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Breaking News Tuesday, 19 June 2012
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“Stop building dams on Ganga”
The Hindu
Rajinder Singh, on Monday appealed to the Union Government to take effective steps to restore the Ganga's sanctity. Addressing spiritual leaders and civil society...
Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor Now Available For Xbox 360
Cinema Blend
If you have a Kinect that's collecting dust and you have a 360 that you put to use regularly because you're a core gamer, then this next bit of news is for you. Capcom has announced that their hardcore vertical-mech action game, Steel...
XBLA Summer Of Arcade Begins July 18th With Tony Hawk
Cinema Blend
The annual Xbox LIVE Summer of Arcade promotion is set to kick off on July 18, offering five games that should have little trouble getting players through the slow summer months. I'm impressed by the variety of genres being offered in this year's...
2 Chainz added to Nicki Minaj tour
STL Today
Rapper 2 Chainz has been added to Nicki Minaj's "Pink Friday" tour, which comes to Peabody Opera House on July 31. 2 Chainz...
This Looks Like the First Information on the Vita's Upcoming Call of Duty Game
Kotaku
Mega-retailers Wal-Mart and Amazon have posted...
  LeBron James Responds To Serge Ibaka Jab: “He’s Stupid”
The Inquisitr
Posted: June 19, 2012 LeBron James played on the same NBA All-Defensive Team as Serge Ibaka but that doesn’t mean their BFFs. The Oklahoma City Thunder forward took a jab at LeBron on Monday, telling The Palm Beach Post that James is “not...
Tomba Leaps Onto PlayStation Network Today
Cinema Blend
The Sony PlayStation was home to many memorable platformers, one of the best of which was the original Tomba. Starring a pink-haired jungle boy on a quest to retrieve his lucky bracelet from a band of demon pigs, Tomba will finally be making...
Strikefleet Omega Sets A Course For Mobile
Cinema Blend
Strikefleet Omega is set to hit the mobile scene on June 21 and, while not boasting the most original name in gaming history, strategy fans will likely want to take note of this free-to-play title from publisher 6waves. Developed by...
Capcom's main Street Fighter Seth Killian exiting the company on June 22
Joystiq
Capcom USA's strategic marketing director of online and community Seth Killian announced today that he's vacating his six-year position. Killian's known for being...
TV picks for June 20
Star Tribune
Sweet Melissa Minneapolis native Melissa Peterman returns to sitcomland -- as a grandmother. In "Baby Daddy" (7:30 p.m., ABC Family), the 40-year-old...
Anarchy rules in 'Gremlins 2'
Star Tribune
It took five years to lure director Joe Dante back to Warner Bros. to shoot a sequel to "Gremlins," a family-oriented horror comedy that had been a big hit for the studio in 1984. Granted a rare degree of creative freedom, Dante seems to...
Diablo 3 servers back online, 1.0.3 patch makes significant changes
Joystiq
Diablo 3's U.S. and European servers have come back online earlier than expected, bringing big changes to the game with patch 1.0.3, as promised. Primarily in response to player concerns, many of the changes tweak high-level item drops, reevaluate...
Ralph Stanley concert moves from Sheldon to Old Rock House
STL Today
The Ralph Stanley concert coming to the Sheldon Concert Hall has moved to the Old Rock House. The Stanley show will be part of the Old Rock House’s Listening Series at 8 p.m. July 26. Tickets are $32-$40....
This Trippy Interactive Music Video Never Plays The Same Way Twice
Kotaku
The brooklyn duo Chairlift has released a music...
Enjoy 20 minutes of necromorph dismemberin' in Dead Space 3
Joystiq
You got a bit of a taste earlier this month...
Wipeout 2048 Getting Two DLC Packs Today
Cinema Blend
Wipeout fans with a need for speed on the go have a lot to be excited about this week as Studio Liverpool announces two DLC packs for PlayStation Vita launch title, Wipeout: 2048. The good news? These packs bring the PS3’s Wipeout HD and Fury content...
A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for June 11-17
Star Tribune
Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for June 11-17. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership. 1. NBA Finals, Game 2: Miami vs. Oklahoma City, ABC, 16.67 million. 2. NBA Finals, Game 1: Miami vs. Oklahoma City, ABC,...
ABC wins week's ratings with NBA Finals, Wallenda's tightrope walk above famous Niagara Falls
Star Tribune
NEW YORK - ABC is scoring in the television ratings with high-wire acts, both above Niagara Falls and the basketball rim. Young...
It's Hot Out. Perhaps You Should Stay Inside for the Summer of Arcade, Instead.
Kotaku
The Xbox Live Summer of Arcade...
'Rage: The Scorchers' pops up on PEGI, smells like DLC to us
Joystiq
When Rage launched last holiday, it made reference to a faction that didn't make it into the final game: The...
Mike Tyson Will be in the Next WWE Wrestling Game
Kotaku
Former heavyweight...
XBLA Summer of Arcade 2012 detailed, Tony Hawk kickflips it off on July 18
Joystiq
XBLA's Summer of Arcade 2012 begins on July 19 with the HD-ified rebirth of Tony Hawk Pro Skater for 1200 MS Points ($15). The following week, Iron Galaxy's Angry...
ABC's 'Glass House' not so spiffy in ratings
Entertainment Weekly
ABC eked out a second place win among adults 18-49 on Monday but it wasn’t because of the Glass House premiere. Indeed, CBS need not worry that ABC’s Big Brother-like reality show will steal Julie...
Holy Xbox! LEGO Batman 2 demo now available on Live
Joystiq
A demo for LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes,...
Gamers May Need a Real-World Bill of Rights for Better Living in Digital Worlds
Kotaku
Diablo III has inspired quite a bit of...
'Darksiders 2' live action trailer - watch
Digital Spy
Darksiders 2 has been given a...
WWE 13 Pre-Order Unlocks Mike Tyson
Cinema Blend
THQ will be giving a bonus WWE 13 character to anyone who pre-orders the game for the PS3, Xbox 360, or Wii. This bonus character isn't a wrestler, though - it's boxing legend Mike Tyson. WWE 13 features a...
'Doom 3: BFG Edition' release date and price announced
Digital Spy
Doom 3: BFG Edition will be released in Europe on October 19, Bethesda has announced. The Doom 3 package will be available for £29.99...
Platinum just now hearing about Anarchy Reigns delay, apologizes to fans
Joystiq
Yesterday's announcement of a Q1 2013 release window for Anarchy Reigns was a surprise to us. It...
This Game Could Start a Global Thermonuclear War. I'm Okay with That.
Kotaku
If the "game"...
  Freudian Slip Anxiety Link Confirmed By Researchers
The Inquisitr
Posted: June 19, 2012 Even if you’re not a fancy psychiatrist, you’ve probably heard (at least in passing) references to what’s colloquially known as a “Freudian slip” — which is basically the pop-culture catchall...
Senate Judiciary Committee leaders request live TV for Supreme Court health care decision
Star Tribune
WASHINGTON - Leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee are asking the Supreme Court to allow live television coverage when it...
Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor: The Kotaku Review
Kotaku
I used to have one of the hugely...
'Diablo 3' offline tomorrow morning to deploy new patch
Digital Spy
Diablo 3 will be taken offline for approximately ten hours tomorrow morning (June 20), Blizzard has announced. The game goes offline at 2am (BST) and is estimated to return at 12pm (BST) the same day. The service disruption is...
Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor review: Grasping at nothing
Joystiq
With my upper body poking through the hatch of my vertical tank – essentially a massive gun turret situated atop two equally massive, birdlike metal legs – I observe the surrounding landscape with a pair of binoculars. Spotting my target,...
Ninja Exorcist Sneaking Onto Xbox LIVE Indie
Cinema Blend
Ninja games ain't what they used to be. At least that's what the folks at Nebula Game Studios believe. They believe in it so strongly, in fact, that they have decided to resurrect the spirit of ninja games of old and inject it into a new, fast-paced...
PSA: Diablo 3 down for maintenance today
Joystiq
If you were about to load up Diablo 3, you might want to think about going in to work today...
The Saturdays, Bill Oddie in 3DS photography contest - pictures
Digital Spy
The Saturdays and Bill Oddie are among the celebrities to have taken part in a Nintendo 3DS photography competition. Nintendo hosted a series of field trips involving celebrities such as VV Brown, Rick...
Muny opens with a modern old-fashioned show
STL Today
On Monday evening, while picnickers supped and listened to singers around the Muny grounds, Mike Isaacson roamed the outdoor theater's campus in Forest Park, sharing hugs and handshakes. It was opening night for the Muny's 94th season – and it was...
Need for Speed: Most Wanted Is Basically Burnout: Paradise 2, Thank Goodness
Kotaku
One of my happiest discoveries at E3 a couple...
No longer a boys' game as gorefests to get R18+ rating
Sydney Morning Herald
FROM January 1, Australia will have an R18+ classification for computer games, bringing the country into line with the rest of the world...
Doom 3 'BFG Edition' bringing Hellspawn to retail on Oct. 16 in NA, Oct. 19 in EU
Joystiq
Smack in the middle of the busiest game release season of the year, Bethesda is re-launching Doom 3. The publisher announced this morning that Doom 3 "BFG Edition" – which includes "re-mastered versions" of Doom 3 and its "Resurrection of Evil"...
Doom 3 BFG Edition Blasts Out of the Darkness in October
Kotaku
The remastered edition of Doom 3 announced...
  ADHD Drugs Being Prescribed More in Kids, Antibiotics Less, FDA Finds
The Inquisitr
Posted: June 19, 2012 A strong uptick in ADHD drugs are one of a few trends when it comes to the drugs kids are being prescribed over the past year. ADHD drugs in particular are a hot topic in recent months, due to some disagreement between the Food...
WWE '13 is your big chance to wrestle like a professional boxer (Tyson, specifically)
Joystiq
Mike Tyson is known for his years as a professional boxer slash professional ear-biter, so you can imagine our surprise...
  Ronan Farrow, Mom Mia, Engage in Some Twitter Fun at Woody Allen’s Expense
The Inquisitr
Posted: June 19, 2012 Ronan Farrow was just a kid when his parents split and step-dad Woody Allen took up with former step-daughter Soon-Yi Previn (now 41) but it doesn’t appear that the scandal of more than two decades ago is water under the...
The Most Amazing Collection of Marvel Vs. Capcom Art the World Has Ever Seen
Kotaku
Just in time for next month's San...
E3 2012: The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing hands on preview
The Examiner
NeocoreGames leaves behind King Arthur (at least for now) and tackles another fictional literary character in The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing is an action RPG in which you don the large floppy hat...
Yes, We Know Diablo III Is Under Development for Consoles
Kotaku
Thanks, everyone, for pointing...
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Is 99% Complete
Kotaku
StarCraft II's next expansion doesn't have an...
Blizzard Says StarCraft On Wii U 'Might Work'
Kotaku
The lead designer of StarCraft II says there...
  Arsenio Hall Making Late-Night Return
The Inquisitr
Posted: June 19, 2012 CBS Television is bringing Arsenio Hall back into the late-night fold after a successful show run from 1989-1994. Hall is once against teaming with CBS Television Distribution (CBSTVD) which oversaw his first run on television....
  Dharun Ravi, Student at Center of Rutgers Suicide Case, Won’t Be Deported
The Inquisitr
Posted: June 19, 2012 Dharun Ravi, the 20-year-old student who kicked off a tragic chain of events after filming his roommate’s personal interactions during a date, will not be deported to his native India after his release from prison. Dharun...
  U.S. Immigration Now Being Led By Asians, Not Hispanics
The Inquisitr
Posted: June 19, 2012 Asians, not Hispanics are now the leading the way in American immigration. A recent Pew Research Center study has found that not only are more Asians coming to America for a better life, they are also the best-educated group of...
  Lindsay Lohan Wasn’t Suppose To Drive While Filming ‘Liz and Dick’
The Inquisitr
Posted: June 19, 2012 When Lindsay Lohan drove her rented Porsche into the back of a semi-trailer last week the focus was on who to blame, however it should have been on the fact that Lindsay Lohan is not supposed to be driving while filming her new...
Epic Games sells minority interest to Tencent
Joystiq
Epic Games, creator of the ubiquitous Unreal Engine, along with major franchises Gears of War for consoles and Infinity Blade for mobile, announced this morning a minority stake sale to China's Tencent Holdings. The terms of the deal were not...
Celebrate 25 Years of Final Fantasy With One Insane Free Remix Album
Kotaku
I've heard plenty of Final Fantasy music...
Zynga's Next Arcade Game is a Riff on Bejeweled's Brilliant Diamond Mine
Kotaku
When I'm not playing Drop7 on my subway rides...
Mike Tyson to appear in 'WWE 13' - video
Digital Spy
Mike Tyson is to appear in WWE 13, it has been revealed. The former heavyweight champion boxer will be available as a playable character as a pre-order bonus for the wrestling title. Tyson made several appearances in WWE...
Anarchy Reigns Delayed in the West
Kotaku
Platinum Games upcoming online...
This Is the Greatest Cute Bento Maker on Earth
Kotaku
In Japan, parents make bento...
Nothing Says "Hack And Slash" Like Toyota Taxis
Kotaku
To promote upcoming 3DS game...
One of China's Biggest Game Companies Acquired a Stake in Epic Games
Kotaku
Chinese gaming and internet giant...
The Hori Fighting Edge is a Beast of a Stick
Kotaku
Lots of people play fighting...
The Future is Either Clean and Glorious, or Dead and Busted...
Kotaku
Artist Dan Blomberg has worked with just about...
'Indie Game: The Movie': The Kotaku Movie Review
Kotaku
"Indie Game: The...
Man Arrested for Selling $19 Worth of Dirty Drawings
Kotaku
Japanese police recently arrested...
'LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes' launch trailer - watch
Digital Spy
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes...
What does an Android, a Barkeeper, and a Salt Miner all Have in Common? This JRPG, of Course.
Kotaku
Information for three new characters...
'Rage: The Scorchers' DLC outed by ratings board?
Digital Spy
Rage downloadable content has reportedly been outed by the European age-ratings board. Rage: The Scorchers was recently given an '18' rating by PEGI for the...
There's a New Valkyria Chronicles Game, But Don't Get Excited Just Yet
Kotaku
It's a browser game. Yeah....
Cover Yourself in iPhone as You Sleep
Kotaku
When you finish playing with your Steve Jobs...
Sony criticises the Wii U Gamepad's lack of processor
Digital Spy
Sony has criticised the Wii U Gamepad's lack of processor. The firm has compared it unfavourably to its PlayStation Vita, which it says can do "some pretty special things". "That Wii U tablet doesn't have a processor in...
Remastered Okami on the PS3? Not So Fast There.
Kotaku
No stranger to re-releasing...
SteelSeries Siberia v2 Pink Edition benefits breast cancer research
Joystiq
SteelSeries has released a special edition of its Siberia v2 headset, which is not only much pinker than the standard Siberia v2 (or the rest of the company's product range, for that matter), but is also the only headset on offer from the brand that...
'Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance' post-launch DLC detailed
Digital Spy
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will be supported with post-launch DLC, Konami has confirmed. Producer Yuji Kurekado told Game Trailers that the game...
Chinese News Confuses Masturbation Toy with a Mysterious Mushroom
Kotaku
It was anything the...
What if Game of Thrones Was a, um, Romantic Comedy?
Kotaku
It's a...
Did You Know Sony Has a S**t Umbrella?
Kotaku
You rarely get to choose...
BioWare Turns More Fan Art Into Official Mass Effect Merch
Kotaku
In recognition of just how damn great they...
'Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor' review (Xbox 360): Test your mettle
Digital Spy
Also available on: N/A Developer: From Software Publisher: Capcom Genre: Action Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor is the third release in Capcom's mech simulation series. It follows Xbox originals Steel Battalion and Line of Contact, two titles that cost...
New Mortal Kombat Movie About...a Supermarket Employee
Kotaku
According to a report on movie site Bloody...
Unity announces version 4 of its game engine, with new animation system and Linux support
Joystiq
Unity has announced version 4 of its game engine, available now in pre-order form from the company's store. Unity is used...
There's a Little Game of Thrones in This Darksiders II Trailer
Kotaku
While it's a little cheap, even by...
Box Art Battle 'is Like Toy Story, Only Shittier'
Kotaku
In Toy Story, the toys come to life when...
The inFamous Video Game Art of Wesley Burt
Kotaku
Wesley Burt is a professional...
I Hope Video Gaming's Apocalypse Now Fixation Isn't Just An Excuse for Artsy Violence
Kotaku
It's starting to look as...
The Future is Either Clean and Glorious or Dead and Busted...
Kotaku
Artist Dan Blomberg has worked with just about...
Tron: Legacy minipack, LBP.me updates for LittleBigPlanet 2
Joystiq
LittleBigPlanet 2 is still building new digital worlds, adding a Tron: Legacy minipack...
93 Players Join Forces to Create a Video Game Army
Kotaku
Zombie mod DayZ might have military sim ArmA...
Left 4 Dead, Payday: The Heist Crossover Revealed With Trailer
Cinema Blend
After a few weeks of teasing, we finally know what Overkill Software and Valve Software have been working on together. It's a new Payday: the Heist mission...
Over Twenty Minutes of Dead Space 3 Gameplay
Kotaku
CONS: This clip is almost...
Silicon forest: Russians design blockbuster video games in the woods
Sydney Morning Herald
In a decrepit building in the wild woodlands of Siberia, young designers work on an online video game that...
'SBK Generations' review (PS3): Rough around the edges
Digital Spy
Also available on: Xbox 360, PC Developer: Milestone Publisher: Black Bean Genre: Racing SBK Generations is the only major superbike game releasing for fans of the sport in 2012, and as such, has been packaged as one for the diehards. Strictly a...
Atari's Awesome Arcade Prototypes
Kotaku
Companies like Sega and Namco tend to get all...
It's Official: Australia Finally Getting R18+ Rating
Cinema Blend
After many years of protest, editorials, and gamers raging about not being able to play a heck of a lot of games in Australia due to games being banned if they exceed the R15+ rating, Australia has finally stepped into the 21st century and have...
'Rainslick Precipice of Darkness Episode 3' release date announced
Digital Spy
On the Rainslick Precipice of Darkness: Episode 3 has received a release date and launch trailer from Zeboyd Games. The video shows off the game's retro art style reminiscent of classic Super Nintendo games like Final Fantasy 6. On the Rainslick...
Microsoft Already Has a Computer Called "Surface", and it Makes Board Games Look Awesome
Kotaku
The unveiling earlier...
  Microsoft Unveils Surface Tablet, Will come With Innovative ‘Touch Cover’
The Inquisitr
Posted: June 18, 2012 Microsoft hosted an unveiling at Milk Studios in Hollywood, California on Monday to unveil their answer to the Apple iPad. That answer is the Microsoft Surface Tablet, a thin, lightweight touch screen with a physical keyboard....
DOTA 2 update adds custom UI layouts
Joystiq
PC gaming and UI customization go together like chocolate and peanut butter, or Nutella and...
It's Time to Settle This Once and For All: Which Breakfast Cereal is the Best?
Kotaku
I love cereal. I love it...
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