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Continue reading …Type: Video Games Title: Call of Duty: World at War (Xbox 360) See all customer reviews Amazon.com Product Description: Call of Duty: World at War from Activision for the Xbox 360 completely changes the rules of engagement by redefining World War II gameplay. In this edition, players are thrust into the final, tension-filled battles against a new, ferocious enemy in the most dangerous and suspenseful action ever seen in a WWII title. Building on the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, this installment promises to immerse players in gritty, chaotic combat. You’ll have to band together to survive harrowing and climactic battles that defined WWII and led to the demise of the Axis powers. Call of Duty: World at War promises to immerse players in gritty, chaotic combat. View larger. The potent flamethrower will set the battlefield ablaze. View larger. From the remains of Russia and the ruins of Berlin, to the beach and jungles of the deadly Pacific Theater, Call of Duty: World at War’s campaign gameplay employs features that were only available in multiplayer gameplay in the previous installments. With this title you can take advantage of perks, rankings, and online stats in an up-to-four-player cooperative gameplay that is sure to revolutionize the way you play Call of Duty. And with new infantry and vehicle-based weapons, such as the potent flamethrower, you’ll have the tools you need to set the battlefield ablaze and defeat the enemy. Battle against the fearless Imperial Japanese and elite German soldiers. View larger. Engage in epic infantry, vehicle, and airborne missions across a variety of Pacific and European locations. View larger. Advanced Enemies, New Environments, and Fearless Tactics You’ve never encountered combat challenges like those presented in Call of Duty: World at War. Prepare yourself to face off against ruthless enemies who employ advanced tactics. Your foes will stop at nothing to defend their homelands. With swampy ambushes, tree-top snipers, and fearless Kamikaze attacks, there is no safe place to turn. As U.S. Marine and Russian conscripts, you’ll battle against the fearless Imperial Japanese and elite German soldiers in epic infantry, vehicle, and airborne missions across a variety of Pacific and European locations. On foot, behind the wheel, or in the air, you’ll have to be relentless to achieve victory. Cutting-Edge Technology and Physics-Enabled Battlefields Call of Duty: World at War utilizes cutting-edge technology, including highly-detailed character models, self-shadowing, environmental lighting and amazing special effects to deliver best-of-breed visuals. Depth of field, rim-lighting and texture-streaming technology bring the adrenaline-pumping combat to life. And with physics-enabled battlefields and fire that spreads realistically through environments, you’ll feel immersed in battles that are both life-like and dynamic. Cooperative Campaign Mode For the first time in franchise history, Call of Duty introduces cooperative campaign gameplay, bringing a breath of fresh air to “No One Fights Alone.” This gameplay mode allows up to four players to meet and play online, or a two-player local split-screen co-op. Now you can share the terrifying experience of campaign missions with your friends for greater camaraderie and improved tactical execution. Co-op mode also incorporates innovative multiplayer components, such as challenges, rankings and online stats, and even features a competitive co-op mode that will identify the best player on your team. Improved Online Multiplayer Action Call of Duty: World at War once again delivers sophisticated, class-based, online multiplayer action that has made the series famous. New additions include vehicle combat with tanks, and Call of Duty: World at War rounds out the multiplayer experience with improved features, such as persistent stats, player rankings, upgradeable weapons, squad-based gameplay, customized classes, enhanced perks, and more. Features: Call of Duty: World at War from Activision for the Xbox 360 redefines World War II gameplay Battle against fearless Japanese and German soldiers in epic infantry, vehicle, and airborne missions across Pacific and European locations Best-of-breed visuals, with highly-detailed character models, self-shadowing, environmental lighting and amazing special effects Cooperative campaign gameplay allows up to four players to meet and play online, or a two-player local split-screen co-op Online multiplayer action includes vehicle combat with tanks and a host of improved in-game, statistical features See the details
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Continue reading …Steve Jobs has been lauded for making the smartphone truly accessible for everyone, incorporating subtle features that help the visually impaired or those with disabilies operate Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. Last weekend, Stevie Wonder made a special appearance at a nightclub in Los Angeles, ad-libbing to his songs, playing some other tracks but Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Next Web Discovery Date : 15/09/2011 16:53 Number of articles : 4
Continue reading …Virgin America ‘s in-flight perks are getting even perkier . This week, the domestic carrier announced that it’s bringing Gogo’s ATG-4 service aboard its fleet of aircraft, in a move that promises to enhance in-flight WiFi capacity by a factor of four. The upgrade is slated to roll out during the first half of 2012, when the company will begin outfitting its planes with Gogo’s directional antenna, dual-modem and EV-DO Rev. B technologies. But VA isn’t the only airline getting in on the Gogo game, as the in-flight entertainment company announced this week that it’s expanding its new video streaming service to American Airlines, as well. American, as you may recall , became the first airline to test the Gogo Vision service back in August, aboard its fleet of 15 Boeing 767-200 planes. Now, the streaming product is slated to expand to a full 400 of AA’s aircraft, bringing about 200 movies and TV shows to entertainment-starved passengers. Movies will be available for 24 hour rentals, with TV purchases good for a full 72 hours. Unexpired rentals, meanwhile, will still be available once you land and can be accessed with the same browser and device you used aboard the flight. No word on final pricing, though Gogo is extending its introductory offer ($1 per TV show and $4 per movie) through October 15th. Taxi past the break for more details, in a pair of press releases. Continue reading Gogo to bring enhanced WiFi to Virgin America, expands video streaming on American Airlines Gogo to bring enhanced WiFi to Virgin America, expands video streaming on American Airlines originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …PC Simon Harwood’s manslaughter trial set for next October, three and a half years after newspaper vendor’s death The trial of the police officer accused over the death of Ian Tomlinson at the G20 protests in April 2009, has been set for October 2012. The date was set on Friday morning at Southwark crown court and means the trial will not take place until three-and-a-half years after Tomlinson died. PC Simon Harwood is charged with manslaughter over the death and was caught on video striking Tomlinson with his baton.Tomlinson, a 47-year-old newspaper seller, collapsed and died at the demonstration over the G20 summit, near the Bank of England on 1 April 2009, moments after being struck with a baton and pushed to the ground. Harwood was on duty as clashes broke out between demonstrators and police. He is currently suspended from duty. Tomlinson collapsed and later died. The criminal trial next year is scheduled to take place at the Old Bailey in central London. Crime Vikram Dodd guardian.co.uk
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