http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:33:09 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-30078-LARP-Examiner~y2009m11d23-LARP-organization-101-Business-or-nonprofit?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies LARPs (live action role playing games) can be run officially as businesses or nonprofits. Both approaches have their advantages and drawbacks. Running a LARP as a nonprofit LARPs run as nonprofits aren't going to attract people... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:37:38 GMT Tara Clapper - LARP Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30078-LARP-Examiner~y2009m11d23-LARP-organization-101-Business-or-nonprofit?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Kingdom-Hearts-a-no-go-on-PSPGo?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies If a brochure listing and event clerk are to be believed, it looks like Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep will not be released via PSN for PSPGo owners to purchase when the title sees release in the upcoming future. Japan just recently held a convention... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:27:57 GMT Matt Furtado - Video Game Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Kingdom-Hearts-a-no-go-on-PSPGo?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Direct2Drive-black-friday-deal-on-Dragon-Age-Origins?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies From now through Monday, Direct2Drive is currently offering $10 off both Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age: Origins Digital Deluxe edition. In addition, D2D is offering additional DLC as part of each package. Dragon Age: Origins includes the DLC Blood... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:24:28 GMT Bryan Edge-Salois - PC Game Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Direct2Drive-black-friday-deal-on-Dragon-Age-Origins?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-9194-Nintendo-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Nintendos-weekly-downloads-Karting-goes-back-to-its-routes?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Pun most definitely intended. Nintendo has released their digital downloads for the week, including the long awaited original entry to the Mario Kart franchise. BIT.TRIP VOID (WiiWare, Aksys Games, 600 points) Harvest Moon: My Little... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:53:14 GMT Chad Bonin - Nintendo Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9194-Nintendo-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Nintendos-weekly-downloads-Karting-goes-back-to-its-routes?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Undead-Labs-developing-zombie-MMO-for-consoles?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Do you love the smell of burning zombie flesh in the morning? If Left 4 Dead 2 and Resident Evil 5 number as two of your favorite games, you're going to like what Seattle-based Undead Labs is cooking up: a zombie MMO. After all, who needs elves... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:19:39 GMT Daniel Nations - Games Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Undead-Labs-developing-zombie-MMO-for-consoles?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-6911-RPG-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Monster-Madness-Wump?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Monster Madness looks at forgotten monsters from the early days of gaming, when creativity ran rampant, game balance was an afterthought, and critters with little rhyme or reason plagued dungeons for the sole purpose of brutally murdering adventurers. ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:52:30 GMT Michael Tresca - RPG Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6911-RPG-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Monster-Madness-Wump?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Goozex-offering-free-game-trades-for-students?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies In addition to well known options like Gamestop, discerning gamers have access to a growing list of companies willing to accept their used games for cash or credit. Goozex, co-founded in July 2006 by Jonathan Dugan, has steadily grown into a successful... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:56:12 GMT Jason Evangelho - Video Games Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14825-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Goozex-offering-free-game-trades-for-students?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-6894-Video-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Target-discounts-big-holiday-games-to-under-44?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies For a limited time, Target is holding a sale for some of the hottest games this holiday season. The retail chain is selling Borderlands (Playstation 3 and Xbox 360), Brutal Legend (Playstation 3 and Xbox 360) Dragon Age Origins (Playstation 3 and Xbox... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:06:36 GMT Shui Ta - Video Game News Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6894-Video-Game-News-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Target-discounts-big-holiday-games-to-under-44?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-16932-Chess-Examiner~y2009m11d23-2009-World-Youth-Chess-Championships-conclude?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies  Samritha Palakollu (L), and Tanuj Vasudeva; Photo: Chess Life Online, Gene Ng. This Examiner has been out of commission for a bit, but it's time to get back online. The 2009 World Youth Chess Championship is over, and two youngsters in the U.S.... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:43:36 GMT Steve Goldberg - Chess Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16932-Chess-Examiner~y2009m11d23-2009-World-Youth-Chess-Championships-conclude?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-3342-Womens-Poker-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Thanksgiving-life-lessonsDont-sell-the-cow-for-a-poker-game?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies My sister-in-law called me the other day after reading the Thanksiving stories to remind me about a poker story that I forgot to mention. She said "I can't believe you didn't talk about the time Uncle Crawford got up from the poker table... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:04:09 GMT Rebekah Mercer - Women's Poker Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3342-Womens-Poker-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Thanksgiving-life-lessonsDont-sell-the-cow-for-a-poker-game?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-25505-Video-Game-Trailers-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Valkyria-Chronicles-2-official-teaser-trailer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Sequel to Valkyria Chronicles for the PlayStation 3, Valkyria Chronicles 2 takes place two years after the events of its predecessor. A group of military cadets are plunged into the harsh realities of civil war when the newly formed Gallian Revolutionary... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:35:50 GMT Gabriel Zamora - Video Game Trailers Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25505-Video-Game-Trailers-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Valkyria-Chronicles-2-official-teaser-trailer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-25487-Music-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d21-With-upcoming-Tom-Petty-DLC-Rock-Band-reaches-1000-songs-in-series?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies In what might be the biggest accomplishment for the Rock Band series, Harmonix will officially reach the 1,000 song mark in the Rock Band series with this week's DLC announcment. This week, Harmonix will bring six songs from the Tom Petty's... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:08:42 GMT Brian Shea - Music Video Games Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25487-Music-Video-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d21-With-upcoming-Tom-Petty-DLC-Rock-Band-reaches-1000-songs-in-series?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-16753-Zombie-Examiner~y2009m11d21-A-vote-for-the-Zorg-ZF1-as-greatest-zombie-killer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies As it turns out, my one true (weapon) love might not be a blade at all, but an ingenious, multifaceted, zombie butcher from the future – the Zorg ZF-1. Always on the lookout for the very best brain-savers, I find myself looking more often to... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:06:18 GMT Ben Anderson - Zombie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16753-Zombie-Examiner~y2009m11d21-A-vote-for-the-Zorg-ZF1-as-greatest-zombie-killer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Star-Trek-Online-open-beta-dates-announced?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Cryptic has announced the open beta dates for its upcoming MMO, Star Trek Online. The open beta will run from January 12 to January 26, 2010. Keys will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Read more on the official website. ... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:09:19 GMT Jaime Skelton - MMORPG Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8040-MMORPG-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Star-Trek-Online-open-beta-dates-announced?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-10967-Fun-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Ten-new-games-for-some-significantly-Major-Fun?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Of all the Majorly Fun games we played in 2009 (until November), here are the 10 we thought were the funnest:   HABA Ball Run The HABA Ball Track Building Set is, by all measures, a toy to treasure. Made of European Beechwood, the... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:53:19 GMT Bernie DeKoven - Fun Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10967-Fun-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Ten-new-games-for-some-significantly-Major-Fun?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-27749-Online-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d19-How-to-sign-up-with-Subeta?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Looking to sign up for Subeta, one of the internet's popular virtual pet sites? Don't worry - signing up is a simple three step process! Let's get started by logging onto Subeta at www.subeta.net.   The registration button. When you access... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:06:16 GMT Jaime Skelton - Online Games Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27749-Online-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d19-How-to-sign-up-with-Subeta?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-1607-Online-Poker-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Online-Poker-Power-Rankings-for-November-2009?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies The monthly Online Poker Power Rankings will judge the 10 best online poker cash game players based on current and career results –emphasizing the past month, year, and career; In that order-- and also a players reputation based on online poker... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:34:38 GMT Steven Ruddock - Online Poker Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1607-Online-Poker-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Online-Poker-Power-Rankings-for-November-2009?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-9686-PS3-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Firmware-310-released-today?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies   The Playstation 3 is getting another firmware update today - version 3.10 - with Facebook integration being the biggest splash this time around.  Gamers will be able to connect to Facebook via the PS3 and update their status with game accomplishments;... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:26:04 GMT Ruser Saldana - PS3 Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9686-PS3-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Firmware-310-released-today?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-4734-Second-Life-Examiner~y2009m11d18-The-Vanishing--part-one?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Second Life's Caerleon Island artists have created The Vanishing, an interactive collaboration for you to explore. There is too much there to report on in a single report, so this is the first of two reports about it. On the surface, it's a quest:... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:37:32 GMT Apollo Manga - Second Life Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4734-Second-Life-Examiner~y2009m11d18-The-Vanishing--part-one?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-12351-Casino-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Ultimatebet-makes-transformation-to-Online-Casino-UBcom?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies The poker room giant Ultimatebet has released is newest version of its software with a transformation that has surprised a lot of people. After many years of being a poker only site with Blackjack; Ultimatebet has changed its name to UB.com and added... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:55:50 GMT Kevin Adams - Casino Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12351-Casino-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Ultimatebet-makes-transformation-to-Online-Casino-UBcom?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies