Dap is one of those interesting words with numerous meanings. We have yet to find a real reason to use the first meaning in the online environment, but we’ll eventually find the reason. Dap is basically a fist-on-fist greeting used to show respect. Back in the 1990s, we’d say “give me some dap” all the time, but the word eventually faded from common use. The online meaning for dap or d.a.p. happens to be “dumb ass person”, which is probably the form of the word we could still use on a daily basis. For example, “Jack Thompson is a d.a.p.”. The above image shows the future President of the United States giving his wife some dap. Sorry McCain, but we already know you lost. We’re really not sorry, but it sounded like the right thing to say.

The definition of “dap” according to The Free DIctionary obviously has nothing to do with the urban slang form of the word we use. It’s just simply a cool word and we’d like to bring it back.

dap (dp)

intr.v. dapped, dap·ping, daps

1. To fish by letting a baited hook fall gently onto the water.

2. To dip lightly or quickly into water, as a bird does.

3. To skip or bounce, especially over the surface of water.

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We’ve been seeing this story making the rounds online, but we decided to hold off on said postage from the lack of info. Well, for now at least, we know that GameStop and Amazon have kicked off their pre-order program for the upcoming LittleBigPlanet on PS3.

Those of you going with the lesser of two evils (in this case, Amazon) will get a Brady Games-sanctioned “LittleBigPlanet Creator” miniguide when the game ships out to you. GameStop patrons will be able to get their hands on an in-game Kratos, of God of War fame, which is actually split in four different parts: skin, goatee, blades and clothing.

As much as we adore GameStop’s “excellent” customer service, we have to hand it to them…they have the better deal — plus, no waiting to get your create-a-level on with shipping shenanigans.

What pre-order bonus are you guys going for?

Via LittleBigPlanet News

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If you are into video games, you more than likely read Edge - the videogames magazine and website. They have just awarded Halo 3 the Edge Award for Innovation at this year’s Edinburg Interactive Festival. This was a surprising choice considering the game was going up against Grand Theft Auto IV, Portal, Rock Band, Super Mario Galaxy and Wii Fit. Although Halo 3 is my favorite game of the ones listed above, I feel like Portal and Rock Band were actually more innovative.

According to the reps at Edge, the game won due to it’s “integration and coherence of Halo 3’s online content”.  While I certainly believe that the Halo series has one of the best online  setups in console history, it wasn’t a huge improvement over Halo 2.  Maybe I say this because I miss Halo 2’s maps…

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The game we’ve been waiting several years for is just about ready to be unleashed on the world. To check out the first official trailer and webcast for the game, check out www.StarTrekOnline.com.  The video and webcast were first shown at the annual Star Trek convention in Las Vegas over the weekend.  Set in the year 2409, you will be able to captain a Federation or Klingon ship throughout the known galaxy.  Many Star Trek games have failed in the past, but I have a really good feeling about this one.  

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Magazine circulation has been declining for several years, but it looks like this year has been the worst for the print industry.  Below is a chart showing the first-half 2008 circulation figures from some of the most popular magazines.  I have to wonder if online blogs have something to do with the decline.  It’s quicker and easier to get your news and information from the internet these days.  Another reason single copy sales are way down could have something to do with the recession as well.  Check out the interesting article on the topic at WWD Media.

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DC Universe is one game that we are certainly looking forward to.  It’s unfortunate that it will not be on the Xbox 360, but PC and PS3 gamers still have a shot at playing the game.  

Fact Sheet

ESRB:                                   Rating Pending

Developer/Publisher:        Sony Online Entertainment LLC

Platforms:                           PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and PC  

Game Description

DC Universe^™ Online for the PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system and the PC is currently in development by Sony Online Entertainment LLC in collaboration with DC Comics and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.  DCUO brings high-energy action to the forefront with a combat system designed to deliver a fast-paced action experience with the extraordinary powers of  DC-styled super heroes and villains at your disposal. DCUO has the dynamic art style of renowned comic book artist Jim Lee of DC Comics’

WildStorm Productions, who as Executive Creative Director is ensuring that DCUO is visually compelling and authentic to the DC Universe.

DCUO offers a dramatic online setting where players battle for and against their favorite DC Comics heroes and villains including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Joker.  For the very first time, players and fans will be able to enter this fabled world as an active force for good or evil. The action and drama will play out in such well-known locations such as Gotham City and Metropolis.

 Key Features

• DCUO is an action-focused super-hero game in a fully realized DC Universe
• Players can experience the intensity of a 3D world created in the artistic vision of legendary comic book artist Jim Lee
• DCUO uses a state-of-the-art physics engine that turns the world into your weapon
• Extreme customization allows players to create their own custom hero or villain
• Players will embark on story-driven adventures penned by famous DC writers
• DCUO game-play is being optimized for the PC and PLAYSTATION 3 system
• The DCUO game world’s depth will span the entire DC Universe 

DC UNIVERSE and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.

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Release Date: July 29, 2008
Platform: Xbox 360, PS3
Developer: Project Soul
Publisher: Namco Bandai
Genre: Weapons-based 3D Fighting
Players: 1-2 Players; Local and Online
MSRP: $59.99
ESRB Rating: Teen Adolescents

The soul swords never seem to take a break as Namco Bandai keeps bringing them back into the fold with every iteration of the Soulcalibur series. Fortunately, Soulcalibur IV lives up to its namesake and brings with it an online mode (finally!), tunes up the fighting mechanics a bit, and, of course, takes breast-bouncing technology to a new height.

Gameplay

SCIV enters next-gen systems with the same four-button system as before and, as fans will be surprised to see, slows the action down a bit to create more balanced, strategic fights. Also, some of the characters’ moves list and play styles have been altered. Subtle, but noticeable, and veterans of the series might have some adjusting to do.

Single player is never the main focus in fighting games, but Namco Bandai has always done well with their games’ console renditions and SCIV is no different by giving you a story mode, “Tower of Lost Souls,” a deep and varied “Character Creation,” and online play.

Gold is the main currency which can be easily obtained to unlock characters and other bonuses. Kudos to Project Soul for making it possible to unlock most of the characters within the first hour of playtime with the game.

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Title: Beijing 2008: The Official Video Game of the Olympic Games
Platforms: Xbox360, PLAYSTATION 3, PC
ESRB: E for Everyone
MSRP: Xbox 360: $49.99; PLAYSTATION 3: $49.99; PC: $29.99
Genre: Sports Simulation
Multiplayer: Online up to 4 players
Ship date: Out Now

This is your last chance to compete WITH the Summer Olympics.  With the Men’s Soccer team already picking up a win against China (1-0), the USA is off to a good start.  So I say, go out and get the game.  Having hands-on experience Gymnastics’ Rings is ridiculous.  No, Beer Pong is not an event but Badminton is.  Oh yeah, get your shuttlecock’s out.

Beijing 2008 will feature uncanny realism with fully rendered models of the actual Olympic arenas where competitions take place as well as the surrounding cityscape of Beijing. Players will strive for national pride as 32 countries are represented in Beijing 2008 and over 35 different sporting events to participate in. For the first time ever in Olympics video game history, players will have the ability to compete against others online and compare scores on online leader boards; truly capturing the international competitive spirit of the Olympic Games.

Partial Feature List:

• Developed for all true next generation consoles
o PLAYSTATION 3
o Xbox 360
o PC

• 32 National Teams Represented

• Numerous disciplines including
o Athletics
o Gymnastics
o Shooting
o Aquatics
o Weightlifting
o Table Tennis
o Kayak
o Cycling
o Judo
o Archery

• 38 Events in total

• Over 1000 character models

• Play as male and female competitors

• Comprehensive Game Modes
o Training
o Competition
o Career

• Competitive online gameplay for all platforms
o Complete live against opponents from around the world
o Download & upload best times & scores
o Download & upload ghosts of your best performances
o Full online leader boards

• LAN (Local Area Network) support for PC version

Via Press Release

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12 players at one time in one game sounds like the way online hockey was always meant to be.  The latest trailer for NHL 09 shows us what to expect when it come to online league play, etc.  The game will be released for Xbox 360 and Sony PS3 on September 9, 2008.  PS2 and PC versions will follow in October.  It’s been a while since I could honestly say I was genuinely excited about a hockey video game…

written by Will Snizek \\ tags: game, Hockey, League, NHL, October, Online, play, September, Sony, time, Trailer, video, way, while, Xbox

If you were wondering about the new Star Trek MMO, it looks like gameplay will be revealed on August 10, 2008 at the Annual Star Trek Convention in Vegas. If you can’t show up for the event, the new gameplay will also be unveiled online (www.startrekonline.com). I’m certainly excited to find out more about this game. Being a huge Star Trek fan, I have felt let down in the past by the piles of mediocre ST games. I’ve already heard a few good things about the game from the Cryptic camp, so we’re keeping our fingers crossed that this gameplay video will knock our socks off. The game was initially announced back in 2004 under development by Perpetual Entertainment. Perpetual folded in early 2008 and the game was nearly complete from what I understand…

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