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Graphics Settings for Running Final Fantasy XIV

VipSphinx — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 04:32:22 +0000

If you are having problems playing this game Final Fantasy XIV and it is running to slow.
Use the following settings and I guarantee it will work, at a low resolution
but it will run very smoothly.

Xbox LIVE Update Preview Program

VipSphinx — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:36:03 +0000

I am happy to announce that we’re doing an Xbox 360 System Update Preview program for our next release, and the opportunity to sign up is now available. The Preview Program will give you the chance to check out ESPN on Xbox LIVE, Zune music, Netflix search, the new Xbox LIVE dashboard, and new updates to Zune video and Family Settings on your Xbox 360*. Much like we did last year, you’ll need to visit the Microsoft Connect site from this link and sign in with your Windows LIVE ID that is connected to your Xbox LIVE Gamertag. Once you complete the survey that is presented to you, the Connect site will notify you immediately if you’ve been accepted. A couple of points before you head off to register:

We’re looking for multiple thousands of participants, so your chances of making it in are good.
This is not for Kinect. You will not be receiving a Kinect sensor if you are chosen to participate.
This opportunity is open to all Xbox LIVE Members in regions where Xbox LIVE is available.
To avoid any problems, read the survey carefully and double check all the information your provide.
While both Xbox LIVE Gold and Silver members can sign up, Priority will be given to Gold members in the selection process.

I’ll be sure to updated this post if the program fills up.

Good luck!

*Not all features are available in all Xbox LIVE regions. Netflix subscription required to use Netflix features. An ISP that supports ESPN 3 is required to use ESPN features. Xbox LIVE Gold Account required to use some features

My World of Warcraft got hacked.

VipSphinx — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:11:54 +0000

By the end of May I got a very interesting email stating that my account from WOW was suspended for violation of terms. This is very interesting since I canceled my account about nine months ago (November 2009) I did some research and after emailing back and forth with Blizzard it turns out the someone hack my account thru those third party add-ons which I did get from Course.com since this is a well respected site. Anyways, I got back my account and it seems that everything is there. When I logged in it shows that someone had prepaid for the month of June. So I got to play free for a month but, the story doesn’t end there….after the month passed and the prepaid subscription expire I received another letter stating that I owe Blizzard for that month some paid in advanced. Again
I got in contact with Blizzard and it seems that not only they hacked my account but they also used a stolen credit card to paid the subscription.
So everything was cleared, I didn’t have to paid for anything since it wasn’t my fall.
My word from me to you, make sure you know what add-ons you are using and be extra careful.
Here are my recomendations for a safe MMORGP play:
- Use the latest IE broswer
- Make sure you use any antivirus (I use Avast -freee soft)
- Among other things use an Authenticator (Free App for you Ipod/Iphone or order the keychain for 4.99)

There are a tons of other recommendations but you have to figure it out for yourself.
Just be safe online and know what you download before hand.

-VipSphinx

How to switch from SPB Mobile Shell to HTC Sense

VipSphinx — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:18:33 +0000

YouTube – How to switch from SPB Mobile Shell to HTC Sense

Happy birthday my little one!

VipSphinx — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:09:22 +0000

YouTube – HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY MY SWEET PRINCESS !

Halo: Reach SKU’s announced !

VipSphinx — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:45:26 +0000

Halo: Reach will be available in standard, Limited and Legendary editions when the game launches this fall. Full details on the contents of the Limited and Legendary editions are below:

Halo: Reach Limited Edition – $79.99 (USD)
In addition to the game disc and manual, the Limited edition includes:

Game disc housed in recovered ONI ”black box”
An exclusive Elite armor set for use in multiplayer modes
Artifact bag containing Dr. Halsey’s personal journal and other classified documents and effects that unravel long held secrets from the “Halo” universe

Halo: Reach Legendary Edition – $149.99 (USD)
The complete “Halo: Reach” collection. In addition to the game disc, manual, and the complete contents of the Limited edition, the Legendary edition includes:

Noble Team statue expertly crafted by the artisans at McFarlane Toys. Individually molded, hand-painted and individually numbered, this statue is a must-have for any serious “Halo” fan
UNSC-themed custom packaging
An exclusive multiplayer Spartan armor effect

The standard edition of Halo: Reach will have an estimated price of $59.99 USD. The two special editions will be available only while supplies last and I’ll let you know when they’ll be available for pre-order. Until then, I’ve posted some high rez pictures of some of the items mentioned above.

In other Halo news, Bungie’s latest Halo: Reach ViDoc, titled Carnàge Carnivàle was also released today. We’re only a few short days away from the Halo : Reach multiplayer beta which starts May 3rd. As a reminder, you will need your Halo 3: ODST game disc to participate in the beta.

QORE’S MARCH EPISODE, COMING NEXT WEEK

VipSphinx — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:02:46 +0000

Hey, Qore(TM) subscribers and fans! We just wanted to let you know
that Qore’s March episode will be arriving on March 11–one week later
than usual.

Episode 22 will feature a dynamic theme from the innovative new game
Heavy Rain(R), free for all Qore subscribers. For those of you familiar
with the game, the theme takes place at the crime scene with
patrolling officers, police cars, rainfall (naturally!) and
ARI-inspired icons.

We’ve also got extensive Final Fantasy(R) XIII coverage in store for
you, including an interview with the game’s creators and a look at
the launch day activity in Japan. You’ll also get to learn more about
Volatile Games’ Dead to Rights: Retribution and Capcom’s Lost Planet(TM) 2.

Thanks to Qore’s interactive digital gallery, we’re bringing you an
exclusive preview of the upcoming God of War graphic novel–narrated
by writer and comic book legend Marv Wolfman himself. Plus, we’ve got
our Blu-ray(TM) roundup for the month of March and a
Dead to Rights: Retribution theme.

Thanks for your support! We’ll see you next week in Qore’s Episode 22!

Latest info on PlayStation Network Status

VipSphinx — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:39:51 +0000

We’re aware that many of you are having difficulty connecting to the PlayStation Network this evening. Those of you with “slim” PS3s (the 120/250 GB models) appear to be unaffected.
Know that we have narrowed down the issue and have engineers working to restore service even as you read this. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you, and genuinely appreciate your patience while we work to resolve this.

As you may be aware, some customers have been unable to connect to the PlayStation Network today. This problem affects the models other than the new slim PS3.

We believe we have identified that this problem is being caused by a bug in the clock functionality incorporated in the system.

Errors include:

The date of the PS3 system may be re-set to Jan 1, 2000.
When the user tries to sign in to the PlayStation Network, the following
message appears on the screen; “An error has occurred. You have been
signed out of PlayStation Network (8001050F)”.
When the user tries to launch a game, the following error message appears
on the screen and the trophy data may disappear; “Failed to install
trophies. Please exit your game.”
When the user tries to set the time and date of the system via the
Internet, the following message appears on the screen; “The current date
and time could not be obtained. (8001050F)”
Users are not able to play back certain rental video downloaded from the
PlayStation Store before the expiration date.
We hope to resolve this problem within the next 24 hours. In the meantime, if you have a model other than the new slim PS3, we advise that you do not use your PS3 system, as doing so may result in errors in some functionality, such as recording obtained trophies, and not being able to restore certain data.

As mentioned above, please be advised that the new slim PS3 is not affected with this error. We are doing our best to resolve the issue and do apologize for any inconvenience caused.

For the latest status on this situation please continue to check either the PlayStation.Blog or PlayStation.com.

PlayStation Network DOWN Network Error Codes

VipSphinx — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:30:21 +0000

PSN NETWORK STATUS – Sony confirms its PSN PlayStation Network is down and reporting network error codes. The PSN PlayStation Network is down and giving 8001050F error code confirms Sony Sunday evening.

Error codes are generating when trying to log on to the PSN. Canada and US PSN users are among those experiencing the problem.

Sony confirms via twitter tonight the PlayStation Network errors:

“We’re aware that many of you are having problems connecting to PSN, and yes, we’re looking into it. Stay tuned for updates.”

Xbox LIVE Block Party details and dates

VipSphinx — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:42:29 +0000

Earlier this month at the X10 Media event, we announced the upcoming Xbox LIVE Arcade Block Party* promotion. Today we’re announcing additional promotion details and the release schedule1

March 3rd: Toy Soldiers -1200 points
March 10: Scrap Metal – 1200 points

March 17: Perfect Dark – 800 points

March 24: Game Room – Free to download. Individual games will cost 240 to 400 points

Plus: When you purchase all three Block Party titles and download the free Game Room app you’ll receive 400 Microsoft Points back to your account**! And if you’re an Xbox LIVE Gold Members you’ll also get an extra month of Gold absolutely free**!

And from Noon ET Friday, March 26, – Noon ET Monday, March 29 Block Party is making it easy for you to play together with an Xbox LIVE Multiplayer Unlock weekend! For this weekend only, we’re unlocking the online multiplayer features of all Block Party titles for Xbox LIVE Silver Members to play for free (games sold separately).

1This is the current release schedule for Block Party titles. As with everything game release related, dates are subject to change.

*Depending on your region, you may see this promotion called House party. The above information applies.

**FREE GIFT OFFER TERMS:

Purchase all 3 games: Toy Soldiers, Scrap Metal, Perfect Dark, & download the free Game Room app before March 31, 2010 11:59pm EST, and receive 400 Microsoft Points – FREE! As a bonus, all current Gold members as of April 30, 2010 that fulfill this offer will also receive 1 month of Gold for FREE! Limit one (1) of each gift per person. To qualify for your gift, you must purchase all three (3) games from Xbox LIVE Arcade and download the free Game Room app using your Xbox LIVE account, by March 31, 2010 11:59 EST. To qualify for the bonus month of Gold, you must have a current Gold account (sold separately) as of April 30,2010. The free Points and 1 month of Gold will automatically be deposited into your Xbox LIVE account after the end of the promotion period. Please allow 4 weeks for delivery – on or around April 30, 2010. Offer available only to legal residents, age 13 plus, of all countries that support Xbox LIVE, while supplies last, is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash, and cannot be combined with any other rebate or offer. Taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Broadband internet required for Xbox LIVE; for terms of use and system requirements see www.xbox.com/live.