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Archive for February, 2008

Tax on Video Games

Posted by [WW] Nikita on February 23rd, 2008

Gamers across the country, and the industry that provides them with the games they love, are being targeted by politicians.
In New Mexico a bill has been proposed for a 1% excise tax on video games and their accompanying electronics. They’re calling it a ‘Nanny Tax’, environmental groups like the Sierra Club are pushing for ‘A […]

Unreal Tournamant 1.2 Patch Out

Posted by [WW] Kobalt on February 22nd, 2008

UT3 patch is out and adds 64 player support amongst other fixes. Grab it here or here.

New Sponsor

Posted by [WW] Spike on February 21st, 2008

Steel Series is going to be sending us some cool swag for our upcoming party. Make sure not to miss it!

Counter-Strike Made Him Do It!

Posted by [WW] Nikita on February 20th, 2008

Every gamers best friend, Jack Thompson is still at it.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23204875/

FBI Warns of Valentine’s Day “Storm” Virus

Posted by [WW] Kobalt on February 14th, 2008

Apparently the storm virus is so prolific it prompted a warning from the FBI. In short, computers that run valentine.exe join a spam botnet. As to why anyone would open a suspicious executable on the 14th instead of trying to get some action is a mystery to me…

Sponsors

Posted by [WW] Spike on February 12th, 2008

We’re currently looking for sponsors for Weekend Wars 22. Razer and Patriot Memory have already stepped up and will be sending over some gear for us to give away! If anyone has a good idea for a sponsor, please drop me a line!

COD4, Guitar Hero addons in the works

Posted by [WW] Kobalt on February 11th, 2008

According to Gamespot, Activision is working on COD4 and Guitar Hero addons, as well as new titles in the franchises. Perhaps we will see some fresh COD4 content by the time Weekend Wars XXII comes around? W00t!!!

Staff Meeting Friday Feb. 15th

Posted by [WW] Kobalt on February 11th, 2008

I would like to remind all staff that we are having an official meeting on Friday, February 15th. The meeting will take place at Danny’s place, 10PM sharp.

Who is Andy Jordan?

Posted by [WW] Omega on February 8th, 2008

A few months ago, this guy showed up at NJ Gamers with a camera and a grin. He told us he was doing a story - about gamers. Now we were all skeptical, because gamers are usually a bunch of awkward, acne-covered, introverted people…but he made us look pretty damn cool! Go watch this video. […]

NJ Gamers

Posted by [WW] Omega on February 8th, 2008

We’ll see everyone over at Gregg’s LAN tonight! If you haven’t been in a while, now is as good a time as any to go! Last month we had some great games of TF2, COD4, and Company of Heroes - we’re looking forward to playing some of the new stuff again.
http://www.njgamers.com
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