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Sony Signs All 6 Major Studios for HD Movies on PlayStation (330 diggs) Well, it looks like Sony has a little treat for PS3 users now that they're able to turn their consoles back on -- it's just announced that it has signed up all six major studios to deliver HD movies on the PlayStation Network (the first company to do so, as Sony is happy to point out). That includes 20th Century Fox, Walt Disney Pictures... MORE!

The Definition of Insanity (360 diggs) It’s time for change in the video game industry. Graphics are getting better, gameplay is evolving, and expectations are rising. The following games need to take that next step to stay relevant in the ever changing gaming landscape.

Rock Band to Release Cartman's "Poker Face" (587 diggs) It was announced today that four Lady Gaga songs are being released in the Rock Band Music Store for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. And in a classic case of lead-burying, it was additionally revealed that Eric Cartman's version of Gaga's "Poker Face" would also be made available in the store.

The Five Most Badass Japanese Game Designers (227 diggs) Another thing that's awesome about Japan: Video game designers are often seen as rockstar celebrities.

Concept art from HL2 Episode 3 leaked? (537 diggs)

Is poker skill or luck? (311 diggs) Let's say you're playing poker and you need one more diamond for a flush. The dealer turns a card, reveals a diamond and you win the hand. Was it skill or luck? The answer is affecting the fates of people across the country accused of breaking anti-poker laws.

9 Awesome Physics-Based Flash Games (559 diggs) Whether you're finding creative ways to wake up your box or stacking various geometrical shapes physics games are fun in its purest forms. Here's a collection of 9 of the best physics-based flash games out there.

7 Ways Games Can Transform You Into a Superior Human Being (310 diggs) If there was ever a greater feeling in the world than that of levelling up, we are yet to experience it. While this is true of you in-game, it's also true of you and your own abilities themselves. Increasing with each game, your own attributes are advancing as gaming teaches you to 'evel-up' yourself in ways that make you almost super-human.

Girl mistakes loaded gun for Wii controller - Shoots herself (708 diggs) The girl shot herself in the abdomen allegedly after mistaking a semi-automatic handgun for a Wii remote.

Valve Is Bringing Steam To Mac (516 diggs) Though gaming support on the operating system could be considered as dead, Valve has announced that its Stream, gaming digital downloading service, will be coming to Macs.

Review: God of War III (388 diggs) God of War III is billed as the final chapter in Kratos' story, and it's a shame, because this is the iteration that took me from liking the series to loving it. The series has always been fun, but this is the God of War you have to play.

Tecmo Super Bowl to be revived as Tecmo Throwback on Xbox (256 diggs) Fans of the classic football game franchise, Tecmo Super Bowl, are cheering. Game publisher Tecmo officially announced on Tuesday a downloadable console game for Xbox based on the Nintendo classic.

Essential Apps & Utilities for PC, Mac & Console Gamers (362 diggs) Never, in the entirety of history, has there been so much gaming to be done. You'll need great tools! Here is our list of vital tools for today's gamer. First up, because almost every game today has a multiplayer aspect, is communication tools. Read more:

'Alien Loves Predator' Creator Reviews 'Alien vs. Predator' (341 diggs) Bernie Hou, creator of the popular long-running webcomic, Alien Loves Predator and a rabid fan of the Alien and Predator franchises gives his (hilarious) take on AVP.

Is Zelda in Decline? (433 diggs) Everyone loves Zelda, right? Spirit Tracks was vastly superior to Phantom Hourglass, no? Apparently that opinion may not be as wide spread as we once thought. The Kartel states plainly that Spirit Tracks is boring, so boring in fact that Phantom Hourglass is the superior game. They do have a few of their facts mixed though.

Pakistan's First Arcade Game - Shera Jutt (Promo) (240 diggs) This is a demo of Shera Jutt a game which was supposed to come out 2 years ago but couldn't due to sponsorship issues.

Most Expensive Video Games: Were They Worth the Money? (414 diggs) Video games like “Halo 3” and “Modern Warfare 2” have made headlines for the amount of money they earned, but the Hollywood-sized budgets needed to create them are just as noteworthy. And like the box office blockbuster hopefuls, there is no guarantee that a huge budget will equal a hit – there is a bloated failure here for every critical success.

Seven Questions: Are you still Bejeweled? (339 diggs) Joystick Division chats with the creators of Bejeweled about its humble beginnings and what it's been like to work on the most successful casual game franchise of all time.

World of Warcraft: Translating the gnomish binary (0101010) (518 diggs) You remember the Matrix Punchograph's and punch card's in Gnomeregan and always wondered what all that binary (01010101) really means? Well, here's the translation to them all.

YES! Portal 2 Confirmed for Mac (Steam) (923 diggs) If Matt had to change his pants over the Valve Apple teasers the other day, what will today's wardrobe malfunction be? I only ask because the latest GameInformer confirms Portal 2 is coming to Mac.

First screens from Fallout:New Vegas surface, feature beards (452 diggs) Fallout: New Vegas is firmly on the list of most anticipated games of 2010. Apparently, around these parts, we're all avid supporters of a thick, lustrous beard. Though our tastes for the gaming industries various genres differ greatly, we can all get behind any game so long as it includes characters with copious amounts of facial hair. See gallery

10 moments where you have felt like shouting MORTAL KOMBAT!! (334 diggs) "These ten moments will make you say "MORTAL KOMBAT!!! again "

M-rated Video: The ESRB and Video Game Trailers (265 diggs) What are the ESRB's responsibilities when it comes to game trailers? How does the ratings body handle marketing materials? Why are some videos put behind age gates? Ars Technica looks how the industry self-regulates its marketing...

Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color (1,053 diggs) Why Super Nintendos Lose Their Color: Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines

Sega: Give Sonic to Nintendo (413 diggs) Sega isn’t the kind of company that strives for innovation in their games, there is only one hope left for Sonic. Sega needs to give Sonic to Nintendo.