Gaming & tech news - August 31, 2008

• The Gamer's Bill of Rights - In order to improve the PC gaming experience, Stardock and Gas Powered Games have proposed that all publishers adhere to their Gamer's Bill of Rights.
• GeForce 9550 GT is going to against Radeon HD 4670 - According to recent rumors, NVIDIA is preparing a direct counterattack on AMDs HD 4670 - the GeForce 9550GT.
• IBM tests 4-terabyte solid-state drive tech - IBM said Thursday it is testing a 4-terabyte, high-speed solid-state drive array targeted at the enterprise, as the technology giant gives its imprimatur to flash-memory-based storage.
• Samsung 2263DX Black 22inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Tested - The Samsung SyncMaster 2263UW is easily one of the best consumer LCD monitors on the market.
• Saints Row 2 collector's edition to ship in not-so-subtle gun case - Who needs subtlety? The Saints Row 2 collector's edition ships in a frackin' gun case.
• Square Enix makes bid to acquire Tecmo - Acquisition could add more action and fighting titles to a mega publisher known for its ambitious RPGs.
• Blizzard Hopes StarCraft II Launches Before Diablo III - Studio co-founder Frank Pearce confirms to TVG his hopes that the RTS title will launch before Diablo III...
• First look at Gears of War 2 Limited Edition art book - GamePro opens up the Gears of War 2 Limited Edition companion art book for the first time!
• Rockstar Responds To New Max Payne 3 Rumour - They're working on something, but Rockstar Games aren't quite ready to talk about what the Toronto studio is up to, just yet...
• New Indiana Jones Game Surfaces - PEGI rates an as yet unheard of Indiana Jones game for the PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS...
• Star Wars Retrospective Episode VIII
  
• Metal Gear Retrospective Part Six
  
• Silent Hill: Homecoming GC 2008: Trailer
  
• LittleBigPlanet Exclusive Adventures of Sackboy Trailer
  
• Mercenaries 2 Launch Trailer
  
• Left 4 Dead GC 2008: Tank Trailer
  

Movie & celebrity news - August 29, 2008

• John Woo Considering Sports Movie - John Woo told attendees at a Beijing charity dinner recently that he hopes to produce a sports movie.
• Sheridan, Bolton end engagement - The split was amicable, said Nicole Perna, a publicist for the pair.
• "Spider-Man 4" Set Visit On Ebay - Stand Up to Cancer, in conjunction with Sony Pictures, is offering an amazing "Spider-Man 4" pacckage to the highest bidder on eBay.
• Thousands pay respects to Bernie Mac - ‘Kings of Comedy’ co-stars, Samuel L. Jackson, more honor late comedian.
• Renters of Heath's Flat to Pay $4G Death Premium - Sadly, death pays in show business. And now it also costs extra. That's what would-be renters of the three-bedroom SoHo loft where Health Ledger died are discovering.
• Extras Seek $11 Million from Tom Cruise - Twelve movie extras are seeking $11 million in damages from Tom Cruise and his production company after suffering broken bones, cuts and bruises in the filming of World War Two picture "Valkyrie" in Berlin last year.
• Fast and Furious Trailer
  
• Transporter 3 Trailer
  
• It's Alive Trailer
  
• Ping Pong Playa Trailer
  

Gaming & tech news - August 21, 2008

• Intel plans to deliver new dual-core Atom chip next month - Intel plans to bring its first dual-core Atom to market next month.
• The 3rd feature pack for Vista - Windows Feature Pack for Storage which contains 3 technologies: Active Storage Platform, Image Mastering API update for Blu-Ray media and Smart Card Driver.
• 160GB PS3 Uncharted bundle due in November - SCEA announces new $499 limited-edition package that includes higher-storage console, Naughty Dog's action adventure, DualShock 3, and PAIN voucher; $399 80GB now shipping.
• First details emerge of GTA IV PC - Rockstar has revealed the first details of the PC version of Grand Theft Auto IV.
• Crytek: New Engine in 2012 - Speaking at GCDC yesterday ahead of Games Convention this morning, Crytek's Cevat Yerli confirmed that Crysis cost $22 million to make.
• Fallout 3 dropping October 28 - Bethesda's anticipated revamp of the classic postapocalyptic role-playing game series will irradiate the PC, PS3, and 360 just before Halloween.
• GTA IV named best-selling game in the world - The NPD Group released its first global list of best-selling games on Thursday with Grand Theft Auto IV taking the top spot.
• Creator says Resident Evil 5 'really scary towards the end' - Leipzig Games Convention offers GamePro the opportunity to sit down with Resident Evil 5 Producer Masachika Kawata.
• FIFA 09 Offers Weekly Player Form Updates - The Adidas Live Season feature updates player form on a weekly basis to bring a different feel throughout the season...
• Top 5 Ways Gaming is Better Than... - This week? Going to the Movies.
• Star Wars Retrospective Episode VII
  
• Metal Gear Retrospective Part Five
  
• Rise of the Argonauts GC 2008 Trailer
  
• Quantum of Solace E3 2008: First Look Game Teaser Trailer
  
• Resistance 2 E3 2008: Exclusive Trailer
  
• Tomb Raider: Underworld E3 2008: Exclusive Trailer
  
• IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey GC 2008: Trailer
  
• Heavy Rain GC 2008: First Gameplay Trailer (Cam)
  

Movie & celebrity news - August 14, 2008

• Jerry Lewis says gun in baggage was telethon gift - Comedian Jerry Lewis said the handgun seized from his baggage by airport security in Las Vegas last month was an engraved gift given to him during his annual telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
• Christian Bale will not face assault charges - Batman star Christian Bale will not face charges relating to an alleged assault last month on his mother and sister, prosecutors said Thursday, suggesting their decision was based in part on the family members’ wishes.
• Parties Not Over at the Playboy Mansion - The Playboy Mansion is not shutting its doors anytime soon.
• Paris Hilton sued over lack of publicity for film - Paris Hilton didn’t do enough pledging for a 2006 sorority comedy, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
• Neeson and Bardem Are "Fools" - Liam Neeson will star in and Javier Bardem is in talks for a supporting role in the film adaptation of Bill Carter's book "Fools Rush In".
• Producer sues Vanessa Hudgens for $5 million - A music producer has sued Vanessa Hudgens for $5 million, claiming the actress and her father have repeatedly violated a contract and failed to pay him his share of her earnings.
• Lionsgate Acquires "Severance Package" - Lionsgate has acquired Duane Swierczynski's violent action comedy novel "Severance Package".
• Full Frontal Nerdity is on The Road - Aaron Williams and his Full Frontal Nerdity crew return with a look at the state of movies today...
  
• Body of Lies Trailer
  
• Cthulhu Trailer
  
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Teaser Trailer
  
• Terminator Salvation Teaser
  
• Resident Evil: Degeneration Trailer
  
• Saw V Teaser
  
• Yes Man Teaser
  
• Watchmen Teaser Trailer
  
• Will Eisner's The Spirit Trailer
  

Gaming & tech news - August 10, 2008

• Nehalem to hit the market as 'Core i7'? - The rumor mill suggests that Intel will be naming its Nehalem processors 'Core i7' and has posted a couple Core i7 logos as their proof.
• Microsoft sees end of Windows era - Called Midori, the cut-down operating system is radically different to Microsoft's older programs.
• New iPhone App Enables Internet Connection Sharing - Within 24 hours, Apple released, removed, and rereleased an application that enables internet connection sharing on the iPhone or iPhone 3G, also known as "tethering."
• AMD 790GX Chipset Platform Launch - AMD's new 790GX chipset proved to be a solid performer throughout our entire battery of benchmarks.
• Counter-Strike 2D Beta 0.1.0.6 Free Full Game - A new version of Counter-Strike 2D is now locally mirrored for your download-bandwidth pleasure, giving you the opportunity to play for free this 2D clone.
• Gemma Atkinson confirmed for Red Alert 3 appearance - EA has signed Gemma Atkinson of Hollyoaks fame-shame to act in Red Alert 3. She will be filling the uniform of familiar character Lt Eva McKenna, an Allied communications officer with a "sexy twinkle in her eye and a British stiff upper lip", according to the statement.
• Godfather II roughs up retailers in February - Electronic Arts' latest lets gamers expand their turf beyond the Big Apple to Florida and Cuba.
• Ozzy Confirmed For World Tour - Activision reveals a motion-captured Ozzy Osbourne will be appearing in Guitar Hero: World Tour...
• Gears of War 2 bundle Lancer could kill a small cat - Amazon today revealed its exclusive Gears of War 2 game bundle with toy Lancer gun for a whopping $140. It doesn't have moving parts, but at least it's life-sized.
• MGS4 Brings Solid (Snake) Results For Konami - Kojima-san's fourth Metal Gear Solid adventure rakes in the sales for the Japanese publisher...
• Preview: MadWorld - The Seven Most Sinful Fatalities in Sega's Bloody Brawler.
• The 8 Most Powerful Video Game Studios - In terms of multiple hits, present impact, and cash money, these are the most influential video game developers in the world. Know your maker.
• Star Wars Retrospective Episode VI
  
• Metal Gear Retrospective Part Four
  
• Damnation Debut Trailer
  
• Rage E3 2008: Trailer
  
• The Last Guy Chosen One Trailer
  
• Wolfenstein Quake Con 08: Trailer
  
• Ghostbusters: The Video Game E3 2008: Exclusive Trailer
  
• Demigod Battle Teaser
  
• Prince of Persia: Next Gen E3 2008: Exclusive Trailer