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A-Patch for Windows Live Messenger 9.0 Wave 3 RC

Version: 1.43 (build 1)
Compatibility: Windows Live Messenger 9.0 (14.0.8050.1202)

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Spike TV introduces Video Game Awards (2008 December 14)

In the video gaming industry everyone is always is seeking for the best and for to many gamers it means a lot to what is BEST. It is finally the end of 2008 and also the time to answer the question that who was really the BEST of 2008 in gaming history, so if you have been curious to find out who is BEST of 2008 then tune into Spike TV on December 14th at 9:00 PM to get your answers. Be sure to watch it believe me you don’t want to miss out the biggest gaming event of 2008 after E3 2008.

VGA’s

NOMINEES:

Game of the Year
  • Gears of War 2
  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
  • Grand Theft Auto IV
  • LittleBigPlanet
  • Fallout 3
Studio of the Year
  • Media Molecule
  • Rockstar North
  • Harmonix
  • Bethesda Game Studios
Best Shooter
  • Far Cry 2
  • Resistance 2
  • Gears of War 2
  • Left 4 Dead
Best RPG
  • Fable II
  • Fallout 3
  • Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
  • The World Ends With You
Best Fighting Game
  • Soul Calibur IV
  • Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
  • Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit
Best Individual Sports Game
  • Shaun White Snowboarding
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09
  • Wii Fit
  • Skate It
Best Handheld Game
  • God of War: Chains of Olympus
  • Professor Layton and the Curious Village
  • Patapon
  • Castlevania Order of Eccelsia
Best Graphics
  • Gears of War 2
  • Fallout 3
  • LittleBigPlanet
  • Metal Gear Solid 4
Best Game Based on a Movie or a TV Show
  • Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
  • Quantum of Solace
  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
  • Naruto: The Broken Bond
Best Music Game
  • Rock Band 2
  • Guitar Hero: World Tour
  • Wii Music
  • SingStar
Best Driving Game
  • Burnout Paradise
  • Pure
  • Midnight Club: Los Angeles
  • Mario Kart Wii
Best Action Adventure Game
  • Grand Theft Auto IV
  • Dead Space
  • Mirror’s Edge
  • Metal Gear Solid 4
Best Team Sports Game
  • NHL 09
  • Madden NFL 09
  • NBA 2K9
  • FIFA Soccer 09
Best Soundtrack
  • LittleBigPlanet
  • Grand Theft Auto IV
  • Rock Band 2
  • Guitar Hero World Tour
Best Xbox 360 Game
  • Fable II
  • Gears of War 2
  • Grand Theft Auto IV
  • Fallout 3
Best Wii Game
  • Super Smash Bros. Brawl
  • Boom Blox
  • Wii Fit
  • No More Heroes
Best PS3 Game
  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
  • Resistance 2
  • LittleBigPlanet
  • Grand Theft Auto IV
Best PC Game
  • Spore
  • Crysis Warhead
  • Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning
  • Left 4 Dead
Best Original Score
  • Fallout 3
  • Spore
  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
  • LittleBigPlanet
Best Multiplayer Game
  • Gears of War 2
  • Left 4 Dead
  • Resistance 2
  • Call of Duty: World at War
Big Name In The Game (Male)
  • Michael Hollick (Niko Bellic, Grand Theft Auto IV)
  • David Hayter (Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid 4)
  • Stephen Fry (Narrator, LittleBigPlanet)
  • Jason Zumwalt (Roman Bellic, Grand Theft Auto IV)
Big Name In The Game (Female)
  • Nathalie Cox (Juno Eclipse, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed)
  • Debi Mae West (Meryl Silverburgh, Metal Gear Solid 4)
  • Paula Tiso (Silvia Christel, No More Heroes)
  • Keeley Hawes (Lara Croft, Tomb Raider: Underworld)
Best Independent Game (Fueled By Dew)
  • World of Goo
  • PixelJunk Eden
  • Braid
  • Audiosurf

46 new Zune Originals designs

If you love your Zune but a little tired of its look like me then good news for you because Microsoft is bringing new designs for Zune that will sure to give your Zune the look you wanted. Microsoft has taken this step at the right time because Zune’s popularity is dropping due to tough competition but this new twist of look is sure to get it right back on track. In total there are 46 new designs to choose from & i will assure you that it is really tough to make a choice because everyone of them is special but don’t worry you will find your match.

multi messenger patch for windows live messenger 9 beta

Windows Live Messenger Multi patch, polygamy patch, for windows live messenger 9 beta build (14.0.5027.0908)

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Windows Live Family Safety beta Wave 3

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Help keep your kids safer online

With Family Safety, you decide how your kids experience the Internet. You can limit searches, block or allow certain websites, and monitor where they’re going online.*
* Family Safety software must be installed on each computer your children use. If software is not installed, the safety settings cannot be enforced.

System requirements

Windows Live products require the following:

  • Operating system: Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit edition only), or Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
  • Processor for Windows XP: 800 MHz or higher
  • Processor for Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher
  • Memory for Windows XP: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more recommended)
  • Memory for Windows Vista: 512 MB
  • Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later
  • Internet connection: Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
  • Resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768
  • For Movie Maker only: Movie Maker does not support Windows XP, and requires ATI Radeon 9500 (or higher) or nVidia GeForce FX 5900 (or higher).

Additional requirements

These required components may be downloaded and installed if they’re not already on your computer.
  • For Writer: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher*
  • For Photo Gallery: SQL 2005 Compact Edition and Windows Imaging Codecs*
  • For Photo Gallery and Movie Maker: Some components of DirectX9.
* Not required when installing on Windows Vista.
Note
To install or uninstall Windows Live products, you must have administrator rights on the computer.

Windows Live Toolbar Beta Wave 3

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Windows Live at a glance

Add Windows Live Toolbar to Windows Internet Explorer and you get quick access to your e-mail, calendar, and photos.

System requirements

Windows Live products require the following:

  • Operating system: Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit edition only), or Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
  • Processor for Windows XP: 800 MHz or higher
  • Processor for Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher
  • Memory for Windows XP: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more recommended)
  • Memory for Windows Vista: 512 MB
  • Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later
  • Internet connection: Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
  • Resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768
  • For Movie Maker only: Movie Maker does not support Windows XP, and requires ATI Radeon 9500 (or higher) or nVidia GeForce FX 5900 (or higher).

Additional requirements

These required components may be downloaded and installed if they’re not already on your computer.
  • For Writer: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher*
  • For Photo Gallery: SQL 2005 Compact Edition and Windows Imaging Codecs*
  • For Photo Gallery and Movie Maker: Some components of DirectX9.
* Not required when installing on Windows Vista.
Note
To install or uninstall Windows Live products, you must have administrator rights on the computer.

Windows Live Writer beta Wave 3

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Blog your heart out

Create great-looking blog posts, including photos, videos, maps, events, and tags, and publish them to almost any blog service—Windows Live, WordPress, Blogger, Live Journal, TypePad, and many more.

System requirements

Windows Live products require the following:

  • Operating system: Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit edition only), or Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
  • Processor for Windows XP: 800 MHz or higher
  • Processor for Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher
  • Memory for Windows XP: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more recommended)
  • Memory for Windows Vista: 512 MB
  • Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later
  • Internet connection: Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
  • Resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768
  • For Movie Maker only: Movie Maker does not support Windows XP, and requires ATI Radeon 9500 (or higher) or nVidia GeForce FX 5900 (or higher).

Additional requirements

These required components may be downloaded and installed if they’re not already on your computer.
  • For Writer: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher*
  • For Photo Gallery: SQL 2005 Compact Edition and Windows Imaging Codecs*
  • For Photo Gallery and Movie Maker: Some components of DirectX9.
* Not required when installing on Windows Vista.
Note
To install or uninstall Windows Live products, you must have administrator rights on the computer.

Windows Live Movie Maker beta Wave 3

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Ready, set, action!

Import and edit your movies so they look great, and then publish to the web with a few clicks.

System requirements

Windows Live products require the following:

  • Operating system: Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit edition only), or Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
  • Processor for Windows XP: 800 MHz or higher
  • Processor for Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher
  • Memory for Windows XP: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more recommended)
  • Memory for Windows Vista: 512 MB
  • Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later
  • Internet connection: Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
  • Resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768
  • For Movie Maker only: Movie Maker does not support Windows XP, and requires ATI Radeon 9500 (or higher) or nVidia GeForce FX 5900 (or higher).

Additional requirements

These required components may be downloaded and installed if they’re not already on your computer.
  • For Writer: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher*
  • For Photo Gallery: SQL 2005 Compact Edition and Windows Imaging Codecs*
  • For Photo Gallery and Movie Maker: Some components of DirectX9.
* Not required when installing on Windows Vista.
Note
To install or uninstall Windows Live products, you must have administrator rights on the computer.

Windows Live Photo Gallery beta Wave 3

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From your camera to the web

Photo Gallery makes getting your photos off your camera a snap. Edit them with an array of features and effects—even create amazing panoramas—and then publish them online.

System requirements

Windows Live products require the following:

  • Operating system: Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit edition only), or Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
  • Processor for Windows XP: 800 MHz or higher
  • Processor for Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher
  • Memory for Windows XP: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more recommended)
  • Memory for Windows Vista: 512 MB
  • Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later
  • Internet connection: Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
  • Resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768
  • For Movie Maker only: Movie Maker does not support Windows XP, and requires ATI Radeon 9500 (or higher) or nVidia GeForce FX 5900 (or higher).

Additional requirements

These required components may be downloaded and installed if they’re not already on your computer.
  • For Writer: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher*
  • For Photo Gallery: SQL 2005 Compact Edition and Windows Imaging Codecs*
  • For Photo Gallery and Movie Maker: Some components of DirectX9.
* Not required when installing on Windows Vista.
Note
To install or uninstall Windows Live products, you must have administrator rights on the computer.

Windows Live Mail Beta Wave 3

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Everything in one place

With Windows Live Mail, all your e-mail accounts are in one program – Hotmail, Yahoo!*, Gmail, and more. Plus, you share a single contact list with Windows Live, so you can use Mail to see when Messenger contacts are online.
*May require a Yahoo! Plus account.

System requirements

Windows Live products require the following:

  • Operating system: Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit edition only), or Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
  • Processor for Windows XP: 800 MHz or higher
  • Processor for Windows Vista: 1 GHz or higher
  • Memory for Windows XP: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more recommended)
  • Memory for Windows Vista: 512 MB
  • Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later
  • Internet connection: Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
  • Resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768
  • For Movie Maker only: Movie Maker does not support Windows XP, and requires ATI Radeon 9500 (or higher) or nVidia GeForce FX 5900 (or higher).

Additional requirements

These required components may be downloaded and installed if they’re not already on your computer.
  • For Writer: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher*
  • For Photo Gallery: SQL 2005 Compact Edition and Windows Imaging Codecs*
  • For Photo Gallery and Movie Maker: Some components of DirectX9.
* Not required when installing on Windows Vista.
Note
To install or uninstall Windows Live products, you must have administrator rights on the computer.