Unlimited Closed Beta Underway for MMORPG Pet Game

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When I first read that an MMORPG game based on pets was in closed beta my first thought was why. Why would you want a MMORPG game where you took the form of a pet? I don’t get it, but I guess all those out there who like to dress up their pets in clothes might think this is the coolest game idea ever.

The game is called Pocketpet Journey West and the developer of the game, Perfect World Co, announced today that the MMORPG was now in an unlimited closed beta test which will start on July 17th. An in game item mall will be open during the beta as well. I can only assume you can buy things like chew toys and sweaters for your virtual pet character there. Read more

Posted on Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:55:54 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Nokia buys Symbian Limited for $411m

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Nokia pays 264m Euro (~$411m) to buy the remaining shares of Symbian Limited, which they do not already own. This move is the enabler for the big announcement of the new open Symbian platform and the Symbian Foundation.
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Posted on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Novint Falcon Limited Edition Review

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Today we are looking at the interesting mouse replacement called the Novint Falcon. The device allows you to feel items in compatible video games and adds a new dimension to games.

The Novint Falcon lacks a huge library of big name titles that feature compatibility with its Haptx functionality, but there are some nice games and more coming. Read more

Posted on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:39:49 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Verizon offers small Businesses unlimited Wireless

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc on Wednesday launched an unlimited wireless calling service for small businesses, amid growing competition with AT&T Inc to grab corporate customers.
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Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:16:21 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft Zune Limited Edition Designed by Peter Saville

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Microsoft announced a new limited edition Zune today to commemorate the release of Joy Division. The designer artwork on the Zune is by Peter Saville. The custom Zune will come pre-loaded with the Joy Division documentary film.

The artwork on the Zune itself comes from Joy Division’s “Unknown Pleasures” album. The custom Zune is limited to only 500 devices and will go on sale on June 17th at $399.99. The Zune marketplace will also feature outtakes from the DVD movie loaded onto the special Zune player. Read more

Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

MGS4 Limited Edition PS3 Hardware Bundle Details

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More details about the Metal Gear Solid 4 special edition Sony PS3 console bundle have been released by Sony. As reported in April Konami and Sony announced they would also bring the gun metal colored MGS4 PS3 to the United States.

The MGS4 Limited Edition PS3 Hardware Bundle will be available exclusively from Konami.com. Read more

Posted on Fri, 16 May 2008 09:10:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Game Crazy Limited Edition GTA IV Xbox 360 Faceplate

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Some reports already say that GTA IV will sell in the area of $400 million in the first week it is launched. If it can match these predictions it would outsell Halo 3 and swipe the title of biggest video game launch ever from Halo 3.

With such a huge launch expected GTA IV themed accessories are already popping up. Game Crazy has an exclusive GTA IV faceplate for Xbox 360 that it will sell at launch events in ten markets for the game. Ten Game Crazy stores across the U.S. will hold special GTA IV events to give access to the game and the chance to buy the limited edition faceplate. Read more

Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:59:49 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

MGS4 Sony PS3 Console Limited Edition

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Konami announces a special limited edition Sony PS3 console with a special color to be released with Metal Gear Solid 4 (MGS4).

Metal Gear Solid 4 launches world-wide on June 12th.
The slick gun-metal colored finish Sony PS3 looks actually quite good. It is a pity that the MGS4 Sony PS3 will only be available in a limited number and is so far only announced for Japan. Read more

Posted on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:26:24 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple thinks about unlimited Music Offering

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The Financial Times reports that Apple has begun discussions with big music labels about a new and radical business model, where you would get free access to all music on iTunes for a one time fee.

Nokia already launched an all-you-can-eat music offering with Comes with Music last year. As reported, there are restrictions to what Nokia calls free. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:28:53 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Unlimited mobile Plans spark Price War Concerns

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By Sinead Carew

NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc , Verizon Wireless and Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile USA on Tuesday announced flat rate plans for unlimited calls in the United States, raising investor concerns that a price war could break out and sending shares lower. Read more

Posted on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:00:32 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

AT&T unveils $99.99 unlimited Calling Plan

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc , the biggest U.S. mobile service, said on Tuesday it would offer unlimited mobile phone calls for a flat rate of $99.99 a month, hours after Verizon Wireless announced a similar plan. Read more

Posted on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:26:25 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Verizon Unlimited Voice Plan

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Verizon wireless announced today that it is adding a new unlimited voice plan to its lineup. The unlimited plan allows users to call anyone in the US on any landline or mobile service.

The new plan will be a veritable bargain at $99.99 a month. Verizon also says it is enhancing its BroadbandAccess plans for two choices in wireless web access. Starting on March 2nd there will be two plans with one data plan giving 50MB of data transfer and another offering 5GB. Read more

Posted on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:16:32 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Netflix Announces Unlimited Streaming of Movies and TV to PC

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Netflix announced today that it was adding unlimited streaming of TV and some movies for its members on the unlimited movies plan for the same price. Starting today Netflix unlimited plan members can stream as many hours of movies and TV programming as they want to their PCs.

Previously members on the $17 unlimited DVD plan could only stream 17 hours of programming to their PCs. "Unlimited has always been a very powerful selling point with our subscribers and a large part of what set us apart in the marketplace," said Leslie Kilgore, the company's chief marketing officer. "In talking with members about our streaming feature during the past year, it became clear that, as with DVDs, the idea of streaming unlimited movies and TV episodes on a PC resonated quite strongly. And we're now in a good position to offer that." Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:59:22 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Nokia's unlimited Music Offer turns Market on Head

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By Georgina Prodhan and Tarmo Virki

FRANKFURT/AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Nokia's plan to offer unlimited music downloads challenges the dominant pay-per-track sales model and is likely to upset carriers already worried that Nokia is poaching their customer relationships. Read more

Posted on Wed, 5 Dec 2007 01:05:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Microsoft offers to replace scratched Halo 3 Limited Edition Game Discs

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Looks like there are some unlucky Halo 3 users out there, who got a scratched Halo 3 disc from Microsoft.

The Halo 3 Limited Edition Game Disc and Essentials Disc are apparently prone to scratches by the packaging. Microsoft just issued a free replacement program for those Halo 3 discs that is running until the end of the year. Read more

Posted on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:30:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Vertu Ascent Ferrari 60 Limited Edition

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Luxury phone maker Vertu celebrates Ferrari's 60th birthday with the Vertu Ascent Ferrari 60 Limited Edition.

Only 60 of these Ferrari Vertu phones will be made. Vertu already issued the Ascent Ferrari 1947 Limited Edition earlier this year to mark the Ferrari anniversary. Read more

Posted on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:55:17 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Darjeeling Limited a torturous Train Ride

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By Ray Bennett

VENICE, Italy (Hollywood Reporter) - The whimsical and insightful charm that Wes Anderson and his filmmaking pals have displayed in such films as "Rushmore" and "The Royal Tenenbaums" curdles ruinously in the Indian sun that shines so brightly in their smug and self-satisfied new film "The Darjeeling Limited." Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Sep 2007 02:53:45 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Limited-edition Porsche Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1

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Porsche announces a limited edition Cayman S.

The Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 will be available in November with only 777 cars available.

The black exterior of the limited edition Cayman emphasizes the purist nature of the 295hp sports car is also celebrating the design of the famous Chronograph 1s designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche precisely 35 years previously.

Other special features of the Cayman S Porsche Design Edition 1 include ten-millimeter-lower body, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and 19-inch Porsche Turbo wheels. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Aug 2007 02:40:58 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

D-Link DIR-660 Limited Edition Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends reviews the D-Link DIR-660 Limited Edition Wireless 802.11N router.

Quote from the review: "D-Link’s sassy new “Limited Edition” 802.11N router has a swank OLED display, tantalizing performance, and plug-and-play installation, but is it worth the sky-high price tag? Read more

Posted on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wii System Update brings Clock and limited USB Keyboard Support

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The latest Wii firmware update introduced a set of features like a digital clock. The USB keyboard support some eager users found out is unannounced.

The USB keyboard support is also not finished at as it is not working everywhere in the Wii user interface yet. Read more

Posted on Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dooney & Bourke Launches Limited Edition Cell Phone Case for Verizon

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Verizon Wireless announced today that they are teaming up with the ladies international fashion brand Dooney & Bourke to launch an exclusive, and limited edition mobile phone wristlet case this summer for the ladies.

The case is cut from Dooney & Bourke’s multi-colored signature white “It” fabric and is a full flap design with a cash/IF pocket. The lining is sky blue and the wrist strap is natural leather. Read more

Posted on Thu, 5 Jul 2007 13:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun