Blizzard wins judgement in WoW bot case

Yesterday, Blizzard was awarded a summary judgement against MDY Industries, LLC, makers of the popular grind-bot program, Glider. Drawing on a 1993 ninth circuit decision in the case of MAI Systems Corp. v. Peak Computer, Inc. (where it was decided that a copy of software loaded into RAM constitutes a legal copy for the purposes of copyright), the court agreed with Blizzard's assertion that the Glider program violates copyright by making alterations to the World of Warcraft software after it is loaded.

This is an interesting decision that could have some far-reaching implications in the software world. Imagine, if you will, that Microsoft decided that OpenOffice was cutting in on their productivity software. A little tweak to their EULA for Windows that allows only Windows-approved programs to run on their operating system, and they might have a strong case against anybody they don't like anymore on the grounds of copyright infringement.

To bring it into the gamespace, do you like unapproved mods? A precedent like this might strike a little fear into the heart of some mod developers, as they could become targets by making mediocre games fun again.

I'm not trying to be alarmist here. I think it's pretty safe to say that companies don't want to alienate consumers on a broad scale by throwing down lawsuits against every nickel-and-dime operation out there. That said, they probably could now, and that's scary enough on its own

Eraserheads reunite concert one-night only

Yes, it’s confirmed: The Eraserheads are reuniting after many years of being apart, not for good but only for one show slated for Aug. 30 at the CCP Open Grounds.

According to the STAR source, all the original members (photo) are performing — Ely Buendia, Buddy Zabala, Marcus Adoro and Raimund Marasigan.

This piece of good news should make the Eraserheads fans very happy.

Said to be the ‘greatest Pinoy band,’ the Eraserheads will sing all their hit songs, including Alapaap, Toyang and Ang Huling El Bimbo.

So much water, so to speak, has flowed under the bridge since the band broke up years ago.

Ely, who survived a heart attack two years ago, has formed two bands, Mongol (which didn’t last long) and Pupil (still playing).

‘It took one big company to bring the former band members together,’ said the source who is keeping the company’s identity ‘confidential’ for the time being.

Really now, don’t the Eraserheads fans wish that the band would stay together not just for a one-night-only concert but for good...for old time’s sake?— Ricky Lo

source: http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=2008071263&type=2

RCBC robbery-massacre;with Police Photos

Tangina naman shet, wala ba kaluluwa gumawa nito? siguro naman ay alam nyo na ang balita na 'to, 10 ang namatay pawang mga empleyado sa nasabing bangko at isang kliyente, talaga bang desperado na ang mga tao ngayon dahil sa hirap ng buhay? kaya nagawa nila ang karumal dumal na krimen, take note halos karamihan sa biktima ay mga binaril sa ulo para talagang masabi na patay agad? pede naman sana di nila patayin, biruin nyo kawawa naman ang mga pamilya na nawian nila sa mundong ito, tsk tsk, napa mura talaga ako lalo pa nakita ko ang mga police photos na sinend sa email ko. Ang latest sa balita mga pawang police ang suspect dahil nakita nila sa logbook sa bangko at iniimbestigahan pa sa ngayon. Dapat ba uli i taas ang parusang kamatayan? para naman matakot ang mga susunod pa na gagawa ng mga ganitong klaseng krimen sa atin bansa, mga di natatakot sa habang buhay na pagkabilanggo eh. tsk tsk.

kung gusto nyo makita ang Police Photos sa RCBC robbery eto ang link:

(WARNING not suitable for minors)

http://www.savefile.com/files/1565346

NBA: Utah Jazz's worst Nightmare

If you're an avid fan of NBA, perhaps you will know Utah Jazz's worst nightmare.. who else, it's Phil Jackson, the coach of L.A LAKERS, recently they beat jazz (4-2) in semi-finals round in NBA 2008 playoffs. Back in 90's where Phil Jackson Coached M. Jordan and the rest of the Chicago bulls they defeated the Utah Jazz in the NBA Finals both in 1997 and 1998 with a series of 4-2. I got this pic in RagnaBoard, someone posted it there. Jerry Sloan coach of the Utah Jazz never beat Phil Jackson in a playoff series.

Metal Gear Solid 4 2008 Theatrical Trailer

Damn!! can't wait for this one, eto na ang inaabangan nga mga MGS fans, ang MGS4:GOTP. just check out the trailer

bored DOTA player -_-

Matagal tagal na rin ako di naglalaro ng DOTA (defend of the Ancient) siguro naman dami nakakaalam nito lalo na sa mga adik sa pc games, nagiging boring din pala pag yun at yun na lang ang nilalaro mo nakakasawa na rin, kaya hahanap na ng iba mong malalaro. binisita ko ang http://www.getdota.com/ para makita ang latest map, kasi ang huli ko laro ng DOTA ay version 49c. pa meron na pala verison 52. Wala pa siyang AI na map so eto na lang ginawa ko nilaro ko si globlin techies at naglaro na lang, at eto ang kinalabasan haha.

CABAL online Philippines

Nung tinatamad na ako mag MU online dahil wala pa rin ang SEASON 3!!! ( lecheng Mobius yan kelan pa nila ilalabas ang SEASON 3, tiyak eto inaabangan ng mag nag-hibernate mode sa MU phil.) ay may ni refer sa akin ang friend ko sa shop ang bagong game na CABAL online, closed beta pa lang siya, napansin ko ang ganda graphics, game play, free to play pa, para siyang MU at RF online, basta kung ako sa inyo download niyo na ang installer sa http://www.cabal.com.ph/ hindi na to kelangan mag load, dahil nga naman sa hirap ng buhay ngayon mas gugustuhin pa ng iba nag bumili na lang ng bigas kesa sa load diba? pero ewan ko lang kung anung klaseng serbisyo ang E-games, 1st time ko pa lang kasi maglalaro ng isang online game na galing sa E-games.