Video <b>Game</b> Round Up
We talk about games being therapeutic, educational, beautiful, aesthetic, or enlightening. We also talk of them as being cheap, derivative, or boring. But it occurred to me in the last two weeks that sometimes they can be devastating, …
One Live DVD, One Ton of Linux <b>Games</b>
LinuX-Gamers Live is a live DVD from Germany based on Arch Linux that includes nothing but games. Version 0.9.3 was released in June and provides an excellent means of sampling Linux games or setting up a home arcade. Advertisement.
Study Suggests Action <b>Games</b> Could Help Females in Science
Another did the same for Balance, a 3D puzzle game. The study found that for those assigned to Medal of Honor, not only was the gap between males and females diminished, it was nearly erased entirely. The same result was not found …
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Sarkozy's bilateral snub puzzles Japan (Khaleej Times)
TOKYO - French President Nicolas Sarkozy has risked causing a minor diplomatic incident with Japan by not holding a bilateral meeting with the country's prime minister during the Group of Eight summit, Japanese media reported on Tuesday.
Art or aberration? Graffiti shocks, puzzles Japan (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
It wasn't a security alert that made Japan's railway authorities halt the morning run of a bullet train recently and inconvenience about 500 commuters, but the word "Hack" spray-painted across a carriage.
'Big Brother 10' contestants (The Charlotte Observer)
A look at the 13 "Big Brother 10" contestants: Michelle Costa, 28 Hometown: Cumberland, R.I. Occupation: Real estate agent Most Unique Item Packed: Crossword puzzles Audition Process: Costa said this was her second time trying out after sending in an audition tape. Strategy: "I'm going to do whatever it takes to win, whether it's bad, good or ugly." Steven Daigle, 35 Hometown: Dallas …
Plan backfires: PM's loan waiver letter puzzles farmers (IBN live)
Farmers find out their debts have only been partially waived off.
Damage To Plane's Nose Puzzles Airline (KCTV 5 Kansas City)
Authorities believe a bird may be to blame for the damage caused to the nose of a Northwest Airlines plane on Sunday.
At 91, Des Moines woman earns high school diploma (The Altoona Herald-Mitchellville Index)
Mary Quijano has always kept her mind sharp. She used to solve crossword puzzles in the daily newspaper before the sun filled the morning sky. It's one of many exercises Quijano has done religiously over the decades to stay mentally fit. It all paid off.
'Big Brother 10' contestants (AP via Yahoo! News)
A look at the 13 "Big Brother 10" contestants:
The best video games of the year — so far (USA Today)
The release of Madden NFL 09 on Aug. 12 unofficially marks the beginning of the fall game season. But July is a good time to catch up on some of the games you may have missed. Here are the best of 2008 so far.
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New <b>games</b> this week: Civilization Revolution edition
SPONSORED BY: Age of Empires III - Real-Time Strategy Game Control a European power on a quest to colonize and conquer the New World. AOE3 introduces new gameplay elements, as well as new civilizations, units, and technologies. …
Fable 2 Pub <b>Games</b> coming August to XBLA, free with pre-order
Microsoft has announced that Fable 2 Pub Games, a collection of three casino-style Xbox Live Arcade games that help you boost your money for Fable 2, is coming in August for 800 MS points (US $10). However, according to the press …
Three Fable 2 'Pub <b>Games</b>' free with pre-order and a limited <b>…</b>
Moments ago, Microsoft announced specifics regarding the Fable 2 mini-games that were announced back during GDC that will allow gamers to earn gold for use in Fable 2 prior to the game's release. And you'll be pleased to know you can …
QBeez 2
The adorable stars of one of the most popular puzzle games around are back! And this time, theyve brought a few friends! Join the colorful Qbeez on Qs Quest where youll be introduced to twelve puzzle elements, including explosive …
Sony: First-party <b>games</b> 'more important' this generation
Sony Computer Entertainment's president of worldwide studios, Shuhei Yoshida, isn't blind to the fact that exclusive games are becoming a rarity these days. In an interview with UK blog ThreeSpeech, the man who replaced Phil Harrison …
Why do People Play Cartoon <b>Games</b>?
Cartoon games have gained a lot of interest over a limited period of time. Thanks to the diminishing playgrounds. But psychiatrists attribute it to very complex psychology behind those playing cartoon games on the internet. …
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New <b>games</b> this week: Civilization Revolution edition
SPONSORED BY: Age of Empires III - Real-Time Strategy Game Control a European power on a quest to colonize and conquer the New World. AOE3 introduces new gameplay elements, as well as new civilizations, units, and technologies. …
Parish: 'Mega Man 9 may save video <b>games</b>'
Even the ugliest Wii games are attempts to represent games in a "modern" way — generally the best 3D that the budget will allow. While No More Heroes uses 8-bit elements for flair, the idea of intentionally regressing, of making a game …
Fable 2 Pub <b>Games</b> coming August to XBLA, free with pre-order
Microsoft has announced that Fable 2 Pub Games, a collection of three casino-style Xbox Live Arcade games that help you boost your money for Fable 2, is coming in August for 800 MS points (US $10). However, according to the press …
Sony: First-party <b>games</b> 'more important' this generation
Sony Computer Entertainment's president of worldwide studios, Shuhei Yoshida, isn't blind to the fact that exclusive games are becoming a rarity these days. In an interview with UK blog ThreeSpeech, the man who replaced Phil Harrison …
Three Fable 2 'Pub <b>Games</b>' free with pre-order and a limited <b>…</b>
Moments ago, Microsoft announced specifics regarding the Fable 2 mini-games that were announced back during GDC that will allow gamers to earn gold for use in Fable 2 prior to the game's release. And you'll be pleased to know you can …
Why do People Play Cartoon <b>Games</b>?
Cartoon games have gained a lot of interest over a limited period of time. Thanks to the diminishing playgrounds. But psychiatrists attribute it to very complex psychology behind those playing cartoon games on the internet. …
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New <b>games</b> this week: Civilization Revolution edition
SPONSORED BY: Age of Empires III - Real-Time Strategy Game Control a European power on a quest to colonize and conquer the New World. AOE3 introduces new gameplay elements, as well as new civilizations, units, and technologies. …
Fable 2 Pub <b>Games</b> coming August to XBLA, free with pre-order
Microsoft has announced that Fable 2 Pub Games, a collection of three casino-style Xbox Live Arcade games that help you boost your money for Fable 2, is coming in August for 800 MS points (US $10). However, according to the press …
Sony: First-party <b>games</b> 'more important' this generation
Sony Computer Entertainment's president of worldwide studios, Shuhei Yoshida, isn't blind to the fact that exclusive games are becoming a rarity these days. In an interview with UK blog ThreeSpeech, the man who replaced Phil Harrison …
Why do People Play Cartoon <b>Games</b>?
Cartoon games have gained a lot of interest over a limited period of time. Thanks to the diminishing playgrounds. But psychiatrists attribute it to very complex psychology behind those playing cartoon games on the internet. …
Review: ESPN X-<b>Games</b> Skateboarding (PS2)
Well, so I really wanted a new skateboarding game, but realized there arent any. So I flipped through my collection and found this gem. So continueing my classic random reviews here is one for ESPN X-Games Skateboarding. …
Mecca Bingo Something for Every Taste
I have been doing some research lately on side games at bingo halls, you know the little slot games or casino type table games that you can play while waiting for the next round of bingo to start? Its quite interesting to see what …
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Art or aberration? Graffiti shocks, puzzles Japan (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
It wasn't a security alert that made Japan's railway authorities halt the morning run of a bullet train recently and inconvenience about 500 commuters, but the word "Hack" spray-painted across a carriage.
Plan backfires: PM's loan waiver letter puzzles farmers (IBN live)
Farmers find out their debts have only been partially waived off.
Damage To Plane's Nose Puzzles Airline (KCTV 5 Kansas City)
Authorities believe a bird may be to blame for the damage caused to the nose of a Northwest Airlines plane on Sunday.
Rolando, an iPhone game that actually looks fun (Geek.com)
In case you havent already seen the trailer for Rolando, you should definitely spend the 86 seconds to check it out. Its a platformer with puzzle elements that looks quite impressive given the limitations of the iPhone. It seems reminiscent of the Lemmings with physics puzzles and the iPhones unique control […]
"Professor Layton & the Mystery Town - Care of Level 5" (EuroGamer)
Have completed it all now. Great game. Although a couple of the puzzles I got a bit stuck on, and had to cheat, darnnit. Will have to see about doing the weekly download games next.
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