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Craigslist Is Not A Safe Place To Buy Consumer Electronics

A group of three men in Stafford County, Virginia attempting to rob people responding to ads advertising a PlayStation 3 and an iPhone have authorities warning residents about the dangers of buying electronics through Craigslist. I’d like to think that people wouldn’t need a warning about buying things off of Craigslist. It’s an excellent way…

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Dead Space 2’s Miner Upgrades, Including A Solution To A Lack Of Bullets [UPDATE]

You’re space miner Isaac Clarke three years after the events of the first outer-space horror game Dead Space and you are again low on ammo. What do you do? Cower? In Dead Space 2, you thank yourself for not being in Resident Evil, in which the scares build as ammo becomes more scarce. You shoot…

Four More Fighters Join Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 At Comic-Con

Capcom is bringing Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 to Comic-Con this week, and four new fighters are tagging along for the ride. Check out a new trailer featuring Chun-Li, Doctor Doom, Super-Skrull, and Devil May Cry’s Trish! Victors to the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con this weekend will be the first to get their hands on the…

See Green Lantern, Captain Marvel, And Aquaman Get Brave And Bold

When a utility belt filled with Bat shark repellant isn’t enough, Batman and Robin call in the big guns. Watch two of DC Comics’ greatest heroes and Aquaman lending a helping hand in Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Oh I kid Aquaman. He is a powerful super hero, and not one that should be…

Donate Money, Decide the Fate of Gears’ Latest Rookie

Science Fiction series love killing off the hopeless new guy: Star Trek has its red shirts and Gears of War has its rookies. But with a little cash and a big heart you might be able to save Gears of War 3’s rookie from certain, gruesome death. Starting July 29, players can purchase avatar gear…

A Bicycle Built For Tools

If you bike to work, you’re familiar with the annoyance and strain of hauling a laptop-laden messenger bag or briefcase along with you. Which is why the Tato here might just be the urban warrior’s new best friend. The $1500 bike comes complete with an oversized slot integrated into the frame itself, allowing you to…

How PlayStation Move Trumps Wii And Kinect, According To Sony

This is a page from Sony’s Holiday 2010 catalog. Click it to enlarge before you start debating it. One element not compared is price, of course, which we broke down yesterday

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Zelda, Princess Peach and GLaDOS Eye Shadow

Geek Chic Cosmetics recently launched a new line of gaming-themed cosmetics. Their make up includes blush, foundation and eye shadow with a gaming twist. Not being a big user of make up myself, I’m not sure how one would make use of something like the Star Power Finishing Veil foundation, or the Plum Princess blush,…

What Are You Playing RIGHT NOW?

To: Crecente From: Bashcraft RE: Fast! Busy week! Luke’s hanging in there, banging out wonderful posts. I’ve been managing to get lotsa gaming in. Been playing the crap out of Red Dead Redemption (yeah, I know, late to the party), which I know was made especially for me. It’s truly a wonderful game. One of…

Is Something Tingling? Prepare Your Spider-Man Questions!

The timing for this week’s podcast could not be better. No, really. It could not. What better way to dive into Comic-Con than with Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions. Shattered Dimensions game designer Francois Taddei will be on hand to talk about everyone’s favorite neighborhood hero — make that, heroes. The game features Spidey from various dimensions…

Every Day Kinect Is Getting Better And Better

Worried about Kinect lag? Tetsuya Mizuguchi, the game designer behind Rez and Lumines, is here to quell your fears. Mizuguchi is hard at work on a multi-platform rhythm game, Child of Eden, for both the PS3 and the Xbox 360. About Kinect, he told website CVG, “Every day the technology and software improves, so we’re…

Everything You Need To Play Starcraft II

Starcraft is so damn big that many people who have never rushed a Zerg in their life will be keen to see what all the fuss is about next week. If that’s you, here’s what you need to know! What the hell is Starcraft II? Starcraft II is a real-time strategy game developed by Blizzard…

Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Welcoming New Challengers?

Just when you thought you’d seen all the characters Street Fighter IV had to offer, along comes a tease for more A flyer for the upcoming arcade release of Super Street Fighter IV has a fairly significant tease along the bottom. It’s not talking about the characters added to the console version – like Dudley…

A Familiar Face Returns To New Yakuza Game

There are two new Yakuza games, both forthcoming. One is for the PSP and out this December. It doesn’t star series protagonist, but some young kid with bad hair Late last month, Sega revealed that it was working on another new Yakuza game, proving that the series with its annual launches is quickly becoming the…

But How Much Is Kinect & Its Games In Europe?

Kinect will cost $150 in the United States, but many of you are not from the United States. You’re from the UK! Or Ireland! Or Belgium! How much will it cost for you? Britain first: Kinect has been priced at £129, Kinect games will be £40 while the 4GB Kinect bundle revealed earlier today will…

Idols In Training Cut Their Teeth On Arcade Game

In early 2006, members of Japanese idol group AKB48 were standing on Akihabara street corners passing out fliers. Now they’re the biggest female group in Japan. What a difference a few years make. AKB48 is an idol group with three teams: the A Team, the K Team and the B Team. Depending on how many…

You Won’t Impress The Ladies Stealing A Nintendo From A Little Girl

If I didn’t have enough money to impress a girl, I’d, I don’t know, make her something. Write her a poem. Sing her something. 17 year-old Anthony Etienne took the easy route, and stole some poor kid’s DS. It’s alleged the boy, from West Brighton in New York, figured stealing a DS from a little…

My, Professor Layton, What A Lovely Big Box You Have

The Professor Layton animated film, which by all accounts is rather good, will be getting its first official Western release in the United Kingdom. And what a release it is! The movie is being released on both Blu-Ray and DVD, and while those will be available separately, you can also get this fancy edition where…