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Runaway returns later this year on PC and DS.

Police are good at three things: protecting; serving; and bowling. During a recent raid in conjunction with several Florida agencies, officers came across the occupant's Wii console and, instead of ignoring it and going about their day, decided to turn the little white box on and throw down in some bowling with Wii Sports. What they didn't notice is that the occupant had a secret security camera set up that filmed every strike and gutterball, MSNBC shares. Busted!Head past the break to watch the video.

If you live in Portugal like reader Telmo, you have a very good chance of grabbing Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box early! It’s only a few days early, but still, that’s better than having to wait until launch day!

For some, Halo 3: ODST's $60 price point has become a point of contention (though not for us, we should note). And not for Bethesda production director Ashley Cheng either, who says on his blog that, "reviewers are now mentioning that Halo 3: ODST may not be worth the price point, that it should've been cheaper, etc. ... give me a break." According to him, these complaints wouldn't be arising if it weren't for the game's "totally bungled" marketing campaign. "First saying it was a standalone expansion pack, then coming out and saying wait, no, we're charging full price because - surprise! - we put 'more' stuff in it and it's called Halo 3: ODST now, vs its original title, Halo 3: Recon." Bungie has since justified the new price point to us, though apparently for some that just wasn't enough.

You remember the Arcade Hits collection, don't you? It's the selection of discounted XBLA titles offered by Microsoft. Ostensibly, these are titles that were popular enough that they can now be offered at a reduced price. Now, we have a task for you: We want you to think of three games that you think should be given the honor of becoming an Arcade Hit. Nope, it's not that one. Not that one either. That one isn't even close. Nope, the three titles that have now entered the hallowed halls of the Arcade hits are Brain Challenge, 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures and Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting, all of which will be permanently knocked down to 400 ($5) this Wednesday. That's right, a Brain Age clone, a game you forgot even existed and a game that has already been remastered and made better in every way. Also on sale this Wednesday, for free, no less: Utter bewilderment.

Direct link here Runaway: A Twist of Fate, the great adventure game, is unveiled today in its first official teaser trailer. This is the perfect opportunity for gamers to discover the characters who will be present throughout this exciting new adventure, and to notice that the gorgeous graphic style particular to Runaway that has enthralled gamers [...]

The Tony Hawk experience is taken to new heights.

Check out what fell into the ‘Trending Topics’ of YouTube today… Ecchi (or Etchi, from the Japanese エッチ etchi) is derived from a Japanese word meaning “letch”, “lewd”, “sexy”, or “lascivious” when used as an adjective, or sexual intercourse when used as a noun. I don’t even want to know why people are looking that up on [...]

We've seen a few titles which will soon be offered as bite-sized PSP Minis, but a recent Vicious Cycle Software press release makes us think we're about to see a whole lot more. The company recently partnered up with Sony to grant access to its Vicious Engine to PSP Minis developers in order to "create quality downloadable titles both quickly and cost-effectively." Though you may not be familiar with the technology, you've probably played a title or two built upon the Vicious Engine -- Puzzle Quest, Dead Head Fred and Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard all used the engine as their building blocks. Sounds like fairly versatile programming -- it even caters to the increasingly popular "hotel training sim" genre.

We're not opposed to colors splashed on our favorite accessories, but a new Xbox 360 controller spotted online at EB Games is making us change your minds. Discovered by Chip Chick, this black and red abomination combines the sleek design of Microsoft's controller with a design only a color-blind person would find appealing. If its lack of style* isn't enough, the controller -- which is bundled with a charger -- will set gamers back $70. We'll stick with our solid colors, thank you very much.*If you happen to enjoy the controller's design, we apologize ... for your lack of taste. Ba-Zing![Via Gizmodo]

Brothers and sisters across the pond, we'd like to inform you that three new DSi colors are coming your way October 23. Joining the already available black and white models are the US launch cotton candy blue model, a metallic blue model (which looks exactly like the navy DS Lite from Japan) and a red model. Each DSi will come pre-loaded with the new Facebook integration feature and Flipnote Studio. Oh, and if you get one, don't forget to take it online for those 1,000 free DSi Points (offer ends March 2010).[Via Electrigpig]

Banjo-Kazooie music, in my opinion, is absolutely fantastic. Just the other day I was playing the XBLA version, humming along to every song, even though I haven’t heard any of them in years. I’ll never forget the fun, happy, bouncy theme that this game brought with it.

We are pleased to announce that the soundtrack from NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits is available at our website. Visit www.nyxquest.com and take the Oracle’s challenge. A brief trivia game with the Soundtrack as a reward. Oracle’s game: http://www.nyxquest.com/en/oracle.html The soundtrack includes 8 tracks of epic songs composed by Steven Gutheinz for NyxQuest. More about Steven Gutheinz: http://www.stevengutheinz.com More about our game: [...]

Whether you're preparing to drop right in or are wavering outside the enlistment office, this is your basic field guide to Halo 3: ODST.Jump to a specific answer by clicking on a question below, or view the entire FAQ after the break: Is ODST worth $60? What's in the box? What's it like not playing as Master Chief? What are the new weapons in ODST? Will you show me the Achievements list? How many missions are in Campaign? What are the collectible Audio Logs, and how many are there? Is co-op play supported in Campaign? What are the basic rules of Firefight? How many missions (or maps) are in Firefight? Can I customize my character in Firefight? How many skull modifiers are there, and what does each skull do in Firefight? Does Firefight support online matchmaking? Is there new Halo 3 multiplayer content? Do I need to keep downloaded Halo 3 maps on my hard drive? Where are the hidden skulls in the new Mythic maps? How do I unlock Recon armor for Halo 3 multiplayer? WARNING: FAQ contains spoilers pertaining to names and descriptive elements of Campaign and Firefight missions, Achievements, and certain hidden/unlockable content.

Red Monkeys: This Brightfield team doesn’t lack confidence and nor should they. Their captain Kenway plays as well defensively as he does going forward and the balance he provides the team, makes up for their lack of pace. Technically the team is strong, does the simple things very well and they all back each other [...]