Rockstar Games announced on Friday the acquisition of Mad Doc Software resulting in the formation of Rockstar New England. The Andover, MA-based software company specializes in AI and networking and worked on Rockstar’s Xbox 360 version of “Bully: Scholarship Edition.” “The team at Mad Doc Software is extremely talented,” stated Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar […]

Rockstar Games announced on Friday the acquisition of Mad Doc Software resulting in the formation of Rockstar New England. The Andover, MA-based software company specializes in AI and networking and worked on Rockstar’s Xbox 360 version of “Bully: Scholarship Edition.”

“The team at Mad Doc Software is extremely talented,” stated Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “Bringing them within the Rockstar Games family will enhance our core technology and further support our commitment to creating progressive and innovative gaming experiences.”

“To be a part of Rockstar Games is an amazing opportunity for everyone here,” said Dr. Davis, Studio Head of the new Rockstar New England. “We’re eager to bring our expertise to bear in the character-driven, open-world stories that make Rockstar Games titles so uniquely compelling.”

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Some dude—it has to be a dude—wants Americans to embrace mobile pornography, specifically on the iPhone. The Europeans do it, the Asian do it, so why can’t we? Clearly this man is tackling the tough issues for us. I applaud his character.

Some dude—it has to be a dude—wants Americans to embrace mobile pornography, specifically on the iPhone. The Europeans do it, the Asian do it, so why can’t we?

Clearly this man is tackling the tough issues for us. I applaud his character.

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We know you can find an occasional bargain on Craigslist, but this takes the biscuit: documents actually detailing a merger between Apple and Nintendo. We knew Nintendo and Apple were up to something—has no one else noticed all the plastic white styled similarities? C’mon you guys, it’s just makes sense! Now, we’re off to put in our bid. Anticipate some seriously breaking news soon. [Kotaku]

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I don’t know about you, but on a nice Spring day in 2008, I don’t have time to read 1,500 words about damn near anything, least of all “why” Detroit (and, kinda, Japan) hasn’t yet developed vehicles that can do 50 mpg. But, in the interest of getting paid, I did read this Newsweek piece […]

I don’t know about you, but on a nice Spring day in 2008, I don’t have time to read 1,500 words about damn near anything, least of all “why” Detroit (and, kinda, Japan) hasn’t yet developed cars that can do 50 mpg. But, in the interest of getting paid, I did read this Newsweek piece that offers reason after laboured reason as to why Detroit isn’t good.

Reasons: Americans like huge cars; Americans like fast cars; high mpg cars don’t go very fast; “extras” like sound-proofing and steel weigh automobiles down making them less mpg efficient; high mpg automobiles are by their very nature more expensive; Americans are cheap (even though gas is expensive).

So until Americans are cool with paying a little more up-front for a automobile in order to gain more than a few mpgs, you’ll be shelling out dollar after worthless dollar to fill up your tank. That’s one of the few advantages to living in NYC, no need for a car.

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The Wolf King keyboard designed for FPS or RPG gamers. I’m a console boy myself so if you, in comments, can convince me you deserve to review this based on your Personal computer gaming credentials, I’ll send the board to one lucky citizen reviewer. Drop a comment and include your real email address. Otherwise, I’ll […]

The Wolf King keyboard designed for FPS or RPG gamers. I’m a console boy myself so if you, in comments, can convince me you deserve to review this based on your Personal computer gaming credentials, I will send the board to one lucky citizen reviewer. Drop a comment and include your real email address. Otherwise, I’ll have my boy review it and he sucks at grammar and is a total WoW n00b.

UPDATE - I think J Rob takes this contest. Thanks for playing!

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The iPod Observer scored a pic of what is purported to be the 3G version of the iPhone, or the iPhone 2, or the one I’ve been waiting for. It’s only the back, and I’m not 100% convinced it’s real, but I like the look. The iPod-ish metal backing never sat well with me. I also not […]

The iPod Observer scored a pic of what is purported to be the 3G version of the iPhone, or the iPhone 2, or the one I’ve been waiting for.

It’s only the back, and I’m not 100% convinced it’s real, but I like the look. The iPod-ish metal backing never sat well with me.

I also not the camera does not yet have a flash, something we’ve heard the 3G iPhone would have, thus my skepticism.

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The story of Daniel_K vs. Creative reaches a temporary conclusion as Creative reinstates the deleted forum posts by Daniel that helped other users get their sound cards working under Vista. The company did this as a result of angry forum and blog posts (some here as well), mostly all siding with Daniel.

On the one hand, Daniel states “They publicly threatened me, just to show their arrogance. They were sarcastic, ironic and asked me if I wanted something from them, as if I were anticipating something. It was my protest against them and would like to see how far it would go.”

On the other hand, Creative does have a legal right to protect their software, and if they want to force users to upgrade in order to get proper functionality, it’s their right to do so (even if it is somewhat of a dick move). Daniel himself admits that he crossed the line, both with asking for donations and this:

Reversing ALchemy was also wrong, I know. But I reiterate, what is the point of improving ALchemy and changing for it, when it requires an improved driver? It was my protest against Creative.

To Creative’s credit, they do realize the error of their ways and are being more acceptive to new forms of development. But Daniel’s not without his faults here, which seems to be something glossed over on recent accounts of the situation. In the end, the posts are back up and people can go ahead and get their cards working on Vista, which is probably the most important thing any of us will take away from this mess. That, and the fact that John Stamos has aged quite well. [The Register]

Creative’s statement:

We have read the strong feedback about Creative’s forum post regarding driver development by Daniel_k and other outside parties. Creative’s message posted on our behalf by our Company spokesperson tried to address our concern about the improper distribution of certain software which is the property of other companies. However, we didn’t make it as clear as we would have liked that we do support driver development by independent third parties. The large task of developing driver updates to accommodate the many changes in the Vista operating system and the extensive testing required, including the lengthy Vista certification stipulations for audio, makes it very difficult for Creative to develop updates for all past products. Outside developers have been very helpful to Creative and our customers by developing updates for many of our Sound Blaster products, and we do support and appreciate these efforts. This however does not extend to the unauthorized distribution of other companies’ property. We hope to work out a mutually agreeable method for working with Daniel_k in supporting his efforts in driver development. Going forward, we’re committed to doing a better job of working more closely with third parties to support their development for our products and our customers.

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T-Mobile Wing owners should expect a nice package in the mail soon: T-Mobile and HTC are providing a replacement for the T-Mobile Wing battery made by Dynapack at not charge to you due to rare occurrences of the battery overheating. If you don’t get one, I’d call T-Mo for a replacing. You don’t want your phone to […]

T-Mobile Wing owners should expect a nice package in the mail soon:

T-Mobile and HTC are providing a replacement for the T-Mobile Wing battery made by Dynapack at not charge to you due to rare occurrences of the battery overheating.

If you don’t get one, I’d call T-Mo for a replacing. You don’t want your phone to burninate you, do you?

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