We posted an article one month ago that invited readers to do a little thought exercise. Here's what we said: "On the 5th of November we're going to post an article or two about video games, gadgets, technology, and general geekness ... the things about video gaming and technology that ought not be forgotten."

So here's our list of some video gaming and technology moments worth remembering. Hope this gets you thinking (and feeling nostalgic too!). And we look forward to your comments (and arguments). What do you remember and wish that the world will never forget?

Want to read about the latest exclusives on THQ's WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 for the PSP? Well, HGZine has come out with its latest issue, which includes massive content on the game..

For those who don't know, HGZine is a free videogame magazine downloadable off the GamerZine website. Each issue features more than 40 pages of downloadable content, including gaming articles, embedded videos, multimedia and other interactive elements.

Issue 7 has come out featuring several other games as well, which include: God of War: Chains of Olympus, Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow, Contra 4, Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and many more.

Dave Taylor, the publishing director of HGZine commented on the latest issue saying:

HGZine, like our other free videogames magazines, goes from strength to strength. Issue 7 is a fantastic example of this. It brings on board a new and talented editor, Dean Mortlock. Dean has years of videogames journalistic experience, and he has put together a brilliant issue full of exclusives and probably our best collection yet of interactive screens and video. This makes HGZine probably the most immersive media experience out there for gamers looking for information, and best of all, of course, it’s completely free.

HGZine is downloadable in PDF format and will require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 to read the file.

Some of you guys may be familiar with QJ forum member Momochi Zabuza for releasing Al-Quran for PSP that allows our Muslim brothers to bring a good resource on Islam in their pockets. For those who enjoyed this nifty app, it might do you good to know that version 1.1 is out.
 
Taken from the Readme file, the cache has improved this time around. There's still a minor problem that would freeze everything, but that only happens after 30-40 pages of browsing. A page search function was also added for everyone's convenience.

To make Al-Quran run, here are the instructions from the Readme:

1. Don't change any filename or folder name
2. Enable PSP Adobe Flash Player
3. Use internet browser in the PSP to run the application
4. Copy all the files to the memory stick's root folder. For those with Al-Quran v1.0, you have to replace the holdaya.swf with the new one inside the update and delete the old qpsp1.swf.
5. Enter file:/psp-alquran/qpsp.swf on the address bar

As for the controls, use the analog stick as mouse and cross/circle button as mouse button. For more info, just check out the Readme file. Existing Al-Quran users can update to v1.1 by downloading the update file. Otherwise, get the full version.

Download: Al-Quran v1.1 Full Version
Download: Al-Quran v1.1 Update

Here's another gamerzines.com offering. Since the bigger consoles (360Zine) and PC get a version of the free downloadable magazine made for the DS and PSP called HGZine (short for Handheld GamerZine).

This issue features a number of exclusives including: WipEout Pulse (hands on and developer interview), an interview with Yasuhiro Wada, creator of Harvest Moon, and a sneak peek at Team 17's Worms.

Reportedly, Yasuhiro Wada reveals that a new Harvest Moon set to hit next year and that he thinks Microsoft is working on its own portable gaming device.

Also included are reviews of portable games like Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales, SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 2, Burnout Dominator, and Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops. Publishing director David Taylor had this to say:

Traditionally portable games have been overlooked by the games press. However, gone are the days when the DS and PSP simply get ports of cut-down versions of console games. Now we have exciting new properties like the Brothers In Arms game for DS in this issue or WipEout Pulse, where the game has been designed from the ground up for the device and gamers are now looking for ways to keep up to date with their favourite games on these platforms. HGZine is a great way to do this, with professionally written features and pages enhanced with video and multimedia.

As is usual, you'll need a copy of Adobe Reader version 6 or higher to be able to read the magazine.

If you're the type of bloke who makes use of the gamerzine.com magazine portal, and you're into Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 6, then this bit of news might be useful to you. The new issue of the Official PES6 Fanzine has just been published. The fanzine is full of guides, walkthroughs, and tips that should help you master the game.

The issue also has a look at the new handheld versions coming on Nintendo DS and Sony PSP, with animated screens for each. There’s also a behind the scenes look at the making of the PES6 TV ad with John Terry.

If you're willing to swallow your gamer pride and go seek some help, are you're really interested in that handheld feature that the zine's got, then all you really need is Adobe Reader v6. The thing is free for download no registration required, just click at our link below.

Download: [Official PES6 Fanzine]

PSP Hacking 101's Pox and Ragable have done it again - it's another excellent podcast. When we surfed over to Pox's Blogspot (psphacking101), we saw that CommuteCast Episode 12 was done and ready for download.

If you're not familiar with these guys (like maybe you've been doing research in Antarctica for the past two years), they're the guys we so love for their CommuteCasts and podcasts, such as the famous PSP Hacking 101 Episode 19: Homebrew Basics (that's exactly what it's about: the homebrew basics - it's a noob's best friend and a funny vid to watch).

Anyway, back to CommuteCast number 12. Topics covered in this one include the following (this is far from a complete list; they talk about a lot, as usual, hehe):

• 2.71 Custom Firmware SE-B [Pox's blog linked to our article]
• Podcasts comparison to PBS
• Windows Vista Upgrade Coupon
• Adapter Lets Any Car Use Ethanol
• Sony's BDP-S1 has been delayed
• 3D Games Peaked?
• Adobe taking over the world
• E-bay Rules on PS3/Wii Auctions
• The Myth of 1080p
• Drastic Wyoming weather
• Intel Core 2 Quad

Download: [PSP Hacking 101 CommuteCast Episode 12]