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What happened in history on this day: October 29?
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Personal Computer history:
- 1996 - Sun Microsystems launches Java Enterprise Computing and announces JavaStation network computers.
- 1998 - IBM announces an Aptiva personal computer, with 3.2 GB hard drive, 24x CD-ROM drive, IBM 300 Performance MMX processor, 32 MB RAM, Lotus SmartSuite and modem, for US$599. IBM is the first major American computer maker to break the US$600 mark.
- 1999 - Brad Silverberg leaves Microsoft, after nine years employment. He served as vice president for applications and the Internet client group. He headed the team responsible for Windows 3.1 and Internet Explorer.
- 2002 - Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard officially unveil the Media Center PC. It features the Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system, and digital video recorder.
- 2002 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Fairly Oddparents TV show in the US. An advice card says: "Right clicking your mouse gives you a variety of options while editing documents".
- 2009 - In England, the 27th Golden Joystick Awards ceremony is held, for games released between May 2008 and May 2009.
Video Game history:
- 1988 - Sega introduces the MegaDrive modem in Japan.
- 1993 - Konami releases the Dracula X video game for the PC Engine in Japan.
- 2001 - SNK of Japan shuts down the company. The company was best known for its NeoGeo arcade and home games.
- 2002 - Take 2 Interactive releases the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City video game for the PlayStation 2 in the US.
- 2002 - Sega releases the Phantasy Star Online: Episode 1 & II video game for the GameCube in the US. The game can be played offline in single-player mode, or online against other players for US$9 per month. Price is US$39.99.
- 2002 - The Fox Broadcasting Company airs The Fairly Oddparents TV show in the US. A parent offers his son's video games as a "trick or treat" offering.
- 2003 - LucasArts releases the Gladius video game for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in the US.
- 2004 - Take-Two Interactive Software releases the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas video game for the PlayStation 2 in the United Kingdom. First day sales: 501,000, a record.
- 2009 - Microsoft Game Studios releases the Forza Motorsport 3 video game for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
- 2009 - Rockstar rleases the Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City for the Xbox 360 in the USA.
- 2009 - In England, the 27th Golden Joystick Awards ceremony is held, for games released between May 2008 and May 2009.
- Ultimate game: Fallout 3,
- Multiplayer game: Call of Duty: World at War,
- Nintendo game: Call of Duty: World at War,
- One to watch: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,
- Soundtrack: Guitar Hero: World Tour,
- Family game: LittleBigPlanet,
- Handheld game: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for Nintendo DS,
- Mobile game: Metal Gear Solid Touch,
- Xbox game: Gears of War 2,
- PlayStation game: Killzone 2,
- Online game: Left4Dead.
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