Monday, January 26, 2009 - Page 2
In Real Life

Brain Age Does Not Work Say French Researchers

Just as researchers in Scotland say Brain Age works, researchers in France say it doesn’t. According to data from University of Rennes, Brittany, Brain Age failed to show any significant jump in memory.


News

Games For Windows Live Boss Sacked

We heard last week that Microsoft’s Games for Windows team was facing layoffs. Weren’t sure how many were going to be affected. Turns out that one of the group’s bosses is among the casualties.


News

PSP Gets ‘Carnival Colors’

The PSP is getting not one, but four newish colours — two of which have already seen release via Sony Computer Entertainment Asia.


In Real Life

This Is What Happens When You Forget It’s Australia Day

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A friend of mine just asked me, “So what special Australia Day themed post are you putting up on the site today?” My reply? “Oh, crap.”


Censor Watch

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Undoubtedly a slow week at the Classification Board, what with only three titles given a thorough examination. But they’re all interesting titles, if for quite different reasons.


The Week In Games

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It’s Monday, so that means it’s time for another “Week In Games” post! And that means it’s time to check out all the cool, new and exciting games coming out this week! And that means… Oh, look, I’m sorry, I can’t sustain this false enthusiasm any longer. There aren’t any games coming out this week.


In Real Life

Study Debunks Crime/Game Connection, Takes a Poke at Researchers

A prof supplies data showing exposure to violent video games has “no significant relationship” to mass shootings. In other news, exposure to “Dancing with the Stars” has no significant relationship to train robberies.


News

Strong Sales Make de Blob Sequel Certain

IGN noticed that De Blob outsold Wario Land: Shake It by 80,000 copies, and both were released the same day. THQ, asked for comment, said there’s more where that came from.


In Real Life

Chicago Trib Asks ‘Is GTA This Century’s Best Writing?’

The profile of Rockstar and the Housers doesn’t really answer that (beyond mentioning the Goatie we gave it for writing). But the writer talks to critics and eggheads who say it’s a legitimate question.


News

Now You Can Be Certain You’ve Bought a Jasper

The newer, cooler, less red-ring-of-deathy Jasper configuration of the 360 has been out since the holidays. If you want make damn sure that’s what you’re buying, Newegg is offering them virtually by name.