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LotusFilms invites you all to view the great documentary film about the homeless, Suriving the Streets. The best part? You can watch it FREE!
http://www.lotusfilms.us
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Another video direct from EA, this time showcasing MySims for the Wii and DS. This game looks to dethrone Animal Crossing as the cutesy wutesy town simulator! Watch the teaser and judge for yourself!
Enjoy this custom video from Electronic Arts, in which Lily Allen's "Smile" video is redone using The Sims 2! I know it seems like a weird idea, but Lily sounds just as good in Simlish as she does in English!
The second big Halo 2 map pack story of the week comes in the purchase of the maps themselves...or lack of purchase that is.
Early on it was discovered that you can get the new Halo 2 maps for free from an XB360 using a specific exploit. I will not detail the exploit here, as I have agreed to Bungie's terms in return for their time.
It doesn't matter though, as those who used the exploit will soon be forced to pay for the maps. When calling a source within Bungie today, I was told of a few methods they will be using to combat the exploiting. The first method will be a "possible patch to detect unpaid map packs". The second method will be an IP tracer.
"We record the IP addresses of all connections to the halo 2 matchmaking system and the downloader. Regardless of which Gamertag the player used, they all will share the same IP address. We know exactly who they are."
But how can they possibly get all the thousands and thousands of players who did this? "We have some ideas, and are working with Microsoft to deduct the fee from player's Live subscription time if they used a Live card or directly from their listed credit card on their MAIN GAMERTAG."
Before you get your panties in a bunch though, they will be notifying as many players as possible to be honest and pay up. Those that don't will be charged. I was not given a time-table, but look for this to happen very soon.
So by now I am sure you have heard the rumors about some kids on GameFAQs that claim to have found a hidden Halo 1 pistol on Tombstone, one of the two new Halo 2 maps.
Here are both threads:
http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=562116&topic=34796576
http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=10575840&postRepeater1-p=1
A quick readthrough of both threads will tell you what you already suspect...that this is in fact BOGUS! However, if the following modder's screenshot doesn't prove that the handgun is only scenery, we have something that may.
As if a slew of racist PSP camaigns worldwide, and one of the worst absolute US marketing campaigns ever for a gaming system weren't enough, Sony sinks to a new low in their new EU commercials. Perhaps it's better if you just watch for yourself...but I don't get what Sony's thinking...associating the PS3 with taking a dump...now THAT is living! LMAO!
