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#science We're one step closer to browsing the internet with our mind while our robot butler brings us drinks, and it's all thanks to Intel. PC Magazine tells us about the wonderful tech on display at the company's latest R&D day. More »

For those wondering what the latest ‘Message from the Kingdom’ entry had to say over on the official Japanese site for Kingdom Hearts RE:Coded, you can find the entire piece below. Hello everyone. We have opened the site for the latest installment of the Kingdom Hearts series, “Kingdom Hearts RE:Coded”! This time the website is a bit [...]

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THQ's competitors -- namely EA and Activision -- have recently landed publishing deals with high-profile developers, such as Respawn, Bungie and Insomniac, by allowing the studios to own their new game franchises. And while THQ offers its own "Partners" program, the company is still focused on owning franchises.

"I believe in the Hollywood model, which is that, the bigger the artist, the more important, the more successful they are, the bigger share they get," VP Danny Bilson explained to IndustryGamers. "But you know know, most of the biggest talents in Hollywood don't own their IPs. It doesn't work that way. My job coming to this company was to build an IP library, which builds value in THQ. So that means having a developer own the IP becomes a deal-breaker." According to Bilson, THQ had discussions with Respawn's West and Zampella; undoubtedly, Bilson's position made an offer impossible.

While Bilson offers no flexibility in this particular regard, he believes the company has still acquired strong talent by offering "an absolutely better place to work." At this year's E3, the publisher surprised many with the announcement of Devil's Third, a new action IP from the Itagaki-led Valhalla Studios. According to Bilson, other high-profile partnerships will be announced "over the next six months," adding, "you're going to go, 'oh my God.'" Considering the incredible turnaround of THQ's portfolio under Bilson's tenure, it's difficult not to share his excitement.

Popular rock bands contribute to soundtrack for Deep Silver's high-flying off-road arcade racing game.

#animals On the topic of shooting animals in Red Dead Redemption, one player of Rockstar's big Western writes to Kotaku about his resistance to killing virtual bison. More »

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Quiz! Hexagon II (nds, jpn) Katekyoo Hitman Reborn! DS Flame Rumble XX Kessen! (nds, jpn) Thanks to Cadaver for the heads up!

Classic Japanese RPG experience filled with humor, drama and action will be available on July 27.

#delayofgame The good news is that Quantic Dream's moody adventure game for the PlayStation 3, Heavy Rain, is going to fully support the PlayStation Move motion controller when it launches later this year. The bad news is that decision's impact. More »

Our biggest beef with slapping on a pair of glasses for some hot 3D gaming action isn't how silly we might look (the headset we wear at all times keeps us feeling sufficiently silly, thank you very much), but that the glasses simply don't match our $300 Diesel jeans. Lucky for us, then, that stylish glasswear designer Gunnar Optiks just released two pairs of extra snappy-looking, 3DTV-ready glasses -- named "Anime" and "Phenom," respectively -- for $99 a pop.

If that price sounds high to you, perhaps you've discounted the fact that the glasses can also be used for "running a military flight planning simulation, creating/viewing virtual 3D home and commercial architecture environments, or mapping the human genome through molecular modeling?" Perhaps. Regardless, they're available right now from Amazon, Buy.com, and Gunnar itself.

Popular FPS puts price on players' heads with random item bonuses and introduces horrifying new multiplayer map.

Blast your Goku all the way to San Diego.

#clothing The sorcerers at Meat Bun have summoned forth a magical set of t-shirts for their summer 2010 line, "Wizards 'n Warriors," celebrating the 8-bit fantasy fighters and casters who made the early days of gaming so magical. More »

The "Q3" window for the European release of Metroid: Other M has been clarified. An ad in the MCV magazine listed the game for "September." Nintendo subsequently confirmed the release period to Eurogamer.

Back when the American release date was slated for June, that Q3 European release seemed depressingly far off. But thanks to the delay of the American version to August 31, and the Japanese release date of September 2, we can all enjoy waiting together.

Man grappling goes mobile.

Man the tanks and head into battle.