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Google calls Apple “valuable partner”

Filed under: Steve Jobs, Apple, Developer, Apple History

Steve Jobs is trashing Google internally according to rumors, but Google is having none of it. Company reps told the press at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week that Google considers Apple "a very close and valuable partner," and that they believe that the relationship between the two companies "is stable."

Of course, they were responding to rumors that Microsoft's Bing search engine would replace Google on the iPhone, and common sense will tell you that it'll be a cold day somewhere very warm before Apple chooses to partner with Microsoft over Google. If push came to shove, Steve would probably create his own search engine before partnering up with anyone in Redmond.

But maybe the Google folks are also playing politics a little here -- Steve is not an unreasonable man, and he is known for being direct, especially in personal communication. Jobs can complain all he want in an internal meeting, but in public, it's probably best that Google takes the high road. Apple and Google may eventually have to show down over cell phones, but until they absolutely have to, it's probably better if they both play as nice as possible.

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TUAW Google calls Apple "valuable partner" originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 On Sale This Week On PSN

With each new PlayStation Store update, Sony has been offering a variety of titles for discounted price. This week’s sale is on one of the PSN’s best selling games of 2009, Marvel Vs. Capcom 2. According to a tweet from the official @marvelvscapcom twitter, Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 will be on sale for $7.49 starting when [...]

God of War III PS3 GameStop Pre-Order Sweepstakes Announced

SCEA Product Marketing Manager [b]Anthony Caiazzo[/b] has announced news today of a God of War III PS3 GameStop pre-order sweepstakes, as follows:

Today [url=http://www.gamestop.com]GameStop[/url] announced a God of War III Sweepstakes that gives fans a shot at prizes even the Gods would envy.

Want pizza for a year or the ultimate Sony Home Entertainment System? Maybe a VIP trip to a music festival or [url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/]MMA[/url] experience in Las Vegas?

GameStop is giving away four weekly grand prizes and more than 2,200 ungodly prizes through March 15 exclusively for GameStop pre-order customers.

Entering the "Be the Envy of the Gods" sweepstakes is simple. Fans can pre-order the game at any [url=http://web.sa.mapquest.com/gamestop/?tempset=search]local GameStop[/url] or online at [url=http://www.gamestop.com/]www.gamestop.com[/url], and use their receipt code or online order confirmation number to enter.

The code can be entered once a week on th

Video: MAG PlayStation 3 Developer Tips: Direct Action

Zipper Interactive Sr. Community Manager [b]Jeremy Dunham[/b] has posted yet another installment in their MAG PlayStation 3 developer tips series, with today's video dubbed Direct Action.

To quote: For today's Zip-Tips, Lead Tester and owner of the world's largest video game t-shirt collection, Jay Embry, walks us through the popular Direct Action class in [url=http://mag.com/mag.html]MAG[/url].

If you're the visual type we have this nifty Direct Action video narrated by Jay himself, followed by his handy tips. Enjoy!

Hello, this is Jay! The Direct Action soldier is invaluable to the team whether they're attacking or defending. If attacking, it's going to be your job to do as much damage as possible to key defensible points - like using your rockets to take out Defensive Emplacement Turrets.

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If defending, it's the Direct Action guy's job to keep key defense objectives up and running or out of enemy hands all together. Here are some sp

Video: PS Home: MotorStorm Carrier, Loco Island & Mui Mui Ship

SCEE's Community Lead [b]Alex Weekes[/b] has shared some video footage today covering MotorStorm Carrier, Loco Island and Mui Mui Ship in PlayStation Home.

To quote: This week's highlights have to be the Loco Island personal space and brand new Mui Mui Ship public space, along with the MotorStorm Carrier.

That's right, the stunning new MotorStorm Carrier has arrived in PS Home! Hinted at a few months back in the MotorStorm Sphere, the new MotorStorm space is a decommissioned aircraft Carrier.

Bought by a wealthy, anonymous, rock star and donated to MotorStorm, the spaces comes complete with a number of mini-games, quests and funky rewards.

Check out the trailer below of this fantastic new space:

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Try your hand at Lunatic Launcher arcade game or help out some of the 'Stormers roaming about the space for your chance to win a prize.

Or, if the mood takes you, spin some tracks at the DJ decks, where you can also play around with the

BUZZ! Gets New National Geographic Questions on PSN Tomorrow

Associate Producer [b]Jenny Barbour[/b] has announced today on the PlayStation Blog that BUZZ! is getting hundreds of new National Geographic questions on PSN tomorrow, as follows:

Tomorrow's PlayStation Store Update will deliver a new National Geographic Quiz Pack for PS3 as well as a PSP-optimized version of one of your favorite [url=http://www.buzzthegame.com/en-gb/Browse-Quiz-Packs/]PS3 Quiz Packs[/url], both offering hundreds of questions to help build out your quiz banks.

First, get ready for fun that the entire family will want to get in on with the all-new National Geographic: Kids Quiz Pack for BUZZ! Quiz World PS3 and BUZZ! Quiz TV.

Featuring over 500 questions inspired by the popular [url=http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/]National Geographic Kids[/url] brand, the DLC pack makes learning fun while covering topics including geography, science, music, history and more!

Engage your family in an exciting educational experience while answering questions like these

God of War III GameStop Pre-Order Sweepstakes Announced

Today GameStop announced a God of War III Sweepstakes that gives fans a shot at prizes even the Gods would envy. Want pizza for a year or the ultimate Sony Home Entertainment System? Maybe a VIP trip to a premier music festival or MMA experience in Las Vegas? GameStop is giving away four weekly grand [...]

Blue Toad Murder Files Coming to PSN Thursday, March 25 2010

Relentless Software Producer [b]Jade Tidy[/b] has announced that Blue Toad Murder Files is coming to PSN on Thursday, March 25, 2010.

To quote: Hello fellow sleuths. We've received quite a few enquires and comments about when we'll be releasing [url=http://www.bluetoadmurderfiles.co.uk/]Blue Toad Murder Files[/url] in North America, so I'm pleased to let you know that Episodes 1 to 3 will be available on the PlayStation Store on Thursday, March 25. Episodes 1, 2 and 3 will be available as a bundle for $14.99 or you can buy individual episodes for $7.49.

For anyone who doesn't know much about [url=http://uk.playstation.com/games-media/games/detail/item239398/Blue-Toad-Murder-Files%E2%84%A2-The-Mysteries-of-Little-Riddle/]Blue Toad Murder Files: The Mysteries of Little Riddle[/url], the game is a six-episode murder mystery exclusively for PSN.

Set in the quaint English village of Little Riddle, you play as one of four members of the Blue Toad Detective Agency. Can you follow t

TUAW TV Live: Macworld 2010 post-Expo show, OWLE bubo, and more

Filed under: Macworld, Video, Podcasting

Welcome back, my friends, to the show that never ends!

Today on TUAW TV Live we'll be talking about Macworld Expo 2010, the OWLE bubo, camera apps for the iPhone, and any other topics that happen to hit host Steve Sande's fancy.

Some of the camera apps that we'll be discussing include Lo-Mob, ColorSplash, CinemaFX, FocalLab, and Project365. All of these apps are in your friendly neighborhood App Store and should only make a slight dent in your wallet.

The video and chat tools are on the next page -- just click the Read More link below to get in on the fun.

TUAW TUAW TV Live: Macworld 2010 post-Expo show, OWLE bubo, and more originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rumored PS Store Content for 02/18/10

This week is mostly packed with a variety of interesting downloadable content for you to choose from. However, don’t forget to download and watch the debut of The Tester. The Tester Assassin’s Creed II DLC – Bonfire of the Vanities Resident Evil 5 DLC – Lost in Nightmares Buzz! DLC – National Geographic Quiz Pack [...]