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64% of Japanese Gamers Have Quit Using Wii Fit Already (507 diggs) Rather than a game, Wii Fit is more comparable to an exercise program. More specifically, it ’s something that most people would consider playing in short bursts each day. A recent poll, however, shows that close to two-thirds of Japanese gamers are already giving up on the product. ITMedia in Japan took poll data from 1000 gamers and a. . .

Pineapple Express Video Game (327 diggs) Pineapple Express has a new Donkey Kong ripoff, featuring a playable Seth Rogen or James Franco, that might sooth your holiday hangover-slash- impressive sparkler burns. The goal: Avoid bouncy evil pineapples as you climb ladders to devour floating tacos, Big Gulps, potato chips and French fries.

IGN: Most Anticipated PC Games of E3 2008 (867 diggs) E3 may not be the bonanza it was in years past, but this year's show should at least reveal some new info on a few anticipated titles. With mammoth companies such as Activision-Blizzard pulling out of the show's lineup, though, you can't help but be concerned for the show's future. Here are the ten games that we just can't miss.

Mario’s Worst Nightmares Are Now in Spore [PICS] (1,417 diggs) Spore’s population of creatures continues to steadily rise since the game ’s Creature Creator was released just a few weeks ago. We’ve already taken a look at how freaky Pokemon invaded Spore. But today it’s all about Mario. From badass Bowsers to busted Bob-ombs, check out the most awesome and awful clones of Mario’s most memorable foes

Super Chuck Norris Bros. (1,513 diggs) Chuck Norris doesn't need to save the princess, the princess comes to her.

The 25 Best Videogames of the Last 25 Years (1,583 diggs) These are the "new classics" - GTA 4 makes the list!

PlayStation 4: Sooner than we think? (560 diggs) PlayStation 4? It's not as crazy as it sounds. But consumers shouldn't expect the console until 2010 at the soonest, said vice president of technology for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Paul Holman.

Warning: The Most Gratuitous Headshots Video Ever (802 diggs) The world of gaming would be a sad, sad place indeed without the noble headshot. We decided that the time was long overdue to pay tribute to the headshot, and have thus put together the most gratuitous overload of exploding crania we could fit into a single two minute video

We'll Halo there: 'Cold Storage' map free on July 7 (612 diggs) ungie's Luke Smith has announced via Bungie.net that "Cold Storage," a chilly new multiplayer map for everybody's favorite cyborg shoot-em-up, will be downloadable -- for free -- from the Xbox Live Marketplace beginning Monday Bungie Day, July 7.

Classic Game Characters Re-Made Using Spore Creature Creator (2,029 diggs) Spore has a sneak preview of sorts with the recently-released Spore Creature Creator. Although only one piece of the total Spore experience, players have quickly taken to creating their own cuddly creatures, creepy crawlies, and abominations. The first thought to a lot of gamers was to pay homage to their favorite games and franchises...

Led Zeppelin Uncomfortable w. Licensing Songs To Video Games (775 diggs) There's little doubt that the artist line-up for Rock Band 2 is shaping up nicely. Guitar Hero is getting some nice exclusives as well. With Journey, Boston, Metallica, The Who and other top tier acts lending their tunes to the dominant rhythm games, there aren't many superstars left to cross off the list. But no Led Zepelin.

Gaming:The WTF World of Wikipedia - 15 unbelievable "truths" (2,240 diggs) [Reported by Diggers as Possibly Inaccurate] Problem is, the nerds and dorks tend to have a lot more free time - and passion - than the teachers and professors. The end result? A hilariously skewed, terrifyingly twisted view of the world in which all the wrong things are deemed "important" and worthy of serious academic discussion. Here are 15 mind-boggling examples.

First DC Universe Online Media Emerges (398 diggs) A batch of five tiny screenshots, concept art and a teaser trailer from Sony Online Entertainment Austin's DC Universe Online have been revealed, offering a first look at the PlayStation 3-exclusive comic MMO.

Games Sales Overtake DVD Sales In The US (821 diggs) h goodie, another bound-to-be- misconstrued "games are bigger/better than X" story! This time, it's the results of the Entertainment Merchants Association's annual report, which reveals that not only did games rake in more cash than movie theatres last year, but for the first time DVD sales as well.

Top 5 GTA 4 Stunt Videos (766 diggs) With the advent of Grand Theft Auto IV's new Euphoria behavioral physics engine, stunting has been taken to a whole new level. Players in the game realistically respond to crashes, bullets, and even fly out of their vehicles. In the open world of Liberty City, stunting has practically no boundaries.

An Elegant DS Stylus For A More Civilized Age (1,130 diggs) Say what you will about the quality of recent Star Wars games, you'll be hard pressed finding a bad word to say about these. They're official Nintendo DS styli, only with a bonus Star Wars license thrown in, meaning, yes, these are proper DS lightsabers.

WoW: Wrath of the Lich King Beta Sign Ups Begin (637 diggs) Blizzard has begun allowing European World of Warcraft subscribers to register for the beta of the upcoming WoW expansion pack, Wrath of the Lich King. What about North American subscribers???

Rock Band 2 Preview Shows Journey, Foo Fighters, Motörhead + (857 diggs) Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Who, Journey, Motorhead, Foo Fighters, System of a Down, Cheap Trick

July 3, 1999: After 20 Years, A Perfect Score on Pac-Man (1,470 diggs) After nearly 20 years and millions of quarters, someone attains the unthinkable: a perfect score on Pac-Man.

TF2 goes all female - best chicks in gaming. Ever. (2,800 diggs) This is an even better version of Team Fortress 2 girls that you may have seen on Digg before.

Retro Gaming in Real Life (773 diggs) I can recognize some of these games. It's cool how they blend into the background it makes them look like they're interacting with the environment.

Game Ratings War Brewing in the UK (428 diggs) Is the video game rating system in the UK too confusing? According to gaming giant EA you will be confused. So which side has the more valid argument? Read on to find out.

PlayStation 3 Firmware Upgrade is Bricking Some PS3s! (876 diggs) The PlayStation forums are scattered with various reports of bricked PS3s — users report that upon booting their system, the SIXAXIS controller will not sync and the video signal is blank with no sound.

A Typical Bo Jackson Run On Tecmo Bowl [Video] (1,546 diggs) I can recall playing this game for hours on end. Christian Okoye of the Chiefs was just as raw.

Team Fortress 2 : Ladies Night (766 diggs)