelves. With PC support, it should not only make gaming a completely new experience. We can only hope that it revolutionizes web browsing and other basic computer tasks. The expected “late 2010″ release cannot come soon enough.
