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India Peoples gather to see the Heritage Monument Kutub Miner at  Delhi in Nothern India City
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Making Delhi count among heritage cities
The Hindu
The Delhi Chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has been appointed by the Delhi Tourism & Transportation Development Corporation for preparing a nomination...
Getting Lost In Super Mario RPG's Forest Maze
Kotaku
I'll admit it: I've never played...
Analyst Says The Old Republic Subscription Numbers May Drop Even More
Cinema Blend
There have been rumours circulating around that Star Wars: The Old Republic may not have been living up to the expectations of Electronic Arts' internal estimations. The game was pegged by many within the gaming as the World of Warcraft killer, and...
Meet The Man Who's Making The Music For Halo 4
Kotaku
It's no small thing, the Halo...
Kotaku Melodic Starts Now
Kotaku
Here now begins Kotaku...
Microsoft Q3 results: 1.4 million 360s sold, Entertainment division revenue down year-over-year
Joystiq
Despite being the number one best-selling console in America for fifteen months running, the 360's success wasn't enough to prevent Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Division from being the only section of...
Don't Send Your Ace in Pursuit of Perfection in MLB 2K12
Kotaku
News and notes from around the world...
PAX East(er) largest show to date, no more PAX attendance figures
Joystiq
"Did...did we ever find out what the PAX East attendance was over the Easter weekend?" "No, did they even...
Clarksville-Montgomery County Planning Commission selects new director
The Leaf Chronicle
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. - The Regional Planning Commission voted unanimously to offer the vacant planning director...
Gabe Newell Says Valve-Apple Meeting Didn't Happen
Kotaku
Apple CEO Tim Cook and Valve head Gabe Newell...
  Modern Warfare 3 ‘Content Collection #1′ Out Now On PlayStation Network
The Inquisitr
Posted: April 19, 2012 PlayStation 3 users without a Call of Duty Elite subscription have been waiting their turn at getting Modern Warfare 3‘s first content pack, but the wait is now over. Along with today’s regular PlayStation Store...
The Secrecy Behind the NFL's New Look Required a Uniform Effort from EA Sports
Kotaku
The flawless revealing, two weeks ago, of the...
3... 2... 1... Sportaku!
Kotaku
From the...
Book: Halo film failed because Microsoft doesn't 'get' Hollywood
Joystiq
Microsoft didn't mess up when it hired a fleet of actors in Spartan armor to deliver the Halo script to potential movie studios, and the deal didn't stall when each production house had a fixed amount of time to read and bid on the screenplay. In the...
Age Of Wushu Character Creation Video Shows You How To Make A Kung-Fu Master
Cinema Blend
Have you always wanted to make your own, good looking kung-fu master? One with a respectable moustache and a fancy haircut? Have you longed for a character to replicate the old kung-fu classics of the yesteryear but in an MMO? Well, Age of Wushu...
  Prey 2 Won’t Be Canceled, But Is Being Delayed
The Inquisitr
Posted: April 19, 2012 Speculation was abound recently that Bethesda had, or was planning to axe Prey 2 one year after the game was officially announced. Fortunately for fans of the the original game, and the studio involved in the development of the...
'iPad Mini' rumours swirl
Sydney Morning Herald
iPhone 5 release 'in October' Apple generates more gossip than the...
Identity Crisis: How Did You Choose Your Online Handle?
Kotaku
In today's Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter Bob...
Felicia Day to host the 2012 IndieCade Red Carpet Awards Ceremony
Joystiq
Felicia Day has been enlisted by the folks at Creative Media Collaborative to host the 2012 IndieCade Red Carpet Awards Ceremony, where exemplary and innovating flooring/carpeting solutions are honored for their excellence in ... hold on a second, we...
Ashland City Drive Water Outage
The Leaf Chronicle
Clarksville Gas and Water construction...
Name the game: Part 53
Sydney Morning Herald
Each week Screen Play gives you the chance to test your...
Quake 4 is up for download on Macs
Joystiq
Quake 4 has been around the console block for almost a decade, and no,...
Unofficial Teaser for Minecraft Creator's Next Game Takes You Deep into a Hard Sci-Fi Future
Kotaku
I can't tell if the...
The Life Of A Mass Murderer In World of Warcraft
Kotaku
Anders Behring Breivik smiled during court on...
TV critic's picks: Friday-Sunday
Star Tribune
Country strong "Jennie Garth: A Little Big Country" (8 p.m. Friday, CMT) finds the former "90210" star abandoning Beverly Hills for life on the farm with her three daughters. If...
TV talk show highlights: Friday 4/20
Star Tribune
MORNING 7 a.m. Today "Top Chef" host Padma Lakshmi, celebrities go green. (KARE, Ch. 11) Good Morning America Matthew Broderick, Melissa...
'Plants vs Zombies' iOS update adds new modes
Digital Spy
Plants vs Zombies received a major update today on iOS. The iPad version received the largest update, with three new modes and four mini-games. For new modes, Plants vs Zombies HD will add the Zen Garden, as well as endless version of the Vasebreaker...
'Mortal Kombat' Vita live action Mileena trailer released - watch
Digital Spy
Mortal Kombat for PlayStation Vita has received a new trailer from Warner Bros Interactive. The live action video features...
Mortal Kombat Vita ad brings Mileena to the middle of the desert, leaves her there
Joystiq
What is Mortal Kombat's Mileena doing way out in...
PS Vita's 'Super Monkey Ball' will include swimsuit model's body as a map
The Examiner
In "only in Japan" news, it was confirmed today by Sega that the upcoming PS Vita version of "Super Monkey Ball Banana Splitz" will include an "adult map." The map will be the body of a Japanese swimsuit model, Yukie Kawamura (see video at left for...
  Online Dating Scams Take Big Emotional Toll, Expert Says`
The Inquisitr
Posted: April 19, 2012 The internet has brought people together in a million different ways (even when we lament that it has reduced face-to-face contact somewhat) but online dating can be an entirely different animal altogether- one that also brings...
If Your Favorite Websites Were Made Into Fabulous Dresses
Kotaku
If Wikipedia were a dress,...
Dungeon Defenders Map Contest Offers Up $1,000 For Player-Made Maps
Cinema Blend
Do you have mad-dungeon defending skills? Have you taken those skills to the next level and opted to start making your very own dungeons to defend? Well, Trendy Entertainment wants to reward creative map makers by buying their map for $1,000 in a...
Way More Universal Microtransactions are Coming to the PS3
Kotaku
Upcoming shooter Dust 514 won't just be the...
Watch An MMO PC Gamer Shoot His Way Into an FPS Player's Console Game
Kotaku
The clip here is short,...
Dust 514 Will Be Free to Play, No Cover Required
Kotaku
Upcoming shooter Dust 514 is doing a lot of...
The Call of Duty Tactics Game That Never Happened
Kotaku
Infinity Ward may have created Call of Duty...
Payday: The Heist sells 400,000 copies
Joystiq
Payday: The Heist developer Overkill Software picked up quite the haul from its bank robbery...
'Fez' review (Xbox Live Arcade): Video Games 101
Digital Spy
Also available on: N/A Developer: Polytron Corporation Publisher: Microsoft Studios Genre: Action & Adventure / Puzzle Platformer To say that Fez has been a long time coming would be an understatement. Having endured a tumultuous five years of...
Orion: Dino Beatdown Set For May 4th Release, ViDoc Overviews Free Title Updates
Cinema Blend
Orion: Dino Beatdown from Spiral Game Studios has hit a very slight snag and will no longer make its April release deadline. Instead, the independent developers have acknowledged that the game will release the first...
If I Were A Lady, I Would Wear The Hell Out Of This Facebook Dress
Kotaku
If Wikipedia were a dress,...
Trials Evolution Leaderboards Crash Under the Weight of 100,000 Rabid Fans
Kotaku
Microsoft, publisher Ubisoft and developer...
In Dust 514 PlayStation 3 Armies Will Do Jobs For PC Players, Until It's Time For a Double-Cross
Kotaku
Dust 514 is an upcoming...
Pre-order Theatrhythm for adorable stylus, and adorable stickers to put on it
Joystiq
To assist with the intense Active Keeping-Time Battle system (you can have that for free, Square) in Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, Square Enix is bundling the lovely "gripped stylus" seen above with pre-orders in North America. To adorn the disc at the...
Touring the Louvre with a 3DS
Joystiq
The Nintendo 3DS debuted in its latest occupation last week: Tour guide at the biggest and best museum in the world, Paris' legendary Musée du Louvre. I just happened to be in the neighborhood this week while on a monthlong trek across Europe,...
Soul Captor Announced, Allows Players To Capture Hundreds Of Souls
Cinema Blend
Just as the name suggests, Soul Captor is a game about capturing souls from hundreds of various types of fantastical creatures. It's another one of those Pokemon/Card Capture Sakura type of games set within an MMO paradigm. Gamania has announced that...
Rossview Elementary to unveil new walking track
The Leaf Chronicle
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. - A group of third-graders took turns running laps around the Rossview Elementary School gym Thursday morning. At the sound of the physical education teacher's whistle, they switched to allow the other group to run around the gym....
Submit your E3 questions
The Examiner
E3 2012 is fast approaching. On June 5-7 this year, the big three will be unveiling their biggest secrets in an attempt to inveigle gamers everywhere to purchase their products. This year, I will have the pleasure of attending as a media...
SpellTower drops to .99 in last-ditch effort to topple Angry Birds, Draw Something
Joystiq
"Okay internet. It is the last day of my feature," tweeted SpellTower creator Zach Gage. "There's no chance I can tackle Angry...
Trials Evolution: The Kotaku review
Kotaku
My time with Trials Evolution got me...
Preorder Theatrhythm Final Fantasy, Get This Adorable Stylus
Kotaku
Square Enix said today it...
Small plane crashes in Houston County; three injured
The Leaf Chronicle
A small single-engine aircraft piloted by Erin businessman Jay Perdue crashed during landing around noon Thursday at the McKinnon...
PSA: Modern Warfare 3 fires off 'Content Collection #1' on PSN today
Joystiq
Patient PS3 players can now purchase the first DLC dump for Modern Warfare 3....
Analyst suggests The Old Republic is already losing subscribers
Ars Technica
It seems like just last month that producers at Blizzard were worrying publicly that EA's Star Wars: The Old Republic was partially to blame for World of Warcraft's declining subscriber numbers. But now there's reason to believe The...
Norway Shooter Tells Judge He Trained Playing ‘Call of Duty’
Mashable
Anders Behring Breivik, the shooter behind Norway’s July 2011 massacre, told the court during the fourth day of his trial that he practiced his shot playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, with the “holographic aiming device” he...
Plants vs. Zombies iOS receives hefty update
Joystiq
PopCap has released updates to the iPad and iPhone versions of Plants vs. Zombies, bringing it more in line with its non-mobile counterparts. The iPad version sees the bulk of the updates, adding several new game modes, mini-games, achievements and...
Hulu announces new superhero animates series from SNL's Seth Meyers
Star Tribune
NEW YORK - Seth Meyers is creating an animated series for Hulu that will translate his...
Martha Stewart has a recipe for a new cooking show to air weekly on PBS ...
Star Tribune
NEW YORK - Martha Stewart is cooking up a culinary master class for public television. The TV host, author...
Dirt Showdown shows up May 24 in Europe, May 29 in North America
Joystiq
DiRT Showdown, Codemasters' spinoff about spinning out, will crash wildly into retail starting May 24. Codemasters announced regional release dates for the Xbox 360/PS3/PC racer today, with that May 24 date kicking off the release in mainland Europe....
The Halo Movie Failed Because Microsoft Didn't Understand Hollywood
Kotaku
It had a script. It had the backing of two...
Ominous note for Chorus
NZ Herald
Proposed regulation in the telecommunications market could push Chorus' operating earnings down by 10 per cent in the 2013 financial year and cause grief for international investors, say analysts. The Commerce Commission is reviewing benchmark data...
Pay Whatever You Want For The Lovely Botanicula, Get A Bunch of Other Free Stuff Too
Kotaku
I think that Botanicula, the...
Gamers Spend Over $1 Billion Per Year On Power When Not Even Using Their Consoles
Kotaku
Staying current on gaming isn't...
  Gregg Williams Seeking Reinstatement Plan From NFL Front Office
The Inquisitr
Posted: April 19, 2012 St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has been suspended “indefinitely” for his part in orchestrating the NFL bounty program for his former team the New Orleans Saints. Now Williams’ advisers are...
Botanicula leads all-Amanita Humble Bundle
Joystiq
The latest Humble Bundle is your first opportunity to purchase Amanita Design's newest point-and-click game, Botanicula. The bundle, under the...
Clarksville-Montgomery County Planning Commission set to vote on finalist for director
The Leaf Chronicle
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. - The Regional Planning Commission is expected to vote on a the fate of a finalist for the vacant planning...
Grimlock transforms, bites and smashes in latest Fall of Cybertron trailer
Joystiq
All some people need to know about High Moon...
PlayStation Suite enters open beta, some details emerge
Joystiq
The PlayStation Suite looks like it's actually making progress towards life as a bona fide platform/ecosystem for game and app distribution. The service has moved into an open beta phase and...
Sony Lists Next God of War For Spring 2013 Release
Kotaku
The official God of War:...
BioWare vets' Kickstarter project is a massive success, one day left to support
Joystiq
"This Kickstarter has renewed my faith in humanity," Stoic Games' John Watson said in the upstart game company's latest video update, addressing the successful funding of Stoic's project, "The...
Thursday Watch This, Play This
Kotaku
Watch! Team Fortress 2...
Don't Like Any Of The Games In The App Store? Make Your Own!
Kotaku
Canabalt? Pft. Make your own...
Guy Almost Makes A Glorious Knife Kill, Gets Denied By Trigger-Happy Victim
Kotaku
Scoring a knife kill in a...
Sometimes Real Life Is Just As Buggy As A Video Game
Kotaku
It's always tricky to get water...
Everything You Need to Know About Team Fortress 2 Lore in One Minute
Kotaku
If you're only hopping...
Ready, set, snap: Leaf-Chronicle invites entries for Rivers & Spires photo contest
The Leaf Chronicle
All visitors to Rivers & Spires 2012 are invited to participate in The Leaf-Chronicle/Rivers & Spires Photo Contest. The contest is a way for all local amateur photographers to show off their images and help capture all the fun and excitement of the...
Florim becomes Green Certified
The Leaf Chronicle
The latest industry to become Green Certified through the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program is Florim USA, located at 300 International Blvd. A Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Monday, April 16 to celebrate their...
DiRT, Bodycount Developer Codemasters Shifts Exclusively to Racing Games
Kotaku
The last few years have been rough for...
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Beta Now Live On PS3 And Xbox 360
Cinema Blend
Ubisoft launched the open beta for first-person shooter Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier today. Select PS3 and Xbox 360 gamers will be able to try out a portion of the game's multiplayer for two weeks. There are four...
Nick Cannon documents health challenges in web series, returns to movies and music
Star Tribune
WASHINGTON - Nick Cannon sits at a table in front of a dozen medicine bottles, trying to figure out a "tough," macho way to eat a banana. He concludes that there is none, as he tries to eat healthier to improve his health. That scene is one...
OnLive launches the PlayPack 200 Celebration: Subscription now £2
Digital Spy
OnLive is to offer a series of promotions and contests as part of its PlayPack all-you-can-play service reaching 200 games. Starting today until April 28, new subscribers can pick up their first month for just £2 instead of the usual £6.99. The...
God of War: Ascension officially revealed
Joystiq
After the teaser trailer leaked last night, Sony has officially announced God of War Ascension. Unfortunately, we...
'Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2' release date announced
Digital Spy
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 has been dated for August, City Interactive has announced. The game releases on Tuesday, August 21, which means that a European release is likely to...
Street Fighter X Tekken
The Examiner
Street Fighter x Tekken early tier list Mark Casino| Handheld Games PS Vita 'Street Fighter x Tekken' will have cross-platform matchmaking Jen Bosier| Handheld Games Mad Catz reveals new "Street Fighter X Tekken" controllers...
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition
The Examiner
Baldur's Gate: Enhanced EditionMarch 23, 2012 In addition to coming to PC, Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition will be coming to the iPad this summer.Overhaul Games will be handling the duties... Read more Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition...
PC Gaming Headset reviews
The Examiner
Turtle Beach Z11 review Bryan Edge-Salois| PC Games Sharkoon X-tatic SR headset review: a solid all-rounder Bryan Edge-Salois| PC Games CM Storm Sirus 5.1 gaming headset review Bryan Edge-Salois| PC Games Most recent...
Call of Duty Elite
The Examiner
Call of Duty Elite beta test begins Shaun Beacham| Consoles Activision extends sign-ups for Call of Duty Elite 'Founder' status by two weeks Scott Grill| Consoles Call of Duty Elite beta coming this summer, sign-ups being taken now...
'Prey 2' suffers a delay, cancellation rumours untrue
Digital Spy
Prey 2 has not been cancelled but will no longer release in 2012, Bethesda has confirmed The delay is down to quality issues, with the publisher revealing that "development has not progressed satisfactorily" during the past year. "Development of Prey...
'Guild Wars 2' first beta weekend event announced
Digital Spy
Guild Wars 2's first beta weekend has been announced by NCsoft and ArenaNet. Customers who have pre-ordered the game will be able to participate in the event from April 27-29. In...
NintendoWare Weekly: 3D Classics: Kid Icarus
Joystiq
For the second week in a row, there's nothing new to download on Wii. No WiiWare, no Virtual Console, not even a demo. Troubling! Meanwhile, however, on...
Breivik says he trained for Norwegian massacre using Modern Warfare
Ars Technica
Anders Behring Breivik, the 33-year-old Norwegian ultranationalist who has admitted to killing 69 people in a shooting rampage and eight more in a bomb blast last July, said during his trial today that he prepared for the attacks by playing Call of...
Bethesda: Prey 2 Not Cancelled
Cinema Blend
Today Bethesda provided an update on the sci-fi shooter Prey 2. Contrary to the rumors, they won't be cancelling the game. However, it will be arriving later than expected. "Development of Prey 2 has not been cancelled but the game will not be...
Starbreeze attempting acquisition of Payday: The Heist studio
Joystiq
The Swedish studio that brought the world the surprise hit Chronicles of Riddick and the recent reboot of SyndicateStarbreeze – are attempting an acquisition of Payday: The Heist studio Overkill Software. Pending approval by...
Take 2: Prey 2 delayed, not cancelled
The Examiner
If you were eagerly awaiting Prey 2 and dismayed at rumors of cancellation, take heart--but be prepared to wait some more. A lot more. Prey 2 has been in development at Human Head Studios, set to be published by Bethesda Softworks under Take 2...
Prey 2 Isn't Cancelled, But It's Delayed
Kotaku
Despite rumors, Prey 2 is not...
DiRT Showdown Release Date Announced, Demo Coming Next Week
Cinema Blend
Codemasters confirmed today that they'll be launching DiRT Showdown in May. They've provided specific dates and also announced details on a single-player and multiplayer demo...
'DiRT Showdown' given release date, new trailer
Digital Spy
DIRT Showdown has been given a release date. The spinoff racer will be available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC from May 25 in the UK and May 29 across North America. A downloadable demo will be available from May 1, allowing players to sample events in...
Prey 2 delayed beyond 2012, has 'not been cancelled'
Joystiq
Prey 2 "will not be released in 2012,"...
Afghanistan trophy photos roil Pentagon
The Leaf Chronicle
By Tom Vanden Brook USA TODAY WASHINGTON - Photos of U.S. soldiers posing with dead Afghan insurgents published Wednesday were another blow for a military still recovering from the release of images of U.S. troops desecrating bodies, the alleged...
  Ivan “The Pudge” Rodriguez Announces Plans To Retire
The Inquisitr
Posted: April 19, 2012 The “Pudge” is calling it quits. Former Texas Rangers catcher Ivan Rodriguez will retire from major league baseball this week after failing to find a home during spring training this year. Rodriquez will return to...
How To Get Skyrim Looking As Awesome As Computationally Possible
Kotaku
I've been playing Skyrim again...
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