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XfireXfire is a free tool that automatically keeps track of when and where gamers are playing PC games online and lets their friends join them easily. It works regardless of game type, server browser, or gaming service that a player is using. Xfire eliminates the hassles of running multiple programs like IRC, instant messengers, or in-game friends lists to keep track of when and where a gamer’s friends are playing. It supports the best and the latest online PC games including server- and non-server-based First Person Shooters, Real Time Strategy, and Role Playing Games.

Changes:
# Improved the in-game overlay when capturing a video to include video duration and file size.
# Added capability to detect some 64-bit games.
# Improved voice chat performance on certain sound cards.
# Fixed a problem that caused many video uploads to return an unknown error.
# Fixed many small problems with video conversion and uploading.
# Added Cool/Lame ratings to the video player on the web site. View top-rated videos on the Xfire home page.
# The video tab automatically refreshes if you modify the video directory from another program.
# New games supported:

Rohan Online, Warriors Orochi, Alien Arena 2008 , Ninja Reflex: Steamworks Edition, Lunia, Uplink, Slayers Online, Second Sight, Imperium Romanum, Yu-Gi-Oh! Online: Duel Evolution, Assassin’s Creed, Terra: Battle for the Outlands, Darkstar One, OpenTTD, NosTale, Jagged Alliance 2 Gold, American McGee’s Alice, Skulltag, Saga, Trackmania Nations Forever, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas 2, The Sims 2 Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff, Kung Fu Panda Demo

Download Xfire 1.91 Build 31460

Microsoft announced this evening that they will be integrating Live Messenger into the Xbox platform on May 7, linking 260 million Live Messenger users with 6 million Xbox Live users. Xbox Live users will be able to chat with up to six contacts simultaneously by plugging a USB keyboard into the Xbox. Gamers will love this.

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AIM 6.0

AIM 6.0 is now available for download from the AIM site.

AIM 6.0 is the next generation of instant messaging software. We listened to your requests and added lots of new features. Plus, we streamlined the software to make sure it’s fast enough to keep up with you. Install AIM 6.0 and never look back.

Download Aim 6.0

Windows Live Messenger

What’s new with Windows Live(TM) Messenger 8.1 Beta

Check out the features we’ve added:

  • Redesigned, smarter contact cards give you more data about and easier access to your friends
  • Your display name, status and personalization roam with you to any computer
  • Try PC-to-phone calling with two free calls to virtually any phone in the world*
  • Better server performance
  • Automatic updates
  • Improved sign-in performance

Download Windows Live Messenger 8.1 Beta