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  • Live Blogging Barack Obama (and Dick Durbin)'s Speech Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 10:12PM 8:53 ML: OK, we're gearing up in these parts, watching some goofy dancing and getting excited for Senator Dick Durban. Tonight, we'll have me (ML) and Marcus (MG) bloggin' up a storm. Join us, won't you? 8:56 ML : This sounds like the Oscar announcements so far. I remember watching Barack Obama's speech in my first post-collegiate apartment four years ago, and it's pretty exciting to be ...
  • VIDEO-GAME REVIEW New 'Soul' mates invigorate series Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 6:08AMThe previous installment in the “Soul Calibur” series was not exactly a barnburner of epic proportions.
  • Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results on Thursday, September 4, 2008 Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 4:32PMTake-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) announced today that it will report financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2008 on Thursday, September 4, 2008 after the market close. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time and can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-0984 or (201) 689-8577. A live listen-only webcast of the call will be ...
  • Giz Explains: Batteries, Tech's Choke Point [Giz Explains] Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 4:26PMThe biggest chokepoint in technology is a single roadblock: batteries. Amidst all of the amazing advances in the last 50 years, battery tech has remained fundamentally unchanged, engineers...
  • Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results on Thursday, September 4, 2008 Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 4:00PM NEW YORK----Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. announced today that it will report financial results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2008 on Thursday, September 4, 2008 after the market close.
  • Best Buy ad offers yet more evidence of Xbox 360 price cuts Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 4:42PM Filed under: Gaming digg_url = 'http://digg.com/xbox/Best_Buy_ad_offers_yet_more_evidence_of_Xbox_360_price_cuts'; While it seems to be all but a sure thing that all three Xbox 360 SKUs will be getting a price cut on September 7th, if you need a bit more reassurance, you can now take comfort in this apparently authentic Best Buy ad provided by a helpful tipster, which should ...
  • PS3 SKUs compared, no PS2 backwards compatibility found Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 9:57AM Filed under: Gaming It's been at least an hour since Sony has released a new PlayStation 3 SKU, so our friends at Joystiq took the time to take a breath. In that moment, they came up with a handy -- and somewhat startling -- chart that explains which PS3 model has what, including Cell chip size (the more efficient and quieter 65nm vs the older 90nm), USB port count, pack-in ...
  • CrispyXUK wrote: Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 4:34PMSomeone invite me to this group type place. mowgli wrote: Overreaction much?! Any chance of answering the question though. No, I won't buy it but maybe some people here will be interested, even for their wife or kids.
  • 'Harry Potter' Games Producer On Life After The Movies: 'There's More Stories That We Can Tell' Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 4:23PM"Harry Potter" games producer Jonathan Bunney talks about life after the movies: "There's more stories that we can tell."
  • Calling master chief Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 12:19PMAfter making a ton of money in the advertising business, Michael Sepso and Sundance DiGiovanni decided six years ago that it was time to goof off. How did these two guys, then in their late 20s, pass the time? They played a lot of "Halo."
  • Logitech Speed Force Wireless Racing Wheel for the Wii - ready for Need For Speed Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 10:37AMI nearly passed this one over because I was convinced I'd seen it before and as it turns out I nearly have. Logitech has released the Speed Force Wireless Wheel for Nintendo Wii - a racing wheel to you and I - which you'll be able to get your mitts on come November this year for the reasonable price of £59.99.
  • Logitech bring racing wheel to Wii Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 9:46AMComputer and gaming peripheral maker Logitech is porting it's Speed Force Wireless wheel to the Nintendo Wii to work with Need for Speed Undercover.
  • EA hit back on YouTube to Tiger Woods/Jesus claims Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 6:28AMA little bit of backstory: a Tiger Woods golf title from EA seems to have a glitch in it which allows the user to walk onto water hazards and hit balls from there as if they were dry land. A user, Levinator25, took some footage of this, and uploaded it onto YouTube, mocking the company.
  • Not Your Parents Library: Video Game Checkout Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 7:54PMFor years, teenagers have chosen video games over books, and just about anything else. Now, they can choose them at two branches of the Dakota County Library.
  • Wii Music Parody Really Gives Nintendo What's Coming [Wii Music] Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 7:11PMWii Music, Nintendo's "answer" to the music and rhythm games, is considered by many (including us) as one of the worst things Nintendo has ever put out. Good thing Sarcastic Gamer of Wii Fit and...
  • Weight Loss and Fitness Information Site iNutrition.com Gives Away Third Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 1:52PM iNutrition, a weight loss, fat loss, fitness tips, and information portal, announced today the third winner of the "Summer of Fit" sweepstakes, featuring a free Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit system.
  • So, you wanna Wii? Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 12:18PMFor anyone wanting to get their hands on what has quickly become the hottest selling video game and entertainment system in the world, here’s your chance.
  • "Rechargeable Batteries?" Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 4:50AMIf you don't care about the quality of those batteries than not too bad. They won't make you happy though. Buy quality batteries, it's really worth the money.
  • Analog Devices Profit, Sales Miss Analysts' Estimates (Update1) Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 10:55PMAug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Analog Devices Inc. , the maker of semiconductors for companies including Cisco Systems Inc., reported third-quarter profit and sales that fell short of analysts' estimates.
  • 100 Days until Thanksgiving Sale 2008 Mania begins Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 12:11PM Today, August 19th marks the beginning of our 100 days countdown until the Thanksgiving Sales 2008 start. Thanksgiving has become the ultimate start for the Holiday Gift Shopping Season when retailers offer tremendous deals on the hottest gadgets and consu...
  • 2K Games Announces Release Date for BioShock(R) for PLAYSTATION(R)3 System Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 12:00PM NEW YORK----2K Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. , announced today that BioShock® for the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system will be available at retailers in North America on October 21 and internationally on October 24.
  • First Coast will feel Storm Fay tonight Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 6:32AMWhat impact will the First Coast feel from Tropical Storm Fay and when will those effects be felt? Fay should be making her presence known here tonight and continue through Wednesday, although there is some indication the storm could linger longer over or close to our area. ...
  • First Coast under tropical storm watch; updates on emergency plans to come Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 11:37AMNortheast Florida is under a tropical storm watch as Tropical Storm Fay may begin lashing the area with strong winds and heavy rain beginning as early as Tuesday night. Southeast Georgia also stands in the current path of the erratic storm, though no watches have been issued ...
  • Busted tube a boon to restaurants Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 10:31AMI watch the least amount of television among everyone in our household. I'm happier without it. A water heater is the kind of appliance you replace within 24 hours, I believe, not a TV.
  • Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Confirms That Electronic Arts Will Join Take-Two's Formal Process Reviewing ... Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 10:04AM NEW YORK----Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. today confirmed that it expects to sign a confidentiality agreement with Electronic Arts allowing EA to enter into Take-Two’s formal process to evaluate strategic alternatives.
  • Creative Fundraising Ideas for Tough Economic Times Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 5:36AM(ARA) - When people face tough economic times, charitable giving is one of the first areas in which they cut spending. Suddenly money that used to be discretionary is needed to pay bills.
  • Creative Fundraising Ideas for Tough Economic Times Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 5:36AM(ARA) - When people face tough economic times, charitable giving is one of the first areas in which they cut spending. Suddenly money that used to be discretionary is needed to pay bills.
  • Eye problem? Your computer may be to blame Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 12:15AMStaring at a computer monitor for hours on end is part of the modern workday. But, working all day on a computer can put a real strain on your eyes. In fact, a new syndrome has emerged related to...
  • Traffic 101: KU freshmen must follow rules of road Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 12:00AMKansas University students this year will find a fresh set of traffic challenges in Lawrence, including stop signs posted at entrances to campus and along major roadways at the edge of Mount Oread. And for everyone else? Well, just watch out for the student drivers.
  • Peer pressure is both good and bad: Parents play key role in how youths make decisions Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 1:02PMWith the opening of the new school year, many youths of all ages will be surrounded with daily pressures, including the peer pressure of joining social 'cliques.'
  • Man chooses wrong lottery numbers and wins jackpot Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 9:17AMFor years, Bobby Guffey of Roanoke has been playing the same numbers in an attempt to win the Hoosier Lottery. His picks represent a combination of ages and numbers representing the months of his kids' birthdays.
  • Strong Bad and fish on Wii Shop News Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 3:34AMNintendo has updated the PAL Wii Shop with the first episode of the Strong Bad point-and-click adventure from Telltale Games, along with Hudson Soft's My Aquarium.
  • Best Bets: Staying In Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 3:20AM"A Little Bit Longer' -- Jonas Brothers
  • Gaming column: Madden NFL 09 Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 12:09AMThe addition of Cris Collinsworth as the color commentator cannot be lauded enough. His insights are timely and eerily (at times) accurate to the play on the field. Also new is the Backtrack feature, which allows you to both learn from mistakes on a given play and also rewind and redo the play to make it right. That second part takes a lot of the fun out, so I would suggest ignoring it or else ...
  • Dan and Amy Cohen follow passion, open golf shop Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 11:14AMFor Dan and Amy Cohen, there's nothing better than playing a round of golf. The Williamsburg couple recently took their passion for the game and turned it into a dream job.
  • Community news briefs for Thursday, August 14 Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 3:32AMJunior genealogy class scheduled CARLSBAD ---- A junior genealogy class, sponsored by the North San Diego County Genealogical Society and Carlsbad Library, will take place from 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 18-22 at the Carlsbad Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive. Students should have completed the fifth grade. The Boy Scout merit badge is available. Free; all materials included.
  • Tough times have more trying their luck Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 3:05AMIn these tough economic times, more and more people are trying their luck at sweepstakes, contests, lotteries and promotions, hoping to win financial security.
  • "Wii accessoires help" Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 9:00AMJust a few questions. As far as I'm aware, this comes with one wii, one remote and Wii Sports - right? I would need to buy an extra controller, and two nunchukas plus a memory card to make it worthwhile, right?
  • Madden curse reversed - in wrong direction Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 12:06PMWhen Electronic Arts announced the retired Brett Favre as its 20th anniversary cover boy, it looked like the notorious Madden curse — which had mangled the careers of Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb and Shaun Alexander — was finally broken.
  • 'Madden 09' looks 'better than ever' on anniversary Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 10:36AMWhen Electronic Arts announced the retired Brett Favre as its 20th anniversary cover boy, it looked like the notorious "Madden" curse -- which had mangled the careers of Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb and Shaun Alexander -- was finally broken.
  • Tackle 20th-anniversary 'Madden' installment Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 3:32AMWhen Electronic Arts announced the retired Brett Favre as its 20th-anniversary cover boy, it looked like the notorious Madden curse - which had mangled the careers of Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb and Shaun Alexander - was finally broken.
  • Tough times prompt more to try contests Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 6:10AMATLANTA – As night falls, last-minute shoppers scurry out of Perimeter Mall while Neva Richardson settles in for the night. Richardson takes a rolled up sweater and places it behind her head.
  • "XBOX points - HELP!!" Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 3:05AMI have fought hard the last couple of days to get some Microsoft points, so I can buy "Braid". However my Xbox 360 refuses to accept my CreditCard, as "the cheap slut already has bought some Wii-points for LostWinds" (my Xbox 360s words, not mine), and MS-points are WAY overpriced at GAMEstop!
  • Many adults reluctant to say goodbye to Hello Kitty Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 12:16AMCertain behaviors are inappropriate, like temper tantrums in aisle 3 and imaginary friends. But buying Hello Kitty doesn't fall in that box.
  • A house is a home when the domestic insanity sets in Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 5:30PMAnd so we’ve finally moved. Out from my in-laws' place (word has it that they cracked open a bottle of bubbly on our departure) and into our own. We started looking a year ago.
  • Claeys: A columnist's guide to living in China Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 3:30AMFor a few months in 1998 I was considered wealthy, tall and exotic.
  • Guilty Pleasures -- Turning 30 Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 12:06AMRemember when you were like, 18, and you and your best friend of the opposite sex made a pact that if neither of you were married by 30, you'd marry each other?
  • Contests mean easy money, but living after winning is hard Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 3:06AMMore people drawn to contests and sweepstakes as economic times get tough, but winners find prizes come at a price More people are drawn to lotteries, promotions and sweepstakes as economic times get tough, but the winners find their prizes come at a price, like exorbitant taxes. The Tribune's Dahleen Glanton reports from Atlanta.
  • Contests mean easy money, but life after winning is hard Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 3:06AMMore people drawn to contests and sweepstakes as economic times get tough, but winners find prizes come at a price More people are drawn to lotteries, promotions and sweepstakes as economic times get tough, but the winners find their prizes come at a price, like exorbitant taxes. The Tribune's Dahleen Glanton reports from Atlanta.
  • Medical Watch: Seniors work out to Wii Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 10:42PMParents often tell children to stop playing video games and go do their homework. But now children, and even grandchildren, are telling their parents to make sure they play video games every day.