RedSteel Box Art revealed

IGN has posted what appears to be the official box art of the RedSteel game. The box art for the game looks great, and we hope that the game will be good as well.

We have gotten mixed responses from different sources. Most complaints has been about the controller sensitivity and problems. However, UBISOFT has confirmed that the final version will have controller sensitivity settings.

Firefox 2.0 Release Candidate available now

Firefox 2.0 RC1 is available for download on all platforms now.

Universal versions of Firefox that work on both Intel-based and PowerPC-based Macintosh computers are available below. (18MB)

Happy downloading!

1 Million Nintendo Wii consoles for North America at launch [UPDATE]

Update: We have recently received following statement to help debunk some misinformation and rumors. Please read the update here:

“A number of outlets have reported a misstatement about the number of Wii consoles that will be available in the Americas during the launch rollout. In fact, the truth is even better. After the Americas lead the worldwide launch on Nov. 19, Nintendo expects to sell 4 million Wii consoles globally by the end of 2006, with the largest allotment available in the Americas. Although we expect a huge demand for the consoles, we are working to ensure a plentiful supply and a consistent flow.”

That is the official statement and launch numbers straight from Nintendo. Anything beyond that is to be regarded and misinformation and just rumors.

[Original Article]
We know that Nintendo plans to ship out 4 million consoles by years end, globally. We also know that they planned to ship about 2 million in the Americas, by year end. We now have confirmation via an interview that North America will get 1 Million Wii consoles at launch.

“We’re looking at a million (units) for North America at launch,” said Bertram. “When Sony came out (with their PS3 announcement), they said 300,000.

“If we get what we’re supposed to get, this will be our most plentiful launch in the 15 years I’ve been at Nintendo. All signs are actually extremely positive.”

Source

After the XBox 360 mess, everyone seem a bit antsy to get their pre-orders in. This information should put some people at ease. With 1 million consoles at launch time, it should be easier to get a console without a pre-order. All US retailer seem to be holding off on pre-orders, until they can get firm numbers from Nintendo on their launch day allocation numbers.

Nintendo also promises that there will be 30 Nintendo Wii games available by December 31st.

Apple software update kills MacBook [Update]

[Update: Problem solved - Read solution at the bottom of the article]

Apple recently released an update for airport. The update is called “AirPort Update 2006-001” I decided to install it tonight on my 2.0GHz MacBook, when the auto updater popped up. After installation it asked to reboot.

I rebooted, but the system never came back up. Instead of the wonderful OS X desktop, all I saw was a white blank screen at first. It looked strange, and the longer I looked at it, I noticed that different colored vertical lines were starting to appear. After about a minute or so, there were hundreds of lines going down the screen.

I forced a shutdown by holding the power button, and booted up again. Same thing. Shit! So, knowing that the next step would be to reset the PRAM, I did just that. No luck.

MacBook users beware! The AIRPORT UPDATE 2006-001 could potentially kill your computer! Can anyone confirm if this has happened to anyone else?

Here are the screenshots

Ouch!

Update:

I called Apple this morning, and they were able to help me even without the extended AppleCare. They had me reset the MacBook’s PMU, which fixed the problem. The Apple tech said that this is a problem that Apple is now fully aware of. It’s been happening to people when they are rebooting or shutting down after updates, or even just completely randomly. It is a problem with the screen resolution, and currently, resetting the PMU is the only solution.

Here is the Apple article on resetting the MacBook PMU.

Bungie is a tease

That’s right, we said it. Today Bungie posted about the latest Humpday Challenge, which just happened to be an internal challenge, and the first on Halo 3.

You WILL NOT find new Halo 3 material in this write-up, it’s just for fun. If you are let down to find no new Halo 3 information in this write-up, you’ll have only yourself to blame.

Check out the results, with no good Halo 3 info here..

GameStop Nintendo Wii Pre-Order details

Kotaku has posted a tip from a reader about some details on the Nintendo Wii pre-order situation.

Although they aren’t starting them now, here’s the information I’ve got so far. (At least pertaining to my local store, located in Morgantown, WV.)

1. They aren’t taking Wii pre-orders YET, but ARE taking pre-orders for Wii launch games (IE Zelda:Twilight Princess). That’s $5 minimum down.

2. IF you pre-order a Wii game, you will recieve an automated call they day that they will start taking Wii pre-orders.

3. Wii pre-orders will not be delegated by the bundle you buy, but rather a “first come, first serve” basis.

4. Wii pre-orders are $50, and this does NOT have to be in trade-in credit.

5. If you trade in any old games/DVDs towards your Wii, you will get an additional 30% credit.

(Source: Kotaku)

iBloggedThis can confirm that at least in NJ various GameStop stores which we have called or visited, have said that they are not going to be calling anyone, even if they have pre-ordered a game, to notify them when pre-orders for the Nintendo Wii Console begin.

Yahoo Current Network launches

The Yahoo! Current Network has launched.

The first destination video network on the web developed exclusively for and with an online audience. Built entirely by the user, Yahoo! Current works like this:

Anyone who wants to contribute can upload a video. Then, everyone in the Current online community votes for what should be on TV. You can join in at either stage — watch & vote or make video. (You can also get online training to help you get the skills you need to make TV!)

Visit current.tv to find what Cable or Satellite channel the Current Network is on.

Here is a video introductory to the Yahoo! Current Network.

Yahoo Video and Current.Tv partnetship annoucement

iBloggedThis got the heads up from a trusted insider about Yahoo! Video and Current.Tv content sharing and promotion partnership, which will be announced tonight at midnight. Everyone over at Yahoo! is working very hard to make this happen, and they are expected to make the announcement in just a few hours.

Current.tv is a national cable and satellite channel dedicated to bringing your voice to television.

Current.Tv will also be doing a show about Yahoo! search results, which will be produced by the producers of the Daily Show.

Look for the official announcement later tonight.

Zelda Twilight Princess box art

Here is what GoNintendo claims to be the box art for the upcoming Zelta: Twilight Pricess

Just now I have received an email from an inside source that wishes to remain anonymous. This source is to be 100% trusted

(Source: GoNintendo)

Freudian Slips

Freudian slip
(n.) A verbal mistake that is thought to reveal an unconscious belief, thought, or emotion.

Here are a few Freudian slips, and one weather man just venting frustration, all caught on TV and now available on YouTube for our viewing pleasure. Here are all 4 videos:

#1 - Watch out for that coastal flooding, it can cause some damage!

#2 - New Military helicopter?

#3 - A Jennifer Lopez story seems to get this newscaster excited..

#4 - Finally, sometimes we try to say a word, and it just stumble all over ourselves. It’s frustrating, and often you just want to vent that frustration out!