Let the rumors now rest: the new iPhone 3G was officially shown off by Apple guru Steve Jobs, and it's a heck of an update. First and foremost is the pretty obvious new feature: 3G support, aka a faster, more enjoyable mobile internet experience when you're not on a local Wi-Fi network. In addition to better browsing, 3G support also now allows iPhone owners to both use internet on the iPhone and talk to somebody on the phone at the same time. Another major hardware change is built-in GPS support. The iPhone could previously triangulate your position to a relative point via cell towers and Wi-Fi hotspots, but now with GPS, getting an exact position is now quicker and easier. In addition, you can now also get local traffic information, as well as step-by-step directions via live GPS tracking.A big deal to companies, and a side I have to admit I'm not completely familiar with, is the new Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support. Which, from what I understand, means if you work at an office that likes to keep everything synced via Microsoft products, your iPhone will now play nice with the network and e-mail servers. Then, of course, there were the applications. A whole host of software will soon be coming to the iPhone (and to some degree the iPod Touch), including an Ebay tracker, social networking tools, and a surprising number of games, among which are a very top-notch looking version of Super Monkey Ball (playable via the iPhone's motion tracking) and an adventure game that looked quick amazing in screenshots. There were also a list of updates that will be coming to all iPhones new and old (and the iPod Touch, for a price) via Firmware 2.0. The updates include: far better language support, contact searching, bulk move/delete in Main, ability to save received images in Mail, scientific calculator, iWork and Microsoft Office document support, parental controls, and more. The iPhone 3G hits July 11th, priced at the very received new prices of $199 for the 8GB model and $299 for the 16GB. Firmware 2.0 will be free for all iPhone owners in early July, and $9.95 for iPod Touch owners.

So it's Official, we're on the box and the product is now out for sale! Check out GameSafe by Bit Defender, our pick for gamers who want to protect their pc's.

Our very own killam0mjaro sat down with Level 3 Communications for a "Red Couch Interview" at the World Cyber Games finals held in Seattle.

Gaming4Others is pleased to announce the

Help RagingJellyBean Finish the Fight Halo3 Tournament

sponsored by the Femmes Fatales.
"Beanie" is a gamer in need of a life-saving kidney transplant. Without insurance to help her she needs the funds to get her needed surgery and aftercare.
We are honored to be helping RJB with this endeavor.

There are two Halo3 events running, Free For All and 4x4 Team Slayer. The cost is $10 per person and the event is March 22 beginning at 2 pm EST.

For more information and to register visit Gaming4Others. Click on EVENTS.

For more information about Beanies struggle read here.

Yes we were down. It's all explained here.

So a few of you have asked us what we're doing this year. Well here's out to do list.

1. Finish Trinity, a Halo 3 machinima in conjunction with the PraetoriaGuard
2. Get out of planning an start coding our web game engine for our upcoming MMORTS
3. Get some decent time into this years games and apps
4. Get some sponsors for Gaming4Others.org
5. Finish writing our CMS (we still need forums, bug fixes, OMG CONTENT and some more media stuff)
6. Get a new logo. (Check)

We're closing in on the end of the year and we will be releasing our picks of the year for games, accessories and gaming related stuff. We're also expanding our next year as well. SteelValor himself will be maintaining a list entitled "The Cat Fights! The Best of Female Fronted Goth, Metal and Rock" Be sure to check back for this new section of reviews coming Jan 1st @ 12:00am!!

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We've designed our own content management system and are currently testing our review system. Do NOT panic. We will be implementing new graphics and features shortly. However, the seven years of reviews have been lost due to our old internet host closing shop with no warning.

Alexa was, at one point, the Neislon's of the Internet community. It is impossible though, now, to accurately gauge the gaming industry with anything other than sales. Preorders are barely even a gauge.

You know us ... we will always show the love to the people who lay their lives on the line for us. Be it Military, Police, Fire or Rescue we value you all and consider everyone of you a hero. Well the 518th Division is MOBOCES sponsored "family" for the 2007 Holiday season. We're happy to say that arranged three donations from Codemasters, Microsoft and SEGA that totaled over $1,200 as a very heartfelt thanks to the 518th. Enjoy the season as best you can, stay safe and come home soon! Thanks also to the sponsoring companies & agencies who donated time and products to this effort.

peace, metal & games 4 life,
SteelValor & Staff