Skyrim: Maps UPDATED ALL OVER AGAIN

UPDATE:  A pretty good series of maps.
http://www.realsg.com/2011/11/guide-skyrim-complete-locations-map.html

UPDATE #2:  Annotated map meant to be printed out but clicking any general location brings up a good detailed view of that area.
http://www.gamebanshee.com/skyrim/mapofskyrim.php

UPDATE #3:  An iPhone interactive map.
http://www.dragonshoutapp.com/

This map can't be enlarged to see more detail.
http://gamersdungeon.blogspot.com/2011/11/your-guide-to-skyrim-tips-and-hints.html#skyrimmap

UPDATE #2 - a map mod called UberMap that turns the map into a Google Maps view.  Kotaku has video of how it looks and a link to the SkyrimNexus site hosting the download.
http://kotaku.com/5859945/skyrim-now-has-google-street-view

Prima also sells some sort of online interactive map.  I'm waiting for the uesp.net version myself.
http://www.meoacademy.org/games/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/primaguides/243

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Rift: Mobile Authenticator for iPhones Available UPDATED

Looks like the mobile authenticator is now available for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches.  Here is what you do after you download the free app from iTunes.
https://www.riftgame.com/en/products/authenticator.php

 Please note that the random number generated by the iPhone or iPod Touch (or Android phone) changes rapidly.  You only have a short amount of time to type in the letters/numbers before it changes to something else, which can be rough on folks with physical impairments.

UPDATE:  Here's a detailed essay on protecting yourself as a gamer from hackers.
http://www.riftsocial.com/prevent-hacking

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Mastering Infinity Blade

Looking for help killing the bad guy in Infinity Blade?  Crescente has tips straight from the horse's mouth.
http://kotaku.com/5714697/a-guide-to-delivering-infinity-blade-smack-downs

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Guild Chat Planned for Mobile Armory UPDATED

This costs extra and will be added to the regular Armory later.  whoopeehttp://wow.joystiq.com/2010/09/21/guild-chat-coming-to-the-mobile-armory-app/

When Kotaku mentioned this, they were less than enthusiastic and also wondered if the timing of the announcement had anything to do with ArenaNet's article about the same functionality.
http://kotaku.com/5644227/mobile-guild-chat-coming-to-world-of-warcraft

Here's how it works with ArenaNet in Guild Wars 2.
http://kotaku.com/5643811/staying-connected-to-guild-wars-2-on-the-go

ANOTHER UPDATE:  Blizzard announes new features for the Mobile Armory, including a 3-D model viewer, a screenshot mode, activity feeds, etc.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/09/22/wow-mobile-armory-gets-3-d-model-viewer-activity-feeds-and-more/

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Save Mobile Authenticator Before Upgrading iPhone

With a new iPhone version available, WOW players who use the mobile authenticator are reminded to keep their authenticator serial number before they upgrade or patch their current iPhone.
http://www.wow.com/2010/06/22/reminder-save-your-mobile-authenticator-serial-number-before-yo/

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Remote Auction House Beta Reviews

Gordon takes the remote Auction House app, currently in beta, out for a test drive.
http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/2010/05/25/wow-remote-auction-house-app-beta-impressions/

Here is his follow-up posting, which is more in depth.
http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/2010/06/01/remote-auction-house-review/

WOW Insider is testing the remote Auction House also.
http://www.wow.com/2010/05/26/gold-capped-using-the-new-armory-auction-house/

Note that the cost to use the Remote Auction House is higher in Europe.
http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/2010/06/09/remote-auction-house-goes-live-and-rips-off-europe-in-the-process/

By the way, here is Blizzard's Remote Auction House site.
http://www.wowarmory.com/wow-remote.xml

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WOW Remote Service and the Auction House UPDATED

Blizzard's new Remote Service is in beta right now.  Once this thing goes live, for a monthly fee ($2.99) players can access the Auction House remotely from the Armory website or by using their iPhone or iPod Touch.  The beta is free but only available on a few realms currently, although the blue posting says they plan to eventually make the beta available on all realms. Details here.
http://www.wowhead.com/blog=156840

UPDATE:  Reactions to the new AH service.
http://www.ixobelle.com/2010/05/remote-ah-thoughts.html

http://tobolds.blogspot.com/2010/05/wow-remote-ah-application-on-iphone.html

http://druidreliquary.blogspot.com/2010/05/remote-auction-house.html

http://graymatterwow.blogspot.com/2010/05/wow-auction-house-theres-app-for-that.html

UPDATE #2 - The beta is now available on all U.S. realms.
http://www.wow.com/2010/05/21/remote-auction-house-beta-test-expanded/

UPDATE #3 - The beta has ended and the service is now live.  It costs $2.99 for 30 days' service.  Not cheap, in other words.
http://www.wow.com/2010/06/07/remote-auction-house-beta-testing-ends/

And the price is higher in Europe.
http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/2010/06/09/remote-auction-house-goes-live-and-rips-off-europe-in-the-process/


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Mobile Authenticator Update

WOW Insider says the latest update to the mobile authenticator allows a copy/paste function so you don't have to key in the random numbers.  I suppose this will be useful for those who are using the mobile Auction House on their cell phones?
http://www.wow.com/2010/03/11/updates-to-the-iphone-mobile-authenticator/

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A Few Mobile Apps for the WOW Addict

A few mobile apps are listed here with links to the site selling each to help you cut through the clutter and find something that is WOW-related.
http://www.killtenrats.com/2010/02/18/mmo-on-the-go/

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Armory on Facebook, Auction House on iPhone?

The Armory is now on Facebook.
http://www.wowhead.com/?blog=142978

Here is how it works.
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/01/blizzard-launches-facebook-armory-app/

WOWHead is reporting that Blizzard is working on a way to have the Auction House available via your iPhone.
http://wowalone.blogspot.com/2010/02/ya-didnt-see-this-coming-did-ya.html

Apparently accessing the Auction House via the Armory or your iPhone will be a "premium" --i.e., you'll pay for it, feature.
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/02/blizzard-announces-upcoming-premium-ah-through-armory-feature/

Progress?  The Greedy Goblin thinks having the Auction House available on your smart phone is something only gold sellers will be interested in.
http://greedygoblin.blogspot.com/2010/02/rise-of-goldfarming.html

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Realms Up or Down? Your iPhone Knows

There's an iPhone app that will tell you which realms are up or down and which will also notify you when the realms you specify go up or down.  It's $1.99.  Details here.
http://www.wow.com/2009/09/09/realm-status-iphone-app-sends-push-notifications-for-the-servers/

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Interview with Vasco (Authenticator Manufacturer)

WOW Insider interviewed the manufacturer of the security authenticator at BlizzCon. It gives one a behind the scenes view of how Blizzard works with this tool and the mobile app that does the same thing on cell phones.

http://www.wow.com/2009/08/26/blizzcon-2009-an-interview-with-vasco/

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Authenticator Available for Other Cell Phones

The authenticator is now available in some places for other cell phones besides the iPhone (or is it?). Not that this is only available from Battlenet and only works in some countries and unlike the iPhone app, it isn't free. More details here--
http://www.wow.com/2009/07/20/battle-net-authenticator-now-available-for-other-platforms/

UPDATE: Lissanna looks at the mobile authenticator in more detail and has a link to Blizzard's mobile store. She says it seems to be available in the U.S. for those who use Sprint, Cellular and AT&T as their cell phone provider.
http://www.restokin.com/2009/07/protecting-your-account-new-authenticator-apps/

UPDATE #2:  The Blizzard authenticator app is now available for Android phones.
http://www.wow.com/2010/02/10/mobile-authenticator-available-for-android/
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Armory on your iPhone (UPDATED with Reviews)

You can download this for free to your iPhone or iPod Touch and browse the Armory at any time.
http://kotaku.com/5315954/blizzard-rolls-out-wow-mobile-armory

UPDATE #1: WOW Head has posted a review with lots of screen shots.
http://www.wowhead.com/?blog=108632

UPDATE #2: A review by We Fly Spitfires.
http://blog.weflyspitfires.com/2009/07/20/wow-armory-iphone-app-review/

UPDATE #3:  The mobile armory plans to add a guild chat feature according to this Sept. 2010 article.
http://wow.joystiq.com/2010/09/21/guild-chat-coming-to-the-mobile-armory-app/

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