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We are looking for smart, capable freelance news writers to lend a hand in daily coverage of gaming news on OLGn.net. Here is the kicker: All of these positions are voluntary! *Gasp!* What, you don’t make a load of cash from the site? HAHAHA … don’t let the ads around this site fool you – OLGn is about as financially profitable as, ‘trying to hit Bill Gates up for a loan’.
Put simply, we’re looking to grow, and I’m going to need your help. I opened the doors at OLGn a little over 6 years ago now and it’s been just me working this site and I need some help. People have said in the past that “Hay, I will help†post 3 or 4 times and POOF! never to be seen again. It’s not instant fame or easy money you have to love games and writing about them.
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You must search the internet for worthwhile news stories. Examples of news worthy material: Nearly everything having to do with Xbox, wii, PS3, PC, Apple, PSP, DS, Previews or Reviews of Games. You can write articles about games, computer, internet or technology in your life not just news.
Must have good grammar
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Even though it’s voluntary, Pleasestick to deadlines or a schedule when posting.
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First off ask your self this one simple question. If I could create a video game to help me do a certain thing what would it be? Every day there is bound to be something blamed on video games and we go on with our daily lives to read it again the very next day.
A video game to help you pass your driver license test, and teach you the laws to assure we have safe drivers. I agree it does sound lame but growing up I knew about 6 people at the age of 16 who failed it the first time. How about balancing a check book video game, and the importance to manage money you have. Who would ever get Quicken for a teenager?
I might be searching for the stars but if video games make us “wild and crazy†why not have a video game that helps you do something you suck at. Apparently anyone can learn to shoot from games why not something positive.
Publisher: Activision, Inc. Developer: Next Level Games (Xbox 360, Wii, PS2) Artificial Mind & Movement (NDS, PSP) Beenox (PC) Release Date: Fall 2007 SRP: TBD (Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, PSP, NDS, PC) ESRB Rating: “E10+†(Everyone 10 and older – Cartoon Violence) – Xbox 360, Wii, PS2, NDS, PC
“RP†(Rating Pending) – PSP
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Inspired by the Spider-Man film trilogy and the classic Spider-Man comics, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe challenges players to defeat and then join forces with notorious movie nemeses including Doc Ock, Green Goblin, Venom and Sandman, and embark on an epic quest to overcome a worldwide evil threat. Throughout the game’s original story and thrilling battles, fans control Spider-Man and one of numerous Super Hero or Super Villain sidekicks and master unique fighting moves and styles while switching between characters to execute team combos and defeat foes. For the first time ever in a Spider-Man game, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe features a unique co-op mode in which a friend can join the game at any time and take control of Spider-Man’s sidekick as they battle through the game side-by-side and replay favorite levels.
During Sony’s press conference at this year’s Tokyo Game Show, the industry giant said that PlayStation Home, PS3’s avatar-based network, is delayed until spring 2008.
More importantly, the company suggested there will be no PS3 price cut in 2007. Talking about the console’s price, Sony’s President and Group CEO, Kaz Hirai, confirmed there will be “no surprise in this regard this year.” He also added: “Price is a very important aspect, but at the same time the urgent matter is to what extent we can further enrich the software titles.”
Given the PS3’s lacklustre hardware sales and underwhelming software line-up, the decision to stick with the console’s $599 USD price tag will disappoint many as the Holiday season approaches.
Sana Klaric and husband Adnan, who used the names “Sweetie” and “Prince of Joy” in an online chatroom, spent hours telling each other about their marriage troubles.
“I was suddenly in love. It was amazing. We seemed to be stuck in the same kind of miserable marriage. How right that turned out to be,” Sana, 27, said.
Adnan, 32, said: “I still find it hard to believe that Sweetie, who wrote such wonderful things, is actually the same woman I married and who has not said a nice word to me for years”.
The truth emerged when the pair from Zenica in central Bosnia turned up for a date for a little unfaithful action. The couple is now planning to divorce after witnessing each other being unfaithful.
A playable demo for Tarr Chronicles is now available, allowing the opportunity to sample Kvazar Studio’s imminent space combat game. The demo is a 481 MB download, which is available on 3D Downloads, ComputerGames.ro, FileFront, FileShack, and Gamer’s Hell.
Well it’s that time o' year again Sep 19, International Talk Like a Pirate Day. I have put together some thin' t' make yer day or even yer year all that much better, by way o' good drink, Pirate Cubicle Cannon and some good auld Pirate pickup lines.
I wish fer th' good auld days when ye could talk about booty and ye’re Jolly Roger and not get prosecuted fer sexual harassment. So sit back relax and lift a glass and make some one walk th' plank and enjoy International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
Pirate Pickup lines t' use today
Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why me Roger is so Jolly?
Have ya e'er met a lubber with a real yardarm?
Come on up and see me urchins.
Aye, that is a hornpipe in me pocket and I am happy t' see ye.
I’d love t' drop anchor in yer lagoon.
Pardon me, but would ya mind if fired me cannon through yer porthole?
How’d ye like t' scrape th' barnacles off o' me hull?
Ya know, darlin’, I’m 97 percent chum free.
Well blow me down?
Prepare t' be boarded.
C’mon, darlin, shiver me timbers!
Pirate Cubicle Cannon (Build at yer own risk)
A film canister cannon that will literally blow yer shipmates away and will most likely get ye fired.
Want t' get yer drink on like a Pirate, on a dead man's chest! Try some good Pirate drink recipes!
With seven days and counting, the anticipation for “Halo 3″ has reached a fever pitch. To help further stoke the anticipation for what promises to be one of the biggest entertainment launches in history, Microsoft today confirmed further exciting details around the Midnight Madness events happening across the United States starting Monday, September 24 and culminating with the game’s sale at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, September 25.
More than 10,000 retail stores in the U.S. alone will be opening their doors at midnight on September 25 to usher in one of the biggest days in entertainment history, and fans will be invited to participate in activities at local retailers to countdown to “Halo 3’s” launch.
Major regional events will also be held in select locations including New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle and Miami, and those consumers who participate will not only be a part of history in the making, but can also score free merchandise and get a chance to play “Halo 3″ with local celebrities in on-site Game with Fame sessions.
Specific event details include:
New York
Where: Best Buy, 529 5th Ave, New York, NY, 10017
What: Located in the heart of 5th Ave. and only a few blocks from Times Square, the Best Buy store on the corner of 5th and 44th Ave. will be the first to provide consumers in the U.S. with their copies of “Halo 3.â€The event, which will begin early afternoon on Monday and can be seen on televisions nationwide via live broadcasts from both Spike TV and G4, will feature day-long activities. People are encouraged to demonstrate their fanaticism for Halo through costumes, distance traveled, best signs and more. Additionally, fans in line may get to play “Halo 3″ prior to launch against on-site celebrities from early Monday afternoon through midnight. Every hour, a new personality will enter the fray with the fans. At midnight, attendees can expect a spectacle unlike any other. A number of Bungie team members and local professional athletes will be on hand to participate in the launch festivities.
Los Angeles
Where: GameStop, 1000 Universal Studios Blvd, Universal City, CA91608
What: From the entertainment capital of the world, GameStop’s flagship store at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles will host the Halo 3 West Coast launch. The event begins Monday evening and will lead up to the first sale of the game at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, and will feature a celebrity autograph session, Halo trivia contest and a special appearance by the man of the hour, Master Chief, as well as a number of Bungie team members. Fans in line will also have a chance to be one of the lucky few who can battle it out against a celebrity on “Halo 3″ prior to the launch. The event can be seen on televisions nationwide via live broadcasts from both Spike TV and G4.
Seattle
Where: Best Buy, 457 120th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA98005
What: Seattle fans are invited to join the celebrations at Bellevue’s Best Buy, which will open its doors at 12:01 am on September 25 to sell the highly anticipated and final chapter in the “Halo” trilogy. To commemorate the release of “Halo 3″ in the game’s hometown, fans will be able to celebrate the occasion with product giveaways. People in line may also get a chance to play against Bungie team members and local professional athletes.
What: Hosted by CircuitCity, Miami’s Midnight Madness event of choice will feature product giveaways and contests starting at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. Current Miami Dolphins stars, Chris Chambers and Joey Porter will be on hand signing autographs as well as challenging fans in “Halo 3″ inside CircuitCity. Additionally, a number of Bungie team members will be on hand to participate in the launch festivities.
Attendees at the regional events will also have an opportunity to receive the following giveaways as part of the festivities:
Outspoken anti-games lawyer Jack Thompson has decided that a representation of a 2nd amendment lawyer in GTA IV is a mocking version of him. He has declared that if the representation is not removed he will attempt to block the release of the game.
Excerpt from GamePolitics: ‘The showcasing play of the game to Game Informer revealed that the first killing mission of the hero of the game, Niko, is to kill a certain lawyer. When Niko comes into this lawyer’s office, having used subterfuge to do so, Niko pulls a gun on the lawyer who says, that the firm supports the second amendment and that ‘Guns don’t kill people. Video games do.’
Pharrell Williams will fly to the UK next week to host a very special party for the launch of Halo 3. The red carpet affair at London’s BFI IMAX cinema on September 25, will be attended by VIPs, celebrities and lucky competition winners is just one of a number of similar events happening around Europe as the worlds biggest ever video game is released to the masses.
The premiere events, which are taking place in London, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam and Milan, will be linked via Xbox LIVE as the stars in each country take on each other for this one-off night where gaming meets partying. For consumers and competition winners, it provides a chance to be amongst the very first to see the game, experience content never seen before and play the most hotly anticipated game ever against their celebrity idols.
Following the London Premiere, at midnight, more than 1,000 retail stores across the UK will throw open their doors giving eager fans the chance to be amongst the first to get their hands on the third installment of the legendary series. But is you live in Westminster your SOL, all plans for a Halo 3 midnight launch have been pulled as Westminster council feared that too many fans would turn up, causing chaos in the streets of London that late at night.
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In case you haven’t heard, the word on the street is that Jeff Gerstmann, long time reviewer and current editorial director for Gamespot, has been fired for giving Kane and Lynch a mediocre, though very negatively worded, score. According to the rumor mill, Eidos got pissed and threatened to withdraw the huge amount of advertising [...]
Video Game Chartz has released the hardware sales chart for America for the week ending Nov. 10, and once again Nintendo’s Wii is first and Sony has come in last.
The Wii came in first for the week at 192, 482, followed by the Xbox 360 at 173,895 and the DS at 142,299. Sony’s PSP [...]
