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Tuesday: May 18, 2010

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Square Enix did quite well this year with their multi-million selling titles.
Square Enix did quite well this year with their multi-million selling titles.

One of those titles happened to be Final Fantasy XIII, a game that literally makes you literally click one button for ten plus hours and nothing else.  On the flip side, if you manage to stick it out past the twenty hour mark the game begins to get somewhat enjoyable. 

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 11:25 AM | Tags (12) | gamasutra | square | enix | record | year | multimillion | titles | finalfantasy | xiii | rpg | gaming | videogames |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 7 Clicks


Monday: May 17, 2010

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YouTube now gets about two billion hits on a daily basis.
YouTube now gets about two billion hits on a daily basis.

YouTube has decided to share this information just as they turn a whopping five years old. According to the source article, the first video ever posted to the service can still be found on their site to this day (and you can view it here). Congratulations and a happy birthday, the Interwebs have enjoyed many a rickroll thanks to you.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Interwebs @ 6:06 AM | Tags (9) | basis | bbc | billion | birthday | daily | hits | interwebs | videos | youtube |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 11 Clicks


PopCap offers up Mac gaming bundle, get your Peggle and Zuma on.
PopCap offers up Mac gaming bundle, get your Peggle and Zuma on.

Got fifty bucks laying around and don't know what to do with it? Why not put it to some mind-numbing addictive casual video game use. As an added bonus some of these games can be quite therapeutic after a long day of work.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 5:56 AM | Tags (11) | bejewled | bundle | games | gaming | mac | peggle | plants | popcap | videogames | zombies | zuma |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 18 Clicks


Tuesday: May 11, 2010

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Microsoft would like you know that Natal will launch this October.
Microsoft would like you know that Natal will launch this October.

Get your imaginary baseballs and soccer balls (anything imaginary will do really) ready because Project Natal will be available for your beloved Xbox 360 this October. Microsoft hasn't nailed down an exact date that month but they think they'll have that ironed out by the time E3 rolls around.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 8:28 AM | Tags (9) | engadget | gaming | invisible | launch | microsoft | natal | project | videogames | xbox |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 4 Clicks


The recently announced Nintendo 3DS will have a 2D switch, just in case.
The recently announced Nintendo 3DS will have a 2D switch, just in case.

Details about Nintendo's 3D handheld gaming device have been scarce since it was announced  in late March. But the company's president says it will have a feature that lets gamers turn off 3D functionality and play in standard 2D.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 5:30 AM | Tags (10) | nintendo | videogames | gaming | console | 3ds | 3d | cnet | switch | mario | luigi |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 10 Clicks


Monday: May 10, 2010

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Five awesome indie games for the price of... whatever you want.
Five awesome indie games for the price of... whatever you want.

Well, this is pretty neat treat for a Monday; you can net yourself five great indie games at whatever price you want and proceeds go to charity (and the devs). I've been hearing great things about these games so this is pretty much a no-brainer for me. And yes, you should pay more than a penny for these.  Thanks to Ant for the heads up.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 1:28 PM | Tags (10) | aquaria | charity | gaming | gish | indie | lugara | penumbra | platforms | videogames | worldofgoo |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 29 Clicks


Video of Conan O'Brien at Google for those who haven't seen it already.
Video of Conan O'Brien at Google for those who haven't seen it already.

...ribbing Google VP of Engineering Vic Gundotra about the company's infamous aloofness: 'You guys are so power mad here at Google, You're such entitled A-holes. Hey, Conan's in the area, make him come by... Do a dance.' 

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Funny @ 5:33 AM | Tags (7) | google | conanobrien | talk | video | tour | visit | headquarters |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 15 Clicks


Thursday: April 15, 2010

Popular Today:
Teaser trailer for Space Paranoids Online surfaces on the Interwebs.
Teaser trailer for Space Paranoids Online surfaces on the Interwebs.

I'm not sure if this is an actual upcoming game or if this is just a viral marketing advert for Tron Legacy. Either way, the concept is pretty cool and I'd most likely end up giving it a whirl should it see the light of day.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 1:23 PM | Tags (9) | gaming | kevinflynn | legacy | movies | online | paranoids | space | tron | videogames |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 10 Clicks


Tuesday: April 13, 2010

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Twenty of the greatest Monty Python sketches for your silly viewing pleasure.
Twenty of the greatest Monty Python sketches for your silly viewing pleasure.

Minister: lt's not particularly silly, is it? I mean, the right leg isn't silly at all and the left leg merely does a forward aerial half turn every alternate step. Mr Pudey: Yes, but I think that with Government backing I could make it very silly.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Comedy Gold @ 2:41 PM | Tags (6) | classics | comedy | funny | montypython | sketches | videos |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 50 Clicks


Monday: April 12, 2010

Popular Today:
The Human Tetris Project just might be the next big social networking gaming craze.
The Human Tetris Project just might be the next big social networking gaming craze.

Link points to a video over on ABC's website which goes over exactly what you'll be getting yourself into should you decide to take part in said project. It's an interesting concept and partnership between EA Games and Facebook. Definetly needs more Music A though.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Fun @ 11:42 AM | Tags (8) | blocks | craze | faces | gaming | networking | social | tetris | video |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 13 Clicks


Friday: April 9, 2010

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Behold the wondrous evolution that eight of your favorite video games have gone through.
Behold the wondrous evolution that eight of your favorite video games have gone through.

While Mario is a good example of how just far some of these games have come the other examples in this post are equally as interesting.  Except for Street Fighter - has that game changed at all since it first came out?

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 5:52 AM | Tags (5) | gaming | videogames | evolution | weburbanist | favorites |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 52 Clicks


Thursday: April 8, 2010

Popular Today:
Nintendo and Google team up for brand new Wii game. Really?
Nintendo and Google team up for brand new Wii game. Really?

How it works: Players compete by attempting to guess the popular web search terms. The player with the most correct guesses wins. The hook: It uses Google's search engine.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 6:01 AM | Tags (9) | engine | gaming | google | nintendo | pcworld | search | videogames | wii | yahoo |  | Discuss (1) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 16 Clicks


Tuesday: April 6, 2010

Popular Today:
Can you spot all fifty-six arcade titles hidden in this picture?
Can you spot all fifty-six arcade titles hidden in this picture?

Need a diversion from your work day? This should keep anyone pretty well occupied for a decent amount of time. I've only spotted twenty-three out of the alleged fifty-six arcade title as of this writing (okay twenty-two).

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 6:12 AM | Tags (6) | fun | videogames | quiz | picture | search | games |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 58 Clicks


Monday: April 5, 2010

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Google acquires Episodic, will be folded into YouTube in the near future.
Google acquires Episodic, will be folded into YouTube in the near future.

Episodic, a San Francisco-based start-up founded by Noam Lovinsky and Matias Cudich, describes itself as a 'comprehensive platform for broadcasting live and on-demand video to the web or any web-enabled device.' Episodic announced the acquisition in a blog post Friday.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Google @ 6:04 AM | Tags (10) | pcworld | youtube | google | episodic | videos | acquisitions | business | device | broadcasting | broadcast |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 4 Clicks


Mr. Plinkett's review of Star Wars Episode 2:  Attack of the Clones now online.
Mr. Plinkett's review of Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones now online.

It's finally here! If you enjoyed the first seventy minute review of Episode 1 than you'll definetly have many a laugh with the ninety minute review of Episode 2. At least... that's what he said.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Funny @ 5:44 AM | Tags (8) | aotc | attack | clones | episode2 | movies | reviews | starwars | video |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 69 Clicks


Thursday: April 1, 2010

Popular Today:
Nokia's N97 phone interface turns out to be a little different from the promo video.
Nokia's N97 phone interface turns out to be a little different from the promo video.

The iPhone really has changed the landscape of smartphones and it's plain to see after you see the video from the source link. You'll see some attractive looking transitions and animations  that somehow skipped the actual device. You'll want to give your trusty iPhone a hug after watching this.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Dumb @ 5:54 AM | Tags (9) | advertising | dumb | interface | nokia | phone | truth | ui | video | youtube |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 13 Clicks


Tuesday: March 30, 2010

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Apple posts several guided tour videos for the soon to be released iPad.
Apple posts several guided tour videos for the soon to be released iPad.

Want to know just whats it like to read a e-book on the new iPad? Want to know how you'll be checking your email? Apple now has eleven videos online that demo pretty much everything you need to know and they show off a great deal of the interface and overall aesthetic of the device.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Apple @ 4:57 AM | Tags (7) | guided | tour | apple | ipad | gadget | video | aesthetic |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 11 Clicks


Thursday: March 25, 2010

Popular Today:
Xbox Game Room online but having issues due to unforeseen overwhelming interest.
Xbox Game Room online but having issues due to unforeseen overwhelming interest.

Due to overwhelming interest from the community, we understand some people have experienced issues accessing 'Game Room' and purchasing 'Game Room' titles,' Microsoft said. 'We're actively working to resolve the issue, and appreciate your patience.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 6:03 AM | Tags (11) | 360 | classic | cnet | dumb | gameroom | gaming | interest | issues | retro | videogames | xbox |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 7 Clicks


Tuesday: March 23, 2010

Popular Today:
Nintendo would like you to know that a 3D-capable handheld system is on the way.
Nintendo would like you to know that a 3D-capable handheld system is on the way.

No real details yet but Nintendo says that they will definitely have more information by the time this year's E3 expo comes around (this June - just a couple more months).  Goodie.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 5:57 AM | Tags (9) | 3d | consoles | dsi | e3 | gaming | handheld | nintendo | videogames | yahoo |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 3 Clicks


Monday: March 22, 2010

Popular Today:
Five games having something to do about health (in honor of health care reform).
Five games having something to do about health (in honor of health care reform).

I don't know about you but seeing all the news about health care reform this morning really makes me want to get my Dr. Mario on. So long red virus, so long blue virus!

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 6:06 AM | Tags (7) | gaming | health | kotaku | mario | reform | videogames | virus |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 17 Clicks


Friday: March 19, 2010

Popular Today:
External USB storage support might be coming to your local Xbox 360.
External USB storage support might be coming to your local Xbox 360.

...with rumors and images of a slimmed down motherboard floating around the Internet, we may soon see a version of the system without slots for memory units at all. Whatever happens in the future, USB storage has become cheap; this news may cause a newfound interest in the Xbox 360 Arcade hardware.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 6:07 AM | Tags (7) | 360 | arstechnica | console | external | stoage | videogames | xbox |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 8 Clicks


Thursday: March 18, 2010

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Leaked photo of updated Xbox motherboard hints at upcoming slim version of Xbox 360.
Leaked photo of updated Xbox motherboard hints at upcoming slim version of Xbox 360.

This move would make sense given that Sony already has a much slimmer version of the PS3 compared to the bulky original one that was first announced. And while I don't mind the current design of the Xbox 360, it certainly could stand to lose a few extra pounds.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 8:01 AM | Tags (8) | console | gaming | microsoft | motherboard | pcworld | slim | videogames | xbox |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 11 Clicks


Wednesday: March 17, 2010

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Blockbuster would like you to know that they may be going bankrupt in the near future.
Blockbuster would like you to know that they may be going bankrupt in the near future.

'Our level of indebtedness may make it more difficult for us to pay our debts as they become due and more necessary for us to divert our cash flow from operations to debt service payments,' the company said in its filing.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in FYI @ 12:55 PM | Tags (11) | blockbuster | video | bankrupt | debt | sec | filing | cash | flow | payments | rentals | netflix |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 32 Clicks


Ars Technica reviews Sony's much-anticipated motion control scheme for PlayStation 3.
Ars Technica reviews Sony's much-anticipated motion control scheme for PlayStation 3.

It's bad news when you reveal a product this large, with so much riding on it, and within an hour people are putting down the controller and walking away from the demos.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 6:07 AM | Tags (10) | arstechnica | controls | gaming | motion | move | playstation | ps3 | review | sony | videogames |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 7 Clicks


Thursday: March 11, 2010

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LucasArts announces special edition of Monkey Island 2 coming this summer.
LucasArts announces special edition of Monkey Island 2 coming this summer.

This should be a happy day for all fans of the Monkey Island franchise. The previous special edition of Monkey Island for Xbox 360 (and practically all other major platforms) was a joy to play. Guybrush even has a new haircut this time around.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 7:53 AM | Tags (10) | edition | gaming | guybrush | haircut | lechuck | lucasarts | monkeyisland | sequel | special | videogames |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 16 Clicks


Wednesday: March 10, 2010

Popular Today:
Rock Band 3 to arrive just in time for this year's holiday season.
Rock Band 3 to arrive just in time for this year's holiday season.

Details are scarce at this point but a posting on Rock Band's Facebook page promises to 'innovate and revolutionize the music genre once again, just as Harmonix did with the original Rock Band'. 

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 5:43 AM | Tags (9) | gaming | genre | innovation | mtv | music | revolution | rockband | simulation | videogames |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 7 Clicks


Tuesday: March 9, 2010

Popular Today:
A review of the Final Fantasy XIII experience, thirty minutes in.
A review of the Final Fantasy XIII experience, thirty minutes in.

After reading this quick review I now find myself sitting here staring at my newly purchased copy of of Final Fantasy XIII and asking the box questions I know it can't answer. I'll let you know how this all turns out.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 1:23 PM | Tags (8) | finalfantasy | gaming | hellforge | linear | minutes | review | rpg | videogames |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 17 Clicks


Monday: March 8, 2010

Popular Today:
Steam distribution service for gaming officially coming to the Mac platform.
Steam distribution service for gaming officially coming to the Mac platform.

After some very well placed teasers last week, Valve has predictably pulled the curtain bac k on Steam for Mac gamers. Aside from the distribution platform, there will also be Mac-native versions of several their popular games coming in the very near future (next month) as well. 

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Apple @ 2:50 PM | Tags (9) | apple | gamasutra | gaming | mac | platform | portal | steam | valve | videogames |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 3 Clicks


A review of Final Fantasy XIII via the folks over at Wired.
A review of Final Fantasy XIII via the folks over at Wired.

Long story short: some of the elements you've come to know and love in Final Fantasy are simply gone in favor of a much, much more linear story. That aside, I'll still be buying it when it comes out tomorrow. Chocobos!

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Video Games @ 5:49 AM | Tags (8) | finalfantasy | gaming | linear | ps3 | review | videogames | wired | xbox |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 15 Clicks


Friday: March 5, 2010

Popular Today:
YouTube now has captioning for millions of videos thanks to new technology.
YouTube now has captioning for millions of videos thanks to new technology.

So how did they do it? Each video now uses speech recognition technology to pick up potential spoken words from the audio track. It not may be a perfect solution but it's a great start. The technology only works on videos that contain English audio at present time.

Posted to Weekdaily filed in Interwebs @ 5:40 AM | Tags (7) | youtube | captions | auto | technology | impaired | videos | interwebs |  | Discuss (0) |  | del.icio.us | digg | facebook | stumbleupon | technorati | twitter | 6 Clicks


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