Red Sox fans say drug list news won’t taint title – WHDH-TV
BOSTON — Don Savino used one word to describe what he felt after the Boston Red Sox won the 2004 World Series, their first since 1918: Euphoria. He needed five when asked if reports that sluggers David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez tested positive for
Archive for July, 2009
Red Sox fans say drug list news won’t taint title – WHDH-TV
July 31, 2009DreamWorks Animation revenue drops 6%, video games provides boost – Los Angeles Times Blogs
July 29, 2009DreamWorks Animation revenue drops 6%, video games provides boost – Los Angeles Times Blogs
As March release “Monsters vs Aliens” proves a solid peformer, but nowhere near as big as last year’s “Kung Fu Panda,” DreamWorks Animation revenue fell 7% in the second quarter to $132 million, while its net income stayed flat at $25.6 million. The
Garbage’s Shirley Manson to be character in ‘Guitar Hero 5′ – video – Entertainment.uk.msn.com
Garbage’s Shirley Manson is set to feature as a playable character in the forthcoming ‘Guitar Hero 5′ computer game. Watch a video demo of the game and behind-the-scenes footage of its creation exclusively on NME.COM by clicking below. “They did a
Video game reviews: ‘Wii Sports Resort’ – Los Angeles Times
When the Wii took America by storm in 2006, it came bundled with Wii Sports, a collection of five games that changed how gamers played sports. While its sequel, Wii Sports Resort , won’t change anything per se — even with the included Wii Motion
Xbox Live cannot beat playing video games together in the same room – Shorthorn
I have 75 people on my Xbox Live friends list. As a self-titled, hard-core gamer, my first year living on campus I dreaded not being able to play games online with my friends. Before my move I spent countless hours playing games together with online
Families turn to board games for affordable fun – Elkhart Truth
July 28, 2009Families turn to board games for affordable fun – Elkhart Truth
At Katie Pugh’s house, the kids don’t ask to play Guitar Hero or watch yet another princess movie after the family eats dinner. Instead, her 6-year-old son, Jake, and 3-year-old daughter, Josie, are thrilled to play a board game before bedtime. “They
FAIRPORT POLICE report: Video games stolen – Democrat and Chronicle
July 27, 2009FAIRPORT POLICE report: Video games stolen – Democrat and Chronicle
Video game systems stolen: Two men entered the Tennis Club of Rochester on the evening of July 5 and asked an employee at the front desk about a club membership. When the employee left to find someone to help them, the suspects stole two Wii video
YouTube (and more) on your TV? – Austin American-Statesman
The next big thing in Internet video is 10 feet away. That’s the typical distance between your living-room TV set and a comfy chair. That’s where most of us want to be when watching video — not hunched over at a desk, staring at a computer screen
TheStar.com | Baseball | Jays want Phils’ 2 best young arms for Doc – Toronto Star
July 26, 2009TheStar.com | Baseball | Jays want Phils’ 2 best young arms for Doc – Toronto Star
Depends on who you ask. And when. After shutting down the Tampa Bay Rays over nine innings on Friday night, Halladay, who has a no-trade clause in his contract, told reporters he didn’t think the Jays would trade him before next Friday’s trade
Troy Tulowitzki drives in 5 to help Rockies beat Giants 8-2 for De La – Chicago Tribune
San Francisco Giants’ Matt Cain, left, is tagged out after sliding past second base while trying to turn a single into a double by Colorado Rockies second baseman Ian Stewart in the third inning of a baseball game in Denver, Friday, July 24, 2009
Peter Luke: Michigan’s economy is unstable enough without political – MLive.com
This is unacceptable. We deserve better.” So said Ann Arbor venture capitalist Rick Snyder as he launched his bid for the Republican nomination for governor in 2010. His complaint outside a quiet Michigan Capitol last week as lawmakers were taking
GAME DORK: Limited options make ‘Indiana Jones’ feel like an – Jacksonville Patriot
July 24, 2009GAME DORK: Limited options make ‘Indiana Jones’ feel like an – Jacksonville Patriot
I don’t understand why it’s so hard to make a great Indiana Jones game. The movies have ranged from very good to classic, and they’re perfectly suited to be video game-ized — with their rolling boulders, hissing snakes and fisticuff Nazis
Sierra Adventure Games Now Available On Steam – Kotaku.com
July 24, 2009Sierra Adventure Games Now Available On Steam – Kotaku.com
Adding Lucasarts adventure games to Steam was a great idea, but adding classic Sierra adventure games to Steam? That’s an awesome idea. As of right now, you can buy the King’s Quest Collection (which includes King’s Quest I-V) and the Space Quest
The 101 Greatest Websites (you’ve never seen): Retro games/tech – PC Authority
Remember the Secret of Monkey Island, or Maniac Mansion ? Ron Gilbert, AKA the Grumpy Gamer, does, because he designed them, and in doing so created two of the best loved adventure titles. This blog harks back to a golden age and genre of gaming that
Perfect games – Raleigh News & Observer
Catfish Hunter, Oakland vs. Minnesota (AL), 4-0, May 8, 1968. Sandy Koufax, Los Angeles vs. Chicago (NL), 1-0, Sept. 9, 1965. Jim Bunning, Philadelphia at New York (NL), 6-0, June 21, 1964. x-Don Larsen, New York (AL) vs. Brooklyn (NL), 2-0, Oct. 8
Bowling Barboza rolls high game, series for the week – Wichita Falls Times Record News
Frank Barboza had both the high game and the high series for the week at Village Bowl as he rolled a 263 game and a 689 series in the Columbia 300 League. Phillip Harrison was runner-up for High game with a 248 in the Holy Rollers, while Thomas
Chicago White Sox Lefty Mark Buehrle Throws Perfect Game – Post Chronicle
Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle threw a perfect game on Thursday by retiring all 27 batters he faced in a 5-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Buehrle became the 18th Major League Baseball pitcher to record a perfect game, in which no opposing
Xbox Live’s games on demand to debut next month – Australian PC World
July 22, 2009Xbox Live’s games on demand to debut next month – Australian PC World
Microsoft promised games-on-demand for the Xbox 360 at last month’s E3 show , and now it’s ready to launch the service on August 11. The Xbox Live Fall Dashboard update will feature Games on Demand, a service that (at launch) will offer more than 30
Play games at Henrietta library – Democrat and Chronicle
Teens can play their favorite games from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at the Henrietta Public Library. Teen Game Night will feature a variety of video games and board games. Teens can also bring games from home to play. Refreshments will be
Kotick Fuming? New U2 Video on PlayStation Network Now – Spong
Follow us on The video for U2’s latest single I’ll Go Crazy If I Don’t Go Crazy Tonight is premièring on the PlayStation Network’s VidZone in the UK as we write. This is exclusive as it is prior to its August 17th release on Mercury Records
Could fan finance be the way forward for games? – Stuff.tv
In an online video interview Gabe Newell, the head of Half-Life 2 creators Valve, has floated an interesting idea: getting gamers to bankroll game development. He says the approach could led to more interesting and different games to be made since
Ghostbusters traps more players than games based on new summer movies – Los Angeles Times Blogs
Atari’s new video game based on the ’80s film series sold 440,000 units in its first 2 1/2 weeks on sale in the U.S., according to June data from market research firm NPD Group. That’s more than any video game based on a 2009 summer movie, including
NPD: Video Game Sales Post Biggest Drop Since 2000 – Digitaltrends.com
July 17, 2009NPD: Video Game Sales Post Biggest Drop Since 2000 – Digitaltrends.com
NPD has released its video games sales figures for June 2009 and the industry managed to post its biggest drop in sales since 2000. Market analysis firm NPD has released its video game sales figures for June 2009…and the results are not pretty
June video game sales drop sharply – PhysOrg
(AP) — Squeezed by the economic downturn, U.S. retail sales of video games dropped sharply in June, the largest year-over-year decline the industry has seen in nearly nine years. Market researcher NPD Group said Thursday that sales of game hardware
Pennsylvania video poker bill struggles through committee – Patriot-News
CHRIS KNIGHT, The Patriot-News Players on the video poker machines at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course. A plan to permit slot machine-style gambling in bars, private clubs and some restaurants survived a death scare in the House Gaming
Video game sales go through the floor – The Independent
Squeezed by the economic downturn, US retail sales of video games dropped sharply in June, the largest year-over-year decline the industry has seen in nearly nine years. Market researcher NPD Group said that sales of game hardware, software and
Defenseman Jeff Schultz signs 1-year deal to stay with Washington – Newsday
July 16, 2009Defenseman Jeff Schultz signs 1-year deal to stay with Washington – Newsday
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals say they have re-signed defenseman Jeff Schultz to a one-year contract. The 23-year-old Schultz has played the past three seasons with the Capitals. He had one goal and 12 assists in 64 games last
China boycotts opening of World Games in Taiwan – Forbes
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The 100-strong Chinese delegation boycotted the opening ceremony of the World Games in Taiwan on Thursday, underscoring the limits of the historic breakthrough in relations between Taipei and Beijing. The Chinese gesture is likely
Flyers to meet Bruins in Winter Classic set for Fenway Park – Delaware County Daily Times
The “Green Monster” scoreboard in left field at Fenway Park announces the Winter Classic, coming to Boston on New Year’s Day. The Bruins will host the Flyers in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) BOSTON — With Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima playing
Eyes on AL East, NL West as second half starts – Houma Courier
Roy Halladay got a warm greeting from St. Louis fans during the red-carpet parade for the All-Star game. They chanted “We want Roy!” as he sat on the back of a vehicle and waved. Get in line. The Blue Jays ace is sure to be a popular guy over the
