EA Explained In-Game Ads in Battlefield 2142

Recently many rumors were spreading about the in-game advertising in the Battlefield 2142. Many gamers said that EA “attach” in-game ads within the Battlefield 2142. They add a monitoring software in the game which will run while your computer is online, and it will records your information such as your IP address, web pages you’ve seen (stored in a cookie), and then it report this kind of information to ad servers.

Many gamers will hate this kind of stuff, because it violating their personal privacy while playing the game which many claim it as an adware / spyware. But through their website, EA claim that this in-game ads won’t violates the user’s privacy, the also claim that the software never access file not directly related to the game, and it doesn’t capture personal information such as cookies, login details, and surfing history.

They also add that Battlefield 2142 delivers the ads by the player’s region. They use IP address to determine the player’s region. EA hoping that their explanation will erase all the bad rumors about Battlefield 2142 in-game ads.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 Cheat Codes Available on Xbox Live

EA Games has recently announced Tiger Woods PGA Tour add-on that will contain cheat codes for the game. The “add-on” can be download through Xbox Live. Usually players can only download content such as new game level or buy goodies within the game through Xbox Live Marketplace, but now cheat codes added to the list for the very first time.

Five cheat codes available through Xbox Live with estimated price between 200-300 Microsoft points each or about US$ 2.5 – US$ 3.75. Here are the list:

1. Unlock Golfer : 200 points
2. Unlock Courses : 200 points
3. Maxed-Out Player : 200 points
4. Pro Shop : 300 points
5. Sunday Tiger : 240 points

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007 for Xbox 360 will hit the near by store in the upcoming week for about US$ 59.99.

Get Ready For Pro Evolution Soccer 6

Konami has signed a deal with Reebok for the up coming Pro Evolution Soccer 6 (PES 6). According to the agreement, Reebok has the right to show their logo in PES 6.

PES 6 will be launch in October 26th and will be available for Play Station 2, Xbox 360 and also for PC platform. As for Nintendo DS and PSP, the game will be available afterwards.

PES 6 has some new features, such as we can add team license, new hair style, and a new seasons league.

Change Your XBox 360 Into Xbox 360 Laptop

Benjamin J Heckendorn has turned his Xbox 360 into a Xbox 360 laptop. No one probably going to believe him unless they see it by them self.

He was challanged by one of his friend, his friend asked him “Can you build an Xbox 360 laptop?” and then he friend replied “Sure, can you pay for it?”. And now he write all the steps needed to change your Xbox 360 into a Xbox 360 laptop.

In the end, his Xbox 360 laptop now has the following specification:

* Uses a 17″ wide (diagonal) 1280×720 progressive-scan LCD VGA monitor (for HD-level resolutions).
* Size: 16.75″ x 10.75″ x 2.8″; Weight: 14 pounds (with water loaded)
* Custom-built radiator water cooling system.
* Built-in keyboard and Wi-Fi.
* USB hub allows original number of 3 USB ports for user.
* All-aluminum case, except for plastic keyboard/ ring of light / screen control area.
* Uses single customized “expanded” power supply brick for both screen and Xbox 360.
* Breakout ports on back allow hookup to component TV, VGA monitor, sound system (analog or TOSlink) and even crummy composite video.