Wii expected to dominate global console market

Exclusive: Jackson's Net Worth $236M In 2007
Exclusive: Michael Jackson Claimed Net Worth Of $236 Million In 2007
Wii expected to dominate global console market
A veteran industry analyst has predicted that Nintendo will continue to dominate the global console market. According to Michael Pachter, the Wii's low price point, "innovative" controller and compatibility with standard definition television sets are likely to provide it with a "competitive advantage" over the next two years.

Washington Unplugged: Firefighters Decision Examined

Washington Unplugged: Firefighters Decision Examined
NAACP's Colangelo Says Decision "Doesn't Say Anything" About High Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor
Obsidian mourns untimely death of Aliens RPG
Sega has reportedly halted development of an unamed Aliens RPG. However, Gearbox's Aliens: Colonial Marines and Rebellion's Alien vs. Predator are still slated for a 2010 release.

Iran's Crackdown Quiets Streets But Not Anger

Iran's Crackdown Quiets Streets But Not Anger
Iran's Rooftop Cries: Crackdown Quiets Streets But Not Simmering Anger
The Tricks And Tools Of Worm Charmers

Mike Forster, chief wormer and founder of the International Federation of Charming Worms and Allied Pastimes, reveals how to coax worms out of the ground. The 30th Annual World Worming Championship was held Saturday in the United Kingdom.

Rumor: Sony plans major PS3 firmware update

Janet Jackson Arrives At Michael Jackson's LA Home
Janet Jackson Arrives At Michael Jackson's LA Home; Moving Vans Also At The House
Rumor: Sony plans major PS3 firmware update
Sony is reportedly planning a major Playstation 3 firmware update. According to VG247, PS3 Firmware 3.0 will offer a "completely new system" for the console. The updatedescribed as a "huge overhaul"was compared to the NXE (New Xbox Experience) "in some respects."

Apple bans "Hottest Girls" app for the iPhone

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Apple bans "Hottest Girls" app for the iPhone
Club Cupertino has unceremoniously banned the popular "Hottest Girls" application for the iPhone. Unconfirmed rumors of an Apple ban began to circulate on Thursday when access to the erotic application was "temporarily" blocked by developers in a desperate attempt to prevent a massive server collapse.

Video: Washington Unplugged, 06.25.09

Video: Washington Unplugged, 06.25.09
Gov. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) came clean in a tearful news conference about his affair with an Argentinean woman, but many questions remain. Nancy Cordes spoke with POLITICO's Andy Barr and Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe.
ZeniMax creates FPS empire with id Software acquisition
ZeniMax Mediathe parent company of Bethesda Softworksbought id Software for an undisclosed amount. The legendary game studio was responsible for developing a number of popular FPS (first-person shooter) titles, including Doom, Quake and Wolfenstein.

Hard-Core Conduit placates desperate Wii fans

Swiss Order More Evidence Destroyed In Nuke Probe
Swiss Government Orders More Evidence Destroyed In Nuclear Smuggling Probe
Hard-Core Conduit placates desperate Wii fans
Sega and High Voltage Software have finally shipped the long-awaited Conduit for the Nintendo Wii. Conduit, a hard-core FPS (first-person shooter), features a "intense conspiracy-laden single-player campaign," along with an advanced arsenal of weapons and high-tech equipment. The Conduit also supports online multiplayer battles for up to 12 participants.

Why Republican Infighting Matters

Why Republican Infighting Matters
Thomas Sowell: Hae You Noticed That Savvy Conservatives Win While Fumbling Moderates Get Clobbered
Dead discs: Blu-ray’s failure to launch signals end of spinning media
Analyst OpinionAs much as I hate to admit it, I can’t help but think the era of spinning discs is coming to a close.
Pet Names Reflect Trend To Humanize Furry Pals

Almost half of American pet owners gave an animal a humanlike name, such as Jack or Sophie, according to an Associated Press-Petside.com poll of more than 1,000 pet owners released Tuesday.

In Neda, Iran Protesters Find Icon

In Neda, Iran Protesters Find Icon
Video Showing Young Woman Die After Being Shot In Tehran Becomes Landmark Symbol Of Opposition Movement
LaBeouf criticizes Nintendo gamers, calls Wii an "amateur console"
Famous actor Shia LaBeouf has reportedly referred to the Nintendo Wii as an "amateur console." LeBeouf who referred to himself as a "gamer"also claimed he would rather "eat glass" than play the Wii version of LEGO Star Wars.

Video: Surf Dogs
Many brave surf dogs took to the waves and spectators gathered to watch the dog surfing event unfold. More than $10,000 was raised for the resort's non-profit partner, Modest Needs Foundation.
The AARP Spelling Bee

Saturday night at the AARP National Spelling Bee championship, 64-year-old Michael Petrina Jr. of Arlington, Va., became the top senior speller in the nation.

N.Y. Times Reporter Escapes Taliban

N.Y. Times Reporter Escapes Taliban
Journalist Held Captive For 7 Months Escape Militants' Compound In Pakistan
Top executive ditches Microsoft as Natal launch looms
John Schappert has ditched Microsoft's hallowed halls for the familiar corridors of Electronic Arts. The top executive, who once managed EA's studios and online infrastructure, will assume the role of COO immediately upon his return.
Grunts, Screams And Other Noises From Tennis

Guest host Alison Stewart speaks to SI.com writer and NYT Tennis Blogger Jon Wertheim about Porteguese tennis player Michelle Larcher de Brito, the noises she makes, and the wide world of tennis grunting.

CEOs of Bailed-Out Banks Flew to Resorts on Firms' Jets

CEOs of Bailed-Out Banks Flew to Resorts on Firms' Jets
Wall Street Journal
That new Xbox for 2010 … real or fake news?
Opinion â€" It appears that there has been a lot of chatter about whatSteve Ballmer told an audience of 1500 Chicago executives yesterday ata luncheon of The Executives Club of Chicago. Ballmer mentioned a newXbox for 2010. Whether it will be a new SKU or a Project Natal-equippeddevice, we have no idea. What we do know, however, that it is too earlyto speculate. Any such speculation should be taken with with a grain of salt at this time.

Tiger, Michael On Their Late Dads

Tiger, Michael On Their Late Dads
Golf And Basketball Legends Share What Their Fathers Meant To Their Lives And Success
DoD confirms worldwide deployment of America's Army 3
The DoD (Department of Defense) has confirmed the worldwide deployment of America's Army 3. The game reportedly offers players an authentic Army experience by "reflecting" the training, technology, actions and career advancement of a US soldier.

Amazon offers MP3 albums for 47 cents

Daschle, Dole Promote Bipartisan Health Care Plan
On "Washington Unplugged," Former Senators Tom Daschle and Bob Dole Say A Bipartisan Bill Should Get In The Range Of 20 Republican Senate Votes
Amazon offers MP3 albums for 47 cents
I've always had a soft spot for Amazon. Perhaps too soft. I'm not ashamed to admit that I have purchased a number of items from the online megastore in the early hours of the morning when I was perhaps too, err, relaxed, to know better, only to find a day or so later that I already owned the CDs and DVDs that had just dropped onto the doormat.

Futuremark hunts for Shattered Horizon testers

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Futuremark hunts for Shattered Horizon testers
The Futuremark Games Studio said it is hunting for beta testers for the Shattered Horizon game.

Microsoft eyes major Xbox upgrade as Nintendo Wii sales plummet
Microsoft is reportedly eyeing a major upgrade for its Xbox 360 console. According to 1Up, NatalMicrosoft's controller-free motion control technologywill be integrated into the upgraded unit. However, the company is also expected to distribute the new controller as an add-on for existing Xbox 360 consoles.

Mixed Tapes Make Way For Playlist Nation

Remember days and weekends making mix tapes to express your feelings to the one you loved? Well, forget them.

Sony claims iPhone is just "a phone"
Sony has rebuffed claims that Apple's popular iPhone may negatively affect PSP-Go sales. "At the end of the day, the iPhone is a phone," Jack Tretton, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America told CNBC. "At the end of the day, we're a game system. If the iPhone gets you interested in gaming, that's good for me, because it gives me a chance to sell you a PSP."

Wii games help improve coordination in Parkinson's patients
A recent study funded by the National Parkinson's Foundation has concluded that Wii games help improve coordination, reflexes and other movement-related skills. "The games require visual perception, eye-hand coordination, figure-ground relationships and sequenced movement, so it's a huge treatment tool from an occupational therapy perspective," explained Dr. Ben Herz.
Online Poker No Game To Justice Department

When online poker players recently went to cash checks that had been issued to them from poker Web sites, the checks bounced. It turns out that the Department of Justice had seized more than $30 million in assets related to online poker.

French authorities block illegal download law
France's highest legal authority has overturned a ruling that would have allowed a new state agency to cut off internet access for those who download music illegally.

WebWars launches new browser-based gaming platform
WebWars has launched a new browser-based platform that offers a"layered reality" gaming experience. The platform utilizes Flash to create interchangeable themes, advanced gameplay mechanics andsocial networking features.

Sony eyes massive PS3 price cut as EA preps Madden NFL 10
Sony is reportedly eyeing a $100 price for its high-end Playstation 3. According to Industy Gamers, the price cut could be timed to coincide with EA's (Electronic Arts) release of Madden NFL 10 in August.

iPorn offers Apple users free adult videos
The Apple Worldwide Developers' Conference probably isn't the best place to pull, which may be why a company called iPorn is hosting a 'Bikini Girls' party there tonight and offering free adult videos to users.

Three Of A Kind

Each clue is a list of three things. The answer is what they all have in common. For example, if the clues are: "a college graduate, a thermometer and longitude," the answer would be "degrees." Hint: Every answer, like "degrees," is a seven-letter plural.

Your Top Vacation Spot? Canada, Apparently

Close your eyes and imagine a perfect vacation. Where you would choose to go if money, distance and time were no limitation? Paris and/or Provence? Rio or Hong Kong? The peaks of New Zealand? Or the pastas, porcinis and vinos of Tuscany? A recent poll says you'd go to Canada.

High Voltage brings death and glory to the Wii
Nintendo fans seeking the confirmation of new hard core titles left E3 with a distinct feeling of relief. Their voracious appetites for destruction had been utterly sated by the gritty Grinder and bloody Gladiator AD.

E3 Expo 2009 Is Back in the LACC

E3 Expo 2009 Is Back in the LACC
The biggest gaming convention of the year is back after a 2 year hiatus in it's rightful place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown LA. GameCore's Alejandro K. Brown and Chad Chamberlain are there to give you the blow by blow.
Hyperkin breathes new life into old games
Has all the hype and chaos of E3 left you feeling nostalgic for the old days of 8 and 16 bit gaming? Do you have a sudden urge to play The Legend of Zelda or Golden Axe instead of waving a Wii controller, holding a vibrating Xbox 360 pad and dreaming of the new PSP Go?
Video Games Are Serious Business At Expo

Some 40,000 video game enthusiasts are expected to bring their twitchy fingers to the Los Angeles Convention Center next week for the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo.

Microsoft claims E3 victory as Nintendo stumbles

Microsoft claims E3 victory as Nintendo stumbles
A supposedly neutral third-party analyst has predicted that Microsoft will experience a "strengthened" market position for its Xbox 360 game console. Strategy Analytics games analyst Martin Olausson explained that Microsoft had clearly "pulled ahead" of Sony and Nintendo "when it comes to offering next generation online entertainment experiences."
At 25, 'Tetris' Drops Into Place As Gaming Icon

Completed by a Soviet programmer in 1984, Tetris has come a long way from its square roots. It's played by millions, not just on computers and gaming consoles but now on Facebook and the iPhone as well.

Nintendo debuts Wii Motion Plus and Wii Vitality Sensor
Reggie Fils-Aime, President of Nintendo America took the stage duringthe E3 Nintendo Keynote to talk about the Wii MotionPlus, an attachmentwhich delivers precise and distinct motion control.

BBC and YouTube may launch international iPlayer site
The BBC and YouTube are believed to be in talks over launching the BBC's iPlayer catch-up TV service internationally.