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Fresh Ink - Buffy, Penance, and MorePosted by Mike D'Alonzo - Friday, March 07, 2008 7:01 PM
This week, on Fresh Ink Online, Blair Butler has so many notable comics that she barely has time to contain them all. But she does talk Powers, Halo, Justice League, Penance, Buffy, Logan, and Pax Romana. Whew! That's a whole lot of comic bookery for you. We sincerely hope you can handle it! Enjoy!
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New 'Streetfighter 4' VideoPosted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 6:39 PM
You do not want to miss the below video, where Chun-Li gets her fight on with a new character, the Crimson Viper!
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X-Play Exclusive: Mario Kart Wii DemoPosted by Jonathan Hunt - Friday, March 07, 2008 6:23 PM
On today's X-Play, Adam and Morgan got an exclusive Hands On demo of the highly anticipated Mario Kart for the Wii. Check out the video below.
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Daily Wrap-Up 3.7.08Posted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 5:53 PM
Here's what went down today in the world of videogames, technology and popular culture.
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Bungie Helps Erased 360 KidPosted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 5:21 PM
Hey, remember that kid who had his autographed 360 erased by Microsoft's tech support department? And remember how Bungie promised to make it up to him? They made it up to him huge.
There's a full-on gallery at the below link!
HawtyMcBloggy: Bungie Unscrews Previously Screwed Gamer
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First Genesis/Wii Games AnnouncedPosted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 2:51 PM
The first Sega Genesis branded games on the Wii virtual console will be Puyo Puyo 2, a puzzler and Powerball, which I remember as a super-fn game that combines rugby and football into a new, hybrid sport. They'll hit this months. Prices start at 800 Wii Points.
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Adidas And Samsung Team UpPosted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 2:29 PM
I learned many important lessons from Run DMC, but the most important of them all was the one about my Adidas. My Adidas are dope. Now Adidas (the company, not my shoes) and Samsung are teaming up (like Run DMC teamed up with Aerosmith) to produce a device that plays music and keeps track of people's workouts. Also, I can't live without my microphone. Samsung's miCoach music-mobile phone even encourages people as they run, telling them to "speed up," and giving them updates on their heart rate, time left in their run, etc. We hope it yells "fatty!" and then sings about Christmas Time in Hollis Queens ("Mom's cooking chicken and collard greens...") New York Times: Samsung and Adidas Take on iPod and Nike
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New 'GTA 4' screenshotsPosted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 2:16 PM
Upcoming blockbuster Grand Theft Auto 4 will look exactly like these new screenshots. Check out our massive gallery! The first 10 or so images are new. Or visit the official site and click around the interactive Liberty City map.
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Google Caves To FedsPosted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 1:54 PM
Fearing a security threat, the government has asked that Google remove Street View images that are taken too close to military bases. The pictures from google were taken on public streets, meaning anyone could take the pictures, but Google listened to the Pentagon anyway. Gen. Gene Renuart, head of the military command responsible for homeland defense, said, "It actually shows where all the guards are. It shows how the barriers go up and down. It shows how to get in and out of buildings. I think that poses a real security risk for our military installations." Google spokesman Larry Yu said, "We have been contacted by the military. In those instances where they have expressed concerns about the imagery, we have accommodated their requests." Information Week: Google Caves To Pentagon Wishes
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Nugget From The NetPosted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 1:46 PM
BreadPig, extra-special Rock Band band goes on tour. Life on the road is tough, man.
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No In-Game Ads In 'Starcraft 2'Posted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 1:42 PM
Contradicting the suggestion of Blizz-Activision president Bobby Kotick, Blizzard says Starcraft 2 will not have in-game ads. Kotick: "because it is a short-session experience, [StarCraft II] can actually be the model for in-game advertising and sponsorship and tournament play and ladder play for the future." Blizzard's community manager on the US WOW forums: "We have no plans to have in-game advertising in StarCraft II. We believe Bobby was actually referring to Battle.net, which has always included ads." We'll see how it pans out! Eurogamer: No in-game ads for StarCraft II
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Beck In Danger!Posted by Frank Meyer - Friday, March 07, 2008 1:40 PM
The follow up to 2006’s The Information, the album is currently in the pre-production stage with no release date or tracks names announced yet. Danger Mouse has previously produced Gorillaz, The Rapture, and Sparklehorse, as well as the new Black Keys record. Beck has previously made a bunch of songs I’ve smoked pot to… Gigwise.com: Dangermouse To Produce Beck’s Next
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The MMO Report: Friday, March 7thPosted by Patrick Roche-Sowa - Friday, March 07, 2008 12:16 PM
You asked for it, and we delivered. Ladies and gentlemen, this week the MMO Report returns with everyone's favorite segment, WTF Second Life. The recent unexplained absence of our small corner of online gaming delinquency has echoed through many cubicles and basements across this great nation, and we have answered the call for its return. But it's not all fun and games. Well, it mostly is, but this week we lost Gary Gygax, the co-creator of the original Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game. For his contribution to the nerd community, we would like to dedicate this week's MMO Report to Gygax and his family. See that 20-sided die on the news desk? That one's for you brother. So pull up a chair, grab your pen and paper, and tell the DM his dungeons are too repetitive. This is... The MMO Report.
Send all viewer mail, love letters, and money orders to TheMMOReport@g4tv.com Discuss this week's episode and all things MMO in our forums.
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New 'GTA 4' VideosPosted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 11:40 AM
We're as giddy as schoolgirls every time Rockstar unleashes new Grand Theft Auto 4 content. Today: Two new vids! Check them out below: (You'll have to watch them in IE, though.)
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Videogame + Comedy at UCBPosted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 11:15 AM
It's videogame month at the Upright Citizens Brigade theater in Los Angeles, so if you like funny things and you like videogames and you live in the Los Angeles area, you're in luck! Here's what you can expect:
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'Halo 3' Goes Double XP this WeekendPosted by Brian Leahy - Friday, March 07, 2008 10:32 AM
Grab your Gravity Hammer and Plasma Sword... it's time for DoubleXP Grifball in Halo 3. From Bungie: "Grifball, the game created by Burnie Burns of Red vs. Blue will be an unranked, weekend-long social playlist awarding DoubleXP to winning teams. We've slightly adjusted some of the rules for Grifball (unlimited round times make for unlimited griefing potential), but kept the game's core intact. You'll be able to go in with party configurations ranging from one to eight people. This playlist will be available from Thursday, March 6 at NOON until March 10 at NOON(all times Pacific Standard). I apparently forgot to mention that the Grifball hopper is being treated like a Tournament hopper -- a hopper where there will be prizes. Tournament prizes." If Halo 3 sports don't strike your fancy: "Beginning March 20 at NOON will be the return of Team SWAT in the Social, DoubleXP variety. Team SWAT is an old Halo 2 gametype where players have no shields, increased body health and do not have the luxury of radar. This eight-player maximum hopper will be completely Team Slayer focused with the SWAT ruleset. This weekend playlist will be available from March 20 at NOON until March 23 at NOON(all times Pacific)."
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Around The Net 3.07.08Posted by Eugene Morton - Friday, March 07, 2008 10:30 AM
YouTube: Elephant Molester Channelfrederator: Japandering
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'Bus Driver:' Game of the Year?Posted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 10:19 AM
Have you ever ridden a city bus and looked at the driver and thought: "He must be the happiest guy on earth?" Us either, but if you said "yes," you're going to be excited: Meridian4 has announced the imminent release of Bus Driver, a bus driving-simulator that will allow eager players the excitement of driving a realistic bus, keeping a timetable, and picking up and placating passengers, all while obeying traffic laws. Sounds fun! Here's the official details:
We're waiting for Airport Tram Driver, where you ferry an endless stream of travelers from the long-term parking gate to their departure gate, while carrying luggage. It's the only game that could top Bus Driver on the excite-o-meter. We also think this might be a joke... but there are screenshots in a gallery for you.
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Rockstar To Update 'Bully'Posted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 9:20 AM
In response to reports from across the internet, Rockstar games says they will patch the 360 version of interactive wedgie simulator Bully: Scholarship Edition within the next week. In a statement, the company said:
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THQ Announces Cheerleading GamePosted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 9:11 AM
THQ wants you to know about cheer-tastic videogame All Star Cheer Squad. The Nintendo Ds and Wii game follows a year in the life of a cheerleader. Players learn new cheers, practice and create their own cheertines to make the squad and eventually become capcheer. High-energy gameplay includes squad competitions and one-on-one cheer-offs, where players will use the Wii Cheermote and Nuncheer to perform dozens of real-world cheer and dance moves. “With the explosive growth of the girls gaming market in recent years due to the continued success of Wii and DS, our ongoing goal is to stay at the cutting edge of that success by bringing a brand new property for this segment to these popular systems,” said Jim Huntley, director of global brand management, THQ. “We’re thrilled to introduce All Star Cheer Squad to the industry as a triple-a title that will get players involved in the action of what it takes to be an all star as well as make up their own unique cheer routines.” (Above is the president of the free world, George W. Bush, cheering for the letter "A".)
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'Gran Turismo 5 Prologue' TrailerPosted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 8:16 AM
Yesterday we pointed you to a bunch of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue details, but we thought you'd enjoy taking a look at the game in action. Here's a trailer:
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'Sims 3' RevealedPosted by Stephen Johnson - Friday, March 07, 2008 8:09 AM
The latest version of the best-selling PC game franchise of all time will feature more activity outside of your Sims' little house, with a whole sandbox world open to the fake, better-looking you. Although you'll have to pick up the magazine for in-depth 12 page descriptions of the changes, Sims 3 apparently will feature less focus on day-to-day primal needs (IE: Less "click to pee" action), with more focus on your sims enjoying their fake lives. 1up.com: The Sims 3 Revealed |
Slacker rock icon Beck’s next record will be produced by Gnarles Barkley’s Danger Mouse.
The issue of Games for Windows magazine has a huge scoop: The revelation that The Sims 3 is on its way.