In a surprise move that could reshape the consumer electronics and movie rental industries, Blockbuster went public Monday with an offer to pay as much as $1.3 billion to acquire Circuit City. Blockbuster announced that it made the offer to Circuit City directly on Feb. 17 but went public with it because the retailer had not responded to requested due diligence information, such as store sales …

U.S. researchers at Johns Hopkins University say they've solved several puzzles about how proteins guide the reproduction of bacteria.

Have you noticed that some people are good with computers, while others are dynamite in the kitchen or quick with crossword puzzles? Some people have no sense of direction while others can find their way out of a San Francisco fog. Celebrities are no different. Following are examples of where some of them excel and where they don't measure up.

Have you noticed that some people are good with computers, while others are dynamite in the kitchen or quick with crossword puzzles? Some people have no sense of direction while others can find their way out of a San Francisco fog. Celebrities are no different. Following are examples of where some of them excel and where they don't measure up. David Duchovny ("Californication") is good at sports …

Next-Gen picks and ranks the cleverest marketing slogans in the history of interactive entertainment.

Ive been asked what I think about boycotting the Olympic Games in China. When it comes to economic boycotts I am almost always opposed, because it is a way of hurting the people, strengthening the rulers and to reduce the wealth …

Game publishers: For just $10000 a day you can sponsor a title for these needy gamers. Honestly, they'd be happy with anything. Another Bubsy game. A cart racer based on Blinx. Can't you please give? After the break we've got a full …

Lets be clear, these politicians are proposing a symbolic gesture as opposed to a meaningful stand ie boycotting the games in totality. And this reserve is hardly suprising given Chinas wealth and increasing global influence. …

Light updating for the past two days or so since Ive been busily hammering out an essay on nationalism and patriotism for Takis Mag. Need to finish tonight, so Ill postpone any substantial posts for a while longer yet. …

(for extra points, pre plan a game with one side playing as 'Scientology' who cheats and uses dubious tactics to try and win the game, have the other side be 'Anonymous' who eventually wins the game, cheesy but it has a point) …