sprites & bites

Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Live and a few biscuits on the side…
August 20, 2008

Illegal Downloaders to Cough Up

Posted by : beck
Filed under : video games

There is an interesting article in the Times newspaper today. 
Five game developers - Atari, Topware Interactive, Reality Pump, Techland and Codemasters, have decided to get together to take legal action against people who illegally download their games.
The developers are to serve legal action against 25,000 people across the UK.  The people can avoid legal action and [...]


August 13, 2008

Fable II Pub Games

Posted by : beck

Fable II pub games was released on Xbox Live arcade this morning for quite an expensive 800 points. To me this is expensive and the reason being is the game has little substance to it. For those who do not know, these games will be part of the full Fable II game when [...]


August 12, 2008

Screenshot Sunday

Posted by : beck

Yes I know, it is not Sunday, but I thought I would announce a little side project I am doing for Sprites & Bites which will be starting this coming Sunday. Every Sunday I will be posting a new post based on an up and coming game.
To improve reader content for the blog I [...]


August 12, 2008

Recommend a Web Host

Posted by : beck
Filed under : blogging

I am looking for a new web hosting provider. Currently I am using www.compila.com I must stress I have no problems with Compila at all, but my two year lease is up for renewal and I think I can get a better deal elsewhere.
First and foremost, security and reliability is of utmost importance. [...]


August 9, 2008

Polaroid HDTV Sky Remote Code

Posted by : beck
Filed under : hd, high definition

Looking at my web stats I see that people are still coming to my blog looking for Polaroid HDTV Sky remote control codes. So just this once I am posting the instructions again.
I cannot help with all box types but if you have Rev 6 remote or above then try the following with code [...]


August 9, 2008

Google, Firefox and Security Measures

Posted by : beck
Filed under : blogging

Last week I was horrified to find that both Google and Firefox had blocked this website to its users. The security measure did not affect users of Firefox 2, but new users of Firefox 3. If someone was using Firefox 3 they were presented with a worrying red and black screen saying “Reported [...]


August 8, 2008

Tiger Woods 09

Posted by : beck

The next iteration of the Tiger Woods series is nearly upon us. Tiger Woods 09 incorporates a new training mode involving Tiger Wood’s real life coach Hank Haney.
There will of course be the annual tweak of the controls, adding extra control methods for new players and die hard fans alike. With new modes [...]


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