Game cheats
'blocked' by new software
A software company has won patents for software designed to
prevent cheating in online games. Korea-based AhnLab was
granted a patent for 'a method of sensing modification of
internal time by a computer program' this week, the latest
of several anti-hacking patents it has registered.
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Napster Founder Tapping Into World of Warcraft Market
BusinessWeek Online is reporting that Shawn Fanning, the guy
who built Napster, one of the original peer-to-peer
file-sharing programs, is now working on Rupture, "a virtual
social community for online gamers." Supposedly, Fanning's
new idea stemmed from his own troubles with communicating
with other World of Warcraft players.
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Science Project: Run World of Warcraft on an iPod
Someone with an iPod seems to have gotten the nifty idea to
load up their WoW game folder onto an iPod, and tried
running the game:
Having just bought a new generation ipod. I decided to
experiment and find out what more can I use my ipod for. And
since I am a Wow addict I thought it would be funny to have
it on my Ipod to play at school or at work computers.
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IRS taxation of game assets inevitable
Experts say it's just a matter of time until the feds get a
slice of the real money being made in MMOGs.
If you are a hardcore player of virtual worlds like World of
Warcraft, Second Life, or EverQuest II, IRS form 1099 may
soon take on a new meaning for you.
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Stocking
Stuffers. Anime. FMA: Conqueror of Shamballa
Of course, if you’re looking for another stocking stuffer,
try considering your loved one the 2-disc special edition
set for Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie: Conqueror of
Shamballa. Loaded with extras, this beautiful set also
includes an illustrated book with interviews, line art,
production stills, and more. There’s even a packet of ten
gorgeous illustrated cards. If you know anyone who loved the
series or the movie, this is a great gift. (For more holiday
gift ideas, check out the upcoming December 16 Shelf Life
column for some boxsets and nifty anime doodads that are
sure to please.)
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