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LB's Top 10 Underrated Games
Below you will find the Lunabean list of Top Ten Underrated games. While some may have received critical acclaim, they just didn't get the attention they deserved. Others, in our opinion, were just unfairly reviewed by critics.

Please note, because they are our underrated games, the list sticks to console titles, and they are all fairly recent games (the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube generation, if you will). Enjoy!

10 - The Operative: No One Lives Forever (PC, PS2)

In No One Lives Forever you play as Agent Cate Archer, a covert agent for UNITY, an international agency tasked with combating terrorism around the world. What's more, Cate, is witty, talented and drop dead gorgeous. With a flower-power 60s backdrop, think of NOLF as 007 Goldeneye meets Deus Ex meets Austin Powers.

Yes, the critics loved this one, but something about Agent Archer intimated the guys and prevented them from actually purchasing it in respectable numbers.

Check out the remaining 9 underrated games!

Free Guide Weekend:'Zelda Twilight Princess'

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If you like what you see, you can sign up for the LunaPass, our exclusive subscription service which gives you instant access to ALL of our walkthroughs for $15.95.

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'Zelda: Twilight Princess'walkthrough success

Just a little note to say 'thanks' to everyone making use of our Zelda: Twilight Princess walkthrough.

It has become our most heavily trafficed walkthrough, and is on the way to defeating our current best seller, the LB LEGO Star Wars II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide.

While our Zelda: Twilight Princess guide will work for both Nintendo Wii and Gamecube versions of the game, it is our suspicion that many are waiting to get their hands on a Wii before playing it (and rightly so). With that being said, we know that our walkthrough will only continue to grow in popularity. So, thanks.

And, remember, if you need any help fighting your way through Hyrule, check out our walkthrough, as we've already helped thousands of people get through the game.

LB's Zelda: Twilight Princess Walkthrough and Strategy Guide.

Gamecube'Zelda: Twilight Princess'in stores today — Wii walkthrough will work

Today is a huge day for Gamecube gamers in the US, as today is the day when Gamecube version of 'The Legend of Zelda: The Twilight Princess' begins trickling onto store shelves. Booya!

I say 'trickling' because a) the game just shipped yesterday, so some stores won't receive their copies until later this week, and b) there is a rumored (although unconfirmed) shortage of 'Zelda: TP'.

You may be wondering whether our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide for the Wii will work for the Gamecube version. The answer, is yes, but with some stipulations.

First, in the 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' walkthrough we do give controls specific to the Wii. However, this is only done because the Wii controls are so new, and Gamecube gamers should have no problem following the game's controller instructions ('Zelda' games have never been known to have difficult controls).

Second, the Wii version of the game is actually a mirrored version of the Gamecube game. Nintendo did this so Link, who is normally a lefty, would have his sword in his right hand for Wii gamers, making for a more natural Wii controller movement. This mirroring means, when using our 'Zelda: Twilight Princess' guide, you'll have to go left when we say right, and east when we say west (and the other way around). As long as you're aware of this, you should have no trouble using the guide.

LB's 'The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

'Tomb Raider: Anniversary' walkthrough begins…
We have begun work on theLBTomb Raider: AnniversaryWalkthrough and Strategy Guide. It is our goal to walk you through each of the game's levels AND provide you to the location of all relics, artifacts, and secrets.

The guide is moving fairly quickly thus far. I'd expect to have the rough draft complete by mid-week next week.

If, by chance, you are farther in the game than the reach of our guide, please feel free to post your questions on theTomb Raider: AnniversaryHelp Threadon our message boards. Enjoy!

LB Game Guide:LBTomb Raider: AnniversaryWalkthrough and Strategy Guide

As an end note, it looks like Xbox 360 gamers will soon get their hands on this Lara Croft remake…and it looks like it will be downloadable.

More onTomb Raider: Anniversaryfor the X360 via Kotaku.

I Love Bees part deux?!?

I Love Bees, the alternate reality game (ARG) which served as a viral marketing campaign forHalo 2had me and Allisonrunning around Portlandwaiting for pay phones to ring. Very fun and very cool.

Today, it seems another ARG may be in the works; this one forHalo 3. According toJoystiqsome sort of artificial intelligence calling itself, Adjutant Reflex, has infiltrated the Bungie forums and has beenposting mysterious messages.

I'm currently sorting through all of the various information that is out there and will update you if I hear and/or discover anything.

Hat tip toJoystiq

'Call of Juarez' walkthrough and game guide in the works

You know, I've actually been to Juarez. My grandparents, who lived in El Paso, TX, took me across the border when I was 7 or 8. I vaguely remember a curio shop of sorts where I bought a leather wallet with an Aztec calendar on it. God I loved that wallet.

What does that have to do with anything? Well, nothing really, except that I'm happy to say that I've begun work on theLBCall of JuarezWalkthrough and Game Guidefor the Xbox 360.

So far, I'm enjoying it quite a bit, but I'm a sucker for Wild West entertainment. After all,Back to the Future 3was my favorite of the trilogy (Allison keeps saying I shouldn't tell people that).

I'll end this circuitous post by saying that if you needCall of Jaurezhelp, then you can check in on theLBCall of JuarezWalkthrough and Game Guideor visit theCall of Juarezhelp threadon theLB Nation Forums

New 'Gears of War' achievements available now

In the wee hours of the early morning, Epic released an update forGears of Warthat includes eight new Achievements for the "Annex" gametype and the"Hidden Fronts" Multiplayer Map Pack. These Achievements (listed after the break) can tack an additional 250 points to your Gamerscore.

The "Annex" gametype is a free add-on toGears of Warthat allows gamers to play a "King of the Hill"-esque multiplayer game. The "Hidden Fronts" Multiplayer Map Pack is your typical (and awesome) pack of four multiplayer maps that will cost you 800 MS points, but will be made free on September 3rd.

According toMajor Nelson, from whom I gathered this info, the update will also, "help squash multiplayer exploits and provide general housekeeping." This, of course, is a nice way of saying the update will fix some bugs.

Read Epic's press release for complete list of Achievements

LBGears of WarWalkthrough and Strategy Guide

'Tomb Raider Anniversary' Walkthrough and Game Guide complete!
We are oh so pleased to announced the completion of theLBTomb Raider AnniversaryWalkthrough and Strategy Guidefor the PS2, PC and Xbox 360. And, when we saycompletion, we mean 100% completion.

Written and edited by Lunabean's professional guide writers, theTR AnniversaryGame Guidewill walk you through each of the game's levels, providing you with the direction and strategy necessary to make it through to the end (including making it past those nasty Greek Centaurs!).

What's more, thedownloadableTomb Raider AnniversaryGame Guideincludes ALLArtifacts, ALLRelics, ALLSecrets, a walkthrough of the Croft Manor bonus level, and anything else you need to achieve 100% completion.

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First new 'Pac-Man' mazes in 26 years coming tomorrow
At thePac-ManWorld Championships in New York today, Microsoft announcedPac-Man Championship Edition, a brand spankin' newPac-Mantitle, with brand spankin' newPac-Manmazes, to be made available exclusively on Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360 tomorrow.

Is it the equivalent of newGears of Warmaps being released? Not for most of us, but it's still pretty cool.

View the new mazes (via Joystiq)

Read Microsoft's press release for more details

LB's Top 10 Underrated Games
Below you will find the Lunabean list of Top Ten Underrated games. While some may have received critical acclaim, they just didn't get the attention they deserved. Others, in our opinion, were just unfairly reviewed by critics.

Please note, because they are our underrated games, the list sticks to console titles, and they are all fairly recent games (the PS2, Xbox, Gamecube generation, if you will). Enjoy!

10 - The Operative: No One Lives Forever (PC, PS2)

In No One Lives Forever you play as Agent Cate Archer, a covert agent for UNITY, an international agency tasked with combating terrorism around the world. What's more, Cate, is witty, talented and drop dead gorgeous. With a flower-power 60s backdrop, think of NOLF as 007 Goldeneye meets Deus Ex meets Austin Powers.

Yes, the critics loved this one, but something about Agent Archer intimated the guys and prevented them from actually purchasing it in respectable numbers.

Check out the remaining 9 underrated games!

Zelda cupcakes
The combination of it being a slow video game news day and my stomach rumbling with hunger has forced me to post the most delicious Zelda cake solution ever created.

Mmm…imagine all of the 8-bit possibilities? Mario cupcakes for my birthday, please.

Hat tip to BoingBoing.net

'Zelda: Twilight Princess'walkthrough success

Just a little note to say 'thanks' to everyone making use of our Zelda: Twilight Princess walkthrough.

It has become our most heavily trafficed walkthrough, and is on the way to defeating our current best seller, the LB LEGO Star Wars II Walkthrough and Strategy Guide.

While our Zelda: Twilight Princess guide will work for both Nintendo Wii and Gamecube versions of the game, it is our suspicion that many are waiting to get their hands on a Wii before playing it (and rightly so). With that being said, we know that our walkthrough will only continue to grow in popularity. So, thanks.

And, remember, if you need any help fighting your way through Hyrule, check out our walkthrough, as we've already helped thousands of people get through the game.

LB's Zelda: Twilight Princess Walkthrough and Strategy Guide.

A Wii Workout: When Video Games Hurt

Nintendo sure is getting some fancy press. First it was the focus of the week by The New Yorker's financial writer, now the Wall Street Journal is lending some ink the Mario factory's way. However, while The New Yorker focused on the business side of Nintendo, the WSJ opted to focus on whimsical side, with reports of Wii injuries nationwide. Apparently the swinging motion required with many of the Wii Sports titles has caused a few shoulder and elbow pains, along with a number of broken lamps. It's a cute article. Read it here.

A creepier version of'Resident Evil 4'
I would easily place Resident Evil 4 on my list of top ten video games. It was beautiful, creepy, challenging and a hell of a lot of fun. I will forever have etched in my brain the experience of innocently entering the game's 19th century Spanish village, then suddenly being cornered by 19th century zombies with 21st century chainsaws. A lot of swearing and nervous laughter followed.

For this reason I am conflicted regarding this video of the "Hooked Man Version" of RE4. According to HardestBoss this version was ditched because it was "too paranormal" for the Resident Evil plot. However, it was also this version that made Capcom's Shinji Mikami warn gamers, "Don't pee your pants".

I say I'm conflicted because, of course, I want more RE4. However, it was perfect as is, and, for some reason, baby dolls with ankle-slashing knives just doesn't seem to fit. Still, it's fun to watch:

Oh, and if you haven't played RE4 yet, get on it! Here's the LB RE4 Walkthrough and Strategy Guide

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Police Rally to Support Young Crime Victim (WPVI-TV Philadelphia)
Some Philadelphia police officers came forward Thursday night to try to restore a young boy's faith in human nature.

Abandoned Toddler's Mom Identified (WPVI-TV Philadelphia)
A Mercer County woman has been identified as the mother of a toddler abandoned in a hospital parking lot. Police are now working to confirm the boy's name.

New toys and gadgets perfect for any dad on Father's Day (The Mountain Press)
Bytes: As fathers, we realize we will not get what we really want today on Father's Day. Why? Because we didn't know most of the products even existed. To help you shop for your own consolation prize, we have compiled a list of the top five things you never knew you wanted for Father's Day.

Protesters bid to scupper sex shop's licence (Edinburgh Evening News)
A SEX shop is facing objections from anti-porn campaigners when its licence comes up for renewal this week.

Sports Wikis: Who's on First? (TechNewsWorld.com)
Wikis in sports currently discuss members of a team, share ideas, educate the world about the game, soft sell a product or team, and serve as a soapbox for contributors to the wiki. In this article the term "sport" refers to the broader context, including activities that require physical ability, fitness, skill and some type of physical movement that usually involves some competition between two …

7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Offering Petwear to Your Customers (Embroidery Monogram Business)
MARCH 22, 2007 — • Growing Industry. Total pet industry expenditures increased from $36.3 billion in 2005 amounted to an estimated $38.4 billion in 2006, of which $9.3 billion was spent on supplies.

The Garden State's Supreme Court Tosses Lead Paint Suits (Seeking Alpha via Yahoo! Finance)
Todd Sullivan submits: Plaintiffs cannot state a cognizable claim consistent with the well-recognized parameters of the common-law tort of public nuisance. To find otherwise would be directly contrary to legislative pronouncements governing both lead paint abatement programs and products liability claims.

Only Hearts Club Dolls In A Class Of Their Own!
I recently took a look at the Only Hearts Club dolls and was amazed at the wonderful quality, detailing and finishing of these dolls. The Only Hearts Club dolls are…

Role Playing Naruto Game For Nintendo DS Announced
Naruto, the very popular manga and anime TV series, is based on the life and adventures of Naruto Uzumaki. Naruto, the main character, is a teenaged ninja with boundless energy…

The Learning Cents Bank Makes Saving Fun
Teaching children the value of money is always a good idea. When kids start saving and putting away small amounts of money, they appreciate the fact that it takes a…

R/C Color Bug - Something Worth Checking Out!
I first heard of the R/C Color Bug at this year's Toy Fair in New York. The idea of a radio controlled drawing insect sounded fascinating to say the least!…

Your Kids Can Say "Thank You" In Style With Made By Hands Activity Kit
Keeping your kids busy during the summer months is no easy feat! One great way to keep your child busy and occupied is to encourage creativity and use of imagination….

Wee Gallery's Farm Collection Art Cards Just For Baby
The first time I took a look at Wee Gallery's Art Cards designed by artist Surya Sajnani, I fell in love with them instantly! The Farm Collection art cards from…

First new 'Pac-Man' mazes in 26 years coming tomorrow
At thePac-ManWorld Championships in New York today, Microsoft announcedPac-Man Championship Edition, a brand spankin' newPac-Mantitle, with brand spankin' newPac-Manmazes, to be made available exclusively on Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360 tomorrow.

Is it the equivalent of newGears of Warmaps being released? Not for most of us, but it's still pretty cool.

View the new mazes (via Joystiq)

Read Microsoft's press release for more details

New 'Gears of War' achievements available now

In the wee hours of the early morning, Epic released an update forGears of Warthat includes eight new Achievements for the "Annex" gametype and the"Hidden Fronts" Multiplayer Map Pack. These Achievements (listed after the break) can tack an additional 250 points to your Gamerscore.

The "Annex" gametype is a free add-on toGears of Warthat allows gamers to play a "King of the Hill"-esque multiplayer game. The "Hidden Fronts" Multiplayer Map Pack is your typical (and awesome) pack of four multiplayer maps that will cost you 800 MS points, but will be made free on September 3rd.

According toMajor Nelson, from whom I gathered this info, the update will also, "help squash multiplayer exploits and provide general housekeeping." This, of course, is a nice way of saying the update will fix some bugs.

Read Epic's press release for complete list of Achievements

LBGears of WarWalkthrough and Strategy Guide

I Love Bees part deux?!?

I Love Bees, the alternate reality game (ARG) which served as a viral marketing campaign forHalo 2had me and Allisonrunning around Portlandwaiting for pay phones to ring. Very fun and very cool.

Today, it seems another ARG may be in the works; this one forHalo 3. According toJoystiqsome sort of artificial intelligence calling itself, Adjutant Reflex, has infiltrated the Bungie forums and has beenposting mysterious messages.

I'm currently sorting through all of the various information that is out there and will update you if I hear and/or discover anything.

Hat tip toJoystiq

'GTA 4' delayed?

OMG! GTA 4 delayed? So surmises Wedbush analyst, Michael Pacther:

We believe that it is possible that the company will choose to 'throw in the towel' on [its 2007 financial year] by shifting the release date for Grand Theft Auto IV by a few weeks, increasing the losses incurred this year and improving the company's prospects for FY:08. (Source

Now, I'm not a huge fan of Michael Pachter, nor video game analysts in general, but he has been right a few times and it's an interesting suggestion that he makes…that Take-Two would move the release back to show good '08 fiscal results for the year, and that they would want to get a bit of separation fromHalo 3.

I wonder how Sony feels about this knowing that this game will be a big driver of PS3 sales (yes, I know it's also on the X360).

ReadGamespot's pieceon the speculation.

'Call of Juarez' Walkthrough and Game Guide update

I'm getting close to finishing the LBCall of JuarezWalkthrough and Game Guide.

Yesterday, I finished up Chapter XIV of the guide and today will hopefully get to the end. After that, I have to go back through and search for Wanted Posters and figured while I was at it, I'd take some screenshots.

Until it's complete, you can check in on the progress of this growing guide/walkthrough/tutorial by visiting the LBCall of JuarezWalkthrough and Game Guide. Enjoy!

'Tomb Raider: Anniversary' walkthrough begins…
We have begun work on theLBTomb Raider: AnniversaryWalkthrough and Strategy Guide. It is our goal to walk you through each of the game's levels AND provide you to the location of all relics, artifacts, and secrets.

The guide is moving fairly quickly thus far. I'd expect to have the rough draft complete by mid-week next week.

If, by chance, you are farther in the game than the reach of our guide, please feel free to post your questions on theTomb Raider: AnniversaryHelp Threadon our message boards. Enjoy!

LB Game Guide:LBTomb Raider: AnniversaryWalkthrough and Strategy Guide

As an end note, it looks like Xbox 360 gamers will soon get their hands on this Lara Croft remake…and it looks like it will be downloadable.

More onTomb Raider: Anniversaryfor the X360 via Kotaku.

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'LEGO Star Wars: CS' trailer

The marriage of LEGOs and Star Wars has been a vibrant and fruitful one for at least a couple of decades. So, it should come as no surprise that the video game series joining the two franchises has also been extremely successful.

What did come as a bit of a surprise is the fact that the games are fantastic. They are fun, funny, challenging, and great for all ages. They aregamesin the purest sense of the word, and they are deserving of their success.

It is for this reason that I'm not going to make the slightest of snide remarks on the decision to repackage the first two games and merge them into one withLEGO Star Wars: Complete Saga. I'm just happy that the newly released trailer tells us there will be new levels, challenges and Jedi moves.

Bring it on, LEGO Darth.Bring it on.

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'Shrek the Third' Walkthrough and Strategy Guide complete!
I am pleased to announce the completion of theLBShrek the ThirdWalkthrough and Strategy Guidefor the Nintendo Wii, Sony PS2 and Xbox 360 versions of the game.

This guide contains a complete walkthrough of each of the game's 20 levels, enemy strategies, locations of all Souvenir Mugs and Coloring Book Pages, and the locations of any other collectible required to complete each and every Challenge Quest.

If you're looking forShrek 3helpof any kind, you will find it in this guide, which, at the time of publication, is the only online guide to provide what is needed to achieve 100% game completion.

Please note, the free version of the guideherecontains all you need to get through the game. However, if you'd like access to our list of Mugs, Coloring Book Pages, Collectibles and Extras, we ask that your purchase one of the low cost options below. Support quality guides. Support Lunabean.

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First new 'Pac-Man' mazes in 26 years coming tomorrow
At thePac-ManWorld Championships in New York today, Microsoft announcedPac-Man Championship Edition, a brand spankin' newPac-Mantitle, with brand spankin' newPac-Manmazes, to be made available exclusively on Xbox Live Arcade for the Xbox 360 tomorrow.

Is it the equivalent of newGears of Warmaps being released? Not for most of us, but it's still pretty cool.

View the new mazes (via Joystiq)

Read Microsoft's press release for more details

What happened to 'Dirty Harry'?

Over the weekend I was reading through some of our archived Lunabean News. I came upon a piece from February of 2005 titledDirty Harry coming to consoles.

At the time, that was indeed the plan. Clint Eastwood's own production co., Malpaso, and Warner Bros., along with developer, The Collective, were making aDirty Harrygame due for launch in 2007.

However, uponfurther investigation, it seems that The Collective abrubtly cancelled the game. WB is still planning on making the game, but with a different developer (rumored to be WB's Monolith Productions).

So, where's myDirty Harrygame? The trailer, based on what The Collective had completed, looks awesome. A head in a vice? You betcha! That's some bad ass '70s violence right there…the type of violence we grew up on. Not this fancy pants shiny blood and gore splattered across the screen 21st century type violence. Nope, that's not for me. Give me gritty dirty violence and an anti-hero that really knows how to scare the pants off of criminals with the original BFG, the .44 Magnum.

If I hear anything new about the game, I'll be sure to pass it along.

LB Top Ten: Games to be released in June '07
Happy June, everyone! Here's a list of video games that we'll be checking out this month. Four of them will almost certainly become Lunabean Walkthroughs and Strategy Guides (Call of Juarez,Tomb Raider: Anniversary,Harry Potter: OotP, andTransformers: The Game). The fate of the others has yet to be determined.

Please note, because we haven't played any of them yet, they are arranged by release date.

June 5

Call of Juarez

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Xbox 360 and PC

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary

OfficialLara Croft Tomb Raider: AnniversarySite
PS2

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'Call of Juarez' walkthrough and game guide in the works

You know, I've actually been to Juarez. My grandparents, who lived in El Paso, TX, took me across the border when I was 7 or 8. I vaguely remember a curio shop of sorts where I bought a leather wallet with an Aztec calendar on it. God I loved that wallet.

What does that have to do with anything? Well, nothing really, except that I'm happy to say that I've begun work on theLBCall of JuarezWalkthrough and Game Guidefor the Xbox 360.

So far, I'm enjoying it quite a bit, but I'm a sucker for Wild West entertainment. After all,Back to the Future 3was my favorite of the trilogy (Allison keeps saying I shouldn't tell people that).

I'll end this circuitous post by saying that if you needCall of Jaurezhelp, then you can check in on theLBCall of JuarezWalkthrough and Game Guideor visit theCall of Juarezhelp threadon theLB Nation Forums

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Owner Of Shut-Down Sex Shop Sues Township (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
The owner of a sex store in Robinson that was shut down has reopened her store.

SoBoBlog: News by and of the citizens of South Baltimore (The Baltimore Guide)
by Colleen Wolfe soboblog@baltimoreguide.com Last week’s temperatures in the high 80s had me cranking up my air conditioning already this summer. I try to hold off on turning on the A.C. as long as possible, preferring spring breezes to chilly drafts from the floor vents. And with the BGE rate hike that went into effect last [...]

Financial Toxic Waste Disposal (GoldSeek.com)
Fortunately, I had been eating a very low-roughage diet for a couple of days, which worked out perfectly to keep me from making a big mess in my pants when I saw that, last week alone, Total Fed Credit was up by $3.7 billion, foreign central banks bought up another $14 billion in government and agency debt (stashing them at the Fed), and another $4.8 billion of actual, in-your-hand cash money was …

Toys"R"us Purchases to Bond Yields: The Power of Globalization (SeekingAlpha via Yahoo! Finance)
Raj Dhamodharan submits: When you go to Toy"R"us this week end to buy the latest Little Tikes Endless Adventures Tikes Town for your son or daughter, you are not just helping Toys"R"us with their revenue and profit; in the globally connected world your purchase has the potential to affect treasury bond yields!

Big Lots: Cheap For Customers, Expensive for Investors (Seeking Alpha via Yahoo! Finance)
James Taylor submits: Big Lots released some fairly decent numbers in the most recent quarter that would appear, on the surface, to be very appealing. The largest improvement area was the companys operating and net margins.

Not Your Average Bear (Impressions Magazine)
JUNE 01, 2007 — Thinking of unique gifts for various celebrations can be daunting. Whether you need gifts for baby announcements, graduations, engagements, birthdays or anniversaries, Creature Comforts Toys , Toronto, has given hope to stumped gift givers.

Is Apple Opening the iPhone? (PC Magazine via Yahoo! News)
Apple hasn't announced whether the iPhone will be closed to outside development or if it will be an open or semi-open platform. The answer may determine the ultimate success of this hyped device, so we talked to insiders and pored over company statements to hunt for clues.

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Blackwell Unbound announced
Supernatural prequel in production has announced a prequel to last year's The Blackwell Legacy, titled Blackwell Unbound. The new game once again deals with supernatural themes but steps back in time to the story of Lauren Blackwell, Rosangela's

Video: Fury
review The PS3 gets it… review 500BC review Lengthy interview Blade Interactive promise a 'sea change'… review Stevie doles out the destruction review Paul enjoys a spot of swinging… article We travel to Paris in search of assassins and rabbids

FIFA Soccer 08
Subtract all of the managers, trainers, administrative support personnel, and entourage hangers-on and you've still got 15,000 players in FIFA Soccer 08, EA Sports' next game in its long-running soccer series. That's more or less the population of your

What Kids Really Think About Kids' Games
marcellizot writes 'For a hobby that's supposedly childish, real child gamers have quite a hard time of it. When they're not having every avenue of fun scrutinized for nasties and bad influences, they're often being sold game ideas that are boring and

Final Fantasy Anniversary Edition
Already available in Japan, Final Fantasy Anniversary Edition is currently scheduled for release in North America next month–almost 20 years since the original game debuted in Japan. The Anniversary Edition of Final Fantasy will add a number of

Scarface: The World is Yours Wii Movies
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