Tag archive: Pack

Everyone has a backpack laying around somewhere, but the handy item goes underappreciated as an everyday carry-along. They can be just as stylish and practical as a messenger bag or briefcase, and let's face it, they're better for your back. They are also way more comfortable if you're going to be doing any kind of walking, perhaps to and from a college campus or the office, during your daily commute. Depending on your uses,… Read More

While Nvidia’s integration of the Ageia PhysX engine into its existing GPUs has seen the list of PhysX-enabled games growing lately, many gamers with capable hardware still haven’t tapped their systems to try out physics acceleration. For that group of timid gamers, Nvidia on Tuesday released the first GeForce Power Pack, a bundle of free games and tech demos designed to highlight the GeForce’s newfound abilities. The… Read More

Accessory and peripheral maker Kensington has taken the wraps off two new battery pack/chargers for iPod and iPhone users, enabling users to charge (and keep using) their favorite Apple portable devices even when they're away from computers, wall outlets, and adapters. The battery packs are designed to serve as a portable recharge for iPod and iPhone users on the go; when users need to recharge their devices on the go, they can pop on… Read More

2K Games has shipped the largest expansion pack for the Civilization IV strategy game franchise, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword, adding a wealth of new civilizations, units, wonders, inventions, technologies, and an advanced AI to the popular title, focusing on late-game eras afer the invention of gunpowder. “Given the overwhelming critical and commercial success of Sid Meier's Civilization IV, we were… Read More

A new race and other goodies are the name of the game for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War fans as THQ and Relic Entertainment announced the release of the Winter Assault expansion pack for $29.99.   The Winter Assault expansion pack, said THQ, features a new race known as the Imperial Guard. Additionally, new units are included for the four original races and there is an all-new, single player campaign as well as 20 new multiplayer maps.… Read More

Console gaming will never be the same again, as Microsoft Game Studios has announced a June 28 release date for the highly anticipated Halo 2® Multiplayer Map Pack. The multiplayer expansion pack, which is the first of its kind for a console title, contains nine new multiplayer maps to push gamers' skills to their limits. The retail package also contains two new videos: an animated side-story from the single-player story in New… Read More

STB Chip Corporation (STBX: PK), a smart battery chipset company, has developed the world's first portable cellular phone-use smart battery pack that extends talk-time battery life for mobile handsets by 800 percent. The company will showcase products at the Consumer Electronics Show 2005 beginning January 6 in Las Vegas, NV. The technology users can charge their cellular phones or other mobile devices while on the move, regardless of… Read More

The Service Pack had originally been planned for release in the first half of 2004 and was delayed until July. Microsoft is now stating that the update to Windows XP will be delayed again until some time in August. Windows XP Service Pack 2 will feature several new security enhancements including an improved firewall. The company has not announced a reason for the delay.

Here's the deal on the 142 MB (Umod) or 130 MB (zipped) pack: “This compilation began as a small project. A few of the Unreal community's best level designers got together to release a small pack of their best work to the community. As the time went on, the project grew into something far more significant, with more and more of the best Unreal talent out there joining the team. The map count went from a small handful to a… Read More

Effective immediately, consumers can now choose from a variety of options at retail level, including a new PS2 Combo Pack for $199. The pack includes the console, Network Adapter and a copy of online-enabled game ATV Offraod Fury 2. Sony will also continue to sell the standalone PS2 for $179. To support the plans, the firm is rolling out a multi-million dollar marketing campaign, focusing on consumer value and entertainment via the PS2.… Read More