Making ends meet Nov 7, 2008
VIDEO GAME TESTER: For eight hours a day, five days a week, a group of males and females of all ages play video games. They repeat levels, games and characters, looking for any bugs and/or glitches in the software. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
What swastikas?? Nov 6, 2008
By Steve Conroy Boston College has lost its last two games and, at 5-3, is just one win shy of being. By Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa An 18-year-old New England Patriots cheerleader was booted off the squad yesterday. (Boston Herald)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Nov 6, 2008
Inside crafters and vendors will display their wares, a huge raffle table filled with items to bid on, food and beverages and crafts and games ... Make and take crafts, games to play, and take pictures with the elves. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Oakwood celebrates the season with Fall Festival Nov 5, 2008
"Tickets to participate in the different events were 25 cents apiece with games costing anywhere between two to four tickets.". Popular games held each year that made a comeback included the ring toss, beanbag throw and lollipop tree, holding more than 400 lollipops. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Leeward Community College Family Fun Fair goes green Nov 5, 2008
The annual Leeward Community College Family Fun Fair celebrates its 18th year of providing families with a fun-filled day of games, interactive exhibits, food, and entertainment on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Pearl City campus ... Galactic Games features a galaxy of carnival games for all ages, and tours of the campus' Fossil al exhibits will be offered. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mad Men, Mad Women Nov 4, 2008
For me, no is no. There are too many women playing games and even more who don t mind messing up a guy s life with rape allegations ... I ve said (and will again) that no means no. If you teasing with a no, then you lose, I don t play those head games ... Which, in cheating, she is trying to gain his attention by knowing something that he doesn t know < -head games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
A plainly lovable game Nov 4, 2008
Unlike games featuring mutants, aliens, guns and gore, LittleBigPlanet has a pretty good chance of being enjoyed by just about anyone who tries it ... Perhaps because, unlike the collectibles found in most games, LittleBigPlanet's prizes which are composed primarily of random objects we have already encountered as part of the game world actually serve a purpose: We put them to use as we build our own levels. (Globe and Mail)
Happy Halloween Oct 31, 2008
The fun party will include games, prizes and a hay ride. This special event will take place at the American Legion on Saturday October 25 from 1-3 p.m. Also for the older crowd, later on that evening a local band E.M.H. (rock) will playing starting at 9 p.m.. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 31, 2008
The games have opened with sporting events including the 60-metre rice-transplanting race and the tyre-pushing race. The toxic substance melamine has been found in Chinese-made pumpkin steam buns sold in Japan. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Henleyfield Fall Festival promises fun for all Oct 30, 2008
In addition to showing several categories and age groups, activities will include boot scrambles, a goat ribbon race, ride-a-buck and other games and events ... New this year is the "Kids' Corral," a play area for children and young people featuring new and exciting inflatables, rides and games. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
From trunk-or-treats to trick-or-treating on Halloween Oct 30, 2008
Featuring: Hay rides, a petting zoo, games, food, music, costume contests, a jump castle, cake walks, dunk-the-pastor booth and more. 803-854-2298. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Robert Francois, Boston College won't skip a beat Oct 24, 2008
Two years ago, in fact, he started seven games when Toal hurt his shoulder, which ultimately required surgery and cost him all of the 2007 season. He s always been a team player, a quiet leader who has done everything we ve asked, Spaziani said of Francois. (Bceagles.com)
Chris Cranes slips in lesson Oct 24, 2008
Crane has taken two major steps in the last two games. In the Eagles 38-31 win over N.C. State two weeks ago, he proved capable of carrying the Eagles when their defense was not at its best. (Bceagles.com)
Sackboy gaming's next star in 'LittleBigPlanet' Oct 24, 2008
99, you get three games for the price of one, with all three parts fitting together seamlessly. In the first part, you will experience a 2-D platformer that rivals the best of the Mario and Kirby games. (USA Today -- Tech)
DeWitt Police Report Oct 23, 2008
The occupants said that when they returned home from the junior high football game, they found the door open and the Xbox 360 and two games were missing. Oct. 17 Police were dispatched to 1091 Vos Avenue to speak with the residents there. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Boo! Bash in the Park Is Saturday Oct 22, 2008
There will be games, a pumpkin obstacle course, nickel scramble, sack race, three-legged race, human wheelbarrow race, parade of costumes and other family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon. The games will run from noon to 5 p.m. The event also will feature booths along the line of what goes on at Freedom Festival. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Twin's death is a tragic tale Oct 20, 2008
Mr. Lanese said he ended up reading a book in the living room and, as far as he knew, his sons were playing video games on the television in his bedroom. All of a sudden, he heard a "big boom.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Winona businesses gear up for holiday season Oct 19, 2008
Tractors, board games, dolls and more stocked the shelves of Fleet Farm s Toyland, which opened Saturday morning in preparation for the holiday shopping season. While it might be early to be thinking of wreaths and Christmas trees Halloween is still two weeks away, afterall the holiday shopping section was packed with shoppers making early buys and browsing this year s hot toy items. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Step back for Brady Oct 18, 2008
The rookie hadn t seen much time during the first four games, so it was tough on-the-job learning. You can t go in there and make technique errors, which is what I did, Wheatley said. (Boston Herald)
Connecting through collecting Oct 17, 2008
"I had his birth announcement put on a tube of Msaid the account specialist with the Mississippi Supreme Court. She owns more than 500 candy dispensers and items featuring Maying basketball, flying airplanes, shopping, golfing, scuba diving and riding motorcycles. One is even dressed like James Dean. Finding humor in each piece of Ameri-candy, she frequently adds to the collection that began almost 20 years ago. "They just made me smile, and I got hooked on it," she said. Smallwood, 58, also... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Auto show focuses on antiques, alternatives Oct 16, 2008
"The show also has more children's activities. We have old-time music, costumes, games for kids that would have been played in the '20s and '30s, stilts that kids can try to walk on, hoops (not basketball, but the kind that you fling around with two sticks), he said. There will be the usual playscapes and plenty of food, which will include clam chowder, baked potatoes, Kelly dogs, fresh-baked pies, "not your typical fast food. We have people who come just for the clam chowder," he said. It all... (New Britain Herald, CT)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Oct 16, 2008
FBCCOLLCAPS15 (Lindsay, SHNS) -- Capsule previews of Thursday's BYU-TCU and Florida State-N.C. State games along with Friday's Hawaii-Boise State contests. 600. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
The Sims 3 CE Oct 16, 2008
Popular games in this genre: 1 ... Popular games on th 000005AC is platform: 1 ... at IGN at GameSpy at GameStats. (IGN PC Games)
Halloween and fall happenings in Walker County Oct 15, 2008
There will be inflatables, games, music and a ventriloquist, facepainting and lots of other things for all to enjoy ... Covenant Life Worship Center will hold Octoberfest on Friday, Oct. 31, starting at 6 p.m. Admission is free; there will be candy, games, a biblical costume contest and a hayride ... First Baptist Church of Chickamauga will host a Harvest Festival with inflatables, games, free popcorn and treats on Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the gym. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Boo! Bash to Include Flea Market, Games Oct 15, 2008
Bash to Include Flea Market, Games ... Bash to Include Flea Market, Games By Maggie Rotermund, St. Clair Missourian Editor10/14/2008 St. Clair's third annual Boo ... There will be games, a pumpkin obstacle course, nickel scramble, sack race, three-legged race, human wheelbarrow race, parade of costumes and other family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
* Not your garden variety onion Oct 15, 2008
Aside from the blog, I told him I hoped to see him create comics, and then from those comics make animations, and from there create computer games and movies. There must be a plan like that in place, says Chang. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cyclones set to open season Oct 14, 2008
COMING UP: The Cincinnati Cyclones, the 2008 Kelly Cup champions, open the season this weekend with a pair of road games ... LAST WEEKEND: The Cyclones finished off their training camp with a pair of games against Dayton ... During 2007-08, Cincinnati sent 18 players to the AHL for more than 350 games. (WKRC.com, OH)
Boston College needs to take Virginia Tech seriously Oct 14, 2008
They win a lot of games and score a lot of points off their kicking game. Frank Beamer is one of the premier coaches in the country and his teams show it. (Bceagles.com)
Send grade-schoolers on 'Brain Quest' on DS Oct 14, 2008
They would if they had been playing Brain Quest: Grades 5 & 6, one of two new Brain Quest games from Electronic Arts for the Nintendo DS. The other is Brain Quest: Grades 3 & 4. These two games bring the popular grade-specific flashcard sets to the DS platform ... Both games offer three ways to explore the popular Brain Quest questions. (USA Today -- Tech)
Random and beautiful Oct 13, 2008
An insider look at film director Zhang Yimou, who is directing the opening cermonies at the Olympic Games. David Carr talks about an incident recounted in his memoir, "The Night of the Gun." Sean Carlson's music tour makes its final stop at a club in Brooklyn. (International Herald Tribune)
An unlikely trove of Russian icons Oct 8, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Organizers Add New Games for Boo! Bash Oct 8, 2008
Washington Missouri - Organizers Add New Games for Boo ... Organizers Add New Games for Boo ... There will be games, a pumpkin obstacle course, nickel scramble, sack race, three-legged race, human wheel-barrow race, parade of costumes and other family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Valley events Oct 8, 2008
There will be fun and games, door prizes, king and queen crowning, a country store, and refreshments such as hot dogs, candy, funnel cakes, drinks, a special appearance by the Shoney Bear and much more. Admission is I; ages 3 and under are free. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Pokemon 10-Year Retrospective Oct 7, 2008
The games are expected to sell millions in Japan, as well as here in the States - but American gamers will have to wait ... After one full year in the American market, Pokemon had firmly established itself as a hit with its games, merchandise and television show. (IGN Game Boy)
Click here to read more. Oct 6, 2008
Music blasts from various games and vendor booths, while the scent seeps out of a tent housing freshly prepared turkey. Visitors to the rabbits, geese and other caged animals point excitedly and take pictures. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
China's cultural arts celebrated at festival Oct 6, 2008
Marking recently completed Beijing Olympics, vast collection of memorabilia from the Games also on display ... From a Beijing Olympic Games ticket signed by Bryan Clay to a medal dating back to the ancient Olympics in 356 B.C., Jin De Silva has amassed one of the most impressive collections of Olympic memorabilia in the world ... He added to his collection this summer when he was invited by Olympic officials to participate in the 2008 Beijing games, receiving participatory medals and limited-... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Simpson jury: We didn't need witnesses to convict Oct 6, 2008
Thanks to shifting around a couple of college football games to counter playoff baseball on TBS, I didn t get a chance to make a pick on what could be one of the more intriguing WAC games of the season, La. Tech at Boise State. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Star Wars Toys Oct 4, 2008
Looking back at the coolest old-school collectibles. October 2, 2008 - As you surely know by now, the new The Clone Wars animated series is debuting this Friday on Cartoon Network. (IGN FilmForce)
LEGO comes to 'Batman' Oct 4, 2008
LEGO Batman'' has the same core gameplay as the previous ''LEGO Indiana Jones'' and ''LEGO Star Wars'' games ... As with all the LEGO games, one of the goals is to collect as many LEGO ''studs'' (the game's currency) as you can ... While I liked it, I didn't enjoy ''LEGO Batman'' as much as previous LEGO games. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
What's Up? Oct 4, 2008
Check out star attractions like Pallas cats, miniatu 00004000 re horses and kangaroos, then try some animal-inspired games and arts and crafts. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 6 for adults, 2 for kids. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Weapons Locker: The Lightsaber Oct 3, 2008
We kick off our new ongoing feature with an elegant weapon. September 29, 2008 - Welcome to IGN Gear's Weapons Locker, our new ongoing feature that spotlights some of the greatest, most lethal weapons in the history of pop-culture entertainment. (IGN Gear)
Disneyland at Hallowe'en Oct 3, 2008
Interactive games, music and select attractions are also available as they trick-or-treat through the park. Again, party costs are extra. (Suite101.com)
H.A.L. - Hollywood's Aggregated Links Oct 3, 2008
HAL - Hollywood's Aggregated Links on Variety. Choose the one that's best for you. (Variety)
Southeastern fests for Oct. 3-5 and beyond Oct 3, 2008
Gulfport The 23rd annual Scottish Games c Festival happens Nov. 8-9. Visitors can expect live music, Irish dance workshops, a parade, Scottish vendors, a Medieval village, a piping competition, Clans tents, a genealogy tent, Celtic wrestling and a 5K run and the kilted mile. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Weekend calendar Oct 3, 2008
Activities for children include a Spiderman Moon Bounce, an Inflatable Slide and Games. Popcorn, balloons and drinks will be available. (Middletown Press, CT)
Citizens score strip club Oct 3, 2008
Yeah sure violent crimes and the such are on the rise and so are mental disorders for that matter, but when there are people running around saying that the tv, porn, music and video games are making others commit crime, then no one has to admit to responsibility for their actions. Why should they when so many are a always willing to point out the reasons why they do what they do for them. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Business Picking Up At The Tulsa State Fair Oct 3, 2008
For many the Tulsa State Fair is a lot more than food, games and rides but for Jonie Firestone its about roaming the aisles inside the Expo Center. "I would say I can't come to the fair without making at least one purchase," says Firestone. (FOX23.com, OK)
Nintendo's Holiday 2008: Wii Speak Channel, Club Nintendo, More Surprises Oct 3, 2008
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nintendo today disclosed a number of surprises, including new games, the ability to use the Wii console to chat with friends near and far, and the expansion of the popular Club Nintendo rewards program to North America ... Continuing its commitment to supply new game experiences for every level of player, Nintendo revealed a wide range of games for the 2008 holiday season and beyond ... A number of games are slated for 2009, including a new Punch-Out. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Exclusive: Hellboy II Conquers DVD and Blu-ray Sep 25, 2008
Most popular on IGN: New reviews for you: Some of our lead stories: Most popular on IGN. Del Toro's demon hits home with a ton of high-quality extras. (IGN FilmForce)
Frederick to hold Rockoberfest Sep 25, 2008
Rockoberfest will include Crazy Days, kids games, a downtown flea market, a poker run, bike games, a car show and an evening street dance. The fun will begin with the Frederick Chamber's "Crazy Days" games at 1 p.m., which will include lawnmower races and fire hose polo ... Kids Games will also be available from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be no admission fee for childrens activities, which will include games, prizes and snacks. (Altus Times, OK)
Doo-wop architecture and '50s music make this shore unique Sep 24, 2008
The 38-block wooden boardwalk with its carnival rides, arcade games and souvenir shops reinforces the notion of vacations for pure pleasure. Good times are measured by cotton candy, saltwater taffy and funnel cakes. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Sept. 21) Sep 21, 2008
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Sept. 21) - The Boston Globe. (Boston Globe)
North Iowa Arts & Entertainment Briefs Sep 21, 2008
Many family-oriented games and activities are planned as well as inflatables for the kids, popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones. A hot dog or hamburger meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Folksy fun in Hoschton Sep 20, 2008
There will be arts and crafts, food vendors, children s games, a parade with floats and antique cars and tractors, a talent contest and entertainment by Banks and Shane (7:30 p.m. Sept. 26) and Bill Gentry and the 35-Cent Rodeo (7:30 p.m. Sept. 27). For more scarecrows, take a ride out of town toward Winder on Ga. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
FBI expert testifies at OJ Simpson robbery/kidnapping trial Sep 20, 2008
There are hundreds of jurisdictions in the world with Internet access and hundreds of different games and gambling opportunities available on the Internet. YOU are responsible for determining if it is legal for YOU to play any particular games or place any particular wager. (Casino City Times)
News in Brief Sep 20, 2008
($4); can openers, keyboards, mice, video games, etc. ($3), computers, modems, disk drives, etc. (Amesbury News, MA)
Chariho soccer season opens Sep 20, 2008
Sandwiched in-between downpours caused by the northern fringe of Tropical Storm Hanna, the games played out under foggy, windless and warm, sticky conditions ... Outgoing CYSA president Mark Reynolds, makes the call about whether to cancel the games due to inclement weather. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Challenge Games Secures $10 Million Financing Sep 19, 2008
Source: Challenge Online Games, Inc. ... Investment Illustrates Growing Interest in Browser-Based, Free-to-Play, Short-Form Online Games; Company to Use Funds for Game Development, Partnerships ... AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Challenge Online GamesTM, Inc. (Challenge Games), developer of the popular online fantasy game and the new fantasy baseball and card collecting game , announced it has secured $10 million in Series B funding. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Trentonian Community Calendar Sep 18, 2008
Craft fair and flea market 8 a.m.-2 p.m. All other activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Carnival games, rides, live animals, pony rides, bake sale, food for sale. Benefits HCLC Ministries, including Isaiah Project. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Boo! Bash Slated for October 25 Sep 17, 2008
There will be games, a maze and other family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon. The event also will feature booths along the line of what goes on at Freedom Festival. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
A Bavarian storybook setting in Georgia Sep 17, 2008
While attendees at the Festhalle are often seniors, the mix changes dramatically on weekends that universities in Georgia have road games. A lot of college students stream through the village and Festhalle to enjoy the jubilant harvest celebration. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Apples take center stage at Terhune Orchards Sep 17, 2008
It also will feature crafts, live entertainment, games, antiques and a five-mile run at 9 a.m.. Admission to the festival is free. (NJ.com -- Times)
SkyZone and Universal Pictures Announce Partnership to Bring Two Classics to Mob... Sep 17, 2008
Through a network of investors and partners such as VSST, CVE and SK Group, SkyZone draws on an advanced Korean legacy of network interoperability and publishing innovation to offer cutting-edge games and brand name applications featuring 3D graphics, networked multiplayer environments and trans-medial access to telecommunications carriers and mobile gamers around the world. For more information, visit www. (IGN Wireless Games)
Worst to first: Rays pursuing history Sep 17, 2008
Last Sept. 4, a "crowd" of 9,112 watched the Tampa Bay Devil Rays lose to Baltimore, 8-4, and fall 27 games behind first with loss No. 82 that ensured an imperfect 10 -- 10 consecutive losing seasons, most of them spent in the American League East cellar ... But going into the second game of the series Tuesday night, and with only 14 games remaining on the regular-season schedule, the Rays do retain a lead of percentage points -- their 85th day of the season on top ... During games, opposing... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Genoa prepares for fall festival Sep 15, 2008
Genoa Main Street Inc.s Harvest Moon Festival will be a community event offering entertainment, food, games and crafts for all ages. The Genoa-area community is welcome to help with preparations, and the public is invited Sept. 27 to the event. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
