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- Spore DRM could kill PC gaming
- Spore DRM could kill PC gaming4 votes; the tally reads "No: 25%, Yes: 100%"That adds to 125%. I think the calculator behind the poll is crackers.I'm sure Spore will kill gaming. Most people prefer set-top boxes anyway. :)Publishers fault...that Spore is being pirated. DRM is the reason...
- Tags: Games, Digital rights management (DRM), Blu-ray DVD, game, Spore DRM, computer game, digital-rights management, PC
- Discussion threads 2008-09-15
- Spore DRM could kill PC gaming
- Up until now, I've considered DRM Digital Rights Management to be an evil, but a benign sort of evil. But the DRM built into Spore by EA changes all that and threatens PC gaming as we know it. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Tags: PC, Digital-rights Management, Computer Game, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Games, Digital Media, Security, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
- Blog posts 2008-09-15
- Does DRM guarantee Spore is destined for extinction?
- Does DRM guarantee Spore is destined for extinction?DRM is one of the reasons I left PC gamingIt's also one of the reasons I left PC. I was going to build a PC for gaming for HL-2, but said "no" to Steam. That was the only thing keeping me intel at...
- Tags: Games, Digital rights management (DRM), game, digital-rights management
- Discussion threads 2008-09-08
- Cafe (zip)
- The software is designed for management and ratification in Internet cafes and at places, where computers are rented (computer gaming clubs, hotels, hostels, libraries, schools, Internet points, and info centres). Protects computers against unauthorized use, permanent monitoring of the current state of each computer, allows remote control of computers from...
- Tags: VAT, Internet Cafe, CAFE, Computer Game, Computer, Productivity, Internet, Taxes, Free Trade, Games, Financial Planning, Finance, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2008-08-29
- PC gaming generated $10.7 bln in 2007
- PC gaming generated $10.7 bln in 2007Are we suprised?PC gaming has not seen a year of decline and it will continue to grow for a very long time.My parents can write emails and surf the web but are not interested in PC gaming or even know a lot about it....
- Tags: Games, Desktops, computer game, game, PC
- Discussion threads 2008-08-20
- PC gaming generated $10.7 bln in 2007
- PC gaming was a $10.7 bln industry during the year of 2007, with retail sales accounting for just 30% of total revenues. According to PC Gaming Alliance, growth was largely driven by online revenues from Asia, the world's largest market, which is approaching half of total worldwide sales. Online PC...
- Tags: Revenue, PC, Computer Game, Games, Sales Strategy, Personal Technology, Sales, AM
- Blog posts 2008-08-19
- UK government sponsoring computer games?
- UK government sponsoring computer games?UK government sponsoring comuter...http://www.1-satellite-tv-facts.com/Satellite-DSL.htmlhttp://www.1-satellite-tv-facts.com/Satellite-Internet.html
- Tags: Games, PRODUCTIVITY, UK Government, computer game, game, computer
- Discussion threads 2008-05-25
- UK government sponsoring computer games?
- A computer scientist at University College London UCL has developed new algorithms which can quickly add indirect light to computer simulated scenes. According to UCL, 'Dr Jan Kautz has developed a fast method that models the path of light as it bounces off surfaces.' His new algorithms have the potential...
- Tags: Algorithm, Computer Game, Computation, Hardware, Graphics, Computer, Graphics Hardware, Government, Productivity, Games, Vertical Industries, Engineering, Personal Technology, Enterprise Software, Software, Roland Piquepaille
- Blog posts 2008-03-09
- Training Day (exe)
- A rookie cop determined to arrest the thieves hidden on top of a building. So he got to get as high as possible without falling down. And kill all enemy on the way. Training Day is a fun and short, yet addictive game, where your only goal is to arrest...
- Tags: Computer Game, Training, Training Day, Games, Workforce Management, Personal Technology, Human Resources
- Software downloads 2008-01-22
- Phrogram Standard (exe)
- With Phrogram application anyone can create computer games, programs and dynamic art. Phrogram makes programming so easy that beginners who have never programmed can study and teach themselves Phrogram is the best way to learn and to create computer games and graphical programs. Phrogram also makes it easier to understand...
- Tags: Computer Game, Phrogram, Games, Productivity, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2008-01-10
- SoftIC LockPC (exe)
- Are your kids spending too much time playing computer games and the Internet? This is a good tool to limit time kids spend playing PC games. This tool can schedule the locking of your PC. New version add monitor functions.it can record web sides url history and screen that your...
- Tags: Monitoring, Computer Game, Games, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2007-12-18
- Ore Explorer (exe)
- Excellent intellective arcade game. Jack the young explorer has decided to collect a kind of ore for his country. This kind of ore is very rare in the world only distributing in forest, desert, iceberg, volcano, and outer space. Meanwhile a lot of monsters already started to gather this ore....
- Tags: Computer Game, Games, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2007-12-06
- Storked (exe)
- Storked is a PC game about 4 penguins who are entrusted with a very special egg. The stork in charge of the egg gets into an unfortunate accident over the Antarctic and must rely on his flightless pals to roll the egg to safety. This version is the first release...
- Tags: Computer Game, Storked, Games, Policies And Procedures, Personal Technology, Human Resources
- Software downloads 2007-12-03
- Friday Rant - Copy protection on computer game discs
- Friday Rant - Copy protection on computer game discsI'm one of those "legitimate" users...Who bypasses the protection scheme so I can play my games without the copy protection.It's annoying, especially those stupid keys you have to put in for what? I can understand the need if it has online play...
- Tags: Games, disc, Microsoft Corp., game, copy protection, CD, computer game, computer
- Discussion threads 2007-06-22
- Friday Rant - Copy protection on computer game discs
- OK, today my rant - copy protection mechanisms used on game CDs and DVDs which mean that you have to have the game in the CD/DVD drive in order to be able to play it.If you play computer games you'll know what I mean. You install a game, doing...
- Tags: Thoughts
- Blog posts 2007-06-22
- Images: 'Starcraft II'--strap yourself in, folks
- Blizzard Entertainment reveals plans for Starcraft II, the long-awaited sequel to one of the most popular PC games.
- Tags: Games, Starcraft II, Blizzard Entertainment, computer game, game, PC
- Image galleries 2007-05-21
- Images: 'Starcraft II'--strap yourself in, boys
- Blizzard Entertainment reveals plans for Starcraft II, the long-awaited sequel to one of the most popular PC games.
- Tags: Games, Starcraft II, Blizzard Entertainment, computer game, PC, game
- Image galleries 2007-05-21
- LucasArts tries to get back in the game
- LucasArts tries to get back in the gameIf it's from Lucas Arts I take a wait and seeLucas Arts games generally are really hit and miss. Even the good games are usually just a me too game with a Star Wars theme or such.The only game I thought was...
- Tags: Games, computer game, Crysis, game, Lucas Arts, PC, LucasArts
- Discussion threads 2007-05-03
- Alpha Queue (exe)
- Alpha Queue continues to entertain thousands of people that fell in love with the original Queue but Alpha Queue has much more to offer. This version is a full stand-alone PC game with improved graphics sound and a variety of new features.Note: The Download Now link will download a small...
- Tags: Love, Computer Game, Alpha Queue, Games, Desktops, Personal Technology, Hardware
- Software downloads 2006-12-06
- The Best Gaming Platform in the World Might Be in Your Office
- Few years back the personal computer reigned supreme as the ultimate gaming machine. It was the most versatile, undeniably powerful, and widely accepted medium through which people played out the digital gaming fantasies. Nowadays almost three complete generations of gaming consoles have leapfrogged the living room game box past the...
- Tags: Microsoft Office, Computer Game, Microsoft Corp., Games, Personal Technology
- White papers 2006-12-05
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