I’ve only just got round to blogging about my disappointment with Microsoft’s latest new. They have closed ACES studios. This was the team responsible for the Flight Simulator series of games. I also heard that it was the longest running franchise in gaming history.
It all began back in 1982 with Flight Simulator, an interesting game. I remember playing it on my Atari 65XE. The graphics were obviously crude by todays standards, and basic by games of the time. But it engaged users in a very different way. Actually trying to put them in control of a pretty realistic aircraft. The series ran to Flight Simulator X which was very realistic.
So R.I.P Flight Simulator. You’ll be sorely missed.
Read the confirmation at IGN.
Just read that Facebook has done a u-turn on it’s terms and conditions change. For anyone out of the loop the changes meant that Facebook could keep user generated content even if a user cancelled their account. This raised a lot of questions like why, what will you use it for.
There was uproar from the community and they have reverted back to their previous terms. In my view user generated content should be removed once the user decides to no longer participate. Otherwise that content could be used for anything outside of the user’s control.
So a good move by Facebook. Read the retraction here: http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=54746167130
So it seems that Twitter has hit the mainstream media here in the UK. I was reading that there has been a massive increase in Twitter traffic. I’ve only dipped my toe in the Twitter waters. I mean, does anyone want to hear my ramblings in real time? My girlfriend and work colleagues get enough of that, without subjecting the rest of the world to it.
During this media storm there’s been lots of focus on Twitter. I found the Celebrity Tweet website earlier that claims to track celebrities. I’m not 100% convinced they’re all genuine. I could be wrong though. Worth a look.
I may even get Twittering again. Embrace the internet!!!
Check out this publicity stunt to promote the new Simpsons movie. Next to the 150ft fertility figure at Cerne Abbas. Apparantly, the pagans are trying to perform a rain dance to wash it away.
Nicely.
Its been reported that O2 is about to sign an exclusive deal to sell the Apple iPhone. Its been rumoured for a week or two that Vodafone got the deal. But the latest news says its O2. They hope to have the iPhone in stock for Christmas. It will probably sell for about £300 on contract.
Best news is. My O2 contract is up for renewal early next year. Nice!
I’ve only just got round to blogging about my disappointment with Microsoft’s latest new. They have closed ACES studios. This was the team responsible for the Flight Simulator series of games. I also heard that it was the longest running franchise in gaming history.
