IPhone 3G - Its got everything you need ! !

 I received my new IPhone this week after having small doubts on whether the phone was worth the expense, I was overwhelmed when i received it with it’s fast 3G wireless technology, GPS mapping, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange, and the new App Store, iPhone 3G puts even more features at your fingertips. And like the original iPhone, it combines three products in one  a revolutionary phone, a wide-screen iPod, and a breakthrough Internet device with rich HTML email and a desktop-class web browser. iPhone 3G. It redefines what a mobile phone can do.  I don’t for one second purchasing this phone , Its just amazing !

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc

“We’ve wanted to expand on the epic story and gameplay elements of the Diablo universe for some time now,” stated Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “We know that players have also been long awaiting a return to the series, so we’re very excited to be sharing this announcement with Blizzard gamers here in Paris and around the world today.”

Diablo III will pick up the story twenty years after the events of Diablo II. Mephisto, Diablo, and Baal have been defeated, but the Worldstone, which once shielded the inhabitants of the world of Sanctuary from the forces of both the High Heavens and the Burning Hells, has been destroyed, and evil once again stirs in Tristram. Playing as a hero from one of five distinct character classes, players will acquire powerful items, spells, and abilities as they explore new and familiar areas of Sanctuary and battle hordes of demons to safeguard the world from the horrors that have arisen. The first two characters classes — the barbarian and the witch doctor — were shown as part of the announcement at the event today in Paris.

Diablo III will feature a custom 3D-graphics engine to render lush indoor and outdoor areas of Sanctuary with a high level of detail and vivid special effects. The game’s physics-enhanced environments will be interactive and destructible, offering traps and obstacles that create added danger for players and monsters alike. These elements, along with a new quest system and random scripted events, will be integrated into the game’s random-level generator, giving Diablo III the ultimate combination of dynamic gameplay and replayability. Cooperative and competitive play will be available online through an upgraded version of Blizzard Entertainment’s renowned online gaming service, Battle.net®.

Blizzard Entertainment is developing Diablo III for simultaneous release on the Windows® and Macintosh® PC platforms. Further information about the game, including details on the other character classes, major new features for the single-player and multiplayer components, system requirements, pricing, and availability, will be announced as development progresses. To learn more about Diablo III, please visit the official website at eu.blizzard.com/diablo3. With multiple games in development, Blizzard Entertainment has numerous positions currently available. Visit http://eu.blizzard.com/en/jobopp/ for more information and to learn how to apply.
About the Diablo Series
Launched at the end of 1996, the original Diablo helped popularize the action role-playing-game genre, earning widespread critical and commercial success. The game’s sequel, Diablo II, shipped in 2000 to similar acclaim, winning several Game of the Year awards and at the time becoming the fastest-selling computer game ever. Diablo II’s award-winning expansion set, Diablo II: Lord of Destruction™ , debuted in 2001, becoming Blizzard Entertainment’s sixth-consecutive #1-selling game. To date, the franchise has sold more than 18.5 million copies worldwide.* Diablo’s gothic horror theme has also inspired a number of licensed products, including novels and action figures.

About Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.
Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft® and the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo series, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (http://www.blizzard-europe.com/), a division of Vivendi Games, is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard’s track record includes ten #1-selling games and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online-gaming service, Battle.net, is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active users.

*Based on internal company records and reports from key distribution partners. (News courtesy of Blizzard Entertainment Europe)

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What is the Blizzard Authenticator?

 The Blizzard Authenticator is an optional tool that offers World of Warcraft players an additional layer of security to help prevent unauthorized account access. The Authenticator itself is a physical “token” device that fits easily on a keyring.

Where do I get a Blizzard Authenticator?

The Blizzard Authenticator can be purchased directly from the Blizzard Store for $6.50. (no European price’s yet released)

How does the Blizzard Authenticator work?

You must first associate the Blizzard Authenticator to the World of Warcraft account you play.  Once the account has been linked, the Authenticator token will be required to log in to Account Management or to the game; when logging in, you will be prompted to supply a digital code generated by the Authenticator.

How do I associate a Blizzard Authenticator with an account?

You can associate your Blizzard Authenticator to the World of Warcraft account you play by logging into Account Management. Click the “Add Blizzard Authenticator” button and then enter the serial number on the back of your Blizzard Authenticator.

What is a digital code and where do I see it?

The digital code is a six-digit numeric code that is produced when you press the button on the front of your Blizzard Authenticator. Each code is unique and is valid only once.

Where do I enter the digital code when I log in to World of Warcraft or to Account Management?

After you enter the account name and password, you’ll be prompted to provide the digital code from your Blizzard Authenticator. You must press the button on your Authenticator and enter the code it displays to complete your log-in.

Can I apply my Blizzard Authenticator to more than one account?

Yes! You’re welcome to associate a single Blizzard Authenticator to as many accounts as you like. Please remember that you must have that Authenticator with you to log in to any of these accounts afterwards.

What happens if I lose my Blizzard Authenticator?  Do I lose the account it’s linked to?

If you lose your Blizzard Authenticator, you will need to contact Blizzard’s billing and account services team for assistance. Our representatives will be able to assist you with regaining account access by verifying certain secure information with you.

Will my Blizzard Authenticator work while I am traveling? Will it work in other countries?

Yes, the Blizzard Authenticator will work anywhere you can log in to World of Warcraft.

Will this have any effect on Parental Controls?

No, the Parental Control service will not change in any way. However, the parent/guardian will need the Blizzard Authenticator to log in to Account Management and make changes or updates.

Can I turn the extra security of the Blizzard Authenticator on and off as I wish?

While you can add the Blizzard Authenticator as you wish, removing it will require a call to billing and account services.

Does the Blizzard Authenticator replace my password and secret question?

No, the Blizzard Authenticator is only there as an optional measure to augment account security. It does not replace standard security measures. You will still be asked to enter the account name and password when logging into the game or Account Management, and should not share that or your secret question information with others.

Will a Blizzard representative ever ask for my Blizzard Authenticator information?

Yes. Blizzard may ask for the serial number on your Blizzard Authenticator, typically to help you associate it to an account or to verify your ownership of that Authenticator.

What if my Blizzard Authenticator stops working or has a technical problem?

Blizzard will have several support options available to assist you and ensure that the impact on your play experience is minimized in the event of a problem with your Authenticator.  Please contact our billing and account services team for assistance if you have questions.

The full FAQ’s can be seen here @ Blizzards Support

 Blizzard® Authenticator Offers Enhanced Security For World Of Warcraft® Accounts

   Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today introduced an optional extra layer of security for World of Warcraft, its award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Designed to attach to a keychain, The Blizzard Authenticator is an electronic device that generates a six-digit security code at the press of a button. This code is unique, valid only once, and active for a limited time; it must be provided along with the account name and password when signing in to the World of Warcraft account linked to it.

Official Press Release :

IRVINE, Calif (Blizzard Entertainment, Inc) :

“today introduced an optional extra layer of security for World of Warcraft®, its award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game. Designed to attach to a keychain, the lightweight and waterproof Blizzard® Authenticator is an electronic device that generates a six-digit security code at the press of a button. This code is unique, valid only once, and active for a limited time; it must be provided along with the account name and password when signing in to the World of Warcraft account linked to it.”

Click here to read Blizzard’s Official Release.

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** More Warcraft Blog Candy **

In the quest to improve my Blog i have added a new feature which now allows you to link Warcraft items on my pages. Its a very simple process which also works in comments. Simply click the Continue reading tab below and follow the easy step by step example on how to add links like the following Example here >>  [item]Blade of Serration[/item] .

• Insure you have the full name of the item you would like to link. Ex: Blade of Serration
• you need to use the following tags whithout the fullstops [.] Ex: [.item]item x[./item]
• Your final code should look like this [.item]Blade of Serration[./item] (no spaces)

Your final result should look like this    —–> [item]Blade of Serration[/item] , Hopefully this will add a new depth to some of my future Warcraft posts concerning new items and gear soon to be available.

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What is the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational?

The Worldwide Invitational is a two-day event bringing together the company and gamers in a convention atmosphere, featuring:

• A chance to try World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King and StarCraft II
• Discussion panels with Blizzard developers
• Artist and developer signings
• Competitive and casual player tournaments
• Costume, dance and other player contests with great prizes
• Live musical performances
• Merchandise; a silent auction; and much more…

When and where is the 2008 Blizzard Entertainment Worldwide Invitational?

• Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th of June 2008.
• Hall 5 of the Porte de Versailles Exposition Center, Paris, France.

 Bushtarion is an online multiplayer strategy war game that is played entirely through your web browser - no downloads, no java applets, nothing that needs to be installed on your PC, and no complicated 3D graphics - just pure good old fashioned gameplay. Unlike most games out there, it has both a unique core concept, and many unique features that set it apart from any competition. You’ll be hooked on just how deep you can go with all the twists and turns possible in Bushtarion, as well as the friends (and enemies!) you can make from interacting with the rest of the Bushtarion community. Many real life friendships and relationships have sprung up or disappeared because of Bushtarion - but of course if you prefer, nothing is stopping you from keeping to yourself and just secretly working your way up the rankings and destroying all and sundry around you.

  You play with one account, and from that account you actually run your own gardening company. The basic idea is to become the biggest gardening company around, either through clever diplomacy, crafty planning, brute force or any other methods you can use to your advantage. You can buy land, steal land from other people, develop new technologies and hire a huge variety of units that can aid you or hinder your enemies. You grow and plant seeds, and sell them for money. You have to compete against a full-blown weather system that has days, nights, seasons and years, and try to forecast the weather yourself. You can play by yourself, as well as join (or even create) an alliance that will allow you to group up with a number of other companies to work together and take down larger companies with your combined forces, or fight off the hordes of enemies together.

  Bushtarion is not a “Live Game” - it is a “Tick Based Game”, and Bushtarion runs a “Tick” every 10 minutes. What this means is that every 10 minutes, Bushtarion “Ticks Over” (like an engine), which takes roughly 5 seconds to do. Every time it “Ticks Over”, things happen - the weather can change, armies move closer to their targets, battles occur, seeds get harvested, plants are planted and grown, developments progress, etc. etc. If you find this concept confusing - don’t be alarmed, you will soon get in to the swing of things, it is not as complicated as it sounds.

The sign up is totally free , There are no annoying pop ups , advertisements or constant mails , the player base is very friendly and there is plenty of help on the forums to help you get going , The game supports itself totally on people buying credits to maybe buy a little in game currency or you have an option to buy a Blueprint at the end of your development to gain a extra class of troops to use , but many people dont usually purchase them and rounds have been won countless times by people who have never spent a penny in game to purchase anything though sometimes the Blueprint can give you a very usefull class but its not a necessity to becoming a successful player.

If you fancy giving it a go please use the link on the right of my page under Links or click the small banner at the top of this post and Enjoy hopefully we will meet in game

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War is everywhere in Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (WAR), the new MMORPG from the creators of Dark Age of Camelot™. Based on Games Workshop’s popular Warhammer® fantasy war game, WAR features next generation Realm vs. Realm™ (RvR) game play that will immerse players in a world of perpetual conflict for years to come.

Players must determine their allegiance and join an army. Those inclined towards the side of good may fight for the Realm of Order as an obstinate Dwarf, noble High Elf, or loyal human soldier of the Empire. Those towards darker deeds may side with the sinister Realm of Destruction a savage Greenskin (Orc or Goblin), corrupt Dark Elf, or marauding human worshipper of Chaos.

RvR combat takes place on three fronts where ancient foes wage an unending war - Dwarfs vs. Greenskins, High Elf vs. Dark Elf, and Empire vs. Chaos. Players begin the game fighting their ancestral enemy, but are free to journey to other fronts to help their allies in their ongoing struggles.

The ultimate goal in RvR combat is the sacking of the enemy’s capital city. To do this, an army must invade and take control of the opposition’s homeland. Deciding battles take place in the persistent game world on objective-based battlefields and around fortified keeps that must be taken or defended, as well as in instanced Scenarios that contribute to zone control.

For the first time, players can engage in Public Quests™; these community driven PvE quests help to advance the game’s story and allow all allied players within a certain location to participate in an ongoing, multi-stage battle. This is an example of how every aspect of the game, including PvE content, is geared towards the greater war in some important way. Players are not required to participate in PvP combat, and may aid in the RvR war effort and enjoy the game in its entirety via PvE content.

Drawing from a quarter century of highly detailed source material, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning brings Games Workshop’s fantasy world to life in a way that will allow players to create characters destined for great deeds and glory on the field of battle.