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Take-Two Settles With FTC Over Sex Content

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., publishers of the popular video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges for failing to disclose that animated sex scenes were hidden on the discs.

Detox Clinic Set for Video Game Addicts

An addiction center is opening Europe's first detox clinic for video game addicts, offering in-house treatment for people who can't leave their joysticks alone.

Microsoft Announces Online Gaming Service

Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates on Tuesday announced a cross-platform gaming service that integrates games played on cell phones, Xbox 360 consoles and the upcoming Windows Vista operating system.

Sony Execs Tout Upcoming PlayStation 3

Sony Corp. executives showcased the benefits of the company's upcoming PlayStation 3 console Monday, saying its technological features will give it an edge over rival products from Microsoft Corp. and Nintendo Co.

Consoles Going Online at Video Game Expo

The new generation of video game consoles from Sony Corp., Nintendo Co. and Microsoft Corp. have more than zippy processors and flashy graphics in common: They're also getting serious about online services.

Trial of Alleged Xbox Slayings to Begin

Kay Shukwit is still trying to cope with the August 2004 deaths of her daughter and five of the young woman's friends, who prosecutors said were beaten to death with aluminum bats over an Xbox video game system.

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Violent Video Game Marketed Through Mega-Churches

Source: talk2action.org

A top aide to mega-church pastor Rick Warren is advising the makers of a children's video game in which characters kill New Yorkers while shouting "Praise the Lord." When children tire of converting or killing New Yorkers, they can switch sides and command the demonic armies of  …

Review: X-Men: The Official Movie Game (x360)

This is more of a warning than it is a review. I'm going to be brief because I don't won't this game to suck out any more of my energy in this lifetime.

Review: New Super Mario Bros. (nDS)

Can Mario still call himself a plumber when he hasn't snaked a drain in over 20 years? He now lives the easy life with his sugar-momma Princess Peach.

Review: Tony Hawk's American Wasteland (x360)

"I served with Tony Hawk video games, I knew Tony Hawk video games, Tony Hawk video games were friends of mine. Tony Hawk's American Wasteland, you are no Tony Hawk video game." After that a tear could be seen rolling down THAW's box, a horribly rendered blocky tear.

R.I.P Sony

OH Sony. Why? Why did you do this to me?!

Review: Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (nDS)

Does anyone know the telephone number to Child Protective Services? Nintendo has really outdone themselves this time. They've been known to underground circles for years to make light of deplorable acts, but child abuse has crossed the line.

Video game seeks to make peace in the Middle East

Source: msnbc.msn.com

The complex choices facing leaders in the Middle East have long confounded political analysts and policy makers.

Another ex-Gizmondo exec arrested for impersonating a cop

Source: gamespot.com

Carl Freer, the former managing director of the ill-fated Gizmondo, is involved in the latest twist involving the former gaming company's bigwigs. The 35-year-old Swede was arrested in his Bel-Air estate on suspicion of impersonating a police officer to buy a gun.

New Scientist News - Brain training can change autistic behaviour

Source: newscientist.com

I believe that there is a lot of stuff that we can do with autism. It's going to take more studies like this to really push that into the mainstream.

Demo Reviewlet: Tomb Raider: Legend (x360)

Hey look, another Tomb Raider game! And now it's on the latest generation hardware in all it anti-aliased glory. You should run right out and buy it because that's what everyone thinks is the cool thing to do.

Red Steel confirmed for Revolution launch

Source: gamespot.com

The 2nd official announcement of a Revolution game.

Video games can lead to violence, alcohol use and drug use.

Source: gamespot.com

"Researchers, came to the conclusion that playing violent video games leads to "permissive attitudes toward violence, alcohol use, marijuana use, and sexual activity without condom use."

Xbox Japan: "We will be fully committed to the Japanese market"

Source: gamespot.com

Sensui (Xbox Japan president) stressed that Microsoft is very serious about the Japanese market. "As Microsoft's worldwide Xbox division manager Peter Moore has said, Microsoft believes that it isn't a true success unless we succeed in the Japanese gaming market.

Oblivion makes huge sales

Source: gamespot.com

"Bethesda Softworks, announced that it has shipped more than 1.7 million copies of Oblivion since its release on March 20."

Video Game Teaches Troops Foreign Body Language

Source: wired.com

The military has developed a game with no guns in it. Instead, the game requires players to learn Arabic and Iraqi body language.

Review: The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction (xbox)

I didn't come across any new titles this week, so I had to dig into my archives for a review. I found this delectable little synopsis about the green giant himself.

Review: DOA4 (x360)

I’d like to lay it out right now; I have never played a Dead or Alive game before this. I own an XBox and have never bought or rented any of the former iterations of this franchise.

Review: Call of Duty 2 (X360)

The Japanese love it. No, not World War II, that was mean of you to even think that. No, the Japanese can't get enough of playing First Person Shooters (FPS) with a controller.

Review: Fight Night: Round 3 (X360)

It's going to take me a lot longer than usual to write this review as my thumbs are numb from an extra long session with this game. Bobbing and weaving and haymaking (?) have left them all but useless.

Review: Final Fantasy IV Advance (GBA)

The original version of this game (Final Fantasy II for the SNES) came out 15 years ago. Final Fantasy IV Advance came out for the Gameboy Advance 4 months ago. I'm going to review it now. I may not be timely and punctual, but I am... I am...

Review: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (x360)

I slaughtered a sheep and the farmer was pissed. It was an accident, I swear. I was simply trying to pet the snuggly little ball of fluff and I had my cutlass out. So, the sheep was hacked to bits and it's adorable blood was spilled all over the rock walls of his pen.

Review: Burnout Revenge (x360)

I’m flying through the air, burning my boost over the luscious foliage and European architecture that speeds by below me. Gravity takes hold of me and I start my descent. I can see the red indicator of my Revenge Rival rapidly growing larger.

Newsvine: NCAA Fans Suckered Into Role Playing Game

I wouldn't go so far as to say that I hate sports, or even that I dislike sports. I've always enjoyed playing basketball and baseball on a friendly level, and even find myself getting somewhat into watching televised sporting events around tournament time.

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