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Infographic: Protecting yourself while gaming online

Think you're safe with online gaming on a console? You might want to think twice.

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Clown_Syndr0me4423d ago

"Kinect 2.0 is always on even when your console is off"

Not true. It only stays on if your console is on standby, use powersaving mode instead, plus you save electricity that way.

djplonker4423d ago

That may not be true but it is that they collect data and record your conversations over the kinect and then they sell that data to a 3rd party!

Clown_Syndr0me4423d ago

Lol what a load of bull. I bet you look cute in your tinfoil hat.

T2X4423d ago

Really? You actually believe that the company has the resources to record everybody's conversations and sell them to people? You clearly don't understand how this stuff operates. Pull the plug out and set up your Nintendo 64 and this will put your mind at ease.

randomass1714422d ago

That's a pretty large conspiracy theory. You make it sound like Microsoft is trying turn their console into a homeland security device. I'm no genius but such a move sounds bad for business.

djplonker4423d ago (Edited 4423d ago )

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/tec...

http://hothardware.com/m/Ne...

http://www.cinemablend.com/...

Microsoft worked with the nsa so what does that tell you... they currently use the data they collect on you for advertising but its in the t&c's that they own that data and could sell it if they wanted to!

Clown_Syndr0me4423d ago

You should read the whole article...You have just posted something that completely contradicts your argument.

dcj05244423d ago

Sorry to break it to ya but most tech companies work with the NSA. That includes Sony.

BG115794423d ago

Yes but american companies were more involved and participated actively with the NSA.
Today, many companies avoid to peek vital information in american IT services because of this.
There are even some new laws to avoid this kind of situations.

http://www.lemonde.fr/techn...

http://www.ictjournal.ch/fr...

randomass1714422d ago

A lot of companies work with the NSA, not just Microsoft, you know.

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Matt6664422d ago

I don't even have my Kinect plugged into my Xbox One. Mainly because I don't sue it.

MasterCornholio4423d ago

I still prefer to game online with consoles though. I play team fortress 2 and I keep running into hackers that ruin a match so much that I have to leave it. On consoles I never had issues with hackers.

randomass1714423d ago

I think I've jumped into a single match with hackers, but all they did was change TF2 into a football game. It was actually kind of fun.

TitanUp4422d ago

basically to late to worry about this stuff governments and others already have our information.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA36d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY36d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay36d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos36d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7236d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY36d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator36d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum36d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z36d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad37d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga37d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot36d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose37d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE37d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername36d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy37d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde36d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8636d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8636d ago (Edited 36d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole37d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300037d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot37d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle37d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7736d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments