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2 hrs ago | Joystiq

Weekly Webcomic Wrapup is naming a new console

This time around on the Webcomic Wrapup, we're trying to embrace the idea of a new console a little more than before.

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Related Topix: X360, Video Games

6 hrs ago | Eurogamer

This week on Outside Xbox

Outside Xbox awaits next week's unveiling of a new Xbox with mingled excitement and trepidation, as if Tuesday 21 May were Christmas and Judgment Day rolled into one giant green Microsoft presentation.

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Related Topix: XCOM, 2K Marin, 2K Games, Video Games

10 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Videogaming can improve children's health

Amidst a growing awareness of the association of sedentary lifestyles with poor health there are questions being asked about whether or not playing video games has negative or positive health benefits for kids .

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Related Topix: Video Games, Family, Kids

Sat May 18, 2013

Examiner.com

Bi-weekly News Roundup: New Wolfenstein, EA Star Wars, Pokemon X/Y, and more

There are only four days until Microsoft's Xbox 720 unveiling. Plus E3 starts June 10 with more press conferences and console goodies on the way.

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Related Topix: LucasArts, Star Wars, Video Games, Game Freak, Nintendo, Pokemon X, The, Deep Silver, WII

Joystiq

WRUP: Xbox 720? NeXbox? Xboxfinity?

The next generation of Microsoft's Xbox console will be revealed next Tuesday, May 21.

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Related Topix: Video Games

Fri May 17, 2013

NEWS.com.au

Man arrested over child sex, child pornography

Offer ends 30 June. 5.9% p.a. for 2 years on purchases . Redraw at any time, no annual fee.

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Related Topix: Explosion, Video Games

NEWS.com.au

A reflection on autumn's glory

So far this month, Adelaide has recorded just over 42mm of rainfall, on track for the May average of 60mm.

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Related Topix: Weather, Meteorology, Science, Video Games

CNET News.com

Samsung announces Galaxy S4-compatible TecTiles 2

The main difference between these tags and the first iteration, which launched almost a year ago? Unlike the originals, the second TecTiles generation works with the Samsung Galaxy S4 as well as Samsung's other NFC-ready phones.

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Related Topix: Bluetooth, Video Games

NBC Dallas

Consumer Reports: The Skinny on Fitness Video Games

Lots of video games on the market are advertised as a fun way to get fit. Consumer Reports checked out five: Nike Plus Kinect Training, Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2013, Just Dance 4, U-F-C Trainer, and Zumba Core.

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Related Topix: Video Games, The, Deep Silver, Kinect, Microsoft Game Studios, Ubisoft, Just Dance 4, They, _No Company

CNET News.com

Xbox rumors ramp up before unveiling

CNET Update delivers the tech news you need in under three minutes. Watch Bridget Carey every afternoon for a breakdown of the big stories, hot devices, new apps, and what's ahead.

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Related Topix: X360, Video Games

Examiner.com

TwitchTv Now Has an Xbox Live App

For anyone that is a fan of gaming, and owns an Xbox, and has an Internet connection, the services of the popular gaming live stream site, TwitchTv , is available! TwitchTv allows anyone to witness gaming live.

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Related Topix: Video Games

Forbes.com

Bill Gates Has Xbox 720 To Thank For New Wealth Growth Spurt

According to Bloomberg On the surface, the change in fortunes seems perverse; mobile phones are expanding in Mexico whereas Microsoft's biggest weapon Windows 8 is a dud.

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Related Topix: The, Video Games, Deep Silver, X360, Bill Gates, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics

The Escapist

Streaming Porn Service Coming to Next Xbox

SugarDVD, the adult video service that began streaming onto consoles last year, has confirmed that it will be available on the new Xbox.

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Related Topix: Gears of War, Epic Games, Microsoft Game Studios, Video Games, Game., X360, PS3

EurekAlert!

New study recommends using active videogaming ('exergaming') to improve children's health

Levels of physical inactivity and obesity are very high in children, with fewer than 50% of primary school-aged boys and fewer than 28% of girls meeting the minimum levels of physical activity required to maintain health.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Rare Ltd., Microsoft Game Studios, Kinect Sports, WII

Thu May 16, 2013

Examiner.com

Too Late or Perfect Timing: The Return of Pac-Man

In the fall of 1980, a little yellow circle named Pac-Man with a bottomless appetite chomped its way onto our Atari consoles and into arcades.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog, The, Deep Silver, Sony Playstation 2, X360

Hedonistica

32-Game X-Box Disc Changing Carousel Made From LEGO

This is the 32-disc X-Box carousel made entirely out of LEGO by Youtuber zwenkka .

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Related Topix: X360, Video Games

Major Nelson.com

Arcade: Sanctum 2

Content: Sanctum 2 Price: 1200 Microsoft Points Check availability in your Xbox LIVE region Dash Text: Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the tower defense/first-person shooter hybrid Sanctum.

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Related Topix: Reverb, Coffee Stain Studios, Video Games, Sanctum 2, Sanctum , Ubisoft, Rocksmith, Double Fine Productions, Microsoft Game Studios, Iron Brigade, They, _No Company

Computer And Video Games

Lionhead seeks devs to 'add new ideas to existing franchises'

"The ideal candidate is someone who has leading industry experience on AAA titles, including large scale RPG, Action Adventure and RTS genres," the job ads read.

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Related Topix: AAA, Video Games, Fable: The Journey, Microsoft Game Studios, Lionhead Studios

Wed May 15, 2013

The Motley Fool

Electronic Arts' Gross Margin Improves at the Expense of GameStop

Alexander is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.

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Related Topix: Video Games, Blog News, 2012, Gliese Games, The, Deep Silver, SCEI, PlayStation 4, SCEE

Neowin.net

Rumor: Microsoft Points to be killed in favor of real currency, gift cards

Xbox 360 still uses Points as the primary way to purchase games, downloadable content, videos and music, with real currency only reserved for app stores and the Windows 8 Xbox Music/Videos stores .

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Related Topix: The, Video Games, Deep Silver, They, 4A Games, _No Company, Metro, THQ, X360, Microsoft, Startups