http://www.examiner.com/Sacramento?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:16:12 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-3963-Sacramento-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d21-360-now-featuring-popular-social-networking-tools-on-Xbox-Live?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies Responding to the ever growing popularity of the convergence of the gaming and social networking world, Microsoft is giving Xbox Live members the capability to integrate their Xbox 360 with the vast array of community features once only available... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:13:09 GMT Kevin Miles - Sacramento Console Game Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3963-Sacramento-Console-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d21-360-now-featuring-popular-social-networking-tools-on-Xbox-Live?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-15094-Sacramento-Xbox-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Ubisoft-introduces-ingame-unlockable-rewards-through-Uplay-network-with-Assassins-Creed-II-release?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies The long wait for Ubisoft’s monolithic release of Assassin’s Creed II is now over, but aside from finally having the chance to return once again to the hallmark stealth franchise that many gamers have come to know and love, Ubisoft is now... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:05:47 GMT Brad Cook - Sacramento Xbox Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15094-Sacramento-Xbox-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Ubisoft-introduces-ingame-unlockable-rewards-through-Uplay-network-with-Assassins-Creed-II-release?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-14920-Sacramento-Gaming-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Analyst-predicts-9-drop-in-October-videogame-sales?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies Earlier this year, many analysts predicted a strong holiday would lift overall game sales in 2009 after a slow start. However, the tough economy (and a lack of killer first party titles for Wii that have slowed momentum for that console) is making that... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:36:14 GMT David Lee - Sacramento Gaming Industry Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14920-Sacramento-Gaming-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Analyst-predicts-9-drop-in-October-videogame-sales?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-29142-Sacramento-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d5-G4-interviews-Left-4-Dead-2-creators--Carnage-ensues?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies G4's Abbie Heppe recently stopped by Valve's offices for some one-on-one with the highly anticipated sequel, and (somehow) managed to spare some interview time for the game's creators, as well. The outcome: 3 videos of zombie-killing goodness.  ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:53:28 GMT Tyler Hastain - Sacramento Video Game Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29142-Sacramento-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d5-G4-interviews-Left-4-Dead-2-creators--Carnage-ensues?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-28016-Chico-Genealogy-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Doing-research-at-the-Butte-County-Clerks-office?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies The Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s office holds the vital records for the county. Birth and death certificates are available from 1859 to present, and marriage records date from 1851. You can either order online or mail in your request (each... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:06:45 GMT Jennifer Regan - Chico Genealogy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28016-Chico-Genealogy-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Doing-research-at-the-Butte-County-Clerks-office?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-25143-Sacramento-Poker-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Personal-Attacks-and-the-Check-Raise?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies Personal Attacks and the Check Raise When did the check raise become a personal attack? I've noticed that many players have forgotten that this is a strategic move in poker. Instead they have become so wrapped up in the fact that a "friend"... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:19:33 GMT Robin Matteri - Sacramento Poker Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25143-Sacramento-Poker-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Personal-Attacks-and-the-Check-Raise?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-22520-Sacramento-Zombie-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Presidents-in-time-of-zombie-war?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies In honor of C-SPAN's 2009 Historians Presidential Leadership Survey, it seems relevant to evaluate these outstanding leaders for a skill they perhaps failed to recognize in their ill-informed times. Could these men have led the country though a zombie... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:22:49 GMT Chris Fryer - Sacramento Zombie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22520-Sacramento-Zombie-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Presidents-in-time-of-zombie-war?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-16476-Sacramento-Xbox-360-Examiner~y2009m7d28-This-Week-in-Rock-Band-Blink-182-KISS-and-Weezer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies This is a good week for fans of rock music, as it's been announced that Rock Band is receiving three downloadable music packs featuring songs by some of the biggest bands in the industry: Blink 182, KISS, and Weezer. Not only that, but the packs feature... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:22:53 GMT Mike Thompson - Sacramento Xbox 360 Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16476-Sacramento-Xbox-360-Examiner~y2009m7d28-This-Week-in-Rock-Band-Blink-182-KISS-and-Weezer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-6156-Sacramento-Gaming-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Hero-Cop-Caught-Stealing-Video-Games?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies Former-officer Ryan Sayler is a man of many talents - talents which include rescuing people from burning buildings and cooking up not-so-effective schemes to steal video games.An officer in Lawrence, Kansas faces a 14-count federal indictment for buying... Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:19:23 GMT Dylan Duarte - Sacramento Gaming Lifestyle Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6156-Sacramento-Gaming-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Hero-Cop-Caught-Stealing-Video-Games?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-5838-Sacramento-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Fans-threatening-Left-4-Dead-2-boycott?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies Now, in response to all the E3 buzz I was going to just post an article giving my impressions of Valve Software's Left 4 Dead 2, the sequel to my favorite multiplayer zombie slaughter sim (actually, the only multiplayer game I play on any regular basis). ... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:57:02 GMT Alexander McHardy - Sacramento Video Game Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5838-Sacramento-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Fans-threatening-Left-4-Dead-2-boycott?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Sacramento-Games_and_Hobbies