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Is Remembering 9/11 Once a Year Enough?Early on the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 hijackers took control of four commercial airliners and proceeded to launch an attack on the United States so brutal and shocking, it would forever change the world.
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10 Apps You Probably Have Installed on Your IPhoneThe apps that come with your iPhone are just the beginning. Browse the App Store to find hundreds of thousands more, all designed specifically for iPhone. Which means there is almost no limit to what your iPhone can do. -
Jeepers Creepers - the Meme of MinecraftThe Creeper is a type of enemy (mob) found in the video game Minecraft. It sneaks up on unsuspecting players, and blows itself up within a certain range. -
Portal 2 Reminds Me - when Less is MorePortal 2 draws from the award-winning formula of innovative gameplay, story, and music that earned the original Portal over 70 industry accolades and created a cult following. -
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet - the Little Game that CouldIn this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures as you make your way toward the center of the mysterious Shadow Planet! Solve complex puzzles and upgrade your ship with alien technology. -
Halo's Extreme Game MakeoverHalo: Combat Evolved Anniversary is a spectacularly remastered version of the original "Halo" campaign, created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history. -
Reason Number 39 Video Games Are Good for YouIf the government admits the existence of aliens, the ensuing chaos will cause the catastrophic meltdown of society as we know it.
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Now Playing in a Theater Near You - Cowboys and AliensThe Old West, where a lone cowboy leads an uprising against a terror from beyond our world. -
Tekken on the Big Screen (or at Least the Little One)Tekken is a 2010 American martial arts film directed by Dwight Little and adapted from the fighting game series of the same name. The film follows Jin Kazama in his attempts to enter the Iron Fist Tournament in order to avenge the loss of his mother. -
Is Apple the Future of GamingApple has come from being near default just 15 years ago (that's only 1996!) and now has more real money than the U.S. government, largely due to the iPhone and iPad. What does the future hold? -
Favorite Novel Inspired by a Video Game - Aspho FieldsFor the first time, fans of the blockbuster Gears of War video games get an in-depth look at Delta Squad's toughest fighters, soldier's soldier Marcus Fenix and rock-solid Dominic Santiago. -
Everything but the Kitchen SinkSmart environments are richly and invisibly interwoven with sensors, actuators, displays, and computational elements, embedded seamlessly in the everyday objects of our lives, and connected through a continuous network. -
The Best is yet to ComeWe're a little over half way through 2011 and we've witnessed the release of some great games, but the best are on the way. Which games are you waiting for? -
Diagnosis: Digital Hoarding Disorder (DHD)Am I the Only One Who Suffers With the Insatiable Desire to Download Digital Media and Keep It Forever. -
The Big Bad InternetFor all the great and mighty things the Internet has done for us, it has facilitated an equally proportionate level of sinister and maliciousness activity too. -
USMC Birthday Ball Not a Hollywood Red Carpet EventIn memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the birthday of our corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history. -
Comic Con 2011 is HereComic-Con International is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events. -
Your Kids, They Will Have to Wait OutsideThe owner of the upscale, casual and quiet restaurant explains he's got nothing against kids in general, but their endless screams at public dinner tables are the height of being impolite and selfish.
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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron Demo ReviewEl Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron is a third-person action video game inspired by the Biblical Book of Enoch, and follows Enoch, a priest seeking seven fallen angels to prevent a great flood from destroying mankind.
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Combat OpsThe U.S. Army's Special Forces are known for their highly specialized training and courage behind enemy lines. But there's a group that's even more stealthy and deadly. It's composed of the most feared operators on the face of the earth.
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Catherine or KatherineCatherine is an erotic horror puzzle-platformer adventure video game developed and published by Atlus for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
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Travel Thoughts from an Infrequent TravelerI'm an infrequent traveler and I hate to fly, but when I'm forced to, I notice a few things about my fellow passengers as we mingle about the airport before being imprisoned on the airplane.
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The United States is Guilty of MurderA Mexican national who was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death without ever being informed that he had the right to seek assistance from the Mexican consulate '" assistance that in his case would have made the difference between life and death.
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What Makes a Game a ClassicWe've all played a video game classic in our time, haven't we? But who or what decides which games are considered classics and which are just really good games?
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Now Playing in a Theater Near You - Horrible BossesA new movie starring Jason Bateman and Jennifer Anniston is the story of three friends who conspire to murder their awful bosses when they realize they are standing in the way of their happiness.
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How Big of a Gamer Are You? Take the ABC ChallengeTake the ABC Challenge. There are 26 letters in the alphabet (assuming you're using the English version of course). For each letter, list a video game that starts with that letter.
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VG: LOAC - the Rules of WarThe Law of Armed Conflict is the desire among civilized nations to prevent unnecessary suffering and destruction while not impeding the effective waging of war. Unless of course you are referring to video games and then it means the opposite.
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The Injustice Isn't with the Justice SystemThe death of Caylee Anthony is a tragedy but the attention the media has focused on the trial while ignoring other sensitive stories is a tragedy too.
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The Walking Dead Season 2The Walking Dead is an epic, edge-of-your-seat drama where personal struggles are magnified against a backdrop of moment-to-moment survival. A survivalist story at its core.
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We Weren't SoldiersThis is a work of fiction. The events and characters portrayed in this story are entirely made up. To the brave men and women who have or are serving in the military and especially those who have paid the ultimate price defending our freedom I salute you.
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Video Games - Creative Marketing Schemes that Get You to PlayBig name developers like Ubisoft, Blizzard and Valve are pursuing the 'Å"free to play' business model and bringing some of their crown jewel titles along for the ride.
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Verizon Says Average Home Has 4 Devices Using Broadband ConnectionAccording to a Verizon FIOS advertisement, the average home has 4 devices accessing the broadband connection and this number is expected to double over the next two years.
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Now Showing on Video on Demand - Season of the WitchSeason of the Witch is a 2011 American fantasy action film starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Dominic Sena. Cage stars with Ron Perlman as Teutonic Knights, who return from the Crusades to find their fatherland ruined by the Black Death.
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The Self Assisted Demise of GameStopWith digital distribution and the physical distribution of new video games split nearly even, will GameStop's support of digital distribution affect it's continued existence?
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Call of Duty Vs. Battlefield - Why Having Both is Good for the IndustryMilitary First Person Shooters are arguably the most popular genre right now. Is there room to like them all or should a gamer pick a side and stick with it.
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Half Way Through 2011 and I Already Have a Favorite Video Game - Portal 2 is BrilliantPortal 2 is a hilariously mind-bending adventure that challenges you to use wits over weaponry in a funhouse of diabolical science. Using a highly experimental portal device, you'll once again face off against a lethally inventive, power-mad AI.
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Video Game Industry - Does the Media Manipulate the Market?If the media isn't an impartial party that provides fair and accurate assessments of the products they review, then we'll certainly see good companies disappear and the companies with deep pockets buy their success.
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The Saint Bernard - the Worst Best Dog (or the Best Worst Dog)Although powerful and muscular in build, the Saint Bernard possesses a gentle and dignified temperament. They also eat a lot and drool. They make great pets for those that can put up with them.
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Patriotic Gamers or Modern Day WarriorsModern Era Military Shooters are arguably the Most Popular Genre Right Now. Why? Is it the weapon selection? Do gamers prefer modern era weapons like the M4 or SCAR? Or is it something else.
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Video Game Industry Under AttackCyber-attacks targeting more and more companies in the video game industry. Imagine losing your online gaming identity only to find out the attack was perpetrated by fellow gamers.
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Summer Travel Horror Story - Drink Plenty and Stop OftenAre you the kind of driver who doesn't like to stop until you reach the destination? I used to be like that until I learned the hard way that that's not necessarily the best plan. Maybe you'll learn something from my experience.
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Platform Exclusives - to Buy or Not to BuyCCP and Sony announced an agreement to bring the groundbreaking persistent shooter DUST 514 exclusively to PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system in Summer 2012. But what if you don't have a Playstation 3?
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DNF - Duke Nukem Forever or Duke Nukem FailsDuke Nukem Forever is a first-person shooter video game for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It was developed by 3D Realms and finished by Gearbox Software. It is the sequel to the 1996 game Duke Nukem 3D and is over a decade in the making.
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Gunsmith for Ghost Recon Future Soldier - High Tech Gear or GimmickGhost Recon Future Soldier's Gunsmith feature includes 52 weapons, each with 10 categories and 49 unlockable customizations per category. The hardest part about the game will be deciding what weapon to use.
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Redbox Rents Video GamesAccording to an announcement on the Redbox website, starting June 17, 2011 Redbox kiosks across the country will commence renting video games for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii.
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The Large Hadron ColliderThe Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world's largest and highest-energy particle accelerator. It has a budget of $9 billion dollars and is one of the most expensive scientific instruments ever built. It has basically discovered nothing.
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True GritFourteen-year-old Mattie Ross's father has been shot in cold blood by the coward Tom Chaney, and she is determined to bring him to justice. Enlisting the help of a trigger-happy, drunken U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn, she sets out with him...
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Glorious Mission Not so Glorious for US TroopsBacked by the People's Liberation Army, China's Giant Network Technology Co. develops a first-person shooter titled Glorious Mission that employs U.S. soldiers as the enemy.
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I Hate You Donkey KongDonkey Kong and Diddy Kong return in this charming side-scrolling platform game that is sure to test your reflexes as much as it will test your patience.
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Electronic Entertainment Expo - an Event of Epic ExtensivenessE3 Expo is the world's premier trade show for computer and video games and related products and draws tens of thousands of professionals to experience the future of interactive entertainment.
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The New Dodge Challenger - the Best Vehicle I Ever OwnedThe new Dodge Challenger. She's sleek and fast and definitely the best vehicle I have ever owned; not just because of the nuts and bolts that hold her together or the powerful Hemi tucked away under the hood.
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Five Podcasts to Keep Techies Up on Industry News and TrendsThere is a degree of irony that technology has ushered in a variety of methods to keep your finger on the pulse of the tech industry. These podcasts are sure to help.
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Dead Space 2: A Visceral ExperienceDead Space 2 is a survival horror, third-person shooter game developed by Visceral Games and published by Electronic Arts.