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I beileve that our mailing list issues have been solved. Please let me know if you don't get the column today. Ha! Get it? If you don't get the mailout then you won't read this. I also changed where different content pieces live in the layout. Real World News is now at the top, injecting a little humour into the start of your daily read.
I know many of you spent yesterday waist deep in turkey drippings and stuffing. You probably weren't able to schlock your way to every gaming store in the city to see if they had even one PS3 left.
Well... I found the solution to your oh, so serious problem. Accept Jesus Christ as Your Lord and Savior and Get a Free PlayStation 3!
To quote the famous words of one of my favourite actors;
"It's a joke boy, don't ya get it?" -Foghorn Leghorn
Tell me that some of you didn't click on that thinking you might find a way to get a PS3. It doesn't play MMOGs anyway...drop the dud of a machine and hanker down for a post-Christmas feast of Burning Crusade, Vanguard and Gods and Heroes!
There isn't much love on the holiday horizon for MMOG players, but we are going to be wearing those big foam fingers and screaming "We're Number 1!" when 2007 rolls around.
Are you disappointed with the holiday MMOG choices?
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11.24.2006 Exclusive Content
Op/Ed: Vanguard: We'll Fight Together, Not Alone!
"What made EverQuest such a memorable game for so many? A sense of community. In this week's Vanguard Newsletter, along with a recap of the latest news and content from Vanguard Ten Ton Hammer, we're talking about camaraderie and EQ. Will Vanguard be able to recapture that spirit of all for one and one for all?"
Dungeons and Dragons Online: Threnal East 2 Quest Guide
"Chapter one of Dungeons & Dragon Online's Threnal East was just a primer for the tough rough ahead. In chapter, you'll face greater dangers and larger numbers of enemies--all while trying to protect a group of researchers!"
The Chronicles of Spellborn: Dev Diary
"The Chronicles of Spellborn's universe, the DeadSpell Storm, is as immense as it is dangerous to travel through. That simple fact won't deter true adventurers, and today TCoS devs tell us about travel and exploration in the game. This dev diary comes to us complete with four exclusive screenshots!"
Vanguard: Saga of Heroes - Ask The Devs
"How customizable are crafted items in Vanguard: Saga of Heroes? Will crafters be able to affect the appearance of items? What about item stats? Learn the answer from Sigil game designer Justin Deeb in this week's Ask the Devs."
World of Warcraft: First Look at "The Burning Crusade: Auchenai Crypts"
"Today I continue our first look series at the upcoming World of Warcraft expansion, The Burning Crusade. As has become evident my favorite part of the game is instances. It's taken a while, but I am now 65 and able to run a few more to report on. Today I head into Auchindoun, an ancient Dreanei burial ground on the Terokkar Forest. The first instance that I explored is the Auchenai Crypts."
World of Warcraft: Mining Guide Update
"Our Mining Guide has gotten upgraded with a better layout and more information. We've added new quests, such as the one to learn how to smelt Dark Iron, and even new information from the upcoming expansion "The Burning Crusade"!"
Vin Diesel Fact of the Day - Vin Diesel lives his life in "bullet time".
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