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bungie.net is down!
bungie.net is down! They said the server was closing this weekend but they must have shut up shop early. Could be down for some time as they move to Redmond and set up shop. Head on over to bs.bungie.org and Marathon's Storyfor the first comments on the closure. (Crux Fidelis 18:44:39 UTC) (permalink)
"Geeks in Space" discuss Bungie & Microsoft
The Microsoft buyout of Bungie gets discussed by the "Geeks in Space" a nearly-weekly audio show hosted by Rob Malda and Jeff Bates ofSlashdot.org. It's in their typical Geek 'off-the-wall' style with lines like "Myth 3 will now be known as Age of Empires 3" and "Magic Carpet by Bungie"?!!!. For Geeks only. (Ding 18:11:19 UTC) (permalink)
Another gaming acquisition by Microsoft
Another gaming acquisition by Microsoft. Thanks to edge on our forumswho points out that Microsoft have acquired Kansas-based NetGames USA, a leading developer of scoring, matchmaking and other enhancements for retail and Web-based games. The acquisition will enhance the competitiveness of games on Microsoft's Zone.com and further solidify the site as the Internet's best location to play games with players from around the globe. Full details on our forums. Thanks edge. (Ding 18:11:19 UTC) (permalink)
Playtest the Xbox and Halo?!!!
Playtest the Xbox and Halo?!!!MSXbox report that Microsoft is looking for volunteers to playtest its upcoming videogames for the PC and even the Xbox. Halo will obviously feature heavily here. MSXbox have the details but here are the basic requirements:
You live in the Puget Sound area and are able get to the Microsoft campus during test times (which may be days or evenings on weekdays or Saturdays).
You are older than 13
You do not work at Microsoft as an employee, temporary staffer, independent contractor or vendor.
Since MS are unlikely to hand out Xboxes to beta testers this is probably the only way you're going to be able to beta test Halo. (Ding 12:16:17 UTC) (permalink)
E3 trailer dialog transcribed
Frederico Giacanelli writes:
I'd like to know if someone has written down all the dialogue lines of the E3 movie. While the general plot is quite clear to non-english speakers (as I am), some of the fast-paced phrases are not so intelligible.
Well, Frederico... so far as I know, no one had. So I did. You can find it here. Enjoy! (Louis Wu 04:44:09 UTC) (permalink)
Tuesday's news in brief:
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Cringely asks, is the X-box a Trojan Horse? bungie.net server relocation at the weekend Needlegun model updated GameStar asks "How bad d'you want it?" |
Monday's news in brief:
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Bungie removes Win/Mac promise off front page new preview of Halo at GameSurge Fan Fiction page updated Halo SETI Team 7-day stats posted TuCows previews E3 trailer Cov needle gun modelled |
