What’s interesting is that Yerli told us that if you have Windows Vista and an older DirectX 9 card, you should still see better performance with Windows Vista than Windows XP, even if the hardware remains unchanged. “DirectX 9 on Vista will run faster throughout due to the better device driver model…”

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It has been recorded and it will be up sometime around 7-8 PM EDT tomorrow. Part of the delay of the recorded version is me having to go into surgery at 2 PM tomorrow, once again we are sorry for the delay but with me being in surgery already once and Aaron going on vacation this week it has been tough to get schedules nailed down for me and Ian.

Update: Were going to be re-recording it due to some audio problems we had during the podcast, this one will not be live but will be up sometime tomorrow at 7-8 EDT.

Contrary to reports across the web, E3 has not been cancelled. Next-Gen had hoped that they would blow the lid off of a hot story by revealing that the show had been cancelled, but some quick fact checking shows that they are simply incorrect.

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We WILL be going live today at 4PM EDT (GMT -5:00). Once again sorry for the delay. It will be up on shoutcast server #1 (Aggravated Gamers Podcast - LIVE). See you then.

“Xbox 360 costs will continue to keep the division in the red for one more year, according to entertainment and devices division head.”

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“Queer eye for game guys GayGamer.net compiles list of gay gaming stars; included are characters from Silent Hill, Soul Calibur II, Street Fighter II. Can you guess who number one is?” - Gamespot

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“Steam is making the full multiplayer download Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45 available from Aug. 2 to Aug. 7. As a preface for that download, however, is the Filefront release of two exclusive trailers to promote the game. Grab them here and here.” - 1up

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“With just a few days left in July, today ATI delivered Catalyst 6.7 just in time to continue their tradition of monthly driver releases. The big change in release 6.7 is the ability to force CrossFire’s AFR mode for Direct3D apps. If you recall, this previously required end user’s to rename the .exe file to “AFR-FriendlyD3D.exe”.” - Firingsquad

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“The official AutoAssault web site has been updated with their plans for a second major content update for the NetDevil-NCSoft car combat MMO game. The update, which will be released “soon”, will include new Arena and Collision maps, 20 new missions in Grownd Zero for level 60-80 players and other additions, changes and improvements.” - Firingsquad

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“If you were wanting to download the beta version of Microsoft’s beta version of its Office 2007 business software suite, you had better do it soon. CNet News.com reports that starting on Wednesday Microsoft will charge $1.50 to download Microoft Office Beta 2. According to the story, the beta version has already been downloaded 3 million times and wants to offset its server costs.” - Firingsquad
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Ok I know we don’t cover tech news but seriously paying to test your buggy beta software? … does this deserve a lol?

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“The EBGames.com web site is listing a pre-order bonus for ordering the upcoming DICE/Electronic Arts multiplayer shooter Battlefield 2142. People who pre-order the game will get a 64 MB flash drive that contains screenshots, wallpapers, trailers and coupons for Logitech gaming PC products. It will also have a special in game “Rank Up”, which presumably can be used when the final game is released.” - Firingsquad
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Oh my screenshots, wallpapers, trailers, and coupons for logitech gaming products? SIGN ME UP EA ADVERTISING EXEC!

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“One of our favorite platform games of all time will be making its way onto DVD this year — as a movie! The Jak & Daxter Complete Trilogy will retell the epic tale of two heroes that have purged the Dark Maker menace and survived. The 90min movie will take us from the original Jak & Daxter game right into their latest adventure from Jak X: Combat Racing. Check the link for your chance to win a free copy of this much anticipated movie.” - GamersReports

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“Ninja on Fire is back from his long vacation in Hawaii and is hard at work on yet another update of the Halo 2 playlist. Bungie reports the removal of Rumble Hardcore, improvements on Team Swat/Slayer, and even brand new playlists. It’s pretty impressive all of the support this game is still receiving after 2 years of release.” - GamersReports

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“Ritualistic and PlanetQuake4.net both have previews of the upcoming Quake 4 1.3 patch, revealing that Ritual Entertainment has created new maps and two new game modes for Raven’s shooter. One new game mode is DeadZone, where the players have to hold zones in a map to earn points. The other is a gameplay modifier called Item Buying, which adds a buy menu similar to what you see in Counter-Strike. Ritualistic’s article also offers a description of 5 new maps being included with the patch.” - Shacknews

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Wordpress has now been upgraded to version 2.0.4 and everything seems to be a’ok so far ;).