The B-Team Episode 143 for February 19, 2012 [ 2 h 13 min 58 s | 61.33 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadChris applies a Gelaskin to his Kindle 4.
The B-Team Episode 142 for February 12, 2012 [ 2 h 58 min 24 s | 81.67 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadWe are giving away codes for Zen Studios Epic Quest over on our twitter page! This is your chance to play the game before it comes out later next week! We have 2 codes each for the Xbox and PS3.
All you have to do is
Follow us on Twitter @thebteampodcast
use the hash tag #zenepicquest
and send us your dream pinball table idea
also specify which system you want a code for PS3 or Xbox
We will holding a random drawing around 10pm EST tonight or when Captin Chaos gets back back from dinner from all valid entries.
Need to protect your console with some N7 armor? Calibur11, maker of The Vault is here for you. Announced today, they will be launching a limited edition Vault emboldened with the armor of everyone’s favorite spectre, Commander Shepard.
Limited to a run of 25 thousand units, and shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity, any Mass Effect fan would love to have this shrouding their console. Coming for both the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, it will retail for $89.99 USD. It even includes a light up N7 insignia to light your dark light room. That price does seem a bit steep, but it looks pretty awesome.
In terms of DLC, you will receive some exclusive, in-game multiplayer content. Whether that is just a few skins or an arsenal of weapons, that remains to be seen. As a huge Mass Effect fanboy, I can’t wait to check this out when it is shipped to stores March 1st, 2012.
Check out Gamestop.com for purchase details:
The B-Team Episode 141 for February 3, 2012 [ 2 h 34 min 42 s | 70.82 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Everyone knows that finding a good case for your iOS device is extremely difficult. There are thousands and thousands of options available in the market today. And of course, that case looking unique is something else every user is striving for as well. This is where Gelaskins new HardCase comes in to save the day. Not only is it one of the best cases I have ever used, it also utilizes some great artwork as well.
My biggest problem with the case is how the bottom tends to interfere with any connectors other than the apple version. Some of the third part cables that I use do not fit properly. The other problem is that the plastic fits so well, trying to get it off for any reason is almost impossible. I almost felt like I was about to break it trying to take it off to take pictures for this review. Albeit this is a strange complaint, I felt the need to share it.
Functionally, the HardCase fits perfectly on my iPhone 4S. When you first attach your case, it fits the outside of the phone so closely that it feels like it would never move, period. On the back side, the opening for the camera is surrounded by plastics as to not scratch the back and keeping junk from getting stuck inside. A nice feature that I have seen in only some iPhone cases and obviously makes this one that much better.
After two weeks on use with this case, I have seen a ton of good things and only a few bad ones. First, using this with my iHome alarm clock has been simple. Due to the fact that the case covers the bottom corners of my iPhone and not where the 30 pin connecter is located. I have dropped my phone a couple times and the case barely even has a scratch and my phone has been protected. The HardCase has such a low profile, unlike some of other cases, it balances on the fine line of function and looks. Some manufacturers go to either side of the spectrum, but for me the HardCase is exactly what I need.
If you currently have an iPhone 4 and will be upgrading soon to the newer iPhone 4S, the HardCase will fit both devices. At a cost of 34.95, the case is around normal cost for a higher end case. This is the first case that GelaSkins has released and it is top notch. I would definitely recommend anyone that has an iPhone 4S check these out. There are over 100 different kinds of art available for each type of case. Some very famous paintings to original art made by users. The inclusion of a downloadable wallpaper for each case that continues the artwork is what sets this even further apart from other manufacturers. I can wholeheartedly recommend that you get one of these HardCases. Just make sure you choose the right art for you.
The B-Team Episode 140 for January 29, 2012 [ 2 h 41 min 37 s | 73.98 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThe inclusion of both Pac-Man and Mega Man to the lineup is definitely an interesting one, but make sure to check out both these wacky characters. Previously announced are both Cole from inFamous as well as Toro/Kuro. Capcom is doing Read More
This is obviously a canned message. It still makes me upset that Senator Leahy could be so closed minded. Even if I was to post this on the site, they could shut us down for me posting this message as someone else’s content. Yes he does state that it would only target the “worst of the worst” and sites that only exist for “infringement,” but is this censorship? Read below for Senator Leahy’s explanation.
Dear Mr. Hathaway:
Thank you for contacting me about the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property (PROTECT IP) Act. I appreciate hearing from you on this issue.
The growth of the digital marketplace is extraordinary and it gives creators and producers new opportunities to reach consumers, but it also brings with it the perils of piracy and counterfeiting. The increased usage and accessibility of the Internet has transformed it into the new Main Street. Internet purchases have become so commonplace that consumers are less wary of online shopping and therefore more easily victimized by online products that are unsafe or stolen. Online piracy and the sale of counterfeit goods cost the American economy billions of dollars. This is unacceptable in any economic climate, but it is devastating today.
I introduced the bipartisan PROTECT IP Act on May 12, 2011, and the full Senate was set to begin consideration of it on January 24, 2012. Unfortunately, debate on this important bill has been postponed. It is disappointing that the Senate could not proceed to debate solutions to a problem on which there is consensus – that the theft of American intellectual property by foreign websites devastates our economy.
The PROTECT IP Act is a balanced solution that gives law enforcement the tools to go after foreign websites that do nothing but steal our intellectual property. Websites that engage in this behavior in the United States are subject to a number of remedies, including copyright infringement lawsuits, Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notices, and even civil forfeiture of domain names. Meanwhile, foreign websites can steal American intellectual property without fear of recourse as they exist beyond the scope of American laws. It is unacceptable that we have a system in place that treats foreign websites engaged in criminal activity better than we treat American sites that do the same.
The PROTECT IP Act targets only the worst of the worst foreign websites, those that have no significant use other than infringement. I support this narrow definition of a rogue website even though it would allow many websites outside of the United States that engage in the theft of American intellectual property to continue to reach the U.S. market. In my view it is important to have a narrow definition, as well as explicitly include significant due process protections for websites, because these are safeguards that will prevent abuse and ensure that only the most egregious and potentially dangerous websites are targeted.
In drafting this bill, I have been committed to an open process. I have been open to hearing and addressing concerns from all stakeholders, which is why I have been willing to hold back one of the most significant remedies contained in the bill for future study. That the Senate cannot debate even the most narrowly tailored solutions to this problem is indicative of the political climate we live in today. I will continue to work on solutions to put an end to this rampant theft because it must be stopped.
Thank you again for contacting me. Please keep in touch.
Sincerely,
PATRICK LEAHY
United States Senator
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