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PC gamers shun Vista, sticking with XP
By Christopher Null - Posted Sat May 10, 2008 12:46PM EDT
One of Windows Vista's biggest selling points was that it was the only way you could get DirectX 10, the software component that would be required to play the very latest video games in their full glory. ... Read More
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FTC: Kids having a tougher time buying M-rated games
By Ben Patterson - Posted Fri May 9, 2008 10:04AM EDT
Today's kids are having much more trouble buying M-rated games than I ever did sneaking into R-rated movies, according to a new government report. Read More
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"GTA IV" breaks records, but doesn't take out "Iron Man"
By Ben Patterson - Posted Wed May 7, 2008 11:00AM EDT
The latest "Grand Theft Auto" game did, indeed, make a mint last week—but not at the expense of the high-flying "Iron Man", despite all the hand wringing in Hollywood.First, let's look at the Read More
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More Blu-ray Xbox 360 rumors — and more denials
By Ben Patterson - Posted Mon May 5, 2008 1:15PM EDT
Rumors of a Blu-ray drive for the Xbox 360 simply refuse to die, and fresh reports that a manufacturer won a contract to build Blu-ray-packing 360s have thrown gas on the fire. Meanwhile, Microsoft issues another denial. Read More
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Wii's dirty secret: A dearth of good games
By Christopher Null - Posted Sun May 4, 2008 5:33PM EDT
The Nintendo Wii remains the hottest selling console on the market, having shipped over 24 million units since its launch in November 2006. That's nearly double the PS3 and 5 million more than the Xbox 360, though the Xbox has been on the market for twice Read More
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Brain game can boost IQ - Here's 5 new brain games to play now
By Christopher Null - Posted Fri May 2, 2008 12:53PM EDT
According to one group of brain doctors at the University of Michigan, at long last a mental exercise has been discovered that could really make you smarter. Literally, if the research is correct, the more you play and the harder you play it, the smarter Read More
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PS3 hit by "GTA IV" glitch; Take-Two offers elaborate fix
By Ben Patterson - Posted Fri May 2, 2008 11:45AM EDT
"Grand Theft Auto IV" forums are lit up with angry posts from gamers—especially owners of the 60GB PS3—complaining that their consoles froze within minutes of installing the game. ... Read More
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Guitar Hero III game gets widgetized
By Gina Hughes - Posted Fri May 2, 2008 12:45AM EDT
It's Friday, and you probably can't wait to get home to play some video games.
If you want to get your fix, check out the Guitar Hero III embeddable widget.
The widget debuted on Read More
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Hands-on with PS3, Xbox 360 versions of "GTA IV"
By Ben Patterson - Posted Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:23PM EDT
The arrival of "Grand Theft Auto IV" sparked a new round of tit-for-tat between the PS3 and Xbox 360 camps—with graphics, of course, being the ultimate battleground. ... Read More
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"GTA IV" field report: Long lines here, no lines there
By Ben Patterson - Posted Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:19AM EDT
Switch on the news and you'll see frenzied "Grand Theft Auto" fans snaking around the block, all clamoring to buy the latest GTA epic. ... Read More
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