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'GTA IV' breaks sales record
Watch out, Hollywood. Video games are a big deal. 'GTA IV' took in more than $500 million in its first week, and $310 million on its first day--almost double what 'Halo 3' did back in September. This leaves us with the question: Will any game ever beat the 'GTA IV' record? Read more

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Recent rumors circulating suggest Netflix may want to offer movie streaming on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Is this something you would use? Sound off in our Q&A! Read more

'Boom Blox (Wii)'
The single-player mode can get tedious and a few of the play styles would have been best left on the cutting-room floor, but 'Boom Blox' is an enjoyable puzzler whose flaws are least apparent when played with friends or family. Read more

'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War: Soulstorm (PC)'
This standalone add-on has a been-there, done-that vibe. Only the presence of tried-and-true, action-packed gameplay, along with the introduction of two new factions and an expanded nonlinear campaign, elevate the proceedings above a feel-good exercise in recycling. And these elements are so similar to those introduced in 'Dark Crusade' that you're guaranteed to have a couple of flashes of deja vu. Read more

'Overclocked: A History of Violence (PC)'
After the initial fascination fades, the game hooks you into unraveling the mystery with a great blend of realistic characterization, fast-paced and well-written dialogue, and expertly integrated point-and-click puzzles. Read more

'Wii Fit' for Mother's Day gift? You shouldn't have
Mike Yamamoto
If this report is true, then some marketing executives are even more out of touch with reality than we thought. And that's saying a lot. According to Reuters, Wal-Mart Stores is planning to make a huge push for the Wii Fit as "a perfect gift" for Mother's Day, splashing promotions for the game across its Web site this weekend. We won't even get into the fact that the holiday falls on May 11 this year, more than a week before the game is even available on the U.S. market. Rather, as always, it's the thought that counts--and in this case, it might be one that's gone badly awry. Read more

'GTA IV' on PS3 has online issues
Posted by cmm26redmc
'Grand Theft Auto 4' multiplayer on the PS3 is currently plagued with issues. Long wait times, players mysteriously quitting all at once, and stats not tracking are just a few of the problems online gamers are currently dealing with. Periodic system and game freezes just compound the problems and make otherwise awesome game play, inherently flawed. Read more 

• 1. Patapon (PSP)
• 2. Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (PSP)
• 3. God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP)
• 4. Crush (PSP)
• 5. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (PSP)
• 6. Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (PSP)
• 7. Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (PSP)
• 8. Wipeout Pulse (PSP)
• 9. Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles (PSP)
• 10. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP)

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