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History To Repeat Itself With PS3? 390

Posted by Zonk on Friday November 10, 2006 @05:06PM from the kutaragi-hopes-so dept.

Dr. Eggman writes to mention a 1up article looking at the way things were when the PS2 launched vs. next week's PlayStation 3 launch. The question: can history repeat itself? From the article: "PS2: Released one year after the lower priced Dreamcast, lauded for its great games, ease of development, and superior online service. PS3: Releasing one year after the lower priced Xbox 360, lauded for its great games, ease of development, and superior online service. PS2: Competition from Nintendo: A smaller, cheaper 'family friendly' console with a 'focus on gameplay.' PS3: Competition from Nintendo: A smaller, cheaper 'family friendly' console with a 'focus on gameplay.'" The article also looks at how things have changed for Sony since the last time around.

Submission + - Online security monitoring service launches

Submitted by Parallax Blue on Wednesday November 01, 2006 @05:23PM

Parallax Blue writes: The BBC has an article on a new online security monitoring service that just officially launched. It's called DataPatrol, and its creators claim that it will protect you from identity theft online, among other things. As part of its launch, they're offering a free trial to anyone who wants to sign up, but it appears that the service is for UK citizens only at this time.

Submission + - Google makes deal with NHL to provide games online

Submitted by CowsAnonymous on Wednesday November 01, 2006 @05:07PM

CowsAnonymous writes: "NHL Interactive Cyber Enterprises (ICE), the digital arm of the National Hockey League (NHL), today announced a multi-year deal to provide NHL video content to Google Video. The NHL will provide in-season full-length games on delay to Google Video".

To celebrate its 89th season and this increased access to video content, the NHL will be offering its content for free — without ads — for the first two weeks of November.

Submission + - Best online bank?

Submitted by jakob_grimm on Wednesday November 01, 2006 @03:59PM

jakob_grimm writes: I'm looking to set up a new account, and I want to take full advantage of online services. In your opinion, what is the best online bank, or the brick-and-mortar bank with the best online services, and why? (Please note that I live in the southeast USA.) Thanks in advance!

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