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Lives Saved over Live
Feb 15 1:16am EST | Xbox, X360 A Canadian Gamer has alerted police preventing another school shooting in the U.S. |
|Update:via Vancouver Sun| A Canadian resident from Port Alberni, B.C. quickly called the authorities after having a conversation during an Xbox Live session (game not mentioned) with a stranger who was having thoughts about shooting up his high school.
Raising alarm bells, the High School student complained about failing grades, and then went on to explain plans to take part in a shooting at his school. After a few concerned questions the conversation abruptly was closed which prompted even more motivation to contact the local police.
After contacting Microsoft Law Enforcement Security they identified the user, determining his location in San Antonio, Texas. The police say his quick action may have averted the high school shooting of a Texas school. The teenage student now faces charges after an investigation.
quote (RCMP Staff Sgt. Lee Omilusik.):
“This incident demonstrates the power of the electronic world and how different enforcement agencies can quickly work together to protect the citizens they serve, regardless of obstacles such as international barriers."
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Future Shop has officially announced that 55 stores across Canada will initilize the used game program. |
|Update| Future Shop has officially announced today that they are offering used gaming in 55 stores across Canada. Canadians can now take advantage of turning in the video games they’ve conquered and grown tired of into a Future Shop gift card which can be applied to purchase anything in-store.
After a successful three month test pilot in Calgary stores, Future Shop is expanding its used gaming offering across the country. Future Shop, Canada's largest retailer and e-tailer of consumer electronics, announced today the national used gaming program is now available in 55 stores across the country and plans to offer the program in most stores store in 2009.
Unlike other used gaming retailers, Future Shop's customers can trade-in used video games for a Future Shop gift card, allowing customers to turn their used games into the coolest, newest technology.
Trade old games for new stuff
Future Shop accepts used games for these gaming consoles: XBOX 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. Games must be in good, re-playable condition and with the original case. The trade-in value of used games will be determined by Future Shop’s Trade-in Station. Pricing is determined based on inventory of the gaming titles and customer demand. All used games will be tested, cleaned and re-packaged in like new condition for customers. They will also be backed by a 30-day guarantee.
For more information on the program and a listing of stores that are hooked up with the used games check the link below.
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2006 FIFA World Cup
Mar 01 2:02pm EST | Xbox, X360 EA celebrates 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany with exclusive release of officially licensed videogame. |
Electronic Arts will celebrate the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany - the world’s largest sporting event - with the launch of 2006 FIFA World Cup, the event’s only officially licensed videogame. The videogame will ship on all platforms including Xbox 360 in April 2006 in anticipation of the real-world tournament which begins in June.
2006 FIFA World Cup, under the EA SPORTS brand, will feature stunning visual representations of the world’s superstar players, 12 official stadiums that will be used at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany and stadiums from each qualifying region. Gamers will be able to play as their favorite team from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the tournament in Germany.
With enhanced player animations, EA SPORTS has emulated close to 100 of the world’s superstars, capturing their playing styles and individual likenesses. In addition to enabling gamers to participate in the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany by taking control of one of 127 national teams, the game features new compelling modes of play, including the groundbreaking Global Challenge that will test even the most hardcore soccer fan by recreating classic moments in FIFA World Cup™ history. Furthermore, the game supports up to eight-way multiplayer matches and boasts a plethora of in-game unlockable content such as legendary players and exclusive apparel.
For the first time ever, the officially licensed game of 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany will be available for download via mobile phones. Upon release, gamers can purchase 2006 FIFA World Cup through major North American carriers and will have the option of downloading either English or the Spanish language version of the game. This robust title features all of the 32 international teams vying for the most coveted title in soccer and offers gamers on-the-go a compelling gameplay experience that truly captures the essence of the sport and this global event.
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Vivendi Universal Games Launches Nationwide Search for the Hottest Unsigned Music Talent for Scarface. |
Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) has launched the Scarface: The World Is Yours Video Game Soundtrack Talent Search, a nationwide talent contest running on MySpace.com that will reward the best unsigned music talent in North America with the chance to make it big inclusion of a song in the upcoming hit Scarface video game and the opportunity to perform in front of music and video game industry leaders at a major concert event in Hollywood.
By nominating and voting for their favorite unsigned MySpace Music artist, MySpace users will choose a winner to be featured in Scarface: The World Is Yours, a major video game release due out this fall, alongside some of today¹s hottest music artists. In addition, the winner and two runner-ups will be flown to the music capital of the world Los Angeles to open for a major label headline act at a concert event during this year¹s video game tradeshow, the Electronic Entertainment Expo (³E3²). More than a thousand people will attend the concert including executives from Interscope/MySpace Records and VU Games, celebrities, tastemakers, fans and press.
To be considered for the contest, musicians must have a profile that includes musical tracks and artist information on MySpace Music.
The top 200 artists nominated by the MySpace community by March 7th will have their music heard by a panel of music and video game industry judges, who will determine 20 finalists. On March 20th, one track from each finalist will be posted on the Scarface MySpace profile for a final round of voting to determine the winner. The track with the most votes by March 28th will be featured in the Scarface: The World Is Yours video game.
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Xbox & Childrens Miracle Network
Feb 28 12:24pm EST | Xbox, X360, News Limited-time offer of exclusive Xbox 360 Badges of Honour collectibles will support Children’s Miracle Network. |
Xbox Canada, and Blockbuster Canada announced Badges of Honour, a fundraising initiative in support of Children’s Miracle Network. From March 10 to April 10, 2006, Blockbuster stores across Canada will carry collectible, limited edition buttons featuring authentic Xbox 360 designs for only $2 each, with proceeds going to Children’s Miracle Network.
| “Each collectible Xbox 360 button sold can make a difference in the life of a child being treated at any one of the 14 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals in this country. It’s a great boost for our organization to have companies like Blockbuster and Xbox committed to helping us help children across Canada.” - John Hartman, Senior VP,Canadian Operations, Children’s Miracle Network |
With a new design available each week, Canadian gamers can collect all 5 of the Xbox 360 buttons inspired by hit games like Perfect Dark Zero, Splinter Cell Double Agent and Project Gotham Racing 3. The buttons will be available in all 445 Blockbuster stores in Canada.
| “Children’s Miracle Network is the national charity of choice for Xbox Canada, so we’re always looking for cool new ideas to bring to them. Working with companies like Blockbuster Canada enables us to create fun, unique programs like Badges of Honour that gamers will love and that will benefit children’s hospitals across Canada.” - Jason Anderson, Head of Marketing, Xbox Canada. |
ABOUT CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK
Children's Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals and health foundations across North America. Each year the 170 Children's Miracle Network hospitals provide the finest medical care, life-saving research and preventative education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind. In Canada there are 14 children’s hospitals that treat over 2.2 million Canadian children each and every year. This year alone Children's Miracle Network hospitals will provide charity care worth millions in Canada, yet these hospitals depend on community support to help fund their vital services. Through its year-round efforts to help kids, Children's Miracle Network has raised more than $2.2 billion to date, most of which is donated a dollar or two at a time by caring individuals across North America.
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