Posted by Matt Butrovich |
Apr. 22, 2008 05:32PM PST
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FILED UNDER: News. Games.
id Software has announced that their annual LAN party and tribute to all things id will take place from July 31 to August 3 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Unlike many other gaming events, QuakeCon is absolutely free for attendees, and includes North America's largest BYOC (bring-your-own-computer) LAN party and exhibits from almost 60 companies. QuakeCon will also play host to tournaments for a variety of prizes.
Previous QuakeCons have played host to several important unveilings, including Doom 3 multiplayer, Quake 4 multiplayer, and the first public playtest of Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. No one knows what id has in store for this year, but a good guess might be the revelation of more information on Rage.
For those interested in attending, the Hilton Anatole has also begun taking room reservations, including special booking rates for QuakeCon attendees. Registration for the BYOC LAN party won't begin until 9 p.m. ET on April 30, 2008. Details for both can be found at QuakeCon's official site.
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(Source: QuakeCon)
Tags events, lan parties, quake, id software
Posted by Matt Butrovich |
Apr. 22, 2008 04:52PM PST
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FILED UNDER: News. Science.
Any Southern California space junkies out there? Do you want to go on a field trip to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA? Well you're in luck, as JPL will be providing a rare opportunity for the general public to tour its labs when they hold their open house on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4. Here's a bit more on the event, direct from JPL:
At this free, all-day event, visitors can watch 700-pound robots glide under artificial stars in JPL's Robodome, get an up-close view of full-scale models of Mars rovers, and learn how spacecraft are prepared for their journeys in special clean rooms.
They will see numerous solar system, robotics and Earth science exhibits and learn about various space missions, including the Mars Phoenix Lander, scheduled to land on the Red Planet on May 25. Visitors can also see how NASA instruments measure greenhouse gases, which will help scientists better understand global climate change.
Read more to get the full details on the event!
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(Source: Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
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