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I'm well, says veteran actor Dilip Kumar
Gulf News
Veteran actor Dilip Kumar has denied rumours of ill-health. "I am well and on top of the world, enjoying every moment of life gifted to me by the Almighty," Dilip posted on his Twitter page. Earlier this week, the 89-year-old was scheduled to attend the launch of Nasreen Munni Kabir's book The Dialogue of Devdas. But he couldn't make it. Article continues below Email a friend More from Celebrity...

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The best and worst console launches: Feature
Digital Spy
With the PlayStation Vita releasing in the Western world later this week, and with a launch lineup that boasts the likes of , Wipeout 2048 and Everybody's Golf: World Invitational, we got to thinking about just how important a good launch lineup can...

Bobby Brown Leaves Whitney Houston’s Funeral Over Seating Conflict
The Inquisitr
Bobby Brown made an appearance at Whitney Houston’s funeral today after being invited–contrary to earlier reports–but his appearance turned out to be more brief than he had hoped. According to reports, Brown showed up at...

Weekly Webcomic Wrapup is getting ready for the Vita
Joystiq
The Vita comes out on Wednesday, First Edition bundles notwithstanding, and we've been hard at work providing you with as much coverage as humanly possible to help you make an informed decision about whether the device is worth your limited time and...

New Xenoblade Chronicles trailer shows off combat and menus
Joystiq
Xenoblade Chronicles is still on track for its April...

FINAL: Austin Peay 71, Youngstown State 68
The Leaf Chronicle
A monster performance on the offensive glass propelled Austin Peay to a 71-68 victory in Saturday night's Bracketbusters matchup with Youngstown State. The Govs had 27 offensive rebounds that led to 29 second-chance points in the win, which...

Gotham City 'Shoppers: The Winners
Kotaku
A motley crew of Gotham City impostors...

Reporter: Activision Blacklisted Us Because I Refused to Pull Call of Duty Sequel Story [UPDATE]
Kotaku
Yesterday, reports that a...

Kid Icarus: Uprising 'Sacred Treasures' trailer is a callback
Joystiq
Medusa's freaky self is back in Kid Icarus:...

FINAL: Austin Peay Lady Govs 88, Morehead State Eagles 81 (OT)
The Leaf Chronicle
Shira Buley's eight points in overtime carried Austin Peay to an 8-81 victory over Morehead State Saturday at the Dunn Center. Morehead's Courtney Lumpkin made a 3-pointer with ten seconds left in regulation and Whitney Hanley's shot rimmed out at...

GOP contenders face 13-state test after brief lull
The Leaf Chronicle
WASHINGTON - A resurgent Rick Santorum hopes to spring his next big surprise in Michigan. Newt Gingrich looks for a campaign revival in the Bible Belt. Mitt Romney has his home state of Massachusetts, and the luxury of picking his spots elsewhere, if...

Oxeye Game Studio and Wolfire Games join Humble Bundle Mojam
Joystiq
As if the basic premise of Mojang's 60 hour Humble Bundle charity programming marathon weren't enough of an incentive for you to hand over as...

Should a Video Game Have Predicted the Rise of Jeremy Lin?
Kotaku
Ordinarily, NBA 2K12 updates its rosters...

Army Corps of Hell: The Kotaku Review
Kotaku
Into the midst of the PlayStation...

Ghost Recon: Future Soldier dev diary demos cover system, invisibile dudes
Joystiq
I ain't scared of no ghost, but I am completely terrified by the idea of invisible soldiers. There could be...

Oblivion, Fallout Get Combined Release in April—but Not on PS3
Kotaku
For those whose first...

TV critic's picks for the week of Feb. 19-23
Star Tribune
Sunday "Downton Abbey" (8 p.m., KTCA, Ch. 2) wraps up its second season with a Christmas episode in which the aristrocrats reward their staff by dancing with them. Personally, I'd rather have a day off. "Abbey" fans about to go...

The five spot: 'Downtown Abbey' finale
Star Tribune
1 After veering into "Days of Our Lives" territory, PBS' "Downton Abbey" got back on track in a big way with last week's action-packed two-hour episode. It left us anticipating tonight's season finale as much as Lady Mary craves...

New on home video
Star Tribune
NEW ON HOME VIDEO Movies: "J. Edgar," "London Boulevard," "Martha Marcy...

Just Add Water talking to publishers about Stranger's Wrath for XBLA
Joystiq
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD has been available on PSN since last December, but its 2.1 gigabyte file size -- just .1 gigs over Microsoft's XBLA file size limit -- has...

And Now, Here's the Most Evil DLC—DLC the Game
Kotaku
The implied social contract of...

Creator Says If FortressCraft is a Ripoff, So is Minecraft
Kotaku
The creator of...

Bit.Trip Saga UK launch pushed forward to March 16
Joystiq
Ah, the rare anti-delay, a happenstance so seldom seen in the gaming world that its...

Reporter: Activision Blacklisted Us Because I Refused to Pull Call of Duty Sequel Story
Kotaku
Yesterday, reports that a...

Sony's U.S. Chief Says a PS4 Reveal Would be "a Distraction" in 2012
Kotaku
Further solidifying the stance...

BioWare: Mass Effect 3 DRM Isn't Annoying
Cinema Blend
If you purchase either the boxed or digital PC version of Mass Effect 3, you'll need to install EA's gaming software Origin. ME3 executive producer Casey Hudson says that this won't be as terrible as you might think it is. "We use Origin, and...

Division and brigade near 'mission complete' with latest return
The Leaf Chronicle
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. The 101st Airborne Division and the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade moved a step closer to "mission complete" in...

Double is Skullgirls' final, grossest character
Joystiq
You didn't think the entire Skullgirls character roster was going to be comprised exclusively of buxom cartoon vixens, did you? Reverge Labs had to do something to...

This Week in the Business: 'Xbox Live is Going to Lose Out'
Kotaku
What's happened in the business of video games...

Week in gaming: Veni Vidi Vita
Ars Technica
Sony's new portable, the PlayStation Vita, dominated the week, with an in-depth look at the hardware and impressions of many of the launch titles. But we also found time to talk about awards shows, confusingly unfaithful trailers, and whether MMOs...

Tekken Unlimited Tag Tournament 2 announced for Japanese arcades
Joystiq
It may not be hitting consoles until sometime this fall, but Tekken Tag Tournament 2 has been in Japanese arcades since September of last year,...

First Mojam Game Gets a Name: Catacomb Snatch
Kotaku
Mojang, the makers of Minecraft,...

New Pokemon Plus Nobunaga's Ambition trailer rewrites history
Joystiq
We don't remember Oda Nobunaga's blood-soaked...

Let's Punch Up Some Deals
Kotaku
A $20 discount on...

Weekly Recap Feb 18th: Skyrim Creation Kit, Free Battlefield 3, Assassin's Creed 3
Cinema Blend
New information surfaces hinting at a possible E3 reveal of a PlayStation 4 despite blatantly saying that no reveal was coming this year. Bethesda hits a gold mine with the Skyrim creation kit, with millions of downloads already clocking in on the...

'Mass Effect 3' free of intrusive DRM, says Bioware
Digital Spy
Mass Effect 3 on PC will not include an "intrusive DRM" protection scheme, according to BioWare. Executive producer Casey Hudson told CVG that users running the game through Electronic Arts' Origin service will not suffer...

Clarksville, state debate responsibility for sub-par sidewalks on Madison Street
The Leaf Chronicle
Green sludge and a poor drainage design were the cause of a Clarksville woman's injuries while jogging in April 2011. Jessica Lundeen runs on Madison Street with a group from the Clarksville Area YMCA Kimbrough Family Center. She said she normally...

Missing Clarksville man found dead in SUV; three arrested
The Leaf Chronicle
The family of Brandon Davone Rushing reached out to the public via Facebook weeks ago, posting a beautiful family picture of Rushing, his fiance and their infant daughter and asking for information about his whereabouts after he went missing on Jan....

CRIME WATCH: Clarksville woman, man face child abuse, drug charges
The Leaf Chronicle
A Clarksville man and woman have been arrested on child abuse and drug charges. Caroline Sanders Gregory, 23, and Aaron Ramon Miller, 24, were arrested Thursday following a welfare check by Clarksville Police at 171 Wallace Blvd. Gregory was charged...

Bachman productive in Austin Peay's opener
The Leaf Chronicle
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. - Power hitting, pitching, and defense at first base were the primary areas where Austin Peay needed to make up for pieces that were lost from its 2011 OVC championship team. The Govs wasted no time proving they have players...

Loos sees benefits to Bracketbusters
The Leaf Chronicle
CLARKSVILLE, TENN - Bracketbusters haven't been particularly kind to Austin Peay, which has lost six of eight since it became the first OVC team to participate in 2004. But Govs coach Dave Loos, who is also the school's athletic director, knows the...

Lady Govs hoping their offensive trend continues
The Leaf Chronicle
CLARKSVILLE, TENN - The Lady Govs are ready to show the improved offensive play that helped them finally snap an eight-game losing streak wasn't a flash in the pan. Whitney Hanley continues to pave the way for Austin Peay, averaging 21 points in OVC...

'Syndicate' studio announces staff cuts
Digital Spy
Syndicate developer Starbreeze Studios has announced a wave of redundancies following the completion of the game. The company has cut 25 jobs and confirmed that board...

'Fallout 3', 'Oblivion' bundle announced by Bethesda
Digital Spy
Fallout 3 & Oblivion Double Pack has been announced by Bethesda Softworks. The collection will be available in North America for PC and Xbox 360 in April, priced at $29.99 (£18.94) and $19.99 (£12.62) respectively. Bethesda confirmed via its blog...

Amnesia follow-up teased with ARG, more clues
Joystiq
Fans have been working around the clock since a new teaser site appeared for Frictional Games' suspected follow-up to the acclaimed indie horror title, Amnesia: The Dark...

'Gears of War 3' new DLC driven by player demand, says Epic Games
Digital Spy
New Gears of War 3 content would be considered if demand is high, says Epic Games. Director of production Rod Fergusson said that the firm will "never say never" to new downloadable content, and that it's "driven"...

Nexuiz gameplay trailer quakes with rockets, jetpacks
Joystiq
Nexuiz, a guest to the XBLA House Party on...

Uncharted: Golden Abyss TV spot runs for its life
Joystiq
We don't think...

Grim Death Never Looked So Lovely
Kotaku
Over at the International House of Mojo,...

Jaffe walks through the Twisted Metal car customizer web app
Joystiq
You've had Twisted Metal for a few days now, and...

Curt Schilling visits Conan, shows off Kingdoms of Amalur
Joystiq
Former baseball player turned 38 Studios founder Curt Schilling made a visit to Conan O'Brien's late night talk...

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Spike
12:00AM Jail 12:30AM Jail 1:00AM GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley: DICE Summit 1:30AM Entourage: Neighbors 2:00AM Entourage: Chinatown 2:30AM Entourage: The Sundance Kids 3:00AM Entourage: Oh, Mandy 3:30AM Entourage: I Love You Too 4:00AM Paid...

WRUP: Playin' la Vita loca
Joystiq
The PlayStation Vita launched this week with the "First Edition" bundle, but the mainstream hardware launch will take place next Wednesday. Check out our Vita launch guide page for easy access to our reviews and other details regarding the PSVita....

Saints Row: The Third: The Kotaku Review
Kotaku
Kanye West's "Power" plays a...

Total Recall Starts Here
Kotaku
Welcome to the Friday Night Total Recall, a...

My Addiction to the Original Saints Row
Kotaku
Programming note: Check the arrow for more on...

Starbreeze lets 25 go after finishing Syndicate
Joystiq
Having completed Syndicate before EA ships it next week, Swedish developer Starbreeze has let several employees go. The...

Indie devs launching XBLIG app for WP7 because MS hasn't
Joystiq
The Indie Games section of Xbox Live has been a point of contention for indie developers since its launch, in part because the app was hard to find and confusing to...

DLC? Title Update? Whatever, Gotham City Impostors Promises a Big, Free Update in March
Kotaku
I'm not sure whoever's...

What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Kotaku
As Kotaku's weekend...

This Week in Evil DLC
Kotaku
Downloadable content....

The Best Use of the Vita's Rear Touch Panel So Far
Kotaku
One of the best uses of the...

A big tax present for 160 million wage-earners
The Leaf Chronicle
WASHINGTON - Americans are getting an election-year tax present. Congress voted with rare speed and cooperation Friday to extend a Social Security payroll tax cut for 160 million workers and to renew unemployment benefits for millions more who...

Gor kassar second life
The Examiner
Kassar Blood People - The Scarring Ceremony Editor’s note: This is the continuing story of the Kassar Wagon People, as written of in the ‘Nomads of Gor’ by John Norman. The Kassar are roleplayed in Second Life. The...

Kassar Blood People - The Scarring Ceremony
The Examiner
Editor’s note: This is the continuing story of the Kassar Wagon People, as written of in the ‘Nomads of Gor’ by John Norman. The Kassar are roleplayed in Second Life. The storyline is mature in content, and the...

Dragon Ball Z Kinect rated in Korea, start practicing your Fusion Dance
Joystiq
We're not even ashamed to admit we're excited about "DragonballZ Kinect," an unannounced game rated by...

Saints Row: The Third throws Gangtsas in Space on Feb. 21
Joystiq
The next in a line of classy, reputable DLC packs for Saints Row: The Third is Gangstas in Space, and it's lifting off...

Someone's Making a Twisted Metal Flick and I Can't Wait for the Reviews
Kotaku
Let me put this delicately. I...

Anger Management Starts Here
Kotaku
Let's blow...

Questionable Words With Friends
Kotaku
I sometimes play Words...

Final: Austin Peay 9, Illinois State 6
The Leaf Chronicle
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. - Austin Peay began its season with a 9-6 win over visiting Illinois State this afternoon at Raymond C. Hand Park. Senior Greg Bachman got the Govs off to a good start when he smashed a 1-1...

Study: Just over half of Japanese developers turn a profit
Joystiq
The last couple of years have been tough on Japanese game developers, according to a recently released study (). The study, compiled by one Mirko Ernkvist, used consolidated financial...

Rock Band Weekly: Megadeth
Joystiq
Next week's Rock Band DLC pack from thrash metal rockers Megadeth may be called "Megadeth...

Assassin's Creed Recollection free on iPad for a limited time
Joystiq
We enjoyed our time with Assassin's Creed Recollection, enough to...

A Different Interpretation on the Chell/GLaDOS Relationship
Kotaku
Internet Harmony | Reddit user GryphElyse...

Why Skyrim and Arkham City Don't Have Multiplayer
Kotaku
Who needs multiplayer video...

Jeremy Lin Gets Another Ratings Boost in Time for the Weekend
Kotaku
News and notes from around the...

What MLB The Show's"Diamond Dynasty" Is, and Why It Isn't Another Ultimate Team
Kotaku
Cards, collections, virtual...

Assassin's Creed: Revelations DLC named, priced, dated by GameStop
Joystiq
Yesterday we got a peek at the achievements for the next Assassin's Creed:...

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus coming to XBLA and PSN
Joystiq
One of the most technically demanding fighting games ever created is on its way back, no longer doomed to toil in irrelevant obscurity while its younger brother masquerades in its...

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 Outed Again?
Cinema Blend
It's looking more and more likely that the next game in the Call of Duty series will be a sequel to 2010's Call of Duty: Black Ops. Two more hints at Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's existence appeared today in unlikely places. French gaming site GameBlog...

Fallout 3 And Oblivion Double Pack Coming To PC And Xbox 360
Cinema Blend
If playing Skyrim has made you curious about Bethesda's other games, note that you'll be able to pick up two of them on the cheap soon. Bethesda will be...

Unity Developer Conference, Unite 12 Takes Place In Amsterdam This August
Cinema Blend
Unity Technologies has grown substantially over the past couple of years. The technology powers a lot of indie, mobile and casual games that have become big hits. The toolset has become large enough that Unity Technologies will be hosting a developer...

Gears Of War 3 Forces Of Nature DLC Brings Back Guardian Mode
Cinema Blend
Epic Games announced the fourth (and potentially final) DLC pack for Gears of War 3 today. The "Forces of Nature" Map Pack will add even more content to the game's multiplayer in March. "Nature" will introduce three new maps: Cove, Aftermath and...

Patrick Wilson and 'A Gifted Man' co-stars take to Twitter to mark new 9 p.m. ...
Star Tribune
LOS ANGELES - The stars of "A Gifted Man" know how they're spending their evening: tweeting about the CBS show as it...

Holder won't defend limit on gay military benefits
The Leaf Chronicle
WASHINGTON (AP) The Obama administration is extending its decision to stop defending an anti-gay marriage law to provisions...

Sources: Lions likely to use franchise tag on Cliff Avril, if necessary
Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Lions dont want to lose defensive end Cliff Avril and are prepared to use the franchise tag to keep him off the open market. While two people familiar with the negotiations stopped short of saying Avril definitely will be tagged, both...

Biff Tannen Predicts This Weekend's Biggest Sports Matchups
Kotaku
Hey, are you a sports fan on the go? Who has...

Major League Gaming and Mad Catz Team Up for A Xbox 360 Controller With Some Pros and Some Cons
Kotaku
With the collective profile of...

Mysterious Trailer Teases Unknown Game
Kotaku
I fall for puzzles and...

The New and Improved Week in Gaming Apps, Now With 50 Percent More Flavor
Kotaku
It's a brave new Week in...

ESRB and Penny Arcade team up on new ratings campaign
Joystiq
Once again, the Entertainment Software Ratings Board is joining forces with Penny Arcade to create a new series of advertisements about the game industry's rating system. The print and online campaign offers up three public service announcements...

Bethesda remembers Fallout 3 concept artist Adam Adamowicz
Joystiq
In a touching tribute to Fallout 3 concept artist Adam Adamowicz who fell to cancer last week, Bethesda is featuring a collection of his work on sites attached to their biggest properties. Though Adamowicz will no longer be seen sketching new worlds...

SSX demo descends on Xbox 360 and PS3 next week
Joystiq
If you're anxious to carve powder in EA's SSX reboot, you'll get a chance next week....

Far Cry 3 gameplay video lasts five minutes (Bonus: It's in German!)
Joystiq
German site VideoGamesZone.de has five minutes of gameplay footage featuring Ubisoft's upcoming Far Cry 3. The chatter and sound effects are in English (yes, the...

Mass Effect 1 and 2, Modern Warfare 2 for PC cheap today on Amazon
Joystiq
Do you want to play Mass Effect 1 or 2, or Modern Warfare 2, but don't have them yet? Or...

Warp review: Patchwork puzzle action
Joystiq
The premise behind Warp is as easy to remember as its name. Captured by a group of scientists and their dimwitted security squadron, an adorable alien named Zero breaks free from his shackles to run amok throughout an underwater installation. How...

'The Simpsons': In it for the long run
Star Tribune
"The Simpsons:" 23 seasons...

TV critic's picks: Saturday 2/18
Star Tribune
Soup's on There's a full menu for foodies this weekend, starting with the return of "Sandwich King" (10 a.m. Sunday, Food), in which Jeff Mauro shows...

Ex-fiancee of "Degrassi Junior High" actor Neil Hope confirms he died 5 years ago
Star Tribune
TORONTO - Actor Neil Hope, who played the character Derek Wheeler on the popular 1980s TV series "Degrassi Junior...

Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Demo Unlocked For Everyone
Cinema Blend
Today BioWare unlocked the second half of the Mass Effect 3 demo. PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 owners can now try out the all-new co-op included in the forthcoming game. The online...

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