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Nikolay Davydenko of Russia reacts as he won the singles match against Rafael Nadal of Spain at Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament at Qizhong Stadium Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 in Shanghai, China. Davydenko won 7-6, 6-3.
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Davydenko wants to know why men can't play 3 sets
The Hindu
After blowing a two-set lead and losing to Mardy Fish in five at the US Open, Nikolay Davydenko offered a...
You'll Wish It Was Winter Already After You See This Snowspeeder Sled In Action
Kotaku
Why no one built this until now, 32 years...
Card Gallery of the Day: 2012 Benchwarmer Daizy Dukez Hair and Kiss Cards
The Examiner
Related topics benchwarmerCard Gallery of the DaySara Jean UnderwoodMelissa RisoJessica HallJessica Burciaga Advertisement The anticipation for Benchwarmer's next product is building up as more cards are being added to their Daizy Dukez product. The...
Philips Fidelio Sound Sphere Mini Wireless Speaker System
The Examiner
Advertisement Technology is great these days...isn't it? Wireless this, 3D that, when it comes to flashy hardware we are hooked. Sometimes it doesn't even matter if we need it, we just want to be ahead of the curve. Some people may think it is a...
Ron Gilbert's platformer / adventure game 'The Cave' also headed to Wii U eShop
Joystiq
The Cave isn't just destined for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, apparently. During a demo...
The biggest pot I ever played
The Examiner
Related topics Tulsa PokerpokerNLHETexas Hold'em Advertisement Every poker player remembers the biggest pot they ever played--even if it didn't have a happy ending. This is the first in a series of stories from Tulsa Poker Players about the...
Valve Almost Let You Kill Cave Johnson
Kotaku
At PAX Prime in Seattle,...
'Pickers' don't compete on sales
Star Tribune
Q Regarding the "American Pickers" TV program on the History channel, do the two hosts compete against each other for the profits of their individual purchases? Or, are the items warehoused in their store and, when sold, are the proceeds...
TV picks for Sept. 3
Star Tribune
Lights out "Coma" (8 p.m., A&E), a two-part movie co-produced by the late Tony Scott, boasts some big names, including Richard Dreyfuss, James Woods and Geena Davis....
It's Looking Like a Digital-Only Disappearance for NBA Live
Kotaku
The rumor went around...
Tech Universe: Monday 3 September
NZ Herald
RADIO ANTS: At the University of York in the UK researchers are fitting 1000 northern hairy wood ants with tiny radio receivers. The researchers want to to find out how the ants communicate and travel between their complex nests. Each radio receiver...
Stiq Flicks: Guild Wars 2 and Stand By Me
Joystiq
Stiq Flicks – from film and video game industry freelance writer Kevin Kelly – examines video games and attempts to pair them with matching films. It's like wine and cheese, but with more aliens. Guild Wars 2 seeks to revive the MMO genre...
The Week in Games: Take the Day Off
Kotaku
There are no major retail...
Archon of the Triumvirate from 'Return to Ravnica' and detain mechanic revealed
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaWizards of the CoastCard GamesVideo GamesPAX Prime 2012 Advertisement Archon of the Triumvirate is one of the newest "Magic: The Gathering" cards spoiled from Wizards of the Coast upcoming expert...
PC game release list for the week of 9/2/2012
The Examiner
Related topics PC game release listclosureThe Sims 3 SupernaturalThe Week Ahead Advertisement Last week was a huge week for PC gamers and MMO fans. With the release of Guild Wars 2, I'm sure an insane amount of people are currently addicted to...
How Cave Johnson's talking head got cut from Portal 2
Joystiq
Cave Johnson, the eccentric, unstable president of Aperture Science, was going to have a more purposeful role in Portal 2, writer Erik...
Steam Greenlight: players can vote for the games they want published
The Examiner
Related topics SteamSteam GreenlightVideo GamesIndie GamesPC Games Advertisement Steam is the best platform to purchase and play PC games available today. Nearly every major title can be bought through Steam. Other types of games can also be found,...
Hypersonic Dragon from 'Return to Ravnica' spoiled at PAX Prime 'Magic Party'
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaWizards of the CoastCard GamesVideo GamesPAX Prime 2012 Advertisement Hypersonic Dragon is one of the newest "Magic: The Gathering" cards spoiled from Wizards of the Coast upcoming expert expansion...
Watch a live stream of Joystiq's PAX panel with Erik Wolpaw, Tim Schafer, Kotaku
Joystiq
Joystiq's Ben Gilbert is sitting down with Valve's Erik Wolpaw (writer on the Portal...
Portal 2's Writers Originally Planned for Chell to Marry a Turret
Kotaku
Even for a game known for some really bent...
Carnival Hellsteed from 'Return to Ravnica' spoiled at PAX Prime 'Magic Party'
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaWizards of the CoastCard GamesVideo GamesPAX Prime 2012 Advertisement Carnival Hellsteed is one of the newest "Magic: The Gathering" cards spoiled from Wizards of the Coast's upcoming expert...
To the Moon hits Steam September 7, next episode incoming
Joystiq
After teasing in April that a launch would happen "soon," Freebird Games' To the Moon is officially hitting Steam on September 7. To the Moon has been on our radar since last year, when it made our 2011 Best of the...
  Novak Djokovic Easily Defeats Julien Benneteau At US Open
The Inquisitr
Posted: September 2, 2012 Novak Djokovic wasted no time in defeating No. 31 Julien Benneteau on Sunday, finishing his match in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 . With the win Djokovic moves into the fourth round of the US Open for the sixth straight year...
'Grifball' is Officially Added to Halo 4's Multiplayer
Kotaku
"Grifball," the...
Franka Potente on 'Copper' style: Playing a brothel owner has its perks
Entertainment Weekly
Franka Potente thinks she hit the fashion jackpot on BBC America’s Copper. With costume designer Delphine White at the helm, Potente says the show’s journey into 1860s fashion is one with few boundaries when it comes to her character,...
Halo 4 adds Grifball to the multiplayer menu
Joystiq
Community mod Grifball is graduating to the big time in Halo 4. 343 Industries revealed during PAX this weekend that the popular sport...
  Maurice Jones-Drew Ends Jacksonville Jaguars Holdout, Still Doesn’t Have A New Deal
The Inquisitr
Posted: September 2, 2012 Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has not been able to reach a long term deal with the Jaguars, but he has agreed to end his contract dispute. The RBs 38-day holdout could end up hitting him where it hurts...
GaymerCon is Fully Funded—and Then Some—for a 2013 Meeting
Kotaku
GaymerCon, an effort to convene the...
Monster Hunter Frontier G announced for April 2013 in Japan
Joystiq
An expansion to the 2007 Monster Hunter Frontier game was announced today at the Monster...
Minecraft’s Convention Heads to Disneyland Paris for 2012
Kotaku
After debuting MineCon...
'Minecraft Guy' Isn't Supposed to Be a Guy—or a Girl, Says Game's Creator
Kotaku
Though jokingly given the name...
Minecraft Creator Cancels First-Person Shooter
Kotaku
The studio behind Minecraft was working on a...
Notch Is Showing Off Bethesda's Legal Threats
Kotaku
At PAX Prime in Seattle,...
Watch 11 Minutes Of Stunning In-Game Footage From Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes
Kotaku
This is the unreal footage from...
Kotaku 'Shop Contest: Art Restoration
Kotaku
A couple weeks back, some old lady in Spain...
  Division III QB Sets NCAA Record With 736 Passing Yards
The Inquisitr
Posted: September 2, 2012 Sam Durley dominated his division III football game this week when he threw 736 passing yards during Saturday’s game against Knox. Those passing yards were enough for Durley to claim the NCAA record for a single game....
  NBC Olympics App Rebranded As ‘NBC Sports Live Extra’ App
The Inquisitr
Posted: September 2, 2012 The 2012 London Olympics are over but that does not mean the end to the NBC Olympics app for your iOS and Android devices. Instead the sports friendly network has announced a rebranding of the mobile software which will now...
Runic's post-Torchlight 2 plans: Mac port, patches, and a trip to the mountains
Joystiq
Runic's CEO Max Schaefer seems both simultaneously relieved and nervous as he sits in the Torchlight 2 booth at PAX Prime 2012. Relieved, because his company finally announced a release date for its long-awaited game, and slightly nervous, because he...
Relax, They're Not Really Turning Final Fantasy Type-0 Into a Dating Sim
Kotaku
At Final Fantasy's 25th Anniversary...
Tour Mojang's pop-up museum: view the beautiful lawsuit docs for Scrolls, the insides of a Creeper
Joystiq
Mojang's more than just the studio that birthed Minecraft – it's also the studio...
Sunday Comics: Roll a Joint
Kotaku
Welcome to your Sunday read...
Soldier who lost leg works as US Open ballperson
The Leaf Chronicle
NEW YORK (AP) — The red, white and blue sticker that U.S. Open ballperson Ryan McIntosh wears on his carbon-fiber prosthetic right leg packs a meaningful message: “Freedom is not free, but it’s worth fighting for.” Yet if the time he spends chasing...
Office Jerk is no Angry Birds
The Examiner
Related topics free iphone app Rating for Office Jerk 2 Advertisement Office Jerk is one of the games that you'd really have to do some searching for if you didn't know the name of it. It is a game that has been set on the back-burner since it's...
'Fortnite' closed beta coming early 2013
Digital Spy
Fortnite will undergo closed beta testing next year, it has been revealed. The news broke when developer Epic Games announced that it is handing out a golden ticket granting beta access to the Unreal 4 title at PAX this week. Joystiq was given...
'God of War: Ascension' gets PAX 2012 trailer - watch
Digital Spy
God of War: Ascension has revealed a new trailer at PAX 2012. The footage introduces the Furies, female chthonic deities of vengeance seeking to punish Kratos for breaking his contract with Ares. Much like the upcoming God of War movie, Ascension...
'Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes' demo - watch video
Digital Spy
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes has been showcased in a 10-minute demo from Kojima Productions. The clip debuted earlier this week at the series' anniversary event in Tokyo, giving fans a first look at the title's intro sequence and gameplay footage....
Corpsejack Menace from 'Return to Ravnica' spoiled at PAX Prime 'Magic Party'
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaCard GamesWizards of the CoastVideo GamesPAX Prime 2012 Advertisement Corpsejack Menace is one of the newest "Magic: The Gathering" cards spoiled from Wizards of the Coast upcoming expert expansion...
Rakdos's Return from 'Return to Ravnica' spoiled at PAX Prime 'Magic' Party
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaWizards of the CoastCard GamesVideo GamesPAX Prime 2012 Advertisement Rakdos's Return is one of the newest cards to be spoiled from Wizards of the Coast upcoming expert expansion set "Return to...
Games out this week: Skyrim Hearthfire, Battlefield 3 Armoured Kill
Digital Spy
September starts with a sign of the times, with two platform-exclusive - but highly-anticipated -...
New basic lands from 'Return to Ravnica' revealed
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaWizards of the CoastCard GamesVideo GamesPAX Prime 2012 Advertisement Today in Seattle, WA during the Return to Ravnica Party at PAX Prime Wizards of the Coast revealed the new basic lands from...
Black Mesa Mod Out In Two Weeks (Sort Of)
Kotaku
Infamous Half-Life...
Return to Ravnica spoilers: Final PAX cards and minisite spoilers
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to Ravnica Advertisement It's been a banner night for Return to Ravnica spoilers. More than forty new cards were revealed today between the PAX Magic party and the mechanics feature article, and now the Return...
'Return to Ravnica' spoilers from the Return to Ravnica Party at PAX Prime
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaCard GamesWizards of the CoastVideo GamesPAX Prime 2012 Advertisement Today in Seattle Wa, Wizards of the Coast revealed a plethora of "Magic: The Gathering" spoilers during the "Return to Ravnica"...
Return to Ravnica spoilers: Azorius mechanic, new land type revealed
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to Ravnica Advertisement Typically, we don't get feature articles on Sundays on the mothership, but tonight is different: It's the PAX Magic Party, and the entire community is buzzing with news about Return to...
Games out this month: 10 biggest releases for September
Digital Spy
The hectic autumn release schedule finally arrives, and September looks to be a big one. New Skyrim and Battlefield 3...
  Tomatina Festival Turns Spanish Town Red
The Inquisitr
Posted: September 1, 2012 The Tomatina Festival draws 40,000 people to the Spanish town of Bunol every year with one purpose in mind — smash, throw, and pelt as many tomatoes into strangers as they can. The festival, which took place this week...
Braves' offensive woes persist as Gonzalez starts to worry
The Leaf Chronicle
ATLANTA — Fredi Gonzalez isn’t concerned about another September collapse. The Braves manager is worried about his offense. Atlanta turned in another feeble offensive performance, held scoreless over seven innings by Philadelphia’s Cliff Lee in a...
Serena, Federer breeze into 4th round
The Leaf Chronicle
NEW YORK — Serena Williams does not enjoy viewing videos of her losses. Not one bit. She used to engage in that sort of film work, Williams said, but “it was so painful; it was like stabbing myself.” So even though Williams knew her third-round...
Dreadbore from 'Return to Ravnica' is the first spell to destroy a planeswalker
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaCard GamesWizards of the CoastVideo GamesPAX Prime 2012 Advertisement Revealed today at the "Return to Ravnica" Party at PAX Prime by Wizards of the Coast, Dreadbore is one of the newest "Magic: The...
Weekly Webcomic Wrapup is Maddening
Joystiq
Madden NFL 13 launched earlier this week, and hit some fairly impressive sales numbers. By all means, the game is a hit, but not every sports gamer is happy. In fact, one glance at EA Sports' official Facebook page for the game shows a wealth of...
Wayfaring Temple from 'Return to Ravnica' spoiled at PAX Prime
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaWizards of the CoastCard GamesVideo GamesPAX Prime 2012 Advertisement Revealed today at the "Return to Ravnica" Party at PAX Prime by Wizards of the Coast, Wayfaring Temple is one of the newest...
Here's what we know about the Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes trailer
Joystiq
The complexity and depth of Metal Gear's fictional history and lore rivals that of any RPG worth its salt, and as a result many of you may have had no idea what happened in the Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes trailer that dropped a few hours ago,...
Return to Ravnica spoilers: Further cards from PAX Magic Party
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to Ravnica Advertisement The big news of tonight may all be about Jace and Shocklands, but there are still plenty of treats for those of you who are fans of neither. At least fourteen other completely new...
FarmVille releases Turtle Pen
The Examiner
Related topics FarmVille Advertisement FarmVille began releasing the new Turtle Pen to players on Friday. This new pen acts as a breeding pen, much like the Sheep Pen does in the game, where players can breed all-new colors and patterns on special...
Return to Ravnica spoilers: Jace, Architect of Thought from PAX
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to Ravnica Advertisement Mark Rosewater did promise to spoil one of Return to Ravnica's two planeswalkers, the newest version of Jace, tonight at the PAX Magic party. And boy, did he deliver. Before I get...
Jace, Architect of Thought revealed at 'Return to Ravnica' party at PAX Prime
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaWizards of the CoastCard GamesVideo GamesPAX Prime 2012 Advertisement Revealed today at the "Return to Ravnica" Party at PAX Prime by Wizards of the Coast, Jace, Architect of Thought is one of the...
Return to Ravnica spoilers: Shocklands confirmed at PAX
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaGatecrash Advertisement The PAX 2012 Magic: the Gathering Party has just started, and already the massive hype around it is beginning to pay off. Twitter user and PAX attendee @mtgcolorpie tweeted...
Second generation Razer Blade upgrades innards, lowers price
Joystiq
The original Blade laptop from Razer may only be six or so months old at this point, but six months is essentially a million, billion years in consumer electronic terms. Hence, Razer has announced an updated version of its gaming rig, which features...
The Cosplay Of PAX: Day Two
Kotaku
Saturday is usually when all of the best PAX...
3 judges on special Supreme Court panel recuse
The Leaf Chronicle
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Three justices selected by Gov. Bill Haslam to serve on a special state Supreme Court to hear a lawsuit concerning...
Iran, North Korea sign technology agreement
The Leaf Chronicle
TEHRAN, IRAN — Iran and North Korea signed a scientific and technological cooperation agreement Saturday, bringing the two nations deeply at odds with the U.S. closer together. Iranian state TV said it will include setting up joint scientific and...
Democratic selection: Steam begins Greenlight project
The Examiner
Related topics SteamPC gameValveindieMac Advertisement Recently Valve began perhaps one of the most interesting projects for their online distribution program Steam. Until recently, deciding which games would be added to Valve’s constantly growing...
Firefall beta opens up its item store, sells Founder's Packages (on sale now)
Joystiq
Red 5 Studios is once again showing off its open world, free-to-play MMO Firefall (currently still in closed beta) at PAX, and the newest bit of content included is a set of in-game stores, allowing players to purchase items and...
Apple take bite out of Samsung
NZ Herald
After a year of scorched-earth litigation, a jury has decided Samsung ripped off the innovative technology used by Apple to create its...
Kotaku 'Shop Contest: Assassin's Cross-Breed: The Winners
Kotaku
Mixed messages in...
Big Fish Unlimited makes a splash on Android by streaming games from the cloud
Joystiq
Big Fish Games, proprietors of casual gaming, have released a new app on the Google Play...
FarmVille Animal Mastery totems released
The Examiner
Tweet 0 Email Report Advertisement Photo 1 of 5 See if the FarmVille Animal Mastery totems are worth your money. Credit: www.farmville.com See if the FarmVille Animal Mastery totems are worth your money.See if the FarmVille Animal Mastery totems are...
Watch 11 Minutes Of Stunning Gameplay From Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes
Kotaku
This is the unreal gameplay...
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes gameplay footage sneaks out of PAX 2012
Joystiq
What we have here, ladies and gentlemen, is the very first gameplay footage of Kojima's next non-Raiden oriented...
Hair today, gone tomorrow: Could baldness be the key to the fate of 'Breaking Bad'?
Entertainment Weekly
The impending midseason finale of Breaking Bad has had us tossing and turning all week as we nervously tried to figure out Walt’s next move. Of course, it’s near impossible to predict what exactly is around the corner — many good...
Do You Want a Mike Tyson's Punch Out!! Coffee Table Book? Of Course You Do.
Kotaku
Lots of Kickstarter video game projects...
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes Is A Prologue To Metal Gear Solid 5
Kotaku
The next Metal Gear Solid game is...
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes is gorgeous, open-world, and not Metal Gear Solid 5
Joystiq
Hideo Kojima divulged details on Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes at an "introspective" PAX session about the series today. The game's demo was shown recently to attendees at a Metal Gear...
Kojima: Fox Engine could support Silent Hill, other Konami games
Joystiq
During a Metal Gear 25th Anniversary panel at PAX 2012, designer Hideo Kojima talked about...
Kojima would 'really like' to make a Metal Gear Rising sequel with Platinum
Joystiq
Speaking during the Metal Gear 25th Anniversary panel at this year's PAX in Seattle, Konami kingpin and Metal Gear mogul Hideo...
Watch Mass Effect's Geth Dance to Dance Central 3
Kotaku
If you're at PAX Prime this weekend...
Dreg Mangler from 'Return to Ravnica'
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaWizards of the CoastCard Games Advertisement Featured in the Golgari deck list of "Duel Decks: Izzet vs Golgari," Dreg Mangler is one of the newest "Magic: The Gathering" cards from Wizards of the...
Looks Like The Cool Japanese Vita Puzzle-Platformer Dokuro Is Coming To The U.S.
Kotaku
So here's a fun surprise: Dokuro,...
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes gets price cut and box art
Joystiq
To add to the recent September 25 release date announcement for...
Shadowrun Returns is Officially a Going Concern
Kotaku
Thanks to an overwhelming...
A Little Something Special for the Shadowrun Fans in the Audience
Kotaku
Culled from the video from this morning's...
The Shadowrun Video Game You've Always Wanted
Kotaku
For more than two decades...
A First Look at the Characters and Cityscapes of Shadowrun Returns
Kotaku
Back in April a bunch of...
Here's How to Throw a Hadouken—in Real Life
Kotaku
Babycastles, the video...
Alleged Domestic Terrorists Said to be Inspired by the Next Rainbow 6 Game
Kotaku
A video game that hasn't even been released...
Korozda Guildmage from 'Return to Ravnica'
The Examiner
Related topics Magic the GatheringReturn to RavnicaDuel DecksCard GamesWizards of the CoastVideo Games Advertisement Featured in the Golgari deck list of "Duel Decks: Izzet vs Golgari," Korozda Guildmage is one of the newest "Magic: The Gathering"...
Seen@PAX: Disney artists will draw your favorite Disney character (from Epic Mickey 2)
Joystiq
Of all the artist alleys we passed at PAX, we never expected...
This Week in the Business: 'Consumers No Longer Want to Pay $40 for Nintendo Games.'
Kotaku
What's happened in the business of video...
Can cable news opinionators keep their cool at conventions stocked with opponents?
Star Tribune
NEW YORK - In the cable television news world where provocation is prized, MSNBC's Chris Matthews took home the trophy from Tampa's Republican National Convention as most over-the-top pundit. Who's the early favorite to do the same when the Democrats...
  Guild Wars 2: ArenaNet Working ‘Around the Clock’ to Address Problems
The Inquisitr
Posted: September 1, 2012 The launch of ArenaNet’s highly anticipated MMO Guild Wars 2 hasn’t exactly gone off without a hitch, to put it one way. There are a number of issues plaguing servers, and the servers themselves are so full that...
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Has Screens and a Video It'd Like to Share, Too
Kotaku
If thought yesterday's news...
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