California State Senator Attacks ESRB Over Manhunt 2!
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Patch v4.1 - A new unofficial patch for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines is now available, bringing the Source-engine action/RPG from deceased developer Troika to version 4.1.
Command & Conquer 3 v1.08 patch/hotfix - This is a 'hotfix' patch that makes one specific fix to the Scrin Mothership unit. You can also download it from FileFront and GamersHell.
Empire: Total War announced - With themes such as the Industrial Revolution, America's struggle for independence, the race to control Eastern trade routes and the globalisation of war on land and sea, Empire: Total War promises to be amongst the richest and most dynamic PC RTS games of all time.
Rumours Of PS3 BioShock Emerge News - Officially an Xbox 360/PC exclusive, online reports suggest that PS3 could get a port of BioShock...
The 12 Best Game Magazine Covers! - Whether it's excellent artwork, innovative design, or a gutsy choice that paid off, these 12 gaming covers are shining examples of what gaming magazines are capable of.
Top Ten Ninjas
Universe at War: Earth Assault Cinematic Trailer
Sam & Max: Season Two Trailer
Movie & celebrity news - August 30, 2007
Mexican 300 Trailer !!!
Haim Out Of "Lost Boys" Sequel? - The return of Corey Haim in "The Lost Boys" sequel is looking rather unsure reports MTV News.
"Bunyan" big part for Goodman - Exodus Film Group announced that it has cast Golden Globe winner John Goodman to voice the role of "Paul Bunyan" for their upcoming CG-animated film Bunyan & Babe. He will play "Paul Bunyan" in the family adventure film adaptation of the legend.
Wilson drops out of movie after suicide attempt - Owen Wilson, hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt, has dropped out of the upcoming ensemble comedy “Tropic Thunder.”
Smallville's Tom Welling to Be Superman in Justice League? - IESB.net is reporting more rumors from the Justice League of America front.
The Assasination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford Trailer
An action western surrounding the private life and public exploits of America's most notorious outlaw, Jesse James. In 1881, a younger member of the notorious Jesse James gang becomes so inextricably drawn to and frightened of his mentor that his own delusions of grandeur force him to consider doing the unthinkable.
Beowulf Trailer
Jack Brooks: Monster Slayer Trailer
Mexican 300 Trailer
"This...is MEXICO!" Beware as 300 (and counting) Mexicans prepare to battle and cross the U.S. border.
Sport news - August 28, 2007
R.I.P. Puerta!
Man Utd striker Solskjaer announces retirement - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's father has confirmed that the Manchester United striker has retired. Here we pay tribute to the Norwegian goal machine.
Briatore to bring F1 to football - Flavio Briatore intends to bring his experience of running successful F1 teams into English football if he completes his takeover of QPR.
Ferraris free to fight to finish - Ferrari has taken a leaf out of Formula One rival McLaren's book by confirming that it will continue to allow team-mates Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa to battle each other for the world title.
Alonso urges McLaren to improve starts - Fernando Alonso has urged McLaren to improve the performance of his single seater at the start of Formula One races.
Vick submits guilty plea to judge - Michael Vick stood behind a podium, all alone. His amazing speed and quickness was of no use in this predicament. He couldn't scramble away from trouble with one of those nifty moves. All he could do was apologize. And ask for forgiveness.
Miller rejects comeback bid with Celtics - Reggie Miller is staying retired, passing on a chance to turn the Big Three of the Boston Celtics into the Fabulous Four.
Rich Russian tries to buy U.S. bomber at air show!
Man bites snake in half to upset girlfriend - A man bit his girlfriend's pet snake in half during an argument and told her it tasted "lovely".
College student hopes her 765 hugs broke a record - Kneeling for children and stretching to embrace taller people, a college student believes she's hugged her way into the record books.
Rich Russian tries to buy U.S. bomber at air show - A wealthy Russian tried to buy a U.S. B-52 bomber from a group of shocked American pilots at an air show near Moscow, a Russian newspaper reported on Friday.
Thieves switch star police dog for mongrel pup - A top police sniffer dog working for an elite Mexican drug squad was stolen during an airport transfer by thieves who left a mixed-breed puppy in its place, the attorney general's office said.
Bikini mermaid fun disturbed by anarchist protestor sharks - A celebration of a fictional mermaid in Denmark, which featured hordes of bikini-clad women forming numbers in the water, was interrupted on Wednesday by swimming protesters dressed up as sharks.
Gaming news - August 26, 2007
2K Changes BioShock Install Limit!
Fallout 3 shots - Bethesda Softworks has released four new screenshots from Fallout 3, the upcoming next game in the post-apocalypse RPG game series.
Solving the Wii's Control Problems - The Wii Remote is one of the most innovative controllers ever, but developers are still trying to figure out its complexities. Here's the problems they've found and the potential solutions they've figured out.
2K Changes BioShock Install Limit, Plans WS Patch - 2K Games has replaced BioShock's initial limit of two simultaneous PC installations with what community manager Elizabeth Tobey calls a "5 by 5 plan." They also will be releasing a patch to let users adjust the screen ratio, even though they originally claimed the widescreen resolution was by design.
C&C3: Tiberium Wars patch v1.07 - The new patch (v1.07) for C&C3 is now available via your auto-updater or here.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl Patch v1.004 - The promised patch for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl has been released, updating the GSC GameWorld first person shooter up to version 1.004 with a number of single and multiplayer fixes along with other changes and improvements, including a stand alone dedicated server. You can download the patch from Fileshack, Filefront, GamersHell.
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men Exclusive Trailer
Movie & celebrity news - August 26, 2007
Doomsday in 2008?
Celeb DUI cases spotlight justice system - In a city famous for showing that life's little problems can be resolved in a 30-minute sitcom, celebrity justice is sometimes just as swift.
Kirsten Dunst Burgled! - Where's Spidey when she needs him?
Ang Lee's "Lust" Given An NC-17 - The MPAA has awarded Ang Lee's "Lust, Caution," the director's first project since the acclaimed "Brokeback Mountain," the dreaded NC-17 rating.
Real seal Gab and Robben deals - Arjen Robben and Gabriel Heinze have been presented as Real Madrid players after completing their moves from Chelsea and Manchester United.
Henman announces retirement - Tim Henman has announced his plans to retire from professional tennis effective next month, bringing an end to the career of Britain's top Open Era men's tennis player.
Weird news - August 24, 2007
Spider Pig, Spider Pig!
World's biggest hand - Chinese man who had the world's biggest hand is hoping for a normal life after undergoing surgery.
Paging Mr. Indiana Jones - German has handed in a package containing part of a Pharaonic carving to Egypt's embassy in Berlin, with a note saying his stepfather had suffered a "curse of the Pharaohs" for stealing it, Egypt said Wednesday.
Glass in man's eye for 6 years - Chinese man lived with a large shard of glass hidden under his right eye for six years.
Raccoon parts left on doorsteps in Salem - A self-proclaimed high priestess of Salem witches and a second person were accused of tossing raccoon parts on the doorsteps of businesses, allegedly as part of a Wiccan community feud.
Atlanta considers banning baggy pants - Baggy pants that show boxer shorts or thongs would be illegal under a proposed amendment to Atlanta's indecency laws. The amendment, sponsored by city councilman C.T. Martin, states that sagging pants are an "epidemic" that is becoming a "major concern" around the country.
Spider Pig, Spider Pig - When a group was set up on the social networking website Facebook entitled: "If 100,000 people join, my wife will let me name my second child Spiderpig", the result was inevitable.
This is a, err ... this is a stick-up! - Robber who held up a British betting shop with his girlfriend's sex toy has been jailed for five years.
Forget the Popemobile - here's the Popecycle - Customised John Paul II-styled motorcycle to go on sale. Because of course, when you think of the late Pope, you automatically think 'motorbikes'.
Gaming news - August 22, 2007
Arcade game recalled for broken arms
The Science Behind Halo 3 - How Microsoft Labs Invented a New Science of Play. Wired drops an awesome article on the scientific research that goes into Halo.
Console War - How can Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony stay on top? t's a critical time for the Big Three console manufacturers. As the second holiday season rapidly approaches, Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft will do all they can in an effort to win consumer dollars and solidify their mark in gaming. ||
Top 10 Unconventional Weapons - Videogames are violent, but we're not taking umbrage with that. No, we're upset with the lack of innovation in weaponry. In an industry where every other game has a weapon with a trigger or a long, sharp blade, crazy, innovative weapons like these are a godsend.
Arcade game recalled for broken arms - In Sylvester Stallone's 1987 opus Over The Top, the Oscar-nominated actor's character Lincoln Hawk walks away from a climactic arm wrestling showdown bloodied and hurt, but intact. The same cannot be said for these guys.
Viking officially pillaging PS3, 360 - Sega unveils the first next-gen game from Total War creators The Creative Assembly: a God of War-style actioner steeped in Norse mythology.
BlackSite: Area 51 trailer
Operation Flashpoint 2 trailer
Sport news - August 21, 2007
Heinze forced to stay at United
NBA franchises in Europe - Franchises based in Europe remain the long-term goal of the NBA and regular season games in Europe between NBA teams are being discussed, the head of the league's new London office told AFP.
Transfer Talk: Crouch for United - Manchester United are desperate for a striker, having scored three goals in their last nine games. So desperate, in fact, that they could be ready to offer Liverpool a swap deal with Gabriel Heinze unloading his kit into Peter Crouch's locker at Anfield, while United physios go online to order an extra large treatment table.
Federer and Henin top U.S. Open seedings - World number ones Roger Federer and Justine Henin were on Monday named as the top seeds for the U.S. Open, which starts in New York next week. Swiss Federer will be bidding for his fourth consecutive title at Flushing Meadows, while Belgian Henin is hoping to repeat her 2003 triumph.
Olsson to miss Osaka - Olympic triple jump champion Christian Olsson has pulled out of the World Championships because of injury.
Thorpe looks to clear his name - Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe has submitted the last of his evidence to the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority as he seeks to clear his name over doping accusations.
Who goes where in 2008? - With BMW Sauber confirming that Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica will race again for the team next year, the shape of the grid for the 2008 season is starting to take shape.
Movie & celebrity news - August 20, 2007
Doomsday in 2008?
Aussie busted for "Simpsons Movie" piracy - D'oh! Australia has the dubious distinction of being the first country in the world where "The Simpsons Movie" was pirated, with an illegal Internet copy of the worldwide hit traced to a man who allegedly used his cell phone to record the movie at a cinema.
A gritty, fast-paced action thriller, Shoot 'Em Up kicks into high gear with a memorable opening scene and never relents. Clive Owen stars as Mr. Smith, a mysterious loner who teams up with an unlikely ally (Monica Belluci) to protect a newborn baby from a determined criminal (Paul Giamatti) who hunts them throughout the bowels of the city. Shoot 'Em Up is written and directed by Michael Davis (Monster Man) and is scheduled for a Sept. 7, 2007 release.
11 hurt at filming of Tom Cruise movie - Eleven people were injured when they fell off the back of a truck during the shooting of Tom Cruise's latest film in Berlin, police said on Monday.
Gaming news - August 20, 2007
Halo movie in 2008?
Clive Barker's Jericho Movie - A new trailer from Clive Barker's Jericho is now available, showing off cutscenes and gameplay from the upcoming horror-themed action game.
Halo Movie in 2008? - According to XboxFamily, those are images of props from the now-confirmed Halo movie. And location of filming is New Zealand. Maybe Peter Jackson IS behind this!
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Patch v4.0 - A new unofficial patch for Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, has been released, bringing this game to version 4.0.
Warhammer: Battle March Announced - Namco Bandai announced Warhammer: Battle March, an expansion for Warhammer: Mark of Chaos.
Hellgate: London Alpha Signup - If you are interested in playing Hellgate: London before retail version, use this link and sign up.