http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:08:34 GMT 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-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d21-HaloReach-to-be-ingame-during-VGAs?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Often times when an initial trailer will be shown to the public for an upcoming game, the footage is often CG footage. This, of course, makes people excited about the graphics shown and the later disappoints when it's not real in-game footage.... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:56:11 GMT Matt Furtado - Video Game Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d21-HaloReach-to-be-ingame-during-VGAs?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-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Dragon-Age-Origins-is-great-but-far-from-perfect?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies In the mid-90's Bioware revitalized the role-playing game on the computer with Baldur's Gate. And after a decade spent perfecting RPGs using the Dungeons and Dragons system, the kings of the modern-day RPG set out to create their own world with Dragon... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:25:32 GMT Daniel Nations - Games Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-544-Games-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Dragon-Age-Origins-is-great-but-far-from-perfect?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-9194-Nintendo-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Survey-reveals-people-still-want-Wii-for-Christmas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Gift-giving site Lottay has complied research from their users and distributed it in a press release. They have found out that people are wishing for the Wii twice as much as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 combined, with the PS3 following the Wii... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:35:12 GMT Chad Bonin - Nintendo Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9194-Nintendo-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Survey-reveals-people-still-want-Wii-for-Christmas?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Left-for-Dead-2-PC-Review?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Left for Dead 2 is (thumbless) hands-down one of the best co-op multiplayer shooters ever, improving on virtually every aspect of the original game -- and if that's not enough of a recommendation, then consider this: zombie-clowns and chainsaws. Discover... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:02:40 GMT Bryan Edge-Salois - PC Game Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-892-PC-Game-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Left-for-Dead-2-PC-Review?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-6911-RPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-DVD-review-of-EXPO--Magic-of-the-White-City?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies Like so many other viewers, I came round to viewing EXPO – The Magic of the White City ("EXPO") because I read The Devil in the White City  (The White City) first.  Sort of.  Actually, my wife read The White City years... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:45:39 GMT Michael Tresca - RPG Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6911-RPG-Examiner~y2009m11d19-DVD-review-of-EXPO--Magic-of-the-White-City?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies http://www.examiner.com/x-30078-LARP-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Holiday-Guide-Gifts-for-LARPers?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Games_and_Hobbies During the holidays, people generally wish to buy loved ones and friends gifts that match their interests. If you know a LARPer but don't know much about LARPing, here are some suggestions for finding some gifts and some Web sites for your shopping... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:43 GMT Tara Clapper - LARP Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30078-LARP-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Holiday-Guide-Gifts-for-LARPers?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