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  Wii Assist: Wii Can Make A Difference!

  Attack of the Show‘s “Viewer Army” showcased engineering students from the University of Delaware who are attempting to help the disabled effectively use computers with the help of Nintendo Wii hardware. Us nerds can make a difference! With the help of a hacked Wii remote, some glasses that have been fashioned with infrared sources and…

  Angelito Yambao Jr. Published August 3, 2010
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  National Geographic Brings Out The Animal In You

  The adventures of Prince Stinkyninja the bunny would not be possible without National Geographic’s Animal Jam, an online animal kingdom filled with learning and adventure. They say it’s for kids, but Prince Stinkyninja says otherwise. Animal Jam transforms children and curious adults into animals living in the exotic lands of Jamaa. Players first select an…

  By Mike Fahey Published August 3, 2010
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  Monday Night Combat’s Product Grenades and Random Bacon

  This video gives us a 15-minute taste of upcoming strategy third-person shooter Monday Night Combat with bonus developer commentary. Monday Night Combat, due out on Xbox Live on Aug. 11 for 1200 points, has a lot of things going for it including fun weapons like a Product Grenade, which fills an enemies screen with ads,…

  By Brian Crecente Published August 3, 2010
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  Dance Dance Revolution Coming To PS3

  You know it, you love it, Dance Dance Revolution. Konami’s rhythm game is apparently coming to the PS3. Yes, that is an older model PS3. Via its Facebook page, Konami revealed that the game is *finally* PS3 bound: Yes, DanceDanceRevolution fans, it’s true-we’re bringing DDR to the PS3! And we’re bringing YOU to the launch…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 3, 2010
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  This is still the place for you to talk about video games but it is also the start of a new user-generated Talk Amongst Yourselves. Thanks to reader Tanarchi for today’s image. Submit yours at #TAYpics

  By Stephen Totilo Published August 3, 2010
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  Mrs. Bashcraft Has Returned With Child!

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: My Dreams Were My Ticket Back Here This evening, Mrs. Bashcraft and Mini-Bash returned to Osaka from their two-and-a-half week odyssey in America with my parents. They said they had fun! But I think they’re happy to be back home. Very happy to see them! Sucks that I’m getting a…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 3, 2010
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  BioShock 2 Protector Trials Now Available

  Protector Trials, the new single-player DLC for BioShock 2, is now available for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live or $5 on the Playstation Network.

  By Brian Crecente Published August 3, 2010
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  StarCraft II Fastest Selling Strategy Game Of All Time

  It took StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty just 24 hours to become the best-selling PC game of the year, with more than 1 million copies sold worldwide, according to Blizzard Entertainment. Another half million copies sold in the game’s second day of availability, making StarCraft II the fastest-selling strategy game of all time, the company…

  By Brian Crecente Published August 3, 2010
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  The Sims Gets Medieval On You

  A new Sims game revealed today that drops the popular characters in the Middle Ages will feature “compelling gameplay never seen before in the history of The Sims”, according to publisher Electronic Arts. The Sims Medieval, the first in a series due out in spring 2011 for the PC and Mac, will have players create…

  By Brian Crecente Published August 3, 2010
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  Does Capcom Have Nintendo 3DS Release Plans For This Year?

  Nope. At this year’s E3 gaming expo, Capcom showed off two still-in-development Nintendo 3DS games: Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition and the tentatively titled Resident Evil: Revelations. Don’t look for them to be hitting your local game shop anytime soon, though. At a recent investors meeting, Capcom was asked whether it planned to release…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 3, 2010
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  One Share In Nintendo, Please

  You hear a lot of talk about shares in Nintendo, but have you ever wondered what one actually looks like? It looks a little something like this. Thanks, Snacky

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 3, 2010
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  Settlers Of Catan, As Nature Intended

  Last month we took a close look at a new version of classic board game Settlers of Catan, one being readied for Microsoft’s giant touch-screen computer. Since then, a new build of the game has been released. God this stuff looks good. It really is the best of both worlds; the social intimacy of a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 3, 2010
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  The Big Book Of Classic Adventure Games

  There’s a big book coming out that’s all about classic PC adventure games. Monkey Island, Police Quest, Zork, the works. Sounds good! But as you can see on the front cover, you’ll be paying for the pictures and the fact it’s bound as an actual, physical book, because where there should be the name of…

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 3, 2010
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  More Details About Nintendo 3DS Kingdom Hearts Game

  Square Enix is making a Kingdom Hearts game for the Nintendo 3DS. The main characters will be Sora and Riku, and players will alternate between them while playing as they make their way through the game’s “mysterious” story. How…mysterious! While unable to go into great length about the game system, designer Tetsuya Nomura says that…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 3, 2010
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  Bid For A Part In Saints Row 3 (For A Good Cause)

  On May 28, 2010, an early morning fire raged through a two-story house in Urbana, Illinois. All but one made it out safely. Ashley Ames, 23, was burned over 80 percent of her body and was airlifted into intensive care. On July 6, she sadly passed away due to medical complications. Volition’s Steve Jaros, senior…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 3, 2010
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  Here Come The Stupid PlayStation Move Accessories!

  With the PlayStation Move being essentially a Wii Remote for the PS3, it was only a matter of time before the stupid accessories crowd jumped from Nintendo’s console to Sony’s. Here’s one of the first examples: CTA Digital’s PlayStation Move gloves, which are…gloves with velcro straps to secure a PlayStation Move controller to. So, you…

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 3, 2010
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  And Then, The Pokemon Bus Pulled Up

  As seen by Game Watch Impress at a Pocket Monsters Black & White event in Tokyo.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 3, 2010
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  NBA Jam Confirmed For 360, PS3 (But There’s A Nasty Catch)

  After months of rumours, EA Sports confirmed today that NBA Jam won’t just be released on the Wii, with high definition versions also on the way for the PS3 and Xbox 360. Warning: some bad news follows. While the game will technically be coming to the PS3 and 360, it won’t be available individually. Instead,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 3, 2010
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  Playing PlayStation Move Out Of the Back Of A Hatchback

  In Taiwan. With this lady. Sony is launching the PlayStation Move in Taiwan on September 15 and recently promoted the motion controller, some demo kiosks and a Nissan. There were balloons, too. There always are. [採訪]PS3體感新玩法！PS Move媒體搶先體驗會報導 [Mobile01 小惡魔新聞台]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published August 3, 2010
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  6000 Former NFL Players Suing EA Sports

  It’s time for another lawsuit against EA Sports’ Madden series, and this time it’s the football juggernaut going up against around 6000 former NFL players. Former RB Tony Davis (pictured) is acting as plaintiff for the players, whose class action suit accuses EA of “knowingly and intentionally” capitalising on retired player’s likenesses without paying a…

  By Luke Plunkett Published August 3, 2010