DualShockers writes, "The point of the community is sticking together and here at SFX-360 we ensure that that is what happens, not just in our community, but everywhere we reach out to. But we are not the only ones out there trying to get gamers together, whether through independent efforts or even by spreading gaming news, we all serve the gamer and we try hard to unite them under one metaphorical flag. Because we’re all out for the same end we don’t mind lending a hand to anyone who needs a little help.
So we’re assisting our fellow communities by helping to sponsor the DualShockers First Year Anniversary Party in NYC. So if you’re chilling in New York (or if you live there) then you are invited to attend the DualShockers First Year Anniversary Party on July 17th. The night will be raving and there will also be a number of raffles and giveaways throughout the night. We at SFX-360 will be lending our support by raffling off an Xbox 360 at the party...."
Trine is being sold for a limited time at the ridiculously low price of $1.25 on Amazon.com. Yes, a buck and a quarter!
alan wake off amazon for $2 for the download card but it cost me $8 shipping. funny how that worked out. Still, $10 for such a really good game.
Trine for $1.25 is REALLY good. Especially when you dont have to pay shipping.
Thanks for the heads up. Just bought this game and browsing for others as we speak.
Bit-Tech: Perhaps the biggest surprise was that the tide of console gamers is a cultural phenomenon which does not appear to cross every border. According to NPD's research, while the UK has the highest incidence of console usage out of all the markets analysed Germany boasts the biggest number of PC gamers.
France, meanwhile, is clinging on to dedicated hand-held consoles like the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation Portable at a time when NPD's analysis shows that gamers in most other nations have ditched theirs in favour of getting their portable gaming fixes on smartphones and tablets.
"when NPD's analysis shows that gamers in most other nations have ditched theirs in favour of getting their portable gaming fixes on smartphones and tablets."
you mean like japan, europe or the US where the 3ds is breaking records?
People are ditching the 3DS so fast in the US, 3ds sales have doubled over ds first year sales and the year isnt even over.
No source, no truth
who approved this garbage?
but 250 million global online PC Gamers say other wise.
Everyone with a Gaming PC can play Wii Games so does that mean the world is a Wii Nation?
I think people just enjoy Games and it really doesn't matter the platform.
Console Nation, PC Universe, iPhone Realm, doesn't matter just enjoy your Games.
Considering most PC Gamers will own 1 or more consoles , declaring the UK as a "console nation" is complete and utter bollox.
owning a console and playing the occasional game once in a blue moon doesnt make you a console gamer. Just like owning a pc and maybe playing some random flash game doesnt make you a pc gamer. Alot of pc gamers bought ps3s, its a blu-ray player and media hub that plays games.
I'm from the UK and game on nearly every platform I can think of.
But yes in general I'm more thumbs than fingers when It comes to my games.
ThisisXbox: "Fellow gaming community, today we were emailed a report that confirms that an individual on the staff list of SFX-360.com, is a registered sex offender in Florida for the following: Sexual Performance by a child (Possess Photo or Picture). The full email sent to thisisxbox.com today highlights how members of the gaming industry have been turned down for events, yet a registered sex offender of the above clause seems to have no problem. The content in the email was checked against a link to the offenders list on The Florida Department of Corrections (DC) – the named and pictured person was that of the staff member of SFX-360.com"
sometimes the conditions of the crime are lumped under the general rule of sex offender. I will give you an example of how the system fails.
My wifes coworker's son is now a registered sex offender. When he was 18 he dated a girl who was 17 and her parents did not care for him to much. The parents found out they had sex and pressed charges. So for the rest of his life he will have a permanent record of sex with a minor.
Yeah we know that is a really shameful thing but come on...she was 17 and he was 18 and for the most part it wouldnt have gotten to that extreme point but the parents didnt like him. Some of you out there probably were in a similar situation at one time.
To me, the system fails due to the nature of the situation. Basically, the punishment does not fit the crime. Obviously it would be different if he was 30 and she was 13 but that is NOT the case. Many people get lumped under the same umbrella as those who have done FAR more worse crimes against children.
This person at sfx is probably wanting to move on with their life. They are probably a gamer and as such should be just as able to game and run a gaming site as part of them trying to move forward.
If it was proven that they used their game site to lure children (like others do in online gaming) then obviously he shouldnt have a game site. We should not be the ones to judge as he was already judged and labeled by someone higher than us.
Yeah its stupid what can get you labeled as a sex offender. My uncle is a "sex offender" because one time he had to pee. He didnt see anyone around and so he peed outside. Turns out someone saw him and reported him. Now he is a registered sex offender.Sorry, shouldnt be in the same category as people who have kiddie porn or rape others. Doesnt seem right.
I was listening to the morning radio show and they talked about this guy who liked to walk around his own home in the nude. It may not be what others do but ehh..to each their own.
He got reported by the neighbor across the street because her and her kids were outside and "SHE" (not the kids) saw into the front window as he passed by. She was offended and turned him in. He wasnt trying to show off for the kids or even her. He was just walking from one room to another in his own house.
Crazy society.
How about instead of saying that knee jerk reaction like a rabid elitist feminist, you could take 2 seconds to find out what he actually did considering what an absolute joke the sex offender registry is and how you can get on the list for the most ridiculous things. And that's quite a well known fact.
People like you absolutely disgust me.
Wow, are you that jealous because they got invited to media events so you decide to dig up dirt like this. That really sad and pathetic. This man was probably trying to get his life together again which is hard for a sex offender and you put him on blast like this. It really disgusting and i wish we knew who sent this email in. He/she is a really sad individual.
I ran the story because the email was sent to so many sites and press and even gaming PR. I kept a lot of info hidden and posted in the best possible way for such a sick crime.
If I didn't post this, someone else was going to - and maybe they'd follow my lead in not actually posting all the info, and personal details.
I do believe in reform, but I also believe in public knowledge.
Nope,the sad individual is the one who committed the disgusting act in the first place.
Disgusting act? You do realise he is on the sex offenders list for being seen naked as a child, not anything major like rape...
Ive updated my post with a response, and forwarded all the original details I was emailed to the owners of SFX-360...
I think someone they know is spouting a hate campaign. From the way the email was written, the grammar, spelling - might even give them some clues as to who. Could be a friend, one of their writers even.
Its a damn shame that people want to expose whats already public knowledge. An act that took place 12 years ago that he will unfortunately pay for the rest of his life. My husband is a good and hard working man and it took us 6 years as a team to get where we are. Obviously there is a group of people that are out to get us personally but its ok we know who you are and what you are about. We in the other hand will keep our heads up high and keep walking forward hand in hand with our amazing staff and do what we love to do the most! You (and you know who you are) can keep attacking our family maliciously all you want because in the end Justice and Good will always prevail. We wish you nothing but the best and thank you for helping us to be stronger!
Thank you for those who have supported us through out the rough time! Love and Respect to you all!
Julie Furman (Proud Founder of SFX-360.com)
Bubble + for you.
Well done for taking the high road and supporting your husband through all the baseless hate. Your husband is obviously very lucky to have you.
It's just a pity the ignorant uneducated masses filled with hate see someone on the sex registry and immediately conclude he's a rapist. I thought it was well known what a joke the sex registry is. I guess not.
I wish you luck in all your endevours and I hope who ever is behind this hate campaign gets the justice they deserve.
In reply to jessupj, I agree it was a long time ago but you seem to be saying he's not really done anything that warrants him being on the register in the first place which is far more blinkered than any of those condemning him.
Hell Yes!!!
This should be one hell of a party. With all of the sponsors being announced daily and all of the great people who have RSVP'd to hang out with the DualShockers writers and readers it would be a shame to miss this bash!
Very nice!! Wish I could make it out there!! Bring the party to the west coast!!
I'm glad to see that we made it as far as a year. I sincerely hope that NYC gamers (or those close to NYC) will come and celebrate with us. One thing us DualShockers guys know how to do aside from gaming is party :D Hope to see some of you local N4G'ers there.
Open bar sounds tasty, yes it does.