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Videogames will turn you into a hopeless glutton, according toa new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (opens in new tab)- or at least that’s what the media seems to be implying. As usual, the media’s interpretation doesn’t quite match the study. “When we play video games, yes, …

EA Sports may soon regret its decision to leave the image of its Madden franchise in the hands of online voters. Yesterday, the publisher announced the two football star finalists vying for a coveted spot on Madden 12’s cover; one of which could put EA in an awkward position. The …

Sad, sad news. Elisabeth Sladen – Doctor Who ’s greatest companion ever, Sarah Jane Smith – has passed away

The first image from Shark Night 3D has been revealed online. With a title like that, the new film from David R. Ellis ( Snakes on a Plane ) was never going to be a tough sell. The picture features star Sara Paxton (of The Last House on the Left …

Brad Bird has spoken to Entertainment Weekly about making the change from animation to live action for Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol . In an interview to promote the Blu-ray release of The Incredibles (Region 1, sadly), Bird did answer a couple of questions about M:I 4 , as well …

The first trailer for Julia Leigh’s Sleeping Beauty has arrived, and it looks considerably darker than the other fairytale-inspired movies heading our way. Offering more in the way of evocative imagery and ominous mood-setting than cold hard plot details, the modern update of the story stars Emily Browning ( Sucker …

Judging by the early buzz, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’s massive world seems like a natural home for an online multiplayer mode. But while Bethesda admits adding such a feature to the upcoming open world fantasy game is entirely possible, the studio is dead set against doing so, believing it …

Wanna learn about Mortal Kombat from the latest trailer? Too bad! However, I did learn that sign spinning isn’t just something only the homeless people in my neighborhood hone while being paid tostand on street corners like living, pitiable billboards for furniture store close outs. The dudes in the video …

Whether it turns out to be a genuine brand new genre or not, the fact that said phrase now existsguarantees Marvellous a special seat in Valhalla forevermore. (opens in new tab) Above: Kagura planner Kenichiro Takaki’s previous game, Ikki Tousen Xross Impact. Expect basicallyexactly what you see above, butin 3D …

Peter Jackson has announced, via a post on his official Facebook page, that he will be shooting his adaptation of The Hobbit at the higher rate of 48 frames per second. The usual rate is 24fps, and has been since its introduction to cinema in 1927. The Hobbit will be …