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The world's biggest video game retailer has been forced by courts to compensate customers who bought used games and weren't informed they'd have to pay extra for "free" downloadable content. The retailer, GameStop, will also have to post clear signs ... in its stores to explain when used games will require gamers to pay additional fees. The court case covers the situation where additional content can and often must be downloaded once a player has installed a game on his or her console. Examples of such additional content can include new and different missions in an action game or updated rosters ... (view more)

Angry Birds, the free, downloadable video game that has become so popular it has been downloaded an estimated 10 million times, will soon become the premise for a chain of 'real life' theme parks to be built around the world by the game-maker. Until ... now, the game has been available only in the 'virutal world,' such as for Apple's iPhone, the iPad, Android devices, and various other game-playing platforms. (Source: bbc.co.uk ) The game itself is simple: players launch birds at pigs on a stage, with the goal being to eliminate all of the pigs. According to reports, Angry Birds maker Rovio has ... (view more)

A new video game allows players to shoot at three-dimensional asteroids with weapons controlled only by their eyeballs. Importantly, the technology behind this game could be used for other purposes, too. The game is an update to Asteroids, an Atari ... classic. However, the new version is available only as an old-school standalone arcade cabinet, rather than as software for computers or games consoles. This is necessary because the "eye control" technology requires specialized equipment to accomplish its eyeball tracking. However, PC manufacturer Lenovo has already tried installing the ... (view more)

Microsoft is making big tweaks to its long-running Flight Simulator game, including the elimination of all charges for playing it. The game is also renamed without the word 'Simulator.' It's now referred to as "Microsoft Flight" and is rumored to be ... released in the Spring of 2012. Microsoft's Flight Simulator titles have been among the most popular PC games since the first of the series was released back in 1982. (Source: simflight.com ) Since then, the games have always placed major emphasis on simulating real-world flight, a capability that separated Flight Simulator from most ... (view more)

Microsoft has confirmed it will release a PC version of its Kinect hands-free motion control system on February 1, 2012. The new hardware offering will be expensive. Kinect was first offered for the Xbox 360 video game console in late 2010. It was ... Microsoft's effort to counter the Nintendo Wii system, which allows players to control on-screen action by moving a handheld device rather than a traditional controller. Microsoft One-Ups Wii Controllers with Kinect The motion-oriented controls of the Wii made games more accessible to casual players, while adding more realism to the game. Players ... (view more)

Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. is one of the most successful (and recognizable) video game franchises ever marketed. But as Nintendo attempts to move forward with their latest Mario adventure, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has ... stepped in to try and make some changes to lovable plumber's wardrobe. Sadly, Mario is learning that his early 90's style is not "politically correct" in 2011 society. Raccoon-Suit No Longer "Politically Correct" Back in 1990, when Super Mario Bros. 3 was first released in the United States, the protagonist sported a distinctive raccoon-like suit that ... (view more)

Microsoft XNA Game Studio 4 Microsoft XNA Game Studio 3.1 makes it easier than ever to create great video games for Windows-based PCs, Xbox 360 consoles, and Zune digital media players. An An active premium XNA Creators Club subscription is ... required. http://www.microsoft.com Pale Moon 7.0.1 The Pale Moon project is a custom-built and optimized Firefox browser for Windows. http://www.palemoon.org This freeware software program is brought to you by MajorGeeks.com: The Original Spyware-Free Download Site, in partnership with Infopackets.com. Disclaimer: the above software description is provided ... (view more)

Game Fire 2.0.99 Game Fire is a free open source PC games accelerating utility that enables you to enjoy your favorite modern PC games by transforming your personal computer into a powerful gaming machine with a touch of button. Game Fire is ... suitable for beginners as it does not require any technical knowledge at all. http://www.smartpcutilities.com Readefine Desktop 2.42 Readefine Desktop beautifies Google Reader articles, RSS, plain text and HTML for easy reading. View multiple articles in a fluid, magazine-style layout or navigate one article at a time in a book like multi-column layout. ... (view more)

Duke Nukem Forever is not your average video game. It's been in development for more than a decade-and-a-half, worked on in piecemeal fashion by a number of different developers before finally getting the golden treatment from Gearbox, the company ... behind Brothers in Arms and Borderlands. But is the latest Duke Nukem offering any good? No, say critics. Original Duke Nukem 3D Released in 1996 The original Duke Nukem 3D was released in 1996. At the time, it was one of the most fun to play first-person shooter games on the market. But its main bragging point was its gameplay, which revolved ... (view more)

GE3KTV 0.2 Beta GE3KTV is a free Internet television program that can receive over 90 online channels of live broadcasts from around the world. There is no need for a PC TV card because the TV channels are streamed through your Internet connection; ... all that is required is a Windows PC and an Internet connection. http://www.ge3ktv.com Game Fire 1.0.40 Final Game Fire is a free, open source PC games accelerating utility. Play games faster in a touch of a button. http://www.smartpcutlities.com This freeware software program is brought to you by MajorGeeks.com: The Original Spyware-Free Download ... (view more)