http://www.zam.com/ ZAM gaming news rss feed http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20606 <p>Check out both blog entries after the jump.</p><br/><a href="http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20606">View in full...</a> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:36:37 -0000 http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20438 <p>As we <a href="http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20386" target="_blank">reported</a> earlier this week, CCP has released the list of applicants for the fourth Council of Stellar Management. In order to provide players with information on the candidates, Luminus Aardokay (aMUSiC) and Quivering Palm (Spirit) held a CSM debate last night on their <a href="http://www.planetriskshow.com/episode-9/" target="_blank">Planet Risk</a> radio show.</p> <p>Candidates <a href="http://www.antipwn.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=5&amp;Itemid=7" target="_blank">Helen Highwater</a>, <a href="http://podlogs.com/mikeazariah" target="_blank">Mike Azariah</a>, <a href="http://www.missionscollide.com/" target="_blank">Song Li</a> and <a href="http://teadaze.net/" target="_blank">TeaDaze</a> presented their platforms in the three-hour show, which you can <a href="http://www.planetriskshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Planet%20Risk%20-%20Episode%209.mp3" target="_blank">download</a> as an mp3. More information on the CSM candidates can be found in the <a href="http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=channel&amp;channelID=759778">Jita Park Speakers Corner</a> forum on the official EVE Online site.</p> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:43:56 -0000 http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20386 <p>CCP has posted the <a href="http://www.eveonline.com/devblog.asp?a=blog&amp;bid=708" target="_blank">results</a> of the candidacy application period for the fourth <a href="http://wiki.eveonline.com/wiki/What_is_the_CSM" target="_blank">Council of Stellar Management</a>, and the company has accepted 49 of the 60 applications. The rest were rejected due to passport issues, EULA violations and "Internet lolsters."</p> <p>According to the post, "the age range of the candidates is between 21 and 54 with the average age of 33 years." Only one female player is running for a seat on the council. You can view the list of applicants <a href="http://myeve.eve-online.com/council/voting" target="_blank">here</a> in preparation for the upcoming election, which will be held from Nov. 12-26.</p> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:09:49 -0000 http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20189 <p>CCP <a href="http://www.eveonline.com/news.asp?a=single&amp;nid=3457&amp;tid=1" target="_blank">announced</a> today that it will be adding a PLEX timer in an attempt to strengthen its anti-fraud measures in its Pilot License Extension program. According to the post, a maximum 60-minute delivery delay will go into effect for all PLEX added to the system after downtime tomorrow, Oct. 20.</p> <p>For more information on PLEX, check out the system's <a href="http://wiki.eveonline.com/wiki/30_days_Concord_Pilot_License_Extension" target="_blank">EVElopedia page</a>. As the entry states, "PLEX offers an alternative way for people to pay for their subscription without the use of our more conventional payment methods. Using PLEX, pilots can earn game time simply by playing EVE."</p> Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:23:26 -0000 http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20091 <p>The full announcement can be found after the jump. Also, check out the <a href="http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&amp;threadID=253187" target="_blank">rules</a> of the test server before logging in for the event.</p><br/><a href="http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20091">View in full...</a> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:52:54 -0000 http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20049 <p><!--Session data--></p><br/><a href="http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20049">View in full...</a> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:44:27 -0000 http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20014 <p>And now for something completely different. When you think of CCP, you probably picture ships flying through space in EVE Online, or maybe even wonder <a href="http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20004" target="_blank">what you'll see</a> in DUST 514. Whatever images pop into your head, I doubt a rap group was one of them. Well, say hello to Permaband.</p> <p>Members of the CCP team formed the group and posted <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgvM7av1o1Q" target="_blank">their video</a> for the song "HTFU" on YouTube. According to the link on the EVEOnline <a href="http://www.facebook.com/eveonline" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, the song was performed and produced in house. Oh, and they "spit hot fire." It's true. Here's a taste of their rhymes: "<span>Every day is a fight, there's no room for bloopers. Bugs coming at us like in Starship Troopers. We help when we can, every child, every man. Treat the boogie man to a permanent ban!"</span></p> <p>Check out the video if you don't believe me. Actually, wait a minute. If you're at work, don't watch the video yet. Wait until you're home. As CCP puts it, the video's "not safe for YOUR work, sorry--so quit and join us so you can watch it."</p> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:07:22 -0000 http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20002 <p><!--Session data--></p><br/><a href="http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=20002">View in full...</a> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:48:37 -0000 http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=19969 <p>Make sure to check out our summarized after the jump and stay tuned for our DUST 514 gameplay impressions, and transcribed interviews covering DUST 514, EVE Online and the overarching economy.</p><br/><a href="http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=19969">View in full...</a> Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:25:06 -0000 http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=19968 <p>Richardsson then jumped right into a discussion about New Eden by saying that many people in this day and age gather their information through numerous sources and tools. He said that New Eden will let you "communicate with anybody whether they're in-game or out of game, or wherever you are in the world."</p><br/><a href="http://www.zam.com/story.html?story=19968">View in full...</a> Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:10:05 -0000