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		<title>20 Free Addictive Games</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever sat at home with nothing to do? Or are you at work looking to past the time. Well heres is a list of 20 brilliant time wasters, Enjoy.   

1. Jelly Battle
This addictive little game features cute little Jelly Bears with not so cute weapons. Featuring Lasers, Nukes, Air strikes and off course; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever sat at home with nothing to do? Or are you at work looking to past the time. Well heres is a list of 20 brilliant time wasters, Enjoy.  <img src='http://www.techtornado.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif' alt=':mrgreen:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/Jellybabybattle.jpg" height="101" width="170" /><a href="http://www.jellybattle.com" target="_blank"></a></p>
<p><strong>1. </strong><a href="http://www.jellybattle.com" target="_blank">Jelly Battle</a><br />
This addictive little game features cute little Jelly Bears with not so cute weapons. Featuring Lasers, Nukes, Air strikes and off course; handbags. You could be playing this game for a long time.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/Homerun.jpg" height="317" width="248" /></p>
<p><strong>2. </strong><a href="http://fun.drno.de/flash/HomeRun.swf" target="_blank">HomeRun</a><br />
We&#8217;ve all done it, drank a bit too much one night and trying to walk home. Lets see how far you can get in the comfort of your desk. This web based game is perfect for any occasion.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/TD.jpg" height="450" width="450" /></p>
<p><strong>3. </strong><a href="http://www.handdrawngames.com/DesktopTD/game.asp" target="_blank">Desktop Tower Defence</a><br />
Ultimate tower defence is perfect web based game for those long afternoons with nothing better to do. With 5 different towers, lots of creeps and many upgrades there is hours of fun in this one.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/DarkThrone_Black.jpg" width="450" /></p>
<p><strong>4. </strong><a href="http://www.darkthrone.com/members.dt?session=" target="_blank">Dark Throne</a><br />
This MMORPG is totally free. It is a text based web game with lots to do. It currently has about 300,000 users and that says something. Dark Throne is in its Beta stages but it is still brilliant. From building up your army to attacking other people this game will provide weeks of fun.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/KnifeThrow.jpg" width="450" /></p>
<p><strong>5. </strong><a href="http://www.quickflashgames.com/games/knifethrow2/" target="_blank">Knife Throw 2</a><br />
Ever got so angry you just wanted to throw <strike>somebody</strike> i mean something across the room. Well with Knife Throw 2 you can throw knifes at the people you hate in the safety of your chair. Now i just need to go improve my aim&#8230;sorry Tony <img src='http://www.techtornado.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/AdventureQuest.jpg" width="450" /></p>
<p><strong>6. </strong><a href="http://aq.battleon.com/Build30/game.asp?launchtype=medium" target="_blank">AdventureQuest</a><br />
AdventureQuest is a regularly updated RPG. You customise your character, get new weapons, spells and pets. You travel around AdventureQuest fighting monsters, joining clans, assigning a class and working on quests. This flash based game is great and totally free.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/MercuryDrops.jpg" height="164" width="287" /></p>
<p><strong>7. </strong><a href="http://www.quickflashgames.com/games/mercurydrops/" target="_blank">Mercury Drops</a><br />
This surprisingly simple game is actually very addictive. This game is based on survival of the fittest. You have to absorb the other smaller mercury drops before the computer groups them all together and eats you <img src='http://www.techtornado.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_eek.gif' alt=':shock:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/Pizza.jpg" width="450" /></p>
<p><strong>8. </strong><a href="http://www.papalouie.com/game_pizzeria.html" target="_blank">Papa&#8217;s Pizzeria</a><br />
Test out your skills at running a Pizza place and see how well you can do. In Papa&#8217;s Pizzeria you have to take the orders make the pizzas, cook them on time and cut it up at the end. This game also saves your progress so you can actually sleep for a couple of hours a day <img src='http://www.techtornado.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':smile:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/9Dragons.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>9. </strong><a href="http://9dragons.acclaim.com/index.htm" target="_blank">9Dragons</a><br />
9Dragons is a MMORPG and is a downloadable game. You can get it for free (it is about 725.21MB) and it is also free to play. 9Dragons is in its open testing stages so now is the time to get ahead of the rest. 9Dragons have announced they will be keeping the accounts from the open testing and there is still a lot of time left.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/DragonFable.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>10. </strong><a href="http://dragonfable.battleon.com/game/" target="_blank">DragonFable</a><br />
Made by the same company as AdventureQuest, Dragonfable is another RPG but it is still very different. In this you get to actually move your character instead of just click on buildings to go into them. This RPG is great for any situation.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/Metin2.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>11. </strong><a href="http://www.metin2.us/" target="_blank">Metin2</a><br />
Metin2 is a downloadable MMORPG. All you need to do is download the game, register on the website and you are set to explore a whole new world. With quests, guilds, weapons, armor, spells and much much more. You will find this game truly addictive.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/DungeonRunner.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>12. </strong><a href="http://www.dungeonrunners.com/" target="_blank">Dungeon Runners</a><br />
Dungeon Runners is another MMORPG that is totally free and will always be totally free! It can be downloaded from there site and is about 500MB. Whilst this game is free it does have the option for you to become a member. With this membership you can receive extra items, extra storage and log in priority.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/queosia.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>13. </strong><a href="http://queosia.com/" target="_blank">Queosia</a><br />
Queosia is a text based Strategy game. It was originally made for Hungary and after popular demand they decided to make an English version. Queosia contains so many options that you can do it really is like running your own country. From Military to Wizardry this game really has thought of everything.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/ArchLord.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>14. </strong><a href="http://www.archlordgame.com/" target="_blank">ArchLord</a><br />
ArchLord is a Downloadable MMORPG and is around 1450MB. ArchLord, instead of following the typical MMORPG classifications, has made a system in which one lucky player can become the ArchLord. The ArchLord will be decided regularly and when you are the ArchLord you can take control of Chantra.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/ZetaFlow.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>15. </strong><a href="http://zetaflow.skylogic.ca/ZetaFlow.php" target="_blank">ZetaFlow</a><br />
ZetaFlow is a web based game that is quite addictive and simple. The object of the game is to shoot the big bad blue spaceship. Simple, heh? <img src='http://www.techtornado.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_twisted.gif' alt=':twisted:' class='wp-smiley' /> There is no download for this game and it is available for everyone.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/ThrowPaper.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>16. </strong><a href="http://www.widro.com/throwpaper.html" target="_blank">Throw Paper</a><br />
I am sure there is not need for me to explain this one as the title says it all. The idea of the game is to get the paper into the bin but with the fan next to you you have to judge your throw carefully. Brilliant web based time waster.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/Madness.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>17. </strong>  <a href="http://gprime.net/game.php/madnessinteractivemidnight" target="_blank">madness interactive: midnight</a><br />
Madness is a good old fashion shoot &#8216;em up. With an array of weaponry and lots of blood and gore you are bound to play this game till the end. (And then even play somemore)</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/ComputerBash.jpg" height="326" width="441" /></p>
<p><strong>18. </strong><a href="http://www.widro.com/computerbash.html">Computer Bash</a><br />
You must have had these moments where your computer blue screens or reboots before you get a chance to save. So instead of taking your rage out on your computer, just come to this game and you will feel relaxed by the end. Web based game.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/SecondLife.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>19. </strong><a href="http://www.secondlife.com/" target="_blank">Second Life</a><br />
Ever wished you could do it all again? Well in second life you can, with real money earning prospects, Second Life is a fun and entertaining game. Second Life also has extreme security measures and has a Second Life and a Teen Second Life.  Second life is a downloadable game.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/ProjectTorque.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>20. </strong><a href="http://project-torque.aeriagames.com/" target="_blank">Project Torque</a><br />
This racing MMORG (Massively Multiplayer Online Racing Game) is different from the start. It is a free, downloadable racing game and you don&#8217;t see many of these around. Especial not with this much attention to detail and up to 8 man races. Race Clubs are to come on this game.</p>
<p>Now i just need to make a disclosure &#8220;All hours, days and even weeks lost due to playing on these games has nothing to do with the owner of this blog  <img src='http://www.techtornado.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif' alt=':lol:' class='wp-smiley' /> &#8221;</p>
<p>Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Free+Web+Based+Games" rel="tag">Free Web Based Games</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Free+MMORPG" rel="tag"> Free MMORPG</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/20+Free+Games" rel="tag"> 20 Free Games</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 19:32:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Genaral_TS</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most annoying things that can happen is you are trying to delete a file and a message pops up saying something like &#8220;Cannot delete file: It is being used by another person or program&#8221;. After searching endlessly for ways to delete these files I ran across Unlocker. 
Unlocker is a program that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most annoying things that can happen is you are trying to delete a file and a message pops up saying something like &#8220;<span name="intelliTxt" id="intelliTXT">Cannot delete file: It is being used by another person or program&#8221;. After searching endlessly for ways to delete these files I ran across <a href="http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/#download" target="_blank">Unlocker</a>. </span></p>
<p>Unlocker is a program that is totally free. All you need to do is download and install Unlocker and try to delete the file once Unlocker is running. When that irritating message appears and you press &#8220;close&#8221; Unlocker will immediately tell you what computer processes are stopping you from deleting the file and will give you many options. If it is a key processes you can opt to just delete the file using Unlocker.</p>
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<p>This program is perfect for these annoying problems and will sort them out in no time <img src='http://www.techtornado.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Telemarketers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Genaral_TS</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[ Nobody can get away from them, whether your having something to eat or in the middle of a shower you always get these phone calls. You put everything on hold, rush to the phone to find out you have &#8220;won the latest gadget&#8221; or that &#8220;You have been selected to receive a free holiday&#8221;. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> Nobody can get away from them, whether your having something to eat or in the middle of a shower you always get these phone calls. You put everything on hold, rush to the phone to find out you have &#8220;won the latest gadget&#8221; or that &#8220;You have been selected to receive a free holiday&#8221;. I ran across this video in YouTube and I think this is a perfect way to get them telemarketers back  <img src='http://www.techtornado.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':smile:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p>So the next time you get a call like that, don&#8217;t just slam the phone down. Think about that video and try not to get to angry with them. <img src='http://www.techtornado.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_twisted.gif' alt=':twisted:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Plasma Pong</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Genaral_TS</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The latest little game I have found is Plasma Pong. Nearly everybody knows the original gaming classic Pong, but this new game is amazing. Plasma Pong uses the same foundations as Pong but as you can tell by the name you have a bunch of new powers and abilities.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The latest little game I have found is <a href="http://www.plasmapong.com/" target="_blank">Plasma Pong</a>. Nearly everybody knows the original gaming classic Pong, but this new game is amazing. Plasma Pong uses the same foundations as Pong but as you can tell by the name you have a bunch of new powers and abilities.</p>
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<p>As well as the standard deflecting with your bar, you can use shock wave. By pressing the right mouse button the plasma ball is sucked to your bar and then is shot off at some power.</p>
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<p>Another way to manipulate the ball is to shoot plasma. By clicking the left mouse button the bar shoots out jets of plasma and the ball will be moved by the waves. Along with these new abilities Plasma Pong just looks fantastic. With your bar changing colours every round or so, you will never get tired of the brilliant display.</p>
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<p>All in all this is another brilliant time waster and for 7.4 MB you have got nothing to lose  <img src='http://www.techtornado.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif' alt=':mrgreen:' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>TorrentSpy closes to the U.S.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ TorrentSpy.com, the infamous torrent search engine, has announced that it will be shutting down access to all members in the United States. This news comes after a U.S. judge is expected to rule any moment about weather TorrentSpy should give user information to such companies like Motion Picture Association of America. So far TorrentSpy&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> TorrentSpy.com, the infamous torrent search engine, has announced that it will be shutting down access to all members in the United States. This news comes after a U.S. judge is expected to rule any moment about weather TorrentSpy should give user information to such companies like Motion Picture Association of America. So far TorrentSpy&#8217;s defence has been that in its terms of use it clearly states that:</p>
<blockquote><p>TorrentSpy.com does not sell, trade or rent your personal information to other companies. TorrentSpy.com will not collect any personal information about you except when you specifically and knowingly provide such information.</p></blockquote>
<p>Whilst TorrentSpy does not directly host illegal  copies of movies, MPAA claims that the search engine helps users find these pirated movies. TorrentSpy is also protected under the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) which protects Internet service providers from being hold responsible for illegal acts by its members.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Rather, it arises out of an uncertain legal climate in the United States regarding user privacy and the apparent tension between U.S. and European Union Internet privacy laws.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>TorrentSpy will remain open to users outside the U.S. due to its servers being located in the Netherlands. TorrentSpy also warns search engines such as Google and Yahoo saying that one day these attacks on privacy will affect them.</p>
<p>Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/TorrentSpy" rel="tag">TorrentSpy</a></p>
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		<title>Manhunt 2 receives “M” rating</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:01:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rockstar Games has announced that Manhunt 2, to be released on October 31st in U.S, will be a &#8220;M&#8221; rated game. ESRB (Electronic Software Ratings Board) previously gave this game a &#8220;Adults Only&#8221; rating, pretty much banning it from stores and licencing with Sony and Nintendo.
Rockstar have pledged to bring Manhunt 2 back to the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rockstar Games has announced that Manhunt 2, to be released on October 31st in U.S, will be a &#8220;M&#8221; rated game. ESRB (Electronic Software Ratings Board) previously gave this game a &#8220;Adults Only&#8221; rating, pretty much banning it from stores and licencing with Sony and Nintendo.</p>
<p>Rockstar have pledged to bring Manhunt 2 back to the market after the decision from ESRB. Manhunt 2 was also banned from the UK after the games rating group there refused to give it a rating. The decision is currently being revised.</p>
<p><img src="http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/02/manhunt_2.jpg" height="275" width="275" /></p>
<p>Although gamers will not be able to see the horrors of the original version, the new version will be on US shelves on October 31st. Manhunt 2 will also be coming out on the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 2.</p>
<p>Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Manhunt+2" rel="tag">Manhunt 2</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Games" rel="tag"> Games</a></p>
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		<title>Microsoft recalls Xbox 360 Racing Wheel</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:32:22 +0000</pubDate>
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Microsoft has just started the process of recalling the Xbox 360 Racing Wheel. The reason for this is that, in a small number of cases, the components in the Xbox 360 Racing Wheel have over heated and emit smoke when plugged into an AC outlet. Microsoft is releasing a free retrofit that is designed [...]]]></description>
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<p>Microsoft has just started the process of recalling the Xbox 360 Racing Wheel. The reason for this is that, in a small number of cases, the components in the Xbox 360 Racing Wheel have over heated and emit smoke when plugged into an AC outlet. Microsoft is releasing a free <span id="articleBody">retrofit that is designed to fix the problem, until customers receive it, Microsoft is advising them to use the Racing Wheel on battery power only. Microsoft is saying that this is only </span><span id="articleBody">&#8220;precautionary&#8221; measures.</span></p>
<p>Microsoft will be taking no chances over this as it is already being sued by a number of people saying that the Xbox system scratches their discs beyond repair. Microsoft has also had to fork out around $1 billion for warranty of Xbox 360&#8217;s that have <span id="articleBody">malfunction irreparably after just several months.</span><br /><p>Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Games" rel="tag">Games</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Xbox+360+News" rel="tag"> Xbox 360 News</a></p>
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		<title>Google aims for the stars</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Google has just announced plans for its latest addition to the multi-billion dollar company. This new application to Google Earth will  allow users to view the nights sky and far-away constellations and planets. The application will allow users to navigate there way though 100 million stars and will also label which stars make up [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Google has just announced plans for its latest addition to the multi-billion dollar company. This new application to Google Earth will  allow users to view the nights sky and far-away constellations and planets. The application will allow users to navigate there way though 100 million stars and will also label which stars make up which constellations. This will also offer views of our solar systems positioning now and up to two months in the future.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Anyone interested in exploring the wonders of our universe can quickly see where the stunning objects photographed by Hubble actually dwell in the heavens,&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>To access Sky, users will have to download the new version of Earth. Available from Wednesday from their website.</p>
<p><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t260/GenaralTS/Blog/Googleskyscreenshot.jpg" height="358" width="450" /></p>
<p>Sky follows the Google application Earth. Since Earth&#8217;s release in 2005 it has had over 200 million downloads.</p>
<p>Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Tech" rel="tag">Tech</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Google+Sky" rel="tag"> Google Sky</a></p>
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		<title>Insurgency</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After the first two brilliant mods for Half Life 2 I looked at I just had to try more, I am glad I did. Insurgency is one of the best mods I have ever played. Insurgency is a FPS but it is very realistic. There is no cross hair in free view, you have to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After the first two brilliant mods for Half Life 2 I looked at I just had to try more, I am glad I did. <a href="http://mods.moddb.com/3622/insurgency/" target="_blank">Insurgency</a> is one of the best mods I have ever played. Insurgency is a FPS but it is very realistic. There is no cross hair in free view, you have to go into the iron sight to view what to shoot. Insurgency has also got a re spawn system but instead of just re spawning as soon as you die, it sends people out in waves. This is a very good thing because with normal auto-re spawn games they go nowhere. There is also a chain of command, the Commanders can issue orders easily and effectively to there team. With all this, it is hard to find a situation you don&#8217;t like on this game.</p>
<p>Now there are a few minor bugs but nothing to waste a lot of time over. Occasionnaly you might get stuck in a doorway and most of the time you can see people&#8217;s nuzzle flashes though the wall but for what this game is all about, you can easily look past this.</p>
<p>Insurgency also has a global ranking system. All you have to do is sign up to there <a href="http://forums.insmod.net/" target="_blank">forum</a> and you can see your stats which are regularly updated.  This game is also very realistic, you can do things that most games don&#8217;t even think about. Bullets can rebound of the floors walls etc, you do not have to shoot people a ridiculas amount of times before they die.</p>
<p><img src="http://moddb.com/images/cache/mods/36/3622/gallery/thumb_51385.jpg" /></p>
<p>Insurgency is a total Half Life 2 conversion and requires Half Life 2 and Steam to play. Insurgency is about 743 MB big including the latest patch and can be downloaded <a href="http://mods.moddb.com/3622/insurgency/downloads/" target="_blank">here</a>. The best it is, it is totally free <img src='http://www.techtornado.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Insurgency+Review" rel="tag">Insurgency Review</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Mod" rel="tag"> Mod</a></p>
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		<title>Monster.com attacked</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
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A possible 1.6 million records could have been stolen by a malicious hacker group. A new Trojan Horse called Infostealer.Monstres has been placed in Monster.com.
  &#8220;We are investigating the reports related to this Trojan and will take any necessary steps indicated by that investigation,&#8221;
Was the response from Monster.com spokesman Steve Sylven. This new [...]]]></description>
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<p>A possible 1.6 million records could have been stolen by a malicious hacker group. A new Trojan Horse called <a href="http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2007-081617-4608-99" target="_blank">Infostealer.Monstres</a> has been placed in Monster.com.</p>
<blockquote><p>  &#8220;We are investigating the reports related to this Trojan and will take any necessary steps indicated by that investigation,&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Was the response from Monster.com spokesman Steve Sylven. This new Trojan uses many ways to inflict damage and steal money. The first thing it does is gather the E-Mail address stolen from Monster.com and sends the owner a messages claiming to be Monster.com. It will then get them to download &#8220;Monster Job Seeker Tool.&#8221; This is really either Banker.c or Gpcoder.e.</p>
<p>Banker.c is standard piece of Malware that will log user names and passwords when people do online banking. Once it has obtained the information it will send it to Hacker HQ. The other piece of Malware, Gpcoder.e, will encrypt files on your computer and will hold them to ransom. You will have to pay for a password in order to get your files back.</p>
<p>Steve Sylven also stated that it was hard to track scripts and programs from a normal person saying:</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Many of our larger customers rely heavily on our database, and their use may be similar to programmatic or scripted access,&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Monster.com" rel="tag">Monster.com</a></p>
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