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NH gaming commission discussing interim report

New Hampshire's gaming study commission is finishing its interim report for Gov. John Lynch on the pros and cons of expanding gambling.

Audit: La. gaming regulation can be improved

A report from the state Legislative Auditor says there is room for improvement in the way Louisiana State Police regulate legalized gambling.

Idaho court upholds decision to toss gaming suit

The Idaho Supreme Court has upheld a lower court decision to toss out a lawsuit aimed at removing tribal video gaming machines from the Fort Hall Casino.

Will gamers go for Sony's PSPgo?

Sony launches its new handheld game gadget today. The smartly-designed PSPgo is a great gaming machine, but will its price and digital-only format drive consumers away?

Which game machine is right for you?

Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony have all slashed the prices on their gaming consoles. If you're thinking about buying a Wii, PS3 or Xbox 360 this holiday, here are a few things to consider.

In dark gaming times, Nintendo DS shines

Forget Apple's smack talking about the games for the iPod and iPod Touch, the Nintendo DS still is the king of the portable gaming hill. And for good reason.

Startup lets you play console video games remotely

As any a video game aficionado knows, it's easy to pop a game into your Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and spend hours working your way from one level to the next. Without the hefty console, though, you're out of luck if you want to keep blasting those aliens while away from home.

Fla. gov. and Seminoles agree on new gaming deal

Florida's Gov. Charlie Crist and the Seminole Indians have agreed on a new deal to expand gaming at the tribe's casinos in the state.

Penn National Gaming extends tender offer deadline

Casino operator Penn National Gaming Inc. on Thursday extended a deadline and waived certain conditions for its previously announced tender offer of 6 percent senior subordinated notes due 2011.

MTG Gaming completes notes offering, repays debt

Horse racing track and casino operator MTG Gaming Group Inc. said Wednesday it completed a $250 million notes offering and used the proceeds to purchase $130 million in outstanding debt.

Social network for gamers helps friends play

Raptr, a social network targeting gamers, is hoping to make it easier to see what your friends are currently playing on a broad range of platforms such as the Xbox 360 and personal computers.

Game programming made easy

Who says making a video game is hard? . Even a 9-year-old can do it.

Forget consoles — it's all about the handhelds

Everyone likes a good fight: video game players, wonks and fanboys, especially so.

Games a 'healthy escape,' say disabled readers

Should game developers do more to make their products more accessible?  For readers, that’s a no-brainer.

Can OnLive really revolutionize gaming?

Will OnLive change gaming as we know it? Or will it go the way of other promised on-demand game services — into the ether?

Disney's new racing video game at core of big bet

Walt Disney Co. is taking the wraps off an advanced new car racing video game that the entertainment company hopes will bolster its success in the lucrative gaming sector.

The naked truth: Junk and jubblies sell games

This just in: A penis is on display in a video game!

Is this the future of video games?

Prognosticating is usually a thing best left to palm readers and Ouija boards. But if you want a look at the future of video gaming, you can’t go wrong by taking a gander at the recently announced for the Independent Games Festival Awards.

The games that make seeking so satisfying

There are few things more frustrating than losing your keys within the confines of your own home.

`GoodQuests' tie online mazes to charity

If kids are playing video games, why not do some good while they're at it?

Casinos rolling snake eyes in bad economy

Scratch one axiom.

Hollywood’s hottest holiday gifts

This holiday season, warm someone's heart with a gift inspired by their favorite A-list celebrity. TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas profiles the insider options that have Tinseltown buzzing.

FBI murder scapegoat pleads innocent to gambling

A man once framed by the FBI for murder pleaded not guilty Friday to new charges that he ran an organized crime ring that took in hundreds of thousands of dollars from illegal gambling.

‘Bejeweled’ has a brand-new twist

There is this vast chunk of time in my life that I wish I could have back.

Who would you vote for — Mario or Luigi?

First it was porn. Now it’s politics.

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US games company sues British blogger
Source: Guardian Unlimited

In an internet defamation case that lawyers say could set an "extraordinary precedent", an American games company is suing a British blogger in the Australian courts.

Don't know about Halo? Halo In Five Minutes.
Source: xbox360.ign.com

Video cut-scenes tell the epic story of Halo. If you were ever confused or stoned and forgot what the plot was about, this is for you.

Aliens vs Predator banned
Source: Straits Times Interactive - SINGAPORE

SYDNEY - THE Australian Classifications Board has banned Aliens Vs Predator, a popular sci-fi horror game and the developer has refused to 'sanitise' it for a local release, reported Australian media on Tuesday.

New computer cluster gets its grunt from games
Source: PhysOrg.com

Technology designed to blast aliens in computer games is part of a new GPU (Graphics Processing Units) computer cluster that will process CSIRO research data thousands of times faster and more efficiently than a desktop PC.

Computer consoles 'no better' than books for learning
Source: BBC News

The claim that computer games consoles can improve pupils' maths ability has been dismissed by an Edinburgh University brain scientist.

Las Vegas' new CityCenter, a big gamble, prepares to open
Source: USA Today

LAS VEGAS — Some of the world's top architects and designers have taken a fresh deck of cards and created a Xanadu on the Las Vegas Strip.

NPD: October video game sales drop 19 percent
Source: msnbc.com

After a slight reprieve in September, U.S. video game sales slumped once again in October, hurt by the economic turmoil that's cutting into consumer spending.

GameSpy's 25 Favorite PC Games of the '90s
Source: GameSpy

The 1990s were landmark years for PC gaming, giving rise to three of the most deeply ingrained genres on the platform (first-person shooters, real-time strategy games, and massively multiplayer online games), and delivering memorable classics in the role-playing and adventure gen …

5 ways to stretch your gaming dollar
Source: G4tv.com

5 ways to stretch your gaming dollar

Have You Had Trouble Finding Borderlands?
Source: giantbomb.com

Borderlands has been on shelves for all of a day now, and apparently it's already getting tricky to find in some parts of the country. Or, at least, that's what this official statement from Gearbox makes it sound like...

Ballmer Talks Natal, Says Blu-Ray Add-On for Xbox Coming
Source: Gizmodo

When I asked Ballmer about adding Blu-ray to the Xbox, he said: Well I don't know if we need to put Blu-ray in there—you'll be able to get Blu-ray drives as accessories. See What Else Is New Today At Gamevine!

GameStop Director Sheds $60 Million In Shares
Source: gamasutra.com

GameStop director Leonard Riggio has sold 2.3 million shares in the company, in a move that analysts say might be a sign of pessimism on the retailer's near-term prospects.

GameFly Files Another Formal Complaint Against USPS
Source: GamePolitics.com

GameFly previously filed a complaint against the USPS earlier this year alleging that the USPS grants preferential treatment to the larger rental companies.

WoW Players Will Need A Battle.net Account To Login Starting Nov. 11
Source: WorldOfWarcraft.com

In preparation for the launch of these new features, on November 11, 2009 , all current World of Warcraft players will be required to merge their World of Warcraft accounts with a Battle.net account in order to log in to the game.

RUMOR: Nvidia Chip To Power New Nintendo DS?
Source: Kotaku

Graphic chip maker has apparently been awarded a contract to provide its mobile-centric system-on-a-chip, Tegra, to a new Nintendo DS, which will be announced in late 2010.

Something Has To Give

Sony, in my opinion has the better console system and has since they introduced the Playstation. Sony however, only has a technological edge over Microsoft and Nintendo which is losing out on a lot of capitol.

Video Game Review - Saw - First Saw Video Game Released, Based on the Films
Source: The New York Times

But now comes the first Saw video game, released recently by Konami for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.

Rock Band Coming to iPhone With 4-way Bluetooth Multi-Player Mode!
Source: intomobile.com

The iPhone port of Rock Band gives the gamer the same look and feel as the console version – graphics, gameplay and sound effects are all very familiar.

Outrage over 'gory' Zombie game ban
Source: abc.net.au

Gaming fans are outraged over a decision to ban the sale of a highly-anticipated zombie video game in Australia.

Xbox $100 cheaper in Australia
Source: Australian News Network

MICROSOFT has slashed the price of its high-end Xbox 360 video game console by $100 stepping up the price war in the video game console market.

First U.S. Rehab Center for Internet Addiction Opens Its Doors
Source: Mashable!

Over the last few years, a new and disturbing phenomenon has been increasing in frequency. It's called Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD), and it has been the subject of new research and debate.

Valve Not Even Bothering With The PS3 Any More
Source: Kotaku

Valve, Valve's boss Gabe Newell and the PlayStation 3 have a history. A history of not getting along. And it doesn't look like that's about to change any time soon.

Hottest June on Record for Video Gaming
Source:

Nielsen video game data released today shows that Video Gamers are playing more this summer than last. Total video game console usage minutes in June 2009 went up 21% from the the previous June.

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Source: Casino Journal

It's time New Jersey politicians allow Casinos beyond Atlantic City, Like in Southern New Jersey, Camden Waterfront is a super place for a casino and in Central and North Jersey there are many sites for additional casinos.

Video Games Dominated by White Males
Source: miller-mccune.com

The video game world is dominated by white males in every aspect of the industry: the designing, playing, and even in the portrayal of characters on the screen. Is one of these leading to the others?

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