NGP Killzone in development at Sony Cambridge

The next Killzone game is the first not to be developed by series creators, Guerrilla Games. Instead, Gamerzines has learned that they have passed on development to Sony's Cambridge studio. While fans of the excellent Killzone Liberation for PSP may be disappointed to hear that Guerrilla isn't working directly on the game, senior producer Steven Ter Heide told the site that "we'll still oversee it because the universe is something we've built up, we know the war and the rules that have been established, but they're driving the development."

The Cambridge studio has worked on the MediEvil franchise and, most recently, LittleBigPlanet for PSP and TV Superstars for PlayStation Move.

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Reports: Chinese online giant Tencent acquires majority stake in Riot Games

China's biggest Internet company, Tencent, has reportedly acquired a majority stake in Los Angeles-based Riot Games for the sum of $350 million. Tencent has already acquired a number of other Western properties, including Crytek's free-to-play FPS and Take-Two's NBA 2K Online, and also runs the QQ messaging service, boasting over 600 million-plus users. Riot makes League of Legends, the free-to-play DotA-style multiplayer title, and has said it will stay in Los Angeles and continue to "aggressively" hire through 2011.

This deal likely won't affect the day-to-day of League of Legends (or any other titles Riot has under development), but given Tencent's contacts and assets in China, Riot will likely get a lot of help in spreading its games to players overseas. The transaction is still subject to regulatory measures, but is expected to close within 30 days.

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Homefront intro cuts Kim Jong-il images for Japanese market

After bringing Metro 2033 and Red Faction: Guerrilla to Japanese retailers, Spike has been tasked with adapting THQ's Homefront as well. Unlike the previous titles, however, Homefront's main themes clash with acceptable game content standards in the country, according to Japan's CERO game rating guidelines. In order to bring the game up to code, Spike has detailed three main changes on the game's official Japanese website (via Andriasang):

  1. In one live action sequence in the game's opening movie that depicts North Korean leader Kim Jong-il as having died, the image of Kim Jong-il has been removed.
  2. In scenes that have been deemed malicious to an existing country, said country is now referred to as 'A Certain Country to the North.'
  3. In scenes that have been deemed malicious to an existing person, said person is now referred to as 'Northern Leader.'
We've dropped edited and unedited versions of the game's opening after the break for comparison's sake. Glory in the Great Leader or not -- the choice is yours!

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Success in Frugal Living

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Have you noticed that people who are successful at living frugally- living on less than they make and saving and investing - are always asked how they did it and seem to expect a 3 point solution that will be as easy as waking up and putting on underwear in the morning.

There is a trap to thinking that there is a magic key that will unlock success and it can be replicated the exact same way by each and every person. Unfortunately, this is not the truth of the matter.

Before I go further, I want to make it clear that we can all learn lessons from people who have achieved a successful frugal life. Sometimes their correct decisions and roads taken in life can work in similar way for you. And like birds who find nourishment in the crumbs we drop, we also can find useful ideas from the lives of those who have succeeded before us.

As we journey toward a frugal life, there are a few things to consider so that you don't get tripped up along the way. Just as I want to be successful, I want you too as well.

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1.No Magic Key
Action is the foundational key to all success.
Pablo Picasso

 
A successful frugal life has no key to open up steps that, if done in the right order, will take you right to a life of financial freedom. I wish that were true, but in my 37 years on this earth I have found that nothing is that simple except a recipe. If you look at those who have frugal living down, you will notice that nothing has come easy to them. They make mistakes and learn from them and they know that the goal for a frugal life is one of patience, hard work, doing things they may not want to, and all to get an end result that they are happy about. It doesn't fall into their lap; instead they put one foot in front of the other and move towards the goal they have in mind.


2.No Conclusion to Life

Despair is the conclusion of fools
Benjamin Disraeli

Life never comes to a conclusion as long as you still take in it's richness and expel your own thoughts and ideas. Through the process of my under-employed days, I have learned that frugal living is tossing me a new set of challenges that I thought I would be prepared for. I am very aware that I need to keep in the forefront of my mind all that I have accomplished and all that I have learned and use those to my best abilities, but also take those ideas and grow them beyond my initial understanding while using my creativity.

3. Enjoy the Journey
The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.
Don Williams, Jr.

It bears repeating again, we need to remember that if it weren't for the journey, we would have no lessons learned and wouldn't be stronger in character for it further down the road. Make sure you look back on something you have achieved and realize what a large hurdle that was at the time. Now look at the hurdles you have today, would you be able to handle these back before you got over those other hurdles, earlier in your life? However difficult things are in life, we become stronger people because of them. Consider how our generation looks upon those who went through the 1930's and 1940's. We too can be great people because of our bumps in the road.

4. Don't Run, Walk
The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.
Abraham Lincoln

How many times have we been told that at the swimming pool as kids. Don't run, Walk! We all get a chance in the pool. It certainly would be more exciting to win the pot of gold at the end of the megamillions jackpot. But such a small percentage of people actually keep that money and then they also have to deal with the new found friends and family sticking out their hands.

Instead, taking our passion to live frugally, and we have the time to learn the best way to make and use that money that comes to us. We are already in a rush to learn the new technology that come out every year and are used to cheap  gadgets that can be replaced faster that fixing them. Building anything worthwhile takes time, whether that is the home you live in or garden you grow.

5. Passion Flickers
Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who could not hear the music.
Angela Monet

Your passion, your desire, your drive to find that financial freedom, to living frugally isn't something that can be taught at a seminar or learned through a Youtube video. You bring that one small flickering flame to the game and you stoke the flame with knowledge, inspiration from others, hard work and patience. Taking action as you learn will cause the flame to spread throughout your life. For each of us the frugal life is a unique flame that only our life experiences, inner voice and  personal skills  can determine how far we go.

6. Trust That You Can
Follow your heart, but be quiet for a while first. Ask questions, then feel the answer. Learn to trust your heart.
Unknown

By all means call upon the help of mentors and friends who have walked the road before you. But, Remember that we each have a unique path to go and it is our hard work that brings the goals we have set for ourselves to come to fruition. Sometimes we look to other because we don't trust ourselves to do our own thing and trust our decisions. We need to learn that starting today, we need to listen to what our heart, our intuition, our gut is saying and start acting on what feels right. The only person who can regret a life is the one living it.


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Skill Set: Understanding basic woodworking tools

For our Woodworking Skill Set theme, we asked MAKE contributor Len Cullum to contribute some pieces on understanding basic tools and techniques. His first piece looks at five must-have beginner woodworking tools. As Len says below, your choice in tools may vary. Tells us about your beloved woodworking hand tools in the comments below. — [...]

Source: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/02/skill-set-understanding-basic-woodworking-tools.html

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41 Things Living Frugally Has Taught Me

Anytime frugality is brought up in a conversation, eventually the talk turns to those who are extreme in their frugality. I know that there are some things that I do that are too extreme for my co-workers and some things they do that are beyond the pale for me.

But frugality isn't about shocking your friends and family. Frugality isn't an extreme sport where there are winners and losers. It is a way to get from point A to point B, financially and as long as you are not hurting yourself or others in being frugal, have fun!

I thought I would list a few things I have learned from living frugally over the years:

  1. Quality matters as much or more than price in most situations
  2. Patience does pay off, and it can only be self-taught
  3. Friends and family matter more than where you gather or what you eat
  4. It truly is the giver and not the gift that makes the longer lasting impression
  5. Cutting down on eating meat stretches my dollar very quickly
  6. Water is the greatest benefit to body and wallet
  7. When you start small, DIY projects aren't so scary
  8. Laughing, exercise and talking are doubly beneficial; both free and healthy
  9. Time is equal to or greater than money in most situations
  10. Having another support you on your frugal journey is like being wrapped in a warm blanket
  11. The library is the greatest resource, next to paved roads and emergency responders, for which I am happy to pay taxes for
  12. Going for a drive to nowhere with a friend to talk and daydream is priceless
  13. Warehouse clubs are both a godsend and an evil temptation
  14. Nothing beats a beautiful day walking your dog barefoot in the grass (as you watch where you step)
  15. Handing coupons over to a friend who appreciates them makes me feel good
  16. Actions do speak louder than words, eventually people will pick up what you are talking about
  17. Haggling isn't so bad once you get started
  18. Vinegar and baking soda are invaluable products
  19. Staycations can be quite fun for all involved
  20. A hobby doesn't have to be expensive
  21. Sometimes all you need for a bad day is a smile from a baby to forget
  22. It is a great feeling to have more control over finances when you know what is coming in and going out
  23. Picking through trash to find a gem is a great high
  24. And decluttering could become just as addictive
  25. Being proud of my frugality and speaking out about it has taught me that others can learn from me and I from them
  26. You get along better with your partner when your debt isn't piled up and stressing you both out
  27. There are more free activities in my city than I have time to do and that is very cool
  28. Life is less stressful when you aren't worried about what others think because you have a goal and a plan
  29. With a little time to be creative I can find ways around buying new
  30. New doesn't always mean better. Old, antique, worn and used are good words as well
  31. Being frugal can seem scary, but with little steps it is amazing what you can achieve
  32. I really don?t need half the stuff that I think I want
  33. Sitting out in the warm sun is the best vacation, whether the fish are biting or not
  34. It's amazing what "sleeping on it" can do for a buying decision
  35. Food portion control can save money and health
  36. Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive
  37. Homemade cafe mocha beats out all fancy coffees anyday
  38. If you have the space, a stocked freezer or pantry is a thrilling sight to see
  39. The value of asking myself "Do I need this?" is priceless for saving money
  40. Being frugal has allowed me to help others more through financial means

Can you help me with the 41th one?
What are some things you have learned living frugally?


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What Not to Do After Robbing a Casino [Video]

Las Vegas police on Wednesday arrested 29-year-old Anthony Carleo for allegedly robbing the Bellagio Casino for $1.5 million in chips, while brandishing a pistol and wearing a motorcycle helmet. Carleo was busted after bragging about the robbery on the internet. More »

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