Greed Corp Micro-Review: Is Greed Good? [Review]

Running a corporation is hard. It’s even harder when your business is mining, and there’s less and less land to mine. Competition heats up. Time to bust out the cannons. Time to play Greed Corp. More

It’s Business Time, Kratos [Screengrab]

Reader ryandesu used paper cutouts to dress up a poster he got with God of War III today. “Since this may be Kratos’ last game, he’s gotta get a real job, but can’t go to interviews in his normal attire.” More

Guess How Many Copies Of Final Fantasy XIII Are Out There [Final Fantasy]

Go on. Guess. Or, if you don’t feel like guessing, read on to see the shipment figures for Final Fantasy XIII Square Enix released overnight. More

Mario and Luigi, Still in Business [Screengrab]

The south side of 386 Claremont Road, Manchester England, as imaged by Google Maps . Seen via Reddit . Note that Mario’s sign is red, Luigi’s green.

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Microsoft CEO Hints at New Forms, Options for Xbox 360 [Microsoft]

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was supposed to be talking about cloud computing on Thursday, but an offhand remark during a Q&A session hinted that additional “form factors” for the Xbox 360, with price points to suit them, are being considered. By “form factor” Ballmer evidently means something vastly different from a hard drive or HDMI configuration. Someone posed a question about hardware diversity – not specifically mentioning the 360 – and Ballmer seemed concerned by the fact there’s “no diversity” in the 360 line. We actually have a TV implementation in some senses built into Windows. It works really well for small screen TVs that you might call a PC, but for that big screen device here’s a piece of hardware that we build, there’s no diversity. You get exactly the Xboxes that we build for you. We may have more form factors in the future that are designed for various price points and options, but we think it’s going to [be] important. Whatever that could be, your guess is as good as mine. McWhertor, back in January, reported that Microsoft is still intent on bringing some set-top box/DVR functionality to the Xbox 360 via Uverse and Mediaroom, although it won’t be a device that replaces one outright. Maybe that is at play here. It’s also just as likely that Ballmer’s comments reflect strategic thinking only, not something yet grounded in solid plans. Ballmer: More Xbox Form Factors in the Future? [Gearlog via Gizmodo ]

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Microsoft CEO Hints at New Forms, Options for Xbox 360 [Microsoft]

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was supposed to be talking about cloud computing on Thursday, but an offhand remark during a Q&A session hinted that additional “form factors” for the Xbox 360, with price points to suit them, are being considered. By “form factor” Ballmer evidently means something vastly different from a hard drive or HDMI configuration. Someone posed a question about hardware diversity – not specifically mentioning the 360 – and Ballmer seemed concerned by the fact there’s “no diversity” in the 360 line. We actually have a TV implementation in some senses built into Windows. It works really well for small screen TVs that you might call a PC, but for that big screen device here’s a piece of hardware that we build, there’s no diversity. You get exactly the Xboxes that we build for you. We may have more form factors in the future that are designed for various price points and options, but we think it’s going to [be] important. Whatever that could be, your guess is as good as mine. McWhertor, back in January, reported that Microsoft is still intent on bringing some set-top box/DVR functionality to the Xbox 360 via Uverse and Mediaroom, although it won’t be a device that replaces one outright. Maybe that is at play here. It’s also just as likely that Ballmer’s comments reflect strategic thinking only, not something yet grounded in solid plans. Ballmer: More Xbox Form Factors in the Future? [Gearlog via Gizmodo ]

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Microsoft CEO Hints at New Forms, Options for Xbox 360 [Microsoft]

Microsoft CEO Hints at New Forms, Options for Xbox 360 [Microsoft]

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was supposed to be talking about cloud computing on Thursday, but an offhand remark during a Q&A session hinted that additional “form factors” for the Xbox 360, with price points to suit them, are being considered. By “form factor” Ballmer evidently means something vastly different from a hard drive or HDMI configuration. Someone posed a question about hardware diversity – not specifically mentioning the 360 – and Ballmer seemed concerned by the fact there’s “no diversity” in the 360 line. We actually have a TV implementation in some senses built into Windows. It works really well for small screen TVs that you might call a PC, but for that big screen device here’s a piece of hardware that we build, there’s no diversity. You get exactly the Xboxes that we build for you. We may have more form factors in the future that are designed for various price points and options, but we think it’s going to [be] important. Whatever that could be, your guess is as good as mine. McWhertor, back in January, reported that Microsoft is still intent on bringing some set-top box/DVR functionality to the Xbox 360 via Uverse and Mediaroom, although it won’t be a device that replaces one outright. Maybe that is at play here. It’s also just as likely that Ballmer’s comments reflect strategic thinking only, not something yet grounded in solid plans. Ballmer: More Xbox Form Factors in the Future? [Gearlog via Gizmodo ]

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Microsoft CEO Hints at New Forms, Options for Xbox 360 [Microsoft]

Microsoft CEO Hints at New Forms, Options for Xbox 360 [Microsoft]

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was supposed to be talking about cloud computing on Thursday, but an offhand remark during a Q&A session hinted that additional “form factors” for the Xbox 360, with price points to suit them, are being considered. By “form factor” Ballmer evidently means something vastly different from a hard drive or HDMI configuration. Someone posed a question about hardware diversity – not specifically mentioning the 360 – and Ballmer seemed concerned by the fact there’s “no diversity” in the 360 line. We actually have a TV implementation in some senses built into Windows. It works really well for small screen TVs that you might call a PC, but for that big screen device here’s a piece of hardware that we build, there’s no diversity. You get exactly the Xboxes that we build for you. We may have more form factors in the future that are designed for various price points and options, but we think it’s going to [be] important. Whatever that could be, your guess is as good as mine. McWhertor, back in January, reported that Microsoft is still intent on bringing some set-top box/DVR functionality to the Xbox 360 via Uverse and Mediaroom, although it won’t be a device that replaces one outright. Maybe that is at play here. It’s also just as likely that Ballmer’s comments reflect strategic thinking only, not something yet grounded in solid plans. Ballmer: More Xbox Form Factors in the Future? [Gearlog via Gizmodo ]

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Majesco Faces NASDAQ Delisting — Again [Ruh Roh]

Majesco’s share price has again wandered south of Wall Street’s Mendoza line, prompting NASDAQ to tell the maker of Cooking Mama to get it back north of $1 or face delisting from the exchange. Sound familiar? Majesco got the same notice back in August 2008. The company’s share price closed today only marginally below a buck – 99.8 cents to be exact – but it’ll take more than a one-day, two-tenths of a cent rally to get them out of penny-stock jail. Majesco has until Aug. 30 to achieve compliance – which happens when the price closes at $1 per share or more for a minimum of 10 straight trading days. If it doesn’t, it’ll get a notice that its securities are subject to delisting, so it’s not immediate, and even then, Majesco may appeal or apply for an extended grace period. Majesco Receives Nasdaq Delisting Warning [Industry Gamers]

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PS3 Error 8001050F: The Nightmare May Be Over [Updated] [PS3]

PlayStation 3 owners affected by the dreaded 8001050F error , it may be safe to turn on your systems again. Reports from users locked out by the system’s clock bug are indicating our day-long nightmare is finally over. Reader tips, forum posts and tests at Kotaku Towers are indicating that the PlayStation 3 has “fixed” itself as of 3:30 PST, with no software update required. Sony officially blamed a bug in the system’s internal clock for the error that rendered numerous PlayStation Trophy-enabled games unplayable and limited the use of PlayStation Network downloads. We’re testing our own original PlayStation 3 units—my 60 GB launch system now works, as does Demon’s Souls, which syncs my Trophy list correctly—and seeking official comment from Sony Computer Entertainment. In the meantime, please let us know if you’re experiencing continuing issues with your PlayStation 3 or you’re back in the business of playing in 4D. Update: According to the official U.S. PlayStation.blog, the issue has been “resolved.” Patrick Seybold, senior director, corporate communications writes: We are aware that the internal clock functionality in the PS3 units other than the slim model, recognized the year 2010 as a leap year. Having the internal clock date change from February 29 to March 1 (both GMT), we have verified that the symptoms are now resolved and that users are able to use their PS3 normally. If the time displayed on the XMB is still incorrect, users are able to adjust time settings manually or via the internet. If we have new information, we will update you through the PlayStation.Blog or PlayStation.com.

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