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Apple unveils Final Cut Pro X
CNN
(Mashable) -- Apple has unveiled Final Cut Pro X, the newest version of its popular video-editing software. Final Cut Pro X is a rebuild of the 12-year-old software, according to...
Discovery switching HD Theater into network for rich men to launch in September
Star Tribune
NEW YORK - Discovery Communications Inc. is launching a television network for rich guys and their toys. Called Velocity, the new network will replace the current network HD Theater in some 40 million homes on Sept. 25, Discovery officials said...
The incredible shrinking game: the truth of game length in the modern industry
Ars Technica
When will gamers finally have way too much of not enough? The tension between game prices and the length of the experience is only becoming more apparent as big-budget, long-hyped releases can be finished in the span of an afternoon. Most recently,...
Mirrodin Besieged draft | Black
The Examiner
The Mirrodin Besieged pack is the first you'll open in a Scars of Mirrodin draft, and depending on what is available will be defining the rest of your draft. Let's examine what you should be on the lookout for in black, and what you should be...
Visit the Rio farm in FarmVille
The Examiner
There is a new sponsored farm visiting FarmVille! In promotion of the new movie Rio, there is a special Rio farm that players can visit to earn exclusive prizes. The new farm can be found listed after your highest level player and became available to...
Trouble Witches Neo sweeps XBLA April 27 in Japan, SNK hints at global release
Joystiq
We've always said that if there's one thing Xbox Live Arcade is lacking, it's more side-scrolling shmups starring pre-teen...
See the pretty, sterile Anno 2070 debut teaser trailer
Joystiq
Anno 2070's first trailer feels so much...
Johnson takes no-hit bid into 8th, Marlins win
Herald Tribune
ATLANTA - Josh Johnson was almost unhittable. Everyone agrees he can be even better. Johnson took a no-hit bid into the eighth inning before rookie Freddie Freeman doubled with one out, and the Florida Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 Wednesday...
Magic run past Pacers in regular-season finale
Herald Tribune
Ryan Anderson scored 14 points, and Dwight Howard had 13 points and 13 rebounds in a short night of work as the Orlando Magic cruised to a 92-74 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Mike Dunleavy and Brandon Rush both scored 16 points...
'SupaBoy' handheld lets you take SNES games on the go
Joystiq
Hyperkin, who sells third-party gaming accessories and various retro game devices (like the RetroN3, a combination...
'American Idol' top 8 finalists attack movie tunes to mixed reviews
Star Tribune
LOS ANGELES - Jennifer Lopez isn't sure "American Idol" viewers will be calling in for finalist Haley Reinhart. Lopez said the bluesy...
TweetEA confirms Madden NFL 12 to ship August 30th
The Inquisitr
Madden NFL 12 will be released with customary timeliness this year, even if the real thing ends up being called off. Speaking at a...
Section 8: Prejudice launch trailer skydives into our hearts
Joystiq
Few trailers are as comprehensive as this launch...
The Joystiq Indie Pitch: Ghost Runner
Joystiq
Being a giant, beloved video game site has its downsides. For example, we sometimes neglect to give independent developers our coverage love (or loverage, if you will) as we get caught up in AAA, AAAA or the rare quintuple-A titles. To remedy that,...
Valve's alternate reality game stirs fascination with Portal 2
Venture Beat
Hoping to build interest in its upcoming Portal 2 video game, game creator and publisher Valve has created an “alternate reality game” to get fans started early. The so-called ARG is part fantasy, part reality, as it uses real-world...
Controversial internet piracy bill becomes law
NZ Herald
The Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill has today been passed, despite strong opposition from the Green Party and independent MPs, and an internet campaign against the bill. The law will come into effect on September 1 and repeals...
Star Fox 64 3D barrel rolls out in Japan July 14
Joystiq
It's looking to be a fairly delightful summer for folks waiting on pins and needles for renovated versions of...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D preview: Ageless beauty
Joystiq
Imagine you're 30 years old -- heck, imagine you're 40. You're single, looking up old flames on Facebook and you start talking to an old mate, one that always had a special place in your heart. You reconnect and meet up for coffee -- at first glance,...
Fake Deus Ex: Human Revolution ads are here to sell us new eyeballs
Joystiq
Sure, turbochargers are readily available for all variety of car, but what about super legs that let you bound...
Know your ‘bonus’ on video poker games
Chicago Sun-Times
Usually, the name of a video poker game is enough to give you an idea of what to expect. If it’s Jacks or Better, you know you’re going to get 2-for-1 on two-pair hands, that all four of a kinds are going to pay 125 credits for a five-credit bet and...
Outland coming to PSN on April 26, XBLA on April 27
Joystiq
Outland, a vibrant 2D adventure that exudes elements of Ikaruga, N+, Tron, Super Metroid and...
Activision claims Guitar Hero only 'on hiatus,' gets new DLC
Joystiq
A dramatic reinterpretation: Activision CEO Bobby Kotick: But we killed the Guitar Hero franchise. Miracle Max: Ooh-hoo-hoo, look who knows so much. Guitar Hero is only mostly dead, which means it's slightly alive. See, mostly...
Mercury RP - Honor the Fallen
The Examiner
The battle is over, for now at least. Winslow's forces had been repelled, and the Battlestar Mercury and the Empress jumped away to escape further attack, and to lick their wounds. And to bury their dead. I headed down to the starboard landing pod,...
Nielsen ratings: 'Idol,' 'Dancing' still tops, with basketball in mix
Star Tribune
Here are the top 20 broadcast TV shows for the week of April 4 (Monday to Sunday), according to data released Tuesday by the Nielsen Co.: 1 American Idol, Wed. (Fox) 2 Dancing With the Stars, Mon. (ABC) 3 American...
TweetPortable Super Nintendo coming this summer
The Inquisitr
If you prefer your portable gaming in two dimensions, accessory manufacturer Hyperkin is releasing this nifty little device in the...
Yakuza 4 producer Yasuhiro Noguchi on re-localizing the series
Joystiq
Reading about Yakuza 4 is great, but you could also be playing it! And ... wearing it! We've got five copies of the game, and five t-shirts, to give away at the end of this interview. March is typically a big month for the Yakuza series. In 2010,...
Make a run for the Borderlands with Steam sale
Joystiq
If, for some reason, you've been thinking about Borderlands, but you don't have every bit of...
European PSN releases for April 13
Joystiq
There are only a few downloadable goodies mixed in with this week's European PSN update, including Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes and Rush N' Attack -- but plenty of special offers. Whether you're rocking a PS3 or PSP (or both!), Sony's discounted...
Valve details PS3 Steam, and why Sony has best Portal 2 release
Ars Technica
Valve has previously announced that the PS3 will get Steam along with a version of Portal 2, and that the PlayStation 3 version of the game is the one to get. The fact that you'll get a free second copy of the game on your PC or Mac along with...
Vote for Joystiq in the 2011 Webbys!
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Hey friends, Joystiq here. You know how you're always saying: Joystiq, I so appreciate the news, reviews, previews, podcasts, etc. that you...
XBLA in Brief: Yar's Revenge
Joystiq
This week on XBLA in Brief, we take a look at the reboot of the Atari 2600 title, Yar's Revenge. Suffice it to say that Yar's Revenge has less to do with the original and much more to do with games like Panzer...
Doctor Lautrec and the Forgotten Knights trailer is still pretty familiar
Joystiq
The latest trailer for Konami's Doctor Lautrec and the...
Activision axes Guitar Hero
TechRadar
Activision has announced that it is to disband its Guitar Hero business unit, thus signalling the end of Guitar Hero. While your Guitar Hero guitar gently weeps,...
Activision unveils new Guitar Hero axes
TechRadar
Activision's revealed its latest Guitar Hero peripherals for the forthcoming metal-fest that is Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock which is set...
Guitar Hero lives
TechRadar
It happens all the time. Just when a washed-up old Rock God looks done for good, he announces a comeback and returns to the stage in all his glory. When Activision called time on the...
Charlie Sheen says there's an '85 percent' chance he'll return to 'Two and a Half Men'
Star Tribune
LOS ANGELES - Charlie Sheen says he may be reunited with "Two and a Half Men." In an interview with a Boston radio...
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One preview: Making teamwork work
Joystiq
In theory, it sounds like a great idea: Sit down with three other people and play Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One together. But in practice, four-player co-op can be chaotic and downright nasty: "Just hit the switch, dumbass! Gawd you suck at this...
Resistance 3 preview: Variety pack
Joystiq
Just over a week after its Community Day reveal of new Resistance 3 gameplay, Insomniac was back at it again, this time showing off a new single-player level and a new multiplayer map in Hollywood. I also got a chance to actually play through the...
Dead or Alive Dimensions goes live in North America May 24
Joystiq
After finalizing the Japanese release date for Dead or Alive Dimensions, Tecmo Koei has provided a specific release date for the 3DS fighter in North America. You can start counterattacking busty ninjas in Ridley's lair, collecting player profiles...
Humble Indie Bundle 3 focuses on one dev, offers unreleased games
Ars Technica
Given the success of the first two Humble Indie Bundles, it's no surprise that there's now a third. What is surprising though, is how the latest iteration of the promotion has been...
TweetReport: Wii price to drop to $150 in May
The Inquisitr
Wii fans can pick up a second console and those who have avoided purchasing a Wii due to cost might finally be in luck if rumors about an imminent...
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BioWare has released the first major patch for Dragon Age II on PC/Mac, updating the RPG to version 1.02 and addressing several issues with gameplay, quests, and functionality. It is on their official website for those that have the retail version of...
Angry Birds Windows Phone 7 launching on May 25th
TechRadar
Microsoft has today confirmed that hit game Angry Birds will finally arrive on the Windows Phone 7 platform on May 25th. The hugely-popular game, which has dominated the iOS and Android...
FarmVille Sheep Breeding limit
The Examiner
FarmVille players are hitting a small snag while exploring the endless possibilities of sheep breeding – a limit. Since the inception of the breeding feature, a limit of 100 bred sheep has been in place, but many players are just now realizing it...
PBS chief says public broadcasting funding largely intact in budget deal
Star Tribune
NEW YORK - Efforts to strip government funding for public broadcasting appear to have failed. PBS...
Portal 2 for PS3 Steam details: Steam Cloud, Steam Play, Steam-y
Joystiq
At E3 last year, we learned that Portal 2 on PS3 would mark the debut of developer Valve's much-lauded Steam service on consoles, but we left wondering what exactly does that mean. Over the last ten months, we've managed to piece together a pretty...
Portal 2 being released early? Indie games drop hints
Ars Technica
The official release date for Portal 2 is April 19, but if you have preordered the game you can begin to preload the title right now. There was also a bundle of 13 independent games called the Potato Sack...
Metapreview: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
Joystiq
That's right, folks, a roundup of previews. We're gonna be straight with you and outright say it -- we burn too easily! Our skin is delicate and important to us, and as such, we couldn't make it to Capcom's Miami-based press event last week to play,...
Garry mods Garry's Mod to catch pirates
Joystiq
If you've been having trouble with Garry's Mod lately, specifically the error, "Unable to shade polygon normals," don't take it to the Steam forums. You can...
Madden NFL 12 will launch on August 30, regardless of NFL lockout
Joystiq
Despite the ongoing situation between the NFL and Players Association, which could ultimately mean no football this year, EA...
SSX to descend in January 2012
Joystiq
During EA's Season Opener event yesterday, SSX creative director Todd Batty revealed a launch window for the snowboarding revival: January 2012. The game will be...
Blizzcon 2011 tickets on sale (briefly) in May
Joystiq
Start working out your index finger now, you've only got until May 21 to get into top clicking shape and secure your tickets to the Nerd-vana that is Blizzcon...
Report: Burnout Crash is 'action arcade style', set in Crash City
Joystiq
Last week, a rating appeared for the unannounced "Burnout Crash" on the Australian classification board's site. We followed...
LA Noire to feature PS3-exclusive content, 'Consul's Car Traffic Case'
Joystiq
While catching up on our everyday viewing of The Daily Show on Hulu, we noticed an advertisement for Team Bondi's forthcoming detective drama,...
BlizzCon 2011 ticket prices go up, are still underpriced
Ars Technica
Blizzard has announced details on BlizzCon 2011, taking place October 21 and 22 in Anaheim, CA, and the prices have been raised once again. This year you'll be able to grab tickets for the show on May 21 and 25 for $175, tickets...
Don't smash this Amazon deal on Tomb Raider Trilogy
Joystiq
Lady Lara Croft clearly has her strengths, but she's also not without her weaknesses. Take, for instance, her...
Grezzo behind The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Joystiq
Grezzo is a company founded by Secret of Mana and Final Fantasy XI director Koichi Ishii. It currently only has one...
Unreal-powered 'Dream:scape' coming to iOS
Joystiq
Developer Speedbump Studios refers to Dream:scape as "an explorable...
Boy injured in accident in Nokomis
Herald Tribune
NOKOMIS - A teenage boy was reportedly working on his bicycle this morning in the middle of Riverview Drive when he was struck by a car. Paramedics airlifted the boy to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. The accident occurred shortly before...
Bradenton Police say they solved dognapping case
Herald Tribune
Police officers say they reunited a distraught mother and son with their stolen dog this week. They also arrested Vidal Jaramillo, 24, for dealing in stolen property. Jaramillo was reportedly seen leaving his home in the 900 block of Sixth Street...
'Idol' judge Jennifer Lopez idolized by People magazine as World's Most Beautiful Woman
Star Tribune
NEW YORK - People magazine is naming Jennifer Lopez the World's Most Beautiful Woman....
Milwaukee County judge dismisses drug paraphernalia citation against Montel Williams
Star Tribune
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee County judge has dismissed a citation against former talk show host Montel Williams for possessing drug paraphernalia....
Appeals court upholds SC investor's $4M verdict in dispute over 'Flip This House' profits
Star Tribune
CHARLESTON, S.C. - A federal appeals court has upheld a South Carolina real estate investor's $4 million verdict in a dispute over profits from the A&E;...
'Spring Offers' discount dozens of European PS3 and PSN titles
Joystiq
If you live in Europe and have access to a PS3 or PSP, then it's time for you to do a little bit of spring cleaning. Of ... um, your wallet. Your wallet is just filthy with money -- why not clean it up by dropping some notes on the dozens of games...
Marble Blast Ultra rolls right off of XBLA
Joystiq
Marble Blast Ultra, one of the earliest Xbox Live Arcade games, has been removed from the service. The game is no longer listed on the Xbox Live...
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IGN Insider
by Summary April 13, 2011 - After 11 years, Ghostface is back. But does the Scream series still feel cutting edge in its fourth installment? Movie Details...
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning looks to back up big names with bright trailer
Joystiq
Never mind the dream team behind Kingdoms of Amalur:...
Put your thoughts on marriage into a Catherine trailer
Joystiq
Atlus is giving fans the opportunity to participate in a Catherine trailer, which will then be used to market the game to ... well, those same fans, really. The publisher is...
Operation Flashpoint: Red River multiplayer footage breezes through a 'Fireteam Engagement'
Joystiq
This new Operation Flashpoint: Red...
Washington DC Angry Birds
The Examiner
The uber popular Angry Birds that has been taking over cell phone app stores everywhere is about...John KilhefnerDC Console Games ExaminerNovember 16, 2010 Easter update for Angry Birds Seasons coming very soon Danny CoxApril 11, 2011 One of the...
Washington DC Rovio
The Examiner
The uber popular Angry Birds that has been taking over cell phone app stores everywhere is about...John KilhefnerDC Console Games ExaminerNovember 16, 2010 Easter update for Angry Birds Seasons coming very soon Danny CoxApril 11, 2011 One of the...
Washington DC Bing
The Examiner
The close of another year earmarked with financial woes, 2009 still proved to deliver some...Donna QuesinberryDC Government Business ExaminerDecember 31, 2009 1 comment Twitter updates now on Bing search engine Tanya GuptaJuly 02, 2009 Twitter has...
Washington DC Miniseries
The Examiner
The search is on for an actor to play former vice president Dick Cheney in an upcoming HBO...Cherie SaundersDC TV ExaminerMarch 21, 2011 All four episodes of the Angry Birds miniseries from Bing (videos) Danny CoxApril 03, 2011 Back at the beginning...
Washington DC Webisodes
The Examiner
The Washington, D.C. Metropolitan music scene has many versatile musicians, but none quite as...Andrea Jill Gre...DC Local Music ExaminerJuly 11, 2010 Local music gets boost from weekly Go-Go webisodes Andrea Jill Gre...July 05, 2010 We have all seen...
Washington DC Angry Birds pigs
The Examiner
Back at the beginning of March, the creators of Angry Birds got together with Bing to come up...Danny CoxAngry Birds ExaminerApril 03, 2011 Washington DC Events Tue12Wed13Thu14Fri15Sat16Sun17Mon18Tuesday's eventsColor Purple: National Tour,...
Portal 2 video 'Boots' showcases Aperture's big boots of science
The Examiner
In this 4th and final Portal 2 video to be released before the game's launch next week, Aperture Science front man Cave Johnson explains to investors how Aperture put a high tech spin on low tech footwear. “I’m here to tell ya’ we’re not bangin’...
Brink screenshots
NZ Herald
2:37 PM Wednesday Apr 13, 2011 Share Email Post this story to: | Twitter Myspace Bebo Digg Delicious Reddit StumbleUpon 1 of 10 More Games Photos Photos Little Big Planet 2 (11 pics) Photos L.A. Noire (9 pics) Photos World of Warcraft:...
Bear McCreary's SOCOM 4 soundtrack now available
Joystiq
If you've ever listened to and, as a result, fallen in love with the soundtracks to Battlestar Galactica, Dark Void or...
NeverDead art shows off body parts
Joystiq
Rebellion's supernatural action title, NeverDead, has a unique...
Another celebrity knocked out of the competition on `Dancing With the Stars'
Star Tribune
LOS ANGELES - Talk about a TKO. Legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard was knocked out of the "Dancing With the Stars" ballroom Tuesday — one night after earning his highest scores on the hit ABC...
Rumor: Nintendo dropping Wii price to $150 on May 15th
Joystiq
At $200, we think everyone would agree that Nintendo's Wii could use a price drop ... but it's hard to justify...
FarmVille Spring Basket released
The Examiner
FarmVille players have been busy collecting different types of flowers from their Spring Gardens for the past few days. Tuesday afternoon, players began to receive a Spring Basket to place them in! The Spring Basket is on a slow release, which means...
NaturalMotion teases new Backbreaker game
Joystiq
The official forum for NaturalMotion's Backbreaker football series was updated with the above image of three...
TweetXbox Live might offer ‘free-to-play’ games
The Inquisitr
‘Free-to-play’ games may be coming to Xbox Live in the near future, according to a ‘trusted source’ that spilled the beans to IGN. As many of...
Mirrodin Besieged draft | Blue
The Examiner
The Mirrodin Besieged pack is the first you'll open in a Scars of Mirrodin draft, and depending on what is available will be defining the rest of your draft. Let's examine what you should be on the lookout for in blue, and what you should be shipping...
Kansas City Mirrodin Besieged
The Examiner
The Mirrodin Besieged pack is the first you'll open in a Scars of Mirrodin draft, and...Daniel TackMagic the Gathering ExaminerApril 12, 2011 Mirrodin Besieged draft | White Daniel TackApril 12, 2011 The Mirrodin Besieged pack is the first...
Kansas City Draft
The Examiner
While most of the hockey world focused on unrestricted free agents like Ilya Kovalchuk, Sergie...Rick Ver MehrenSt. Louis Blues ExaminerJuly 06, 2010 Draft day could spark changes for Blues Rick Ver MehrenJune 25, 2010 The NHL Entry Draft has become...
Kansas City limited
The Examiner
The Mirrodin Besieged pack is the first you'll open in a Scars of Mirrodin draft, and...Daniel TackMagic the Gathering ExaminerApril 11, 2011 Magic: The Gathering draft basics Daniel TackMarch 19, 2011 Magic: The Gathering players can be...
2K Games Sale Day 2: Bioshock 1 & 2 for 75% Off
The Examiner
In the mood for some awesome 1st-person action and survival horror? This time Steam is offering Bioshock & Bioshock 2 for 75% off their normal...
Puzzle Quest 2 drops to $10 on XBLA
Joystiq
Puzzle Quest 2 is now 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live Arcade. With a sequel that stands up to and surpasses the original in many ways, it's actually a better buy at the same price as original Puzzle Quest. Meanwhile, Puzzle Quest Galactrix is still...
Fallout: New Vegas patch coming to all platforms
Joystiq
The post-launch support team at Bethesda and Obsidian is preparing to launch a fix for one of the biggest issues still facing Fallout: New Vegas. No,...
TweetYay!: 3D Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake gets release date
The Inquisitr
From mildly concerning 3DS news … to LOVELY 3DS news: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of...
Choose Mega Man's undies for Mega Man Legends 3
Joystiq
With Mega Man Legends 3 Project development back on track, so too are the audience polls...
Gears of War 3 multiplayer design video preps us for beta
Joystiq
The Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta will run from...
Super Street Fighter IV 3DS ships a million copies
Joystiq
Capcom announced today that the 3D Edition of Super Street Fighter IV has shipped one...
TweetAnalyst: Nintendo 3DS sales have ‘slowed considerably’
The Inquisitr
If ever there seemed a banker in the games industry, it was that the Nintendo 3DS was going to sell like crazy. Nintendo shifted nearly 150 million Nintendo DS units (counting all normal DS,...
Rush'N Attack: Ex-Patriot review: Ex-crement
Joystiq
Of all the things to love about this console generation, the most unexpected is the resurgence of the classics. Thanks to the digital marketplace, we've got pixel-for-pixel remakes of old-school favorites, and high-definition updates. We've got...
Portal 2 now pre-loading; Portal 2 stuff unlocking in Potato Sack games
Joystiq
The countdown to next week's release of Portal 2 continues and, in this day of digitally delivered games, there's no better sign that it's really happening than this: the pre-load. For those of you eager...
DRM run amok: how Bioware and EA are screwing users right now
Ars Technica
Thanks to a combination of DRM idiocy and technical and communications failures on the part of EA and Bioware, I (along with thousands of fellow EA/Bioware customers) spent my free time this past weekend needlessly trapped in troubleshooting hell, in...
World of Tanks takes online game graphics to a new level
Venture Beat
One of the coolest hardcore online games to come out recently is World of Tanks, an online game where you drive World War II tanks around gorgeous environments and pummel enemies in duels between armored columns. The free-to-play online game has...
Last week's Nielsen Co. ratings point to flops for new programs on ABC, NBC, CBS
Star Tribune
NEW YORK - What do ABC's "Off the Map," NBC's "America's Next Great Restaurant" and CBS' "Chaos" have in common? It won't be longevity, based on last week's Nielsen Co. ratings. Every television season has more failures...
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