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2007-08-29T14:42:00.001-07:00

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UKSatelliteHelp.co.uk » Satellite Alignment Calculator 2.0

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25 Most Popular eBusiness Websites | eBizMBA

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Task Scoresheet | Rough Underbelly

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Xilinus : Prototype Portal Class

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Best4c beta, Best for chart, The best online diagram tool on earth

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20+ Firefox Plugins For Managing Email

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I Want This In Photoshop Immediately

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Dual Monitors: Use a Different Wallpaper on Each Desktop :: the How-To Geek

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Creating a table with dynamically highlighted columns like Crazy Egg's pricing table (Ask the CSS Guy)

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Prototype Carousel

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Everything I Want to Do Is Illegal

Everything I want to do is illegal. As if a highly bureaucratic regulatory system was not already in place, 9/11 fueled renewed acceleration to eliminate freedom from the countryside. Every time a letter arrives in the mail from a federal or state agriculture department my heart jumps like I just…
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Strippers for Ron Paul

On MSNBC's Tucker Carslon show ex-stripper Michelle Shinghal talks about her support for Ron Paul. She's actually very well spoken for a stripper, but is this even good publicity for Dr. Paul?
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Your 1st Million Is the Toughest

The old saying that the rich get richer is very true. As long as you manage your money well, it's far easier to make money if you've already got some cash socked away than it is to start from scratch. The reason is simple: compounding.
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Americans Care More About Gay Marriage Than Global Warming

Pollster American Environics studied American attitudes toward energy and the environment and found depressing results...
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Retirement at 53? If you're Google's Finance Chief, then Sure!

George Reyes will be one of only a few of the Internet search giant's top executives to have left since its founding in 1998.
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Google, Microsoft-backed group ready to Defend Fair Use

The CCIA has already filed an FTC complaint alleging that sports leagues and publishers are misleading the public with their copyright notices. Now, the group launches a site called Defend Fair Use to, well, defend fair use.
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Microsoft Forces Shutdown of Autopatcher

kaufmanmoore writes "Posts on Neowin and Autopatcher's site announce Microsoft has forced the closure of the Autopatcher download section. Details are scarce as to the exact reason for the take down after over 4 years of availability, but an official from Microsoft legal says that it has…
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15 TV Sensations Whose Popularity Faded Extremely Fast

From the Monkees to the original Batman, this list chronicles 15 shows who enjoyed massive popularity that plummeted rapidly soon afterwards.
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FOXNews Isn't Sure What Party Senator Larry Craig Belongs To

We all know that FOXNews is famous for switching D’s to R’s when Republicans get into trouble or they don’t like what they hear from one, but they changed up their tactics in the case of Senator Lavvy Craig’s potty scandal. Instead of assigning him to the bad, naughty, nasty Democratic…
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10 Most Effeminate NFL Quarterbacks [PICS]

A list of the most effeminate quarterbacks in the NFL with details on how each obtained their rank. Brett Favre has more masculinity in his pinky finger than these NFL quarterbacks have in their entire body.
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Geeky Wedding Cakes (PICS)

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Environmental and social justice groups unite in support of free software

Join the Green Party, New Internationalist, Friends of the Earth International, People and Planet, and the Free Software Foundation (FSF) in signing this statement calling on social activists and progressive organizations to join with them in rejecting Microsoft's Vista and to encourage instead…
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6 Video Game Gimmicks That Went Away Too Soon (And 6 More That Need to Die)

A look back at the lava filled pits, nonsensical power-ups and other gimmicks that dominated games of yore. More importantly, a call for the retirement of "platforms that float for no discernible reason" and other cliches that have stuck around way too long.
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Steven Truscott Acquitted!

The Canadian man who was sentenced to hang for murder nearly 50 years ago was acquitted on Tuesday by an appeal court, which described the original sentence as a miscarriage of justice. When he was 14, Truscott was Canada's youngest death row inmate. He has always maintained his innocence.
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50 Best Cookie Recipes On the Internet

A great way to prepare for the holidays... Cookies and links to great recipes; the perfect one-stop shop for cookie lovers.
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RealPlayer 11 Is a Real Rip Contender

rishimathew writes to tell us TechNewsWorld is reporting that the new RealPlayer 11, not even out of beta yet, has a lot of great new features including the ability to easily rip streaming videos from sites like YouTube, Revver, and Heavy.com. "With the release of RealPlayer 11, the company is…
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Microsoft Ceases AutoPatcher Project

I had a call from Microsoft Legal this morning and they have told me that we are no longer allowed to endorse AutoPatcher on Neowin. Microsoft will only allow updates to be downloaded from its own servers.
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Point, Click ... Eavesdrop: How the FBI Wiretap Net Operates

The FBI has quietly built a sophisticated, point-and-click surveillance system that performs instant wiretaps on almost any communications device, according to nearly a thousand pages of restricted documents newly released under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Man wrongfully arrested in Virginia for openly carrying a holstered pistol. 100+ armed men show up at a city council meeting in protest.

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Tourists pose where Katrina victims died

Twice a day, the tourists come. They smile -- striking poses on the severed porch just yards from where Robert Green says Ditty died with his two kids. Two years after Green lost everything -- family and possessions -- the gawkers are another reminder of just how far from normal his life is after…
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Space Invaders Knitted Sweater [ Pic ]

With cooler seasons just around the corner, here’s something to warm the cockles of your heart. It’s a hand knit Space Invaders sweater.
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Tucker: Ron Paul to emerge as “folk hero of this election” [video]

Ron Paul is no stranger to controversial headlines: "Strippers for Ron Paul"; Tucker professes his adoration for Ron Paul and discusses libertarianism with former stripper Michelle Shingal. They regard Hillary Clinton as the candidate of big-government intervention, and Ron Paul gets…
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Survival of the fittest M&M

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Nintendo 2001 Prototype Motion-Sensing One-Handed Controller by Gyration

Thanks to a recent chance encounter, we were able to uncover a couple of PowerPoint slides that showed the GyroPod, a prototype design for a one-handed motion sensing controller designed specifically by Gyration for Nintendo. Back-story and the slides after the jump.
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GWT in Action

Michael J. Ross writes "Server-side computer languages, such as Java, possess numerous advantages over their client-side counterparts — including more robust integrated development environments (IDEs). In contrast, Web-focused languages, such as JavaScript, benefit from the global…
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PS3 games list & SPE usages

According to IBM the bulk of the PS3’s processing power is located in Cell’s SPEs. Without using them games development is very similar to developing a game on a decent specced single processor PC or Mac (so not really difficult at all like some developers claim, funnily those who do not even…
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It’s Master Chief in a Box

New pictures of the Official Halo 3 Limited Edition Xbox 360, and Halo 3 Wireless controller which comes with a Master Chief Figure. The Console priced at $399.99 USD, and controller at $59.99 USD
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7 Ways the US Military is Using Green Tech

The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words eco and military strung together is irony, right? Isn’t it hypocritical to use clean technology
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One of the most amazing golf shots in history

On this par 3, golf pro Fuzzy Zoeller looks like he's just hit a mediocre shot onto the fringe....but wait..........
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New insights into neutron stars

The life of a star can be described as a battle between two forces, gravity and pressure. Once a thermonuclear fusion
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Farmer who says "Everything I want to do is illegal" goes *beyond* organic.

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Water Spider Spins Its Own "Scuba Tank"

Water spiders survive below the surface thanks to a rudimentary "scuba tank" they spin from their own silk, a new study says.
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Jimmy Kimmel Explains what Miss Teen said

Jimmy Kimmel gives us the break down of what Miss Teen really said.
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Porsche Panamera prototype caught in Cali! Highly detailed.[PIC]

Exclusive, high resolution pictures of the elusive Porsche Panamera four-door sedan. Detailed pictures of both the front and rear fascia. Thank god for California traffic!
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Squirrels wield a secret weapon; A Super Snake Scaring Invisible Heat Tail

Squirrels have a secret weapon that until now has remained invisible to the human eye. The Californian ground squirrel heats up its tail then waves it in the snake's face - a form of harassment that confuses the rattler, which has an infrared sensing organ for detecting small mammals.
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ScrewAttack's Top 10 Ninjas

From the 80s to the 90s. . .from silent ninjas to the not so silent ones.
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Kucinich: "We do not have to fund the war. The Democratic leadership must tell the President NO to any additional funding."

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Adobe Hires Co-Inventor of Image Resizer Technology

The day before yesterday I showed the above video (it has now been viewed nearly 100,000 times), which shows some jaw dropping examples of next generation image manipulation, and said “I want this in PhotoShop immediately.” Well, that may be happening sooner rather than later. Co-inventor Shai…
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Financial Services Firms Simulate Flu Pandemic

jcatcw writes "The U.S. Government is co-sponsoring a three-week exercise that will simulate the impact of a flu pandemic on financial services firms, including their ability to support telecommuters. The exercise is expected to be the largest in U.S. history and will involve more than 1,800…
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Bush Wants $50 Billion More for Iraq War

President Bush plans to ask Congress next month for up to $50 billion in additional funding for the war in Iraq, a White House official said yesterday, a move that appears to reflect increasing administration confidence that it can fend off congressional calls for a rapid drawdown of U.S. forces.
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Mountain Dew's Halo 3 ad

Ever do a multiplayer match of Halo online? If so, then this advertisement for the Mountain Dew/Halo 3 soda should make perfect sense. Look at all the people screaming in their languages, it's so international. Wonder if the Halo 3 version of Mountain Dew is even available in all those countries…
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Nokia's iPhone -- no, seriously

Now thats how how you copy an Apple product...
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Final Fantasy Retrospective Part VII

The dual saga of Spira, from an ancient pilgrimage to a fashion-filled job extravaganza.
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Introducing the Hardy Heron - Ubuntu 8.04

Ubuntu 8.04 - Hardy Heron has just been announced on the Ubuntu-devel-announce list. Not only will the Ubuntu community continue to do what it does best, produce an easy-to-use, reliable, free software platform, but this release will be an Long Term Support version with updates available until 5…
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South Korea Building a Robot City

Are robots really the future? South Korea may think so with $530 million on the line for a robot industrial city.
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Snowflake Magnification 93x To 36000x [Non-linkjacked pics]

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The FBI has quietly built a sophisticated, point-and-click surveillance system that performs instant wiretaps on almost any communications device. Called DCSNet, it is intricately woven into the nation's telecom infrastructure.

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Everything I want to do is illegal

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How To Ride Your Bike To Work

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NFL says you cant talk about a game you watched without permission - tech industry unites behind fair use

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Chicago Cancels Municipal Wi-Fi Plan

thatshortkid writes "The Chicago Tribune is reporting that a proposed plan for municipal wi-fi in Chicago has fallen apart. The story cites contract disputes and the falling price of residential broadband as reasons for the talks collapsing. 'Chicago officials had intended that the city…

Game News

2007-08-29T14:41:00.001-07:00

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Point, Click ... Eavesdrop: How the FBI Wiretap Net Operates

The FBI has quietly built a sophisticated, point-and-click surveillance system that performs instant wiretaps on almost any communications device, according to nearly a thousand pages of restricted documents newly released under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Man wrongfully arrested in Virginia for openly carrying a holstered pistol. 100+ armed men show up at a city council meeting in protest.

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Ubuntu Hardy Heron Announced

Jono Bacon, Community Manager for Ubuntu, has announced development on the next version of the popular Linux distribution name "Hardy Heron". "Not only will the Ubuntu community continue to do what it does best, produce an easy-to-use, reliable, free software platform, but this…
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Kucinich: "We do not have to fund the war. The Democratic leadership must tell the President NO to any additional funding."

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Adobe Hires Co-Inventor of Image Resizer Technology

The day before yesterday I showed the above video (it has now been viewed nearly 100,000 times), which shows some jaw dropping examples of next generation image manipulation, and said “I want this in PhotoShop immediately.” Well, that may be happening sooner rather than later. Co-inventor Shai…
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Nokia's iPhone -- no, seriously

Now thats how how you copy an Apple product...
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Introducing the Hardy Heron - Ubuntu 8.04

Ubuntu 8.04 - Hardy Heron has just been announced on the Ubuntu-devel-announce list. Not only will the Ubuntu community continue to do what it does best, produce an easy-to-use, reliable, free software platform, but this release will be an Long Term Support version with updates available until 5…
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Top 10 Tech Toys for the Filthy Rich

Here are the 10 most extravagant electronics for the techy bajillionaires on your gift list, and be sure to come back tomorrow for our companion piece, the 10 Gadgets You Can Actually Afford.
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Don't Let Your Boss Catch You Reading This

Stony Stevenson writes "iTnews is running a piece on the culture of cyberslacking in the business arena. Studies worldwide suggest employees spend about a fifth of their work shifts engaging in personal activities. Most of that 'wasted time' is, of course, spent online. From the…
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The FBI has quietly built a sophisticated, point-and-click surveillance system that performs instant wiretaps on almost any communications device. Called DCSNet, it is intricately woven into the nation's telecom infrastructure.

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Transformers: Darth Vader!

Every Transformer should be ashamed right now. Darth Vader has rolled onto their turf and made them all look weak in comparison.
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Mac OS X Leopard 9A527 Gallery

ThinkSecret has posted a gallery of the latest Mac OS X Leopard Build.Build 9A527, distributed last week to developers, represents a substantial improvement over the previous build, 9A499. On the whole, the build performs faster and has far fewer bugs than before.They write that the new build has…
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Everything I want to do is illegal

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AT&T Stops 'Time', Ends An Era

theoeag writes "Starting in September, you will no longer be able to pick up a landline, payphone, etc and find out what time it is at the beep. AT&T, which has had the service since the 20s, cited a lack of demand in the digital age as the reason for "time"'s extinction.…
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NFL says you cant talk about a game you watched without permission - tech industry unites behind fair use

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Rumor: Google Phone Confirmed By HTC Insider

JB over at Crunchgear has the exclusive on the "upcoming" Google Phone, supposedly set to launch in Q1 2008. His source is someone inside HTC, the company that Google's working with to pick one of 20 models to finalize their design.
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'The Device' - All-In-One Beer Making Machine

'The Device' is the world's first all-in-one beer making machine. Just add the right ingredients, press the right buttons, twist the right valves and after two weeks you'll have gallons of the amber nectar. I make use of another invention that provides me with beer, with even less…
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FBI's Unknown Eavesdropping Network

An anonymous reader writes "Building off the design mandates of CALEA, the FBI has constructed a 'point-and-click surveillance system' that creates instant wiretaps on almost any communications device. A thousand pages of restricted documents released under the Freedom of Information…
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The Playstation Phone: CONFIRMED

The Sony Ericsson gaming boss, Peter Ahnegard, said that a PlayStation-branded gaming phone would be coming by Christmas.
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Vista bug puts a snag in network traffic when music is playing

It looks like Vista users that have noticed a slowdown in network traffic while they were playing music weren't imagining things, as Windows expert Mark Russinovich has reportedly confirmed that such a bug does indeed exist.
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New UK Initiative - Make Science Easier

An anonymous reader writes "Examiners in the UK have been told to make science 'easier'. From next year 70% of the paper must consist of 'low demand' questions in the form of multiple choice or similar answers. Currently this type of question makes up some 55% of the test. When…
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Google NOT releasing it's Goobuntu Desktop OS, STOP DIGGING IT!

Sorry, but I'm getting sick of OLD articles getting Dugg to the front page about Google's super secret Goobuntu.... I'm probably one of the bigger Google fanboys but this has got to stop....
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The Beat Goes On: Nano, Touch, Beatles, Wireless?

Now that Apple has invited select media to the a press event which will take place on September 5th, 2007, it seems clear that Apple's iPods will finally see updates. While we typically steer clear of mock-ups of upcoming Apple devices, in the months leading into this event, there have been a…
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Linux Wireless Driver Violates BSD License?

bsdphx writes "After years of encouragement from the OpenBSD community for others to use Reyk Floeter's free Atheros wireless driver, it seems that the Linux world is finally listening. Unfortunately, they seem to think that they can strip the BSD license right out of it." Read more…
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World's Most Daring Video Sharing Site -Break The Rules & Live To Tell

TWO FEARLESS TEENS Break all the rules and the public LOVES IT!...........{.Videohybrid is your one-stop online library to watch the videos that you desire. Request the videos you want, and video hunters will find them for you.}
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Judge: TorrentSpy must preserve data in RAM

TorrentSpy will have to begin keeping logs after a federal judge reaffirmed an earlier ruling that data temporarily stored in RAM is subject to subpoena. But with TorrentSpy blocking access by US residents, there won't be much information for it to turn over to the MPAA.
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China Says Tibetans Need Permission To Reincarnate

michaelcole writes "China has banned Buddhist monks in Tibet from reincarnating without government permission. This article is both hilarious and sad, looking at the lengths to which a government will go to regulate thought through censorship. It also goes into some of the more subtle politics…
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Easter Egg in Leopard

The Think Different ad text is written on the new jumbo-sized TextEdit icon
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XBMC needs your help - Developers needed for Linux Port

This isn't new news, but its really important for many people. The people who made XBMC are trying to port it to Linux (the language used will let them do Mac easily too). They need more developers with Linux experience. If you love XBMC and would like to see it work as a full DVR, PLEASE Digg…
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30+ Firefox Add-ons for Web Developers & Designers

Firefox has cool add-ons which make the job of website designers and developers much easier. Here is our list of 30+ excellent Firefox add-ons that every web developer and designer should know about.
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Beijing Police To Launch Animated Web Patrols

Reader geoffrobinson notes an AP story on a new initiative by the police in Beijing to put a visible police presence on the screens of Chinese citizens. Starting Sept. 1, little animated cop figures will wander across the displays of users of a baker's dozen of Chinese Web portals. The program…
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Help-Key: Fake Photoshop the Fat Nano™ in Five Minutes for Apple's Lawyers

Right now there are many people on Digg claiming that the image we’ve been using of the forthcoming iPod Fat Nano™ is a Photoshop job. They would be right. They’re crying foul, but we never said it was anything but a fake, as we had to have something to show what the new Fat Nano™ will look…
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Unlocked iPhones highlight DMCA absurdities

As of late 2006, cell phone unlocking became legal in the US, but don't tell that to AT&T; the company has unleashed the lawhounds on UniquePhones, a Belfast-based company that claims to have developed a software-only method to unlock the iPhone.
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Can dmoz get any more corrupt?

This weekend I was reading about Shoemoney being extorted by a DMOZ editor. I thought: heck, I’m a DMOZ editor, I don’t want to be associated with stuff like that, let’s see if I can do anything to help. Now pay attention: within 36 hours after doing that, my account was disabled!
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New Wordpress Plugin - Douche Bag

We created a tool just for those rare instances where some idiot posts a comment on your blog. It’s a simple and straight forward plugin for Wordpress, called Douche Bag. When you add the tag to the beginning of a comment, our plugin will automatically insert the Douche Bag icon to their comment.
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New Digg Home Page breaks the Linux section on IE?

So I'm sitting here eating lunch and go to see if there is anything new on Digg. However, when i got to the Linux/Unix section, it wouldn't show up in Internet Explorer (6). It works fine in FireFox. Does someone over at Digg have a sense of humor or is my browser just acting on the bunk?
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Israeli Hackers 100% Unlock the iPhone Yet Again, AT&T Shrugs

Three hackers named Dubbi, Ofir and Eli have claimed to have unlocked the iPhone independently in Israel. If confirmed, this would be the fifth time that someone has unlocked the iPhone with a different method. The hackers say they made more progress in regards to the iPhone's user interface.…

Games

2007-08-29T14:38:00.000-07:00

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Beat the Best at Our First Annual Poker Tournament

The Game Developers Conference, ISM, and Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation would like to invite you to play in the ISM Invitational Charity Poker Championship on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 9:30PM the Marriott Hotel 4th Street in San Francisco, CA, Golden Gate Rooms C2 and C3. The…
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Michael John Thinks You're Better Off as a Free Agent

Cutting the Apron Strings: Developer Freedom Through Free Agency Speaker: Michael John (President, Method Games) Friday 4-5pm Room 3007, West Hall Business and Management Track 60-minute Lecture In a timely manifesto for talent, Michael John will talk about how to move beyond working as an…
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The Programmer's Challenge is back!

The Programmer's Challenge is back after a 4 year hiatus! What brought us back? A) Time to dust off the Duke Nukem Forever jokes B) Needed something to do while waiting for at least one other person to buy a Zune so we could share songs C) Had to get free GDC speaker passes after spending their…
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Screening: 8 Bit - A Documentary About Art and Video Games

8 Bit is a hybrid documentary examining the influence of video games on contemporary culture. A melange of rockumentary, art expose and culture-critical investigation, 8 Bit ties together seemingly disconnected phenomena like the 80's demoscene, chiptune music and contemporary artists using…
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Vote for the IGF Audience Award

As part of the 9th Annual IGF Awards, major consumer game site GameSpot - premier media sponsor of the IGF - is now hosting the voting for the 2007 IGF Audience Award. Through March 7th, gamers are encouraged to vote for their favorite indie game from a pool of eligible IGF Main Competition…
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Molyneux to announce "unexpected" Fable 2 feature at GDC

Innovations in Fable 2 Speaker: Peter Molyneux (Lionhead Studios) Thursday (March 8, 2007) 12:00pm — 1:00pm Room 3001, West Hall Track: Game Design When attempting to create a sequel the temptation is to add more of everything but is this enough? Lionhead Studios ambition for Fable 2 is to create…
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Hotel Deadline Approaching - 2/12

Book your room before February 12th & mention the Game Developers Conference for the conference rate. Rooms are still available at two of the best GDC hotels: St. Regis Hotel 125 Third Street Located 1 block from Moscone Convention Center $339 single/double 866-716-8124 415-284-4000 W Hotel 181…
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GDC Geek of the Week - Alexander Macris

This week's GDC Geek of the Week is Alexander Macris of Themis Group, Inc. Got a GDC Geek for Next Week for us? Have them email answers into these same questions and send along a picture to mygdc@gdconf.com . Now onto this week's winner. Name: Alexander Macris Current Job Title: President…
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GDC Geek of the Week - Tod M. Fay

This week's GDC Geek of the Week is Todd M. Fay of Athem Entertainment. Got a GDC Geek for Next Week for us? Have them email answers into these same questions and send along a picture to mygdc@gdconf.com . Now onto this week's winner. Name: Todd M. Fay Current Job Title : President …
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Director's Cut: Harrison & 5000 Developers

This is Jamil again. So, as is clearly plastered all over our site and your inbox, Phil Harrison is giving a keynote at the GDC, titled Game 3.0: Developing and Creating for the 3rd Age of Video Games . While I can't go into much detail, Phil is going to demonstrate some of the insights at Sony…
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SGS GDC Tuesday Keynote: SJ Klein to Speak on One Laptop Per Child & Serious Games

Samuel J. Klein , a leading campaigner for free access to knowledge and tools, and director of content for the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative, will keynote the second day of SGS GDC 2007. Klein’s presentation, titled “One Laptop per Child and Serious Games,” will explore the potential…
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Director's Cut: The Legend of Miyamoto

Hello, this is Jamil Moledina, the executive director of the Game Developers Conference. Shigeru Miyamoto is giving a keynote at the GDC this year, titled A Creative Vision . He's going to detail his design philosophy from the beginning of the game industry through to the development of the DS…
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ESRB Refuses To Detail Manhunt 2 Re-Rating Logic

Next Generation reports that the ESRB is flatly refusing Leland Yee's request to further outline their logic behind Manhunt 2's re-rating. Says organization president Patrica Vance, "It is simply not our place to reveal specific details about the content we have reviewed, particularly…
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The N-Gage Will Rise Again

The New York Times has an article up this week talking about Nokia's third attempt to get their N-Gage brand into the minds of gamers. This time it's a service, not a device, and the company is betting that branding mobile games will be a better tactic than their previous attempts. "The…
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Videogames Make Better Horror Than Movies?

Wired author Clive Thompson has up an article stating that, with today's jaded audiences, videogames are more effective horror-conveyances than movies. Thompson argues that the removal of the fourth wall, placing the player directly into the story, overcomes the obstacles movie-makers face when…
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Major Publishers Avoid E For All Expo

Though Electronic Arts and Nintendo are planning to attend the first consumer-oriented 'E for All' Expo this October, neither Sony or Microsoft have plans to show games at the event. Other smaller publishers like Capcom, Sega, Midway, and Sony Online Entertainment have also stated they…
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Bioshock's Launch Aftershocks

It should come as no surprise that the level of hype BioShock reached in the last month has had some aftereffects. The game itself is really good; few are disputing that. There were, however, some problems. Next Gen has a few words with Ken Levine on BioShock's troubled launch looking at the…
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July NPDs Show PS3 Didn't Pull Ahead of 360

Despite last month's price drop, Sony's PlayStation 3 console just couldn't pull ahead of the Microsoft Xbox 360. Both, according to the latest NPD results, are still dwarfed by the continued domination of Nintendo's Wii console. 1up has the numbers for July: 'PlayStation 2 -…
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Manhunt 2 Ready For Release, Politicians Angered

After much hemming and hawing, Take-Two appears to have secured an 'M' rating for Manhunt 2 from the ESRB. The title is now due in stores around Halloween. The reversal of fortunes for the much-maligned title has prompted a number of conspiracy theories and outright outrage from groups…
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Game Essentials - 20 Difficult Games

Last week, in a discussion of the essentials of game design by John Harris, Gamasutra posted a list of twenty really difficult games. It's interesting not only for the purposes of the article (examining the concept of challenge in game creation) but also simply as a personal scorecard for your…
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Valve Says Choice to Make DX10 Vista-Only Hurt PC Gaming

Erris writes "Valve's President Gabe Newell is calling Microsoft's choice to make DirectX 10 Vista-only a 'terrible mistake' that has harmed gaming. His company's latest hardware study shows the strategy has not moved gamers onto Vista. The result is that almost no one is…
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PAX 2007 Firsthand - Day One

For the fourth year running Gabe and Tycho are throwing the mother of all gamer parties. This year it's located in the downtown area of the Emerald City, and though just one of the three days of panels, game demos, and nerdcore is completed, there's much to discuss. Read on for impressions…
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BioShock Installs a Rootkit

An anonymous reader writes "Sony (the owner of SecureROM copy protection) is still up to its old tricks. One would think that they would have learned their lesson after the music CD DRM fiasco, which cost them millions. However, they have now started infesting PC gaming with their invasive DRM.…
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Sony to Add TV Tuner, DVR to PS3

pjhenley writes "Sony has announced that they will add digital TV and DVR capabilities to the PS3 in Europe. TV can also be watched on a PSP using 'remote play' over WiFi or via downloaded recordings. 'The new box will feature two 1080p tuners, which utilize the European Digital…
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Arm Wrestling Machine Recalled for Breaking Arms

Lucas123 writes "After three players broke their arms while wrestling with a Japanese arcade machine, the manufacturer promised to remove all 150 of the mechanized appendages. Said game maker Atlus' spokeswoman: "The machine isn't that strong, much less so than a muscular man. Even…
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Crytek Considers Leaving Germany Over Game Law

Heise is reporting that the largest German game developer and makers of the much-anticipated upcoming title Crysis, Crytek, are considering leaving the country in anticipation of a new restrictive law. "The Conference of Interior Ministers (IMK) of the countries had unanimously decided on a…
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Gen Con 2007 In A Nutshell

Another year, another Gen Con? Hardly. This year was the 40th anniversary of Gen Con, marked the announcement of the newest edition of Dungeons and Dragons, and was the first year videogame companies were actively sought out as exhibitors. Put together this resulted in what felt like record crowds,…

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skate

Skate® puts extreme skateboarding action on your phone. Skate through San Vanelona, and pull off enough sick trick lines to land in Thrasher. Stick your kick-flips, ollies, 360s and more - nail 15 radical moves in freestyle and location-based modes.
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Madden NFL 08

Madden NFL 08 is more fun and entertaining than ever before. With new features like Field Vision Passing, read defenses and throws passes like a real NFL quarterback. Michaels and Madden call the action on the must-have game for your mobile phone!
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NCAA Football 08

Compete as 32 top NCAA teams! Feel the intensity of NCAA match-ups, play a one or 12-game season. Throw passes and make bone-crunching tackles as you fight for a number 1 ranking. EA SPORTS™ NCAA '08 delivers great football action, with easy-to-use controls.
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The Simpsons: Minutes to Meltdown

Enter Springfield for adventure through the hilarious world of The Simpsons™. Guide Homer in a race against time as he tries to prevent a nuclear disaster. Interact with beloved characters and avoid hazards like Krusty the Clown and Officer Lou.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

From Hogwarts™ to the epic battles at the Ministry of Magic, experience the action of Harry's fifth year. Explore all of Hogwarts and prepare to fight Lord Voldemort™ and his Death Eaters.
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Medal of Honor Airborne

Strap on your 'chute and drop into exciting WWII combat! The hit Medal of Honor videogame is now mobile with great missions and intense combat. Play as Boyd Travers, a novice soldier with a heroic future. Complete missions during famous WWII battles.
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ESPN Bassmaster: ELITE SERIES

Great ESPN-branded fishing game features diverse, bass-filled lakes. Select your rod and lure, use the easy interface to cast, hook, fight and catch fish. Enjoy quick play and tournament modes - unlock lakes and gain new gear with success.
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EA Pool

Rack'em! EA Pool puts classic 8 or 9-ball action on your phone. Play alone, pass 'n play with a friend, or try multi-player to challenge an opponent across town or across country.
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Bejeweled

Dazzling! The latest version of the world-popular puzzle game features dynamic graphics, sound effects, tutorials, multiple game modes and networked play.
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Tetris

Play Tetris® against your friends! The worldwide hit mobile game now goes multiplayer. Includes exciting Marathon mode as well as great new play modes.
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EA SPORTS Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07

Tee off with EA SPORTS™ Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 07. Play as or against Tiger Woods and other PGA pros on up to six world class courses. Earn Trophy Balls and enjoy 3D views and broadcaster commentary in the must-have golf game for your mobile phone!
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EA SPORTS MVP Baseball 07

EA SPORTS™ MVP Baseball 07 showcases its all-new take on the baseball category, delivering a combination of lifelike teams, players, and stadiums engaged in heart-pounding baseball action.
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The Sims 2 Pets

Give your Sim some puppy love! Adopt a puppy - teach it tricks, feed, clean, and buy it toys. A happy dog means a happy Sim.
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EA SPORTS NASCAR 07

Start your engines! Go full throttle with EA SPORTS™ NASCAR® 07. Race on authentic tracks as your favorite NASCAR drivers. Draft, pass, block, and bump your way to victory. Dynamic behind-the-car views and realistic sound effects deliver intense NASCAR action.
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Hard Rock Casino 2

Hard Rock Casino® 2 delivers authentic casino action on a mobile phone with popular games including Blackjack, Video Poker, and Slots.
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EA SPORTS Fight Night Round 3

Step into the ring with Oscar de Hoya, Roy Jones Jr., Bernard Hopkins and other boxing legends. Experience intense mobile fight action - great for both diehard fans and casual gamers.
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EA SPORTS NBA LIVE 07

Slam-dunk basketball action! The best-selling video game now hits your phone with intense, end-to-end action. Real players, real teams, real NBA intensity.
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Need For Speed Carbon

Out-run rivals to earn the right to an adrenaline-fuelled duel through twisted canyon roads where one wrong turn could cost you more than the race.
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Medal of Honor

Fulfill your destiny! Destroy the Axis of Evil's V2 rocket production line and become a hero.
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EA SPORTS FIFA 07

Shape your club's destiny in FIFA 07 - battle your way up the league table in the new Season mode. This is the season where you make the difference!
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Madden NFL 07

The ultimate mobile football game! Control your favorite NFL teams and players. Call the shots from Madden's playbook for spectacular NFL action.
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SimCity

The Sims™ sensation - now mobile! Plan, build and run a Sim city on your phone.
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Def Jam FIGHT For NY

Fight your way to the top of the urban jungle! Play Def Jam FIGHT FOR NY™!
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Three Card Poker

Beat the dealer and win big with Three Card Poker from Electronic Arts! Enjoy fast-paced casino table game action with a poker twist. Download also includes Let It Ride for extra casino fun!
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Need For Speed Underground 2

Uncover the tuner underground in a free-roaming city. Customize your ride with 100s of visual and performance mods and compete in different race types
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JAMDAT Casino Deluxe

JAMDAT Casino Deluxe delivers authentic casino action on a mobile phone with popular games including Blackjack, Roulette, Video Poker, and Slots.
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Orcs & Elves

Be transported to a land of mystery, adventure and sorcery - on your phone! A thrilling, first-person fantasy epic from the creators of the award-winning DOOM RPG.
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EA SPORTS NBA LIVE 06

Authentic basketball is coming to your mobile phone with all 30 NBA teams plus unparalleled animations and vibrating dunks. Feel the intensity of the complete basketball experience with NBA LIVE 06.
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EA Air Hockey

Bring the arcade to your mobile with EA Air Hockey! Includes 3 difficulties, power-ups, objectives and head to head mode!
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Sudoku

Today's hottest craze goes mobile! Thousands of brainteasers, two game modes, unlimited playability. JAMDAT Sudoku: Mind-bending fun for all ages.
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Mobile Recon

Get the action of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs on your mobile phone! Lead your two-man U.S. Navy SEAL recon team through 8 missions.
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Doom RPG

Lock and load -- DOOM RPG invades mobile phones everywhere! Battle cyber demons in 10 levels of apocalyptic action-adventure!
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JAMDAT Mahjong

The ancient addiction is now mobile!
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JAMDAT Spades

Play JAMDAT Spades! Great 4-player card fun.
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JAMDAT SPORTS NFL 2006

Tackle the NFL. Pick up your phone. Play JAMDAT SPORTS NFL 2006.
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Samurai by JAMDAT

Annihilate your enemies. Reclaim your ancestral blade. Become your inner Samurai.
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JAMDAT Mini Golf

Play JAMDAT Mini Golf. You'll love every hole.
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Boggle

Fast-paced word fun! Race the clock - make words by connecting letters in a 4 x 4 grid.
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JAMDAT Bowling 3D

Take mobile bowling to the next dimension!
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JAMDAT Hearts

Great card action goes mobile with JAMDAT Hearts.
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Downtown Texas Hold'em

Step up to the high-stakes table for an exciting hand of Texas Hold'em poker! Enjoy the world-popular poker game on your phone!
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Downtown Video Slots

Downtown Video Slots puts all the thrills of big-win spins at your fingertips.
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JAMDAT SPORTS NBA Three-Point Shootout

Nothing but net! Play JAMDAT SPORTS NBA Three-Point Shootout!
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JAMDAT SPORTS NHL Hockey '05

JAMDAT SPORTS NHL® Hockey '05 puts great NHL action on your phone.
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YAHTZEE Deluxe

Now you can play YAHTZEE® Deluxe any time, any place, on your wireless phone!
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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Misery and misfortune await your mobile phone! Based on Lemony Snicket's books & movie!
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Blue Blocks

Blue Blocks is the new block-clearing game for your mobile phone with relaxed play times!
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Bounce Out

Match 3 colored balls, bounce 'em off the board and score big points.
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Casino Blackjack

Double down - place your bet! Crisp graphics, easy interface!
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Casino Video Poker

Classic 5-card action in your hand. Vegas-style fun with great graphics.
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Collapse!

An Internet puzzle game. Group matching colored blocks to blow 'em away.
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Collapse! Strategy

A hit Internet game! Match colored blocks to clear 'em as others pile high.
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EA SPORTS 2006 FIFA World Cup

Compete for the world championship! Play alongside the stars of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
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EA SPORTS Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 06

Thrilling golf action on real PGA courses with your favorite PGA players. Step up to the tee as Tiger Woods and other golf superstars!
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Hard Rock Casino

A rockin' casino package! 3 great games, theme music, eye-poppin' graphics.
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Hard Rock Casino: Blackjack

Put rockin' action on your mobile phone with Hard Rock Casino: Blackjack.
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Hard Rock Casino: Slots

Slots your game? Hit the jackpot with Hard Rock Casino: Twist.
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Hard Rock Casino: Video Poker

Put rockin' poker action on your mobile phone with Hard Rock Casino: Poker.
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JAMDAT Baseball

Accurate pitching and hitting physics. Many skill levels and teams.
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JAMDAT Bowling

Hit the lanes! One of the most popular mobile games ever.
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JAMDAT Bowling 2

The hit game, new and improved-multiplayer capable, hot graphics and sound.
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JAMDAT Casino

The best of Vegas with Blackjack, Slots and Video Poker. Great gambling fun.
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JAMDAT Downhill

Carve fresh powder! Great ski and snowboard action for mountains of fun.
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JAMDAT Football

Touchdown! Hard-hittin' action lets you call runs, passes and kicks.
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JAMDAT Horoscopes

What's in your stars? Find out daily with content for today and the future.
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JAMDAT Racing

High-octane fun! Fast grand-prix action at your fingertips with 20 tracks.
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JAMDAT Solitaire

Play Solitaire anywhere! Realistic graphics and easy card movement controls.
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JAMDAT Solitaire Deluxe

New and improved JAMDAT Solitaire Deluxe adds up to hours of card-playing fun!
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JAMDAT SPORTS Golf 2004

Tee off any time! Great golf action on your wireless phone.
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JAMDAT SPORTS NBA 2004

JAMDAT puts intense 2-on-2 full-court action and players at your fingertips!
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JAMDAT SPORTS NBA 2005

Jump into big-league basketball with JAMDAT SPORTS NBA 2005!
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JAMDAT SPORTS NBA 2006

Choose players from your favorite NBA teams and take them to the Finals! JAMDAT SPORTS NBA 2006 has all the action you need.
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JAMDAT SPORTS NFL 2005

Play NFL-branded football on your phone with vivid action.
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JAMDAT SPORTS NHL Hockey '04

Skate like a rocket. Unleash a super slap shot. Throw flattening checks.
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Lemonade Tycoon

A twist on business simulation games. Grow a little stand into a big business.
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Madden NFL 06

Take the field for exciting NFL football with EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL 06.
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Mine Field

Explosive wireless fun! Clear deadly mines off a challenging puzzle board.
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NBA Basketball One-on-One

Wireless hoops action with offensive options and multiple skill levels.
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Need For Speed Most Wanted

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted combines the thrill of street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of police pursuits.
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NeverWinter Nights

Great role-playing action, battles in Forgotten Realms. 3 complex chapters.
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NFL Quarterback Showdown

Challenge the best Quarterbacks in the NFL! Play JAMDAT SPORTS NFL Quarterback Showdown.
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Precision Pinball

Fast-paced, pinball fun! Accurate flipper and bumper for arcade-style action.
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Puzzle Penguin

Melt your way through brain-teasing mazes with Puck the penguin!
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SCRABBLE

Mobile SCRABBLE® spells fun! Easy interface lets you choose tiles, form words, and see the whole board. Varying difficulty levels appeal to all players. Play alone, against your phone, or pass 'n play.
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SCRABBLE Blast

SCRABBLE Blast explodes onto mobile! Make great words in three addictive game modes. You'll be glued to your handset in a word making frenzy!
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Slurp

Super fun! Grab a straw, slurp up big colored drops to clear the board.
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Tetris Mania

Indulge your puzzle-solving passion! Including three new compelling game modes, Tetris Mania is the must-have game for your mobile.
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Text Twist

A brain-flexing puzzle game. Make words with letters!
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The Sims 2

Build your own world with The Sims™ 2. Create, customize, and turn your Sim loose - on your phone! Interact with other Sims, gain skills and develop your career.
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YAHTZEE

Let the fun times roll with this exciting dice game for you and your family.
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TriXie Interviews SniperStealth

TriXie chats with Illinois high school student SniperStealth.
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Penny Arcade Expo 2007

Xbox.com visits the Penny Arcade Expo 2007 and provides full coverage.
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Bomberman Live

Don't miss the Family Game Night Sweepstakes!
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TriXie Interviews HitmanNY

TriXie chats with San Diego computer programmer HitmanNY.
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Game with Fame: Velvet Revolver Recap

These Xbox LIVE gamers played Gears of War with Dave Kushner from Velvet Revolver.
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Take to the Gridiron All Night Long

We'll be playing Madden NFL 08 all night long! Join us online at sundown on Saturday, August 18 until daybreak on Sunday, August 19 for all the authentic NFL action you can handle.
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TriXie's Travels: Singapore, Day Five

As TriXie concludes her travels in Singapore, she scores an exclusive interview with Master Chief, then discovers the fun of urban reptiles.
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TriXie's Travels: Singapore, Day Four

TriXie goes on a shopping spree, checks out the wild costumes at CosCon 2007, then has dinner at the tallest hotel in the world.
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Trixie's Travels: Singapore Day Three

TriXie takes a break from the competition and goes on a sightseeing tour of Chinatown, featuring sacred temples and massage parlors.
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World Cyber Games: TriXie's Travels: Singapore, Day Two

Our intrepid reporter attends the opening of the Singapore Finals, tours the historic Singapore River, and finally tracks down the elusive Singapore Sling.
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TriXie Interviews HyeWarrior

TriXie chats with California gamer HyeWarrior.
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World Cyber Games: TriXie's Travels: Singapore, Day One

Check out TriXie's visit to Singapore for the World Cyber Games Asian Championship.
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Preferred Player Goes Bombs Away in Bomberman Live

Our Preferred Player KP and his friends check out the recently released Bomberman Live game on Xbox LIVE Arcade.
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GamerSpeak: It's Raining Vampires on Xbox LIVE

GamerchiX member and forum moderator chrissylas306 takes Vampire Rain for a multiplayer spin on Xbox LIVE.
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SoozyQ: The Simpsons Movie Premiere

SoozyQ visits Los Angeles for the premiere of The Simpsons Movie.
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SoozyQ: On the Scene at The Simpsons Movie Premiere

SoozyQ visits Los Angeles for the premiere of The Simpsons Movie.
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World Cyber Games U.S. Final to be Held at Universal Orlando Resort

The U.S. National finals of the World Cyber Games will be held at the Universal Orlando Resort from September 14 to 16, 2007.
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Gamer Spotlight: TriXie Interviews Knuckles Dawson

TriXie chats with achievement stud and 360fanboy blogger Knuckles Dawson.
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World Cyber Games and Circuit City

Circuit City, Samsung and Microsoft have partnered together this year on a nationwide tour that will give gamers across the country an opportunity to compete for one of 12 “wildcard” spots, reserved exclusively for players who qualify at select Circuit City stores. Winners of each wildcard spot…
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Hardcore Presents the Coveted Hardcore E3 Awards

Hardcore survives the E3 festivities and presents the Hardcore E3 Awards to deserving titles.
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Try Medal of Honor: Airborne for Free

A free online demo of Medal of Honor: Airborne is now available! Play Now and jump into the game, or visit the Medal of Honor: Airborne page for more details (you can also play the game from there by clicking the "Play Demo" link).
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Play Madden NFL 08 for Free

A free online demo of Madden NFL 08 is now available! Play Now and jump into the game, or visit the Madden NFL 08 page for more details (you can also play the game from there by clicking the "Play Demo" link).
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Play Madden NFL 08 on your phone!

Madden NFL 08 brings fun and excitement to your phone. Play as your favorite NFL teams, read and react to defenses like a real NFL QB and make precise passes as you take your team to the Super Bowl! Visit www.eamobile.com for more info and availability.
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Play Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix on your phone!

From Hogwarts™ to the epic battles at the Ministry of Magic, experience the action of Harry's fifth year. Explore all of Hogwarts and prepare to fight Lord Voldemort™ and his Death Eaters. Visit www.eamobile.com for more info and availability.
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Tetris named "Game of the Month" by IGN

The worldwide hit Tetris has been awarded "Game of the Month" by IGN . Networked multiplayer adds an entirely new dimension to Tetris - compete against a friend down the hallway or across the country. Add lines to your opponent's grid, reverse their controls, drive the competition mad…
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Tetris Scores Big

Given that Tetris® is a worldwide hit, it's no surprise that the latest version from EA Mobile is receiving high marks from both press and fans. IGN Wireless awarded Tetris a 9/10, and stated: "It's the best version of Tetris seen on mobile thus far." Wireless Gaming World put it…
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Play Downtown Texas Hold'em on your phone!

Step up to the high-stakes table for an exciting hand of Texas Hold'em poker! Enjoy the world-popular poker game on your phone! Click here to play or visit www.eamobile.com for more info.
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Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07 Now Available!

Tee off with Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 07 for mobile. Play as or against Tiger Woods and other PGA pros on world class courses! Get it now ! To view other action filled mobile game titles go to www.eamobile.com .
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The Sims 2 Pets Now Available!

Get your paws on The Sims™ 2 Pets! Adopt a puppy and teach it tricks - a Sim with a happy pet is a happy and successful Sim. Get it now ! To view other action filled mobile game titles go to www.eamobile.com .
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EA SPORTS NASCAR 07 Now Available for Your Phone

Start your engines! Go full throttle with EA SPORTS™ NASCAR 07. Race on authentic tracks as your favorite NASCAR drivers. Draft, pass, block, and bump your way to victory. Get it here or visit www.eamobile.com for all EA Mobile titles.
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Halo 3 Released to Manufacturing

The eagerly awaited game Halo 3 has been released to manufacturing on August 29, 2007.
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Modern Warfare Multiplayer Beta

Activision announced today that Infinity Ward's Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare multiplayer beta will launch on Xbox LIVE on Monday, August 27 at 12:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time.
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PGR 4 Cars and Release Date Announced

Catch a sneak peak at even more of the iconic vehicles that will be featured in the upcoming racing game. The game will launch on October 2, 2007 in North America with an estimated retail price of $59.99. The team is putting the finishing touches on the game to ensure it crosses the finish line at…
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This Week in Xbox: August 22-29, 2007

Guest columnist Ryan Treit brings you all the latest in what's going on this week on Xbox.com.
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A Guide to Surviving BioShock

Survive the dangers and unravel the mysterious world of Rapture in BioShock with our essential game tips and strategies.
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The BioShock Experience

2K Games' Bioshock is a masterpiece of exploration, action and first-person narrative. We detail precisely what to expect from your time in Rapture.
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Tiberium Wars Expansion Announced

Coming Spring 2008, this new expansion pack for Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars finds Kane at the center of an epic new single-player campaign.
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BioShock Demo now on Marketplace

Welcome to Rapture with the official demo of BioShock, the "genetically enhanced" first person shooter that lets you biologically modify your body and take control of everything in your world. Experience the incredible world of BioShock for yourself with the free demo now available in Xbox…
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Hardcore Goes All-Pro with All-Pro Football 2K8

Think you've got All-Pro skills? Hardcore challenges gamers to master All-Pro Football 2K8 the hardcore way.
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Summer Heats Up on Xbox LIVE Arcade

There have been over 45 million Xbox LIVE Arcade game downloads as of July, and the popularity of the service continues to grow. Over 100 games will launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade by year's end, including dozens of original Intellectual Properties and classic titles updated for this generation.
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Taking the Field in NCAA Football 08

You can be a big man on campus with these tips for NCAA Football 08 on Xbox 360.
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Beginner's Guide to Bomberman Live

We reveal the essential strategies and common tips for survival in Bomberman Live.
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This Week in Xbox: August 1-8, 2007

Games Editor Denny Atkin brings you all the latest in what's going on this week on Xbox.com.
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Free Nissan Car Pack for Forza 2

The very first downloadable content for the acclaimed Xbox 360 racer Forza Motorsport 2 is now available for racing fans. Download the all-new free Nissan car pack featuring three premiere Nissan models—the 2007 Sentra SE-R, Altima, and 350Z.
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More Than Four Fantastic Tips

Lead the Fantastic Four in their battle against Galactus's world-eating schemes by using these game tips.
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EA Sports Refines the College Game

EA Sports' NCAA Football 08 is new, improved, and the ultimate college football simulation.
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2K Returns and Scores a Touchdown

2K Sports returns to the football field, and we've got all the details on All-Pro Football 2K8.
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Saren Arterius in Mass Effect

Saren Arterius, the longest-serving Turian member of the Spectres, is profiled and his role in the game Mass Effect is examined.
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Second Fable 2 Video Diary Released

Episode Two of the Lionhead video diaries for Fable 2 is now available on the official Lionhead Studios Website and Xbox LIVE Marketplace, continuing the ongoing series of video diaries with the Fable 2 team, including Peter Molyneux.
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New Loony Tunes Game Announced

Arm yourself for fun in the upcoming Looney Tunes: Acme Arsenal video game. Tag-team with
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Halo Wars Gameplay

This narrated video gives a first look at the gameplay elements of Halo Wars.
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Shoot 'Em Up Gamer Pics

Preview the new Shoot 'Em Up gamer pics available on Marketplace.
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Shoot 'Em Up Theme

Preview the Shoot 'Em Up theme available on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
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Take a Jump into Combat with Medal of Honor Airborne Demo

Take a combat jump with the 82nd Airborne in the demo for the game Medal of Honor Airborne, now available through Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
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Carcassonne: Lost Island Expansion Pack

For only 300 Microsoft Points, grab the Rivers II Expansion Pack for Carcassone, which includes 12 new tiles for use in creating your medieval town.
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BioShock Demo now on Marketplace

Welcome to Rapture with the official demo of BioShock, the "genetically enhanced" first person shooter that lets you biologically modify your body and take control of everything in your world. Experience the incredible world of BioShock for yourself with the free demo now available in Xbox…
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Rivers II Expansion Pack

For only 300 Microsoft Points, grab the Rivers II Expansion Pack for Carcassone, which includes 12 new tiles for use in creating your medieval town.
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Shadowrun

Three new theme packs for you on Marketplace.
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Lost Island Expansion Pack

For only 400 Microsoft Pints, grab the new expansion pack for 3D Ultra Minigolf Adventures from Xbox LIVE Marketplace and play 18 additional holes set in a tropical Lost Island paradise.
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Blade Runner: The Final Cut

To celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of this acclaimed sci-fi thriller, Video Marketplace will offer director Ridley Scott's definitive new version of his masterpiece.
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Babylon 5: The Lost Tales

Don't miss the full panel discussion and HD highlights of this eagerly-anticipated anthology show set in the Babylon 5 universe, exclusively in HD on Video Marketplace.
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Superman: Doomsday

Based on the award-winning The Death of Superman trilogy, Superman finally meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Watch the panel discussion and the full trailer.
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Upcoming Theatrical Releases

Check out the big-screen excitement coming to Video Marketplace, with trailers for Get Smart, 10,000 B.C., I Am Legend, and many more.
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Upcoming Superhero Series

Revealed at Comic-Con, see what's on tap for comic book fans, including promos for The Batman and Legion of Superheroes in Marketplace.
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Warner Bros. TV Shows

Check out the fall lineup of Warner Bros. TV series with these panel discussions and highlights from Supernatural, Smallville, Sarah Connor Chronicles, Pushing Daises, and more.
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Harry Potter Gamer Pics

Preview the new Harry Potter gamer pics available on Marketplace.
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Blade Runner: The Final Cut

To celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of this acclaimed sci-fi thriller, Video Marketplace will offer director Ridley Scott's definitive new version of his masterpiece.
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Babylon 5: The Lost Tales

Don't miss the full panel discussion and HD highlights of this eagerly-anticipated anthology show set in the Babylon 5 universe, exclusively in HD on Video Marketplace.
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Superman: Doomsday

Based on the award-winning The Death of Superman trilogy, Superman finally meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Watch the panel discussion and the full trailer.
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Upcoming Theatrical Releases

Check out the big-screen excitement coming to Video Marketplace, with trailers for Get Smart, 10,000 B.C., I Am Legend, and many more.
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Summer Heats Up on Xbox LIVE Arcade

There have been over 45 million Xbox LIVE Arcade game downloads as of July, and the popularity of the service continues to grow. Over 100 games will launch on Xbox LIVE Arcade by year's end, including dozens of original Intellectual Properties and classic titles updated for this generation.
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Play & Win by Hunting Vampires

Play Vampire Rain online and you could win an Xbox 360 Elite system, a Wireless Racing Wheel, or lots of other cool prizes.
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Artist of the Month: Velver Revolver Unleashes Libertad July 3

Velvet Revolver's forthcoming album Libertad is scheduled for release July 3 on RCA Records.
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Play Forza Motorsport 2 with Wolfmother

Here's your chance to leave skid marks all over the Australian trio in Forza Motorsport 2. On Saturday, June 23 pop Forza Motorsport 2 into your Xbox 360 and shoot a Friend Request to WolfmotherGWF.
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Forza 2 All-Nighter Kicks Off Summer

Hunker down in your gaming room after a long day of summer activities with Forza Motorsport 2 from dusk on Saturday, June 23 until dawn on Sunday, June 24. Invite your buddies and their highly customized rides and race until the sun comes up!
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NBA STREET Homecourt

New sets of gamer pics now on Marketplace.
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Become a Ninja in Tenchu Z

In this new demo, experience the third-person stealth-action game set in feudal Japan with a single-player mission, using a pre-selected variety of weapons.
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WarTech Revealed

We break down the gameplay of WarTech Senko no Ronde, a unique arcade shooter-fighting game hybrid.
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Pac-Man Creator Surprises World with New Mazes on Xbox 360

Today Microsoft Corp. and NAMCO BANDAI Games made video game history by unveiling the Pac-Man Championship Edition, featuring the first new Pac-Man mazes in more than 26 years, available only on Xbox 360.
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Artist of the Month: Ozzy Osbourne Returns with BLACK RAIN

Released May 22 on Epic Records, BLACK RAIN finds the two-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee as vital, creative, and evocative as ever. He's operating at the peak of powers, as a singer and songwriter.
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Win Big in the Halo 2 Challenge

Master Chief wants you! Dust off your needlers, fuel up your warthogs, and recharge your overshields because the Xbox LIVE Halo 2 Play & Win Challenge is here.
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Forza 2 Race Weekend

Register your gamertag and enter the Forza 2 Leaderboard Tournament and compete against the best Forza players.
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GRAW2 72-Hour Xbox Live Weekend Winners

Find out all the results of the GRAW2 Xbox Live Weekend, including who won prizes in the Universal Leaderboard Tournament, or the hourly prizes from the the Play & Win sweepstakes.
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Artist of the Month: Wolfmother

The Xbox Live Artist of the Month for April is Wolfmother, a power trio from Australia that play their own brand of classically influenced rock.
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Xbox Live Reaches Six Million Members

Microsoft is proud to announce today that more than six million gamers worldwide are connected to Xbox Live, a milestone that was reached four months ahead of schedule. Xbox Live, the premier online entertainment network, offers the best in online gaming, ubiquitous voice, video and text chatting,…
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NASCAR Nextel Cup on Xbox Live

Get these download-to-own clips of the latest races with NASCAR Race Rewind, available on Marketplace a few hours after the end of each race.
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Artist of the Month: Good Charlotte

The Xbox Live Artist of the Month for February is Good Charlotte, how have an exciting new album due out on March, Good Morning Revival.
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Xbox 360 and Windows Vista

What does the upcoming release of Windows Vista mean for gamers? Take a look at some of the new features of Vista that will revolutionize your gaming and digital entertainment lifestyle.
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Director's Cut: Jillian's is the New Fairmont Bar!

One of the more popular questions I get asked is "What's the new Fairmont Bar in San Francisco?" To catch everyone up here, the Fairmont Bar in San Jose was the natural gathering spot for GDC attendees to meet up with colleagues after the day's classes, and in between the awards…
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Sony Previews PlayStation® Edge PS3 Toolkit at GDC

Presenting PlayStation® Edge: Advanced Graphics Tools and Technologies for PlayStation 3 Development Speakesr: Mark Cerny (Cerny Games), Jon Olick (Lead Programmer, Naughty Dog), Vince Diesi (Principal Programmer, SCE Worldwide Studios) Wednesday 2:30pm — 3:30pm Room 135, North Hall Three first…
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New GameTap Indie Award at IGF

IGF Platinum Sponsor GameTap announces the new GameTap Indie Award at the IGF. Three recipients chosen from the IGF Main Competition finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their titles on the GameTap Service: one will receive a $10,000 advance after signing a five-year distribution deal to…