Evening Reading

January 2, 2009 6:00 PM

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We'll resume our regular flow of inaccurate and sensational news around here next week but hopefully you ladies have enjoyed at least a little bit of relaxation as we have been trying to?

CES 2009 should be fun
Wikipedia has lots of money
Yahoo & Intel like IPTV
Solar Prius rumors HEATING UP
Arctic fight!

As for the the videogame news around these parts:

Lord of the Rings: Conquest demo released
The most played consoles of 2008
The most played PC games of 2008
Skate 2 demo next week
Secondary DRM annoys Steam users
A2M images
Rock Band 2 January DLC list
Japan TV fears Wii TV

Lastly, iPhone slingplayer already please.

Steve Gibson

Steve Gibson is the cofounder of Shacknews.com. Originally known as sCary's Quakeholio back in 1996, Steve is now President of Gearbox Publishing after selling Shacknews to GameFly in 2009.

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nevicata

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January 2, 2009 6:02 PM

I <3 TF2, in case you didn't know. More later maybe! If not, then tomorrow. Go go go!
- Downforce
  
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  January 2, 2009 6:04 PM
  
  I can't wait for the scout update. I bet they surprise and do scout and sniper at the same time!!!
  - nevicata
    
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    January 2, 2009 6:04 PM
    
    What update?
    - carrioN luggagE
      
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      January 2, 2009 6:22 PM
      
      Since last winter, they've been adding 'updates' in the achievements you've been getting, and unlocking the weapon's you've been unlocking. So far, the Heavy, Medic and Pyro have their updates and weapons. The rest of the classes will be forthcoming, starting with the scout fairly soon-ish.
      - nevicata
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:25 PM
        
        Oh, right. I hope they do scout AND soldier! :)
  - Mmmmmoo
    
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    January 2, 2009 6:04 PM
    
    has the scout been confirmed for next update?
    - hirez
      
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      January 2, 2009 6:07 PM
      
      The next class pack will be the Scout. One of the main goals we're focusing on for him has been to provide tools that make him useful in maps like Dustbowl & Goldrush. If you have any ideas for what you think would work well, post them over on the Team Fortress 2 Forum and we'll take a look.
      
      http://www.teamfortress.com/
      - nevicata
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:08 PM
        
        Yay! I've recently come to realize the scout is reallyreallyreally fun to play.
        
        hirez
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:09 PM
        
        I like the scout too. except I cant hit anything with his shotgun, I dont know what it is, but no matter how much/little I lead that thing, I still miss.
        
        nevicata
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:11 PM
        
        I've only been using the shotgun so far. The best is jumping and delivering death from above. Oh so much awesome.
        
        TrptJim
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:37 PM
        
        The thing with scout, in my opinion, is that with proficiency with the pistol will lead to many more kills than with the shotgun. It has a much longer effective range and shoots very fast. Blast them once or twice and pistol them to death as they run away.
      - Mmmmmoo
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:10 PM
        
        cool. looking forward to it
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      January 2, 2009 6:08 PM
      
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  - carrioN luggagE
    
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    January 2, 2009 6:23 PM
    
    Does the spy and engie change of late constitute their upgrades? I certainly hope not, but both changes really alter the class' usefulness. Esp. spy.
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  January 2, 2009 6:11 PM
  
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  - nevicata
    
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    January 2, 2009 6:12 PM
    
    I'm afraid of that game. :(
  - ErikTehRed
    
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    January 2, 2009 6:12 PM
    
    Any chance of this actually happening tonight?
    - nevicata
      
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      January 2, 2009 6:12 PM
      
      It's too late to start a game, isn't it?
      - [deleted] 1562415293
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:13 PM
        
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        nevicata
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:14 PM
        
        Well, me an' Toth would have to eat dinner first, but then the two of us plus one other could maybe play, Chepito..
        
        [deleted] 1562415293
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:18 PM
        
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        nevicata
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:19 PM
        
        It would be in about 45 minutes to an hour. Is that good?
        
        [deleted] 1562415293
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:21 PM
        
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        nevicata
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:21 PM
        
        And you have to agree not to be a douche (says my friend). Also, :p
        
        [deleted] 1562415293
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:22 PM
        
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        nevicata
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:28 PM
        
        Anyone else you think? Otherwise we'll have 5.
        
        ErikTehRed
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:44 PM
        
        Maybe we should make a new thread about this? We could probably find at least 1 more that way.
        
        nevicata
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:47 PM
        
        Ok!
        
        ErikTehRed
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:30 PM
        
        Haha, okay.
      - ErikTehRed
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:15 PM
        
        Whatever it's only 8:15 here and I have nothing to do tonight or tomorrow.
- NastyJack
  
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  January 2, 2009 6:12 PM
  
  What kinds of things to people want to see in the scout update?
  - [deleted] 1562415293
    
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    January 2, 2009 6:13 PM
    
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  - hirez
    
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    January 2, 2009 6:14 PM
    
    I want him to get a Catcher's Mask & chest protector that lets him take a level 3 sentry rocket to the face, but makes him run at medic speed.
    - nevicata
      
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      January 2, 2009 6:16 PM
      
      Ok, that sounds like a great idea.
  - humbleone
    
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    January 2, 2009 6:15 PM
    
    A spiderweb you can use if 10 kills / no death in a row.
  - crazywigga
    
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    January 2, 2009 7:34 PM
    
    my number one nemesis not being a level 1 sentry gun
- halophoenix
  
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  January 2, 2009 6:13 PM
  
  I finally have this game - where does one find the servers that other shackers are playing on? Someone SM me?
  - nevicata
    
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    January 2, 2009 6:22 PM
    
    Did anyone SM you yet?
    - halophoenix
      
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      January 2, 2009 6:23 PM
      
      no, but if the IP that Maddog posted is the right one, I have it now. :D
      - nevicata
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:24 PM
        
        There's a couple servers, but Maddog is very helpful with such things. :)
      - carrioN luggagE
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:26 PM
        
        I think this info is still largely relevant. Server-wise, anyway.
        http://www.penguinvsgirl.com/tf2/
        
        nevicata
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:36 PM
        
        Oh, hey, wow, more servers! Do any of them get used?
        
        carrioN luggagE
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:46 PM
        
        East and West very regularly, others... not even sure if they still resolve.
        
        hirez
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:57 PM
        
        if I am around, message me and I can put up the west server in a moment's notice.
        
        hirez
        
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        January 2, 2009 7:00 PM
        
        oh and I'm happy to give rcon to anyone who wants to run a game
        
        halophoenix
        
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        January 2, 2009 6:37 PM
        
        thanks!
        
        deject
        
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        January 2, 2009 7:30 PM
        
        some of the tips are pre-class updates, but a lot of it is good still.