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- True fans will love ‘Dead Rising 2’ Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:11AMSpace aliens come and go, Second World War Nazis wax and wane, but zombies? When it comes to video game foes, zombies never die. Well, in a manner of speaking. Being as they're already dead.
- Spector Talks Censorship, Evolution Of Epic Mickey Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:00PMAt Penny Arcade Expo today, Warren Spector followed up Friday's keynote address by sitting down with a small gathering of press this afternoon to answer questions concerning censorship generally and, more immediately, Disney Epic Mickey. A demonstration of the game at the Gamasutra-attended roundtable during the Seattle video game culture show served as a backdrop to the conversation, revealing ...
- Tron Evolution:... Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 8:42PMAdmittedly, my last hands-on with Tron Evolution: Battle Grids was a complete and total fangasm. And after checking out two new modes on the PAX showfloor, sorry, not a whole lot has changed.
- PAX day 1: Torchlight II, Goldeneye 007, and Tron Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:15PMAll that, plus a photo of an ewok in the "Back to the Future" DeLorean. No, really, it's that awesome.
- Namco remakes arcade classics again in Wii's Namco Museum Megamix Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:15PMThe last time Namco Bandai released a Museum collection on Wii with updated versions of its classics ... it didn't really work out . Namco is trying again with Namco Museum Megamix -- sort of. In fact, many of the remixed games in this collection are the same as in the previous collection, judging from the materials released. The Galaga Remix seen in the screenshots is the same "defend Pac-Man ...
- Libraries hope to draw new cardholders to services ranging from online access to movies Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 5:42AMLong gone are the days when patrons could walk into the Lake Villa District Library and check out puzzles, puppets and cameras.
- Hands on Xbox Kinect: Pricing and release date Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:13AMAt a press event today in Sydney, Microsoft has announced pricing options and release date for the Xbox 360 Kinect motion sensing controller. iTWire also got a chance to try out the new device.
- Grizzlies Take Down Freedom in Series Opener Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:28AMSAUGET, Ill.- Charlie Lisk drove in five runs and Mark Brackman won his league-leading 12th game of the year as the Gateway Grizzlies defeated the Florence Freedom 8-3 in the opener of a three-game series at GCS Ballpark.
- Sign of the apocalypse or the times? Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:57AMOur children had their birthday last week and reaped a bounty of new games for the Wii, including one sure to be regretted by their parents, Band Hero. Yes, we're concerned about how much time they spend on this pastime, but at least we can take comfort in the fact that gaming is now apparently getting them ready for college. Or so says the University of Florida, which has begun offering a two ...
- Saif Ali Khan To Release Agent Vinod Playstation Game And Comic Book Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:51PMAugust 28, 2010 : Bollywood stars always find out some new gimmick to promote their movies. Saif Ali Khan has also found out a new trick to promote his upcoming movie Agent Vinod.
- Nintendo Wii Review: Metroid: Other M Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 12:48PMThe return of Samus (again). Nintendo - Video game - Game - Metroid II: Return of Samus - Console Platforms
- Tweens & Technology: The tiny power shoppers Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:32AMChildren aged eight to 12 wield outsized economic clout when it comes to cellphones and the virtual world of video games
- GameFly used game sale: Yakuza 3, GoW 3, BioShock 2, more for cheap Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 3:36PMGameFly has a decent sale on used games going on right now. The frugal folks at Slickdeals.net have found a few of the juicier deals, including Yakuza 3 for $22, God of War 3 for $20, BioShock 2 for $14 and more. Check out more highlights after the break and let us know if you find any good deals. Continue reading GameFly used game sale: Yakuza 3, GoW 3, BioShock 2, more for cheap GameFly used ...
- Police Blotter Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:50AMThe following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Elmhurst Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court can make that determination.
- Bryan Conway, 12, followed his passion for sports to the end Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:03AMThe late Bryan Conway was disabled with cerebral palsy, confined to a wheelchair and unable to communicate verbally — but, according to those who knew him, that was never the way he defined who he was, or could be.
- Library thrives in tough times Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 9:20PMAt a time when many libraries are struggling with budget cuts, the Dover Town Library is increasing hours, positions, and services — largely thanks to the tightknit community it serves. Library - Libraries - United States - Library and Information Science - Arts and Entertainment
- School notes from around N.Ky. Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 7:43PMNews and notes from schools around Northern Kentucky.
- Overheard @ Gamescom: Competitive Kinect fighting is dangerous Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 6:37PMSince shortly after the Wii Remote first brought motion control to the masses, we've known that over-enthusiastic use (and slippery hands) can lead to controllers ( and other things ) getting broken. So what happens when Kinect's 3D camera turns your entire body into the controller? Well, not surprisingly, it turns out you're the one that could get broken. "Versus mode was a bit too dangerous ...
- thayer Library: listening to an audio book is as simple as pushing play Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:08PMLIBRARY ADVOCATE August is Audio Book Appreciation Month.
- A chat with Microsoft Principal Researcher Bill Buxton, Part II Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:41AM"The grandparent of Kinect is the door at the supermarket."
- New year, new rec room Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:10AM(up from about 325 last year at this time), 172 at Santa Lucia Middle School (up slightly), 250 at Coast Union High School (CUHS, about the same); and 17 at Leffingwell High School.
- Library hosts film festival Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:03AMThe Flenniken Public Library announces the second annual Golden Flamingo Film Festival at 1 p.m. Friday. The festival will consist of movies made by the teen summer reading program participants. The teens wrote, produced, acted and edited their own work. Each film has a unique story that reflects the middle school worldview. The Golden Flamingo statuette will be awarded to the winning ...
- thy job sites honored Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:07AMThe best workplace wellness programs are customized, comprehensive, integrated and diversified, according to new research from the Center for Studying Health System Change.
- The Great Moral Questions, Now Available for Xbox and Wii Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:42AM"In the past, videogames have often been blood-thirsty and amoral, but a new generation of popular games are asking players to consider the moral consequences of their actions."
- BEN column - Best wishes, Joan, from historical society; reswcue in Ventor; Sam's Lamborghini; Bill Borel reaches 4 ... Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:20AMGood morning! There's a 40 percent chance of showers this morning.
- 11 Games to Cool Off With Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 4:44AM STARCRAFT 2! Wait, that’s been released already. All right... HALO REACH! Wait, that’s next month isn’t it? So what comes after the 12-year wait of StarCraft, but before the month long wait of Halo? We’re not going to lie...
- Shippin' Out August 15-21: Kane & Lynch 2 Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:26PMSquare Enix's gritty crime sequel leads retail pack next to action role-playing PSP game Ys Seven.
- Nintendo Download: August 16, 2010 Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 12:25PMSoar, Solve, Scribble and Sing with New Downloads for Wii and Nintendo DSi
- AAA Inspectors Pick Their Favorite Places For Family Vacations Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 9:16AMPlan an unforgettable last hurrah for summer
- European Studios License Xaitment Products Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:53PMGerman AI toolmaker Xaitment says European studios Coreplay and Kylotonn have signed two new licensing agreement for its pathfinding middleware. Munich-based Coreplay has licensed XaitMap and XaitMove on an upcoming title, while French studio Kylotonn's said to be using them in pre-development. XaitMap is an AI middleware tool that generates navigation meshes for AI pathfollowing. Xaitment says ...
- Bring on the Swagger Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:32AMThe Old Rule may hate Madden's new swagger rating, but it's what everyone wants. And it's fun. Video game - Sports - American football - Games - NFL Games
- Shaun White Skateboarding Hands-On [Xbox 360] Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 6:43PMWe get a feel for the skating controls in Ubisoft's latest Shaun White title and take a peek at how it looks in 3D.
- Nintendo Wii Review: Madden 11 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 4:03PMThe grandaddy of football videogames is back for a new year of helmet-smashing action. American football - Wii - Video game - Games - Nintendo
- Xbox 360 Review: Madden 11 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 4:02PMThis subhead sponsored by [insert corporate EA sponsor here]. Xbox 360 - Video game - Games - Madden NFL - Sports
- Marvelous Turns A Profit On Cost, Title Cuts Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:21AMAfter a tough last fiscal year, Marvelous' strategy of scaling back its SKU count has paid off. as the Japanese Harvest Moon publisher posts a 71 million yen ($830,000) profit in its first fiscal quarter ended June 30. It's a much-improved year over year picture; in its first quarter last year, the company saw a 131 million yen ($1.5 million) loss. Marvelous made up the gap by cutting costs and ...
- Review: `Toy Story 3' builds a virtual playground Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:01AMWhen I was a kid, they didn't make video games based on movies. But if you wanted to relive, say, "Star Wars," you could buy the action figures. If you didn't have all the dolls, you could recruit substitutes: GI Joe could fill in for Darth Vader, Barbie could understudy Princess Leia, and you could make C-3PO and R2-D2 out of Legos.
- Review: 'Madden NFL 10' is franchise's best yet Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:01AMFootball fans have grown accustomed to spending their Sundays in front of gigantic high-def TVs, and they can't just drop their visual expectations when the game goes virtual.
- Blockbuster Adds Xbox, Playstation, Wii Games to Subscription Rental Service Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:34AMBlockbuster has announced that it's adding games to its mail rental service. Customers now have access to over 3,000 titles for Xbox, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2 and Wii through the company's mail subscriptions service. Blockbuster says the move makes them the only entertainment company to offer rentals of games, movies, and TV shows for home delivery through a single subscription service. "The addition ...
- Kmart's Not-Going-Out-of-Business Game Clearance Sale Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 9:05AMThe mega-retailer may not be going out of business, but they're closing out all kinds of video game hardware as if they were. Video game - Kmart - Games - Business - Console Platforms
- Blockbuster Adds Games to BLOCKBUSTER® By Mail Service Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:47AMToday Blockbuster® announced the addition of games to the BLOCKBUSTER® By Mail offering. Customers now have access to more than 3,000 titles for Xbox, Xbox 360, PS3, PS2 and Wii through BLOCKBUSTER's By Mail subscription service, and popular and classic games can be delivered to their home.
- Kmart's Not-Going-Out-of-Business Game Clearance Sale Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:10AMI missed this on Saturday, but you probably shouldn't: Kmart's running a game clearance sale from August 8th (Sunday) through August 14th (Saturday) and they're not fooling with the usual chintzy $5 or $10 price cuts just to get you in the store.
- Kesler: It's a virtual thrill Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 3:13AMThe NHL 2K11 R/V tour will be making a few local stops this week, giving gaming enthusiasts a chance to play the game before its Aug. 24 release and meet a couple of NHL players in the process.
- A cardio workout while playing at home Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 2:27AMIt's a vicious, ugly battle. Punches rain down upon the battered boxer. His head snaps back and around like a dog's toy being shaken. Finally, a final straight right sends him to the canvas.
- Netflix and GameFly Beware: Blockbuster Adds Games to By-Mail Service Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 1:36AMIn the world of subscription-based services, Netflix and GameFly (the Netflix of video games) reign king. But for how much longer? Announced today, Blockbuster is adding games to its by-mail subscription service for no additional cost. Customers now have access to more than 3,000 titles on the Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2/PS3, and Nintendo Wii, in addition to the store's movie and television offerings ...
- REVIEW: Furry Legends Review Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 4:41PMGamelion's debut game is furry good. Furry Legends is the first entry in an episodic series of physics-based puzzle games set in the vibrant and furry world of Furland. You play as a little puffball and your goal is simple: make it to the end of each stage in one piece. It may sound like an easy task, but considering that your character has a ball-like physique, it can bounce all over the place ...
- The Posting Board Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 7:54AMCALENDAR SATURDAY, AUG. 7 Pepperell Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Field (July 10 through Oct.
- Letters to the Editor Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 1:18AMAs an incoming ninth-grade student at New Canaan High School , I have had the opportunity to attend events and hang out at the Outback Teen Center . I have realized now how lucky we are as a town to have a teen center like this.
- Lancaster County Fair 2010: A few new ingredients Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 7:00PMFor day 1 of Lancaster County's first Super Fair, new faces, new places, new rides, new sights. When the Nebraska State Fair left Lincoln, the county fair amped up its fair-ness.
- Deep Inside Xbox 360 Kinect And Why It's The Future Of Microsoft Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 10:18AMKinect is more than an Xbox 360 peripheral, it's the future of Microsoft, or at least a very possible one. It's the beginning of Microsoft's plans for natural user interfaces , the step beyond the thing you're staring at right now.
- And Yet It Moves for WiiWare Receives Official Launch Date and Pricing Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 12:10PMAnd Yet It Moves (Wii) Award-winning indie puzzle platformer coming August 23, 2010.
