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href="/article/VR1118058466.html">Vivendi profits fall 17%</a></span><span class="item-description">Declines at games unit offset upticks in music, TV</span><span class="item-author">Elsa Keslassy</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/30/2012 8:44am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118057533.html">THQ drops 'inSane'</a></span><span class="item-description">Vidgame rights revert to del Toro</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/7/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118057407.html">Activision posts $1.1 billion in revenue</a></span><span class="item-description">Vidgame publisher down 6% from last year but exceeds expectations</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/2/2012 4:08pm PT</span></p></li><li 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Gaikai</a></span><span class="item-description">Deal allows conglom to establish new cloud service</span><span class="item-author">Jill Goldsmith</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/2/2012 10:20am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118056070.html">Vivendi chief to step down</a></span><span class="item-description">Jean-Bernard Levy falls out with board</span><span class="item-author">John Hopewell, Leo Barraclough</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/28/2012 8:06am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118055909.html">Kids shows court young Comic-Con crowd</a></span><span class="item-description">'Tron: Uprising,' 'Phineas,' 'Aquabats,' 'Ninja Turtles' to make trek</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/24/2012 1:02pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span 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xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118055027.html">J.K. Rowling, Sony pact for 'Wonderbook'</a></span><span class="item-description">Collabo includes new stories from the wizarding world for PlayStation 3</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/4/2012 7:49pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118054951.html">Activision high on 'Skylanders'</a></span><span class="item-description">Videogame franchise in spotlight at E3</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/4/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118054953.html">Gamers getting younger, report says</a></span><span class="item-description">Age of average player drops 7 years due to social, mobile media</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/3/2012 2:08pm PT</span></p></li><li 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class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">5/26/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118054276.html">Games grow home networks</a></span><span class="item-description">Web-connected consoles impact vid consumption</span><span class="item-author">Joseph Lisanti</span><span class="item-pubDate">5/19/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118053683.html">Vidgames tap film's eclectic palette</a></span><span class="item-description">Billion-Dollar Composer: Steve Jablonsky</span><span class="item-author">Jon Burlingame</span><span class="item-pubDate">5/17/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118053680.html">Talents beyond the bay</a></span><span class="item-description">Billion-Dollar Composer: Steve 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Web series to bow before next game</a></span><span class="item-description">Live-action skein could lead to another bigscreen attempt</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/30/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118053000.html">'Ice Age' coming to videogames</a></span><span class="item-description">Studio plans tie-ins related to film sequel's summer release</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/23/2012 1:38pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052915.html">YouTube game-makers link to TV shows</a></span><span class="item-description">'Mad Men: The Game' lets users create own narrative</span><span class="item-author">Randee Dawn</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/21/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052819.html">THQ stock rises on revenue gains</a></span><span class="item-description">'UFC,' 'Saints Row' vidgames boost forecast</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/18/2012 4:05pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052799.html">Next Bond video game will highlight 6 films</a></span><span class="item-description">Activision's '007: Legends' set to bow this fall</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/18/2012 10:52am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052796.html">Open Road climbs 'Silent Hill' for Halloween</a></span><span class="item-description">Vidgame-based chiller to bow Oct. 26</span><span class="item-author">Josh L. Dickey</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/18/2012 10:08am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052776.html">Microsoft's 'Halo 4' set for November</a></span><span class="item-description">Videogame franchise entry will launch new trilogy</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/17/2012 4:48pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052592.html">Vidgame sales down 25%</a></span><span class="item-description">Hardware sales down, offsetting hit 'Mass Effect 3'</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/12/2012 5:33pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118052121.html">Ryan Engle signs on for a 'Rampage'</a></span><span class="item-description">New Line eyes vidgame adaptation as possible franchise</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/30/2012 4:30pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118051806.html">Vidgame sales beat video in U.K. in 2011</a></span><span class="item-description">It's an industry first, per entertainment retailers' org</span><span class="item-author">Adam Dawtrey</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/22/2012 3:52pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118051724.html">Game chain put on pause</a></span><span class="item-description">Vidgame retailer seeks protection from creditors</span><span class="item-author">Helen Jackson</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/21/2012 9:05am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118051238.html">Videogames slump in February</a></span><span class="item-description">Despite launch of Vita, sales decline 20% compared to 2011</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/8/2012 5:33pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118050022.html">Gamers in freeville</a></span><span class="item-description">Number of people playing vidgames in the U.S. rises 141% since '08</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/10/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118049999.html">Activision's Q4 revenue at $1.4 billion</a></span><span class="item-description">Videogame publisher posts stronger-than-expected earnings</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/9/2012 1:45pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118049761.html">Tribeca Teaches expands to L.A.</a></span><span class="item-description">Program to focus on video games</span><span class="item-author">Dave McNary</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/6/2012 7:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118049603.html">'Star Wars' game boost Electronic Arts coffers</a></span><span class="item-description">Profits rose 71% with help from online play</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/1/2012 2:57pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118048903.html">Sound editors nominate films</a></span><span class="item-description">'Apes,' 'Super 8,' 'War Horse' draw double noms from MPSE</span><span class="item-author">Christy Grosz</span><span class="item-pubDate">1/20/2012 1:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118048573.html">Movie magic trumps reality</a></span><span class="item-description">Showbiz myths endure</span><span class="item-author">Timothy M. Gray</span><span class="item-pubDate">1/14/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118048395.html">Fans finally warm to stereo vidgaming</a></span><span class="item-description">CES Daily Spotlight: Future of 3D</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">1/12/2012 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118048492.html">Playstation 4 not coming soon </a></span><span class="item-description">Sony says PlayStation3 to have 10-year lifespan</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">1/11/2012 5:37pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118048142.html">Japanese vidgame market falls 8%</a></span><span class="item-description">Natural disasters hit business</span><span class="item-author">Mark Schilling</span><span class="item-pubDate">1/5/2012 7:24am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118047673.html">Zynga's stock dips in first day</a></span><span class="item-description">Gamemaker's dependence on Facebook could be problem</span><span class="item-author">Jill Goldsmith</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/18/2011 12:38pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118047352.html">'Modern Warfare 3' tops $1 bil in 16 days</a></span><span class="item-description">Vidgame hits target a day earlier than 'Avatar'</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/12/2011 7:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118046755.html">Joe Minton, president, Digital Development Management</a></span><span class="item-description">Dealmakers Impact Report 2011: Executives</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/5/2011 2:00pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118046262.html">CAA vidgame co-topper moves to UTA</a></span><span class="item-description">Ophir Lupu to head games wing for agency</span><span class="item-author">Variety Staff</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/16/2011 6:50pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118046004.html">Checking out 3D TV glasses</a></span><span class="item-description">V Tested: Sony PlayStation 3D Display</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/12/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118046018.html">'Modern Warfare 3' breaks entertainment biz records</a></span><span class="item-description">Activision earns $400 million in one day</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/11/2011 6:58am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118045828.html">Activision eyes new record</a></span><span class="item-description">Signs excellent for next 'Call of Duty'</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/8/2011 1:29pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118045610.html">Vidgame ads turn to live action</a></span><span class="item-description">Bethesda's dragon slaying 'Skyrim' sells mood, not graphics</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/5/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118045632.html">'Payne 3' ready to load</a></span><span class="item-description">Rockstar's Houser talks about new release</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/5/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118045580.html">Paid site builds on 
'Duty' base</a></span><span class="item-description">Activision Blizzard to unveil first entertainment programs</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/4/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118045378.html">'Battlefield 3' storms sales charts</a></span><span class="item-description">Game sets new record at Electronic Arts</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/1/2011 7:16am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118045017.html">'Batman' game sales strong</a></span><span class="item-description">'Arkham City' videogame ships 4.6 million units in first week</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/25/2011 9:17am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118044759.html">Sony targets 'Assassin's Creed' for bigscreen</a></span><span class="item-description">Studio eyes new franchise based on massively popular vidgame</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser, Jeff Sneider</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/20/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118044621.html">Actors feed EA's 'Need'</a></span><span class="item-description">Faris, Hendricks play leads in 'Speed'</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/18/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118044346.html">'Batman: Arkham City' game widens franchise</a></span><span class="item-description">WB launches follow-up with broad marketing campaign</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/13/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118043977.html">Xbox 360 lines up programming providers</a></span><span class="item-description">Nearly 40 outlets to provide content for Microsoft</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">10/5/2011 9:45am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118043629.html">'Gears of War 3' bows big</a></span><span class="item-description">3 million-plus copies of videogame sold in first week</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/29/2011 12:28pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118043523.html">DDM teams up with Trans Technologies</a></span><span class="item-description">New venture to target Arabian Gulf and Middle East</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/27/2011 4:21pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118043091.html">Sony aims for games to sell 3D TVs</a></span><span class="item-description">Co. to put marketing muscle behind its PlayStation 3 </span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">9/20/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118041070.html">Revenue dips at take-two</a></span><span class="item-description">Gamemaker's revs off 11% to $334 mil</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">8/9/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118040568.html">Nintendo slashes 3DS price</a></span><span class="item-description">Vidgame giant struggles to sell new tech</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/28/2011 9:33am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118040461.html">EA reports nearly $1 billion in revenue</a></span><span class="item-description">Vidgame publisher eyes multiple platform releases</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/26/2011 5:06pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118040029.html">Vidgames carve niche at confab</a></span><span class="item-description">Publishers to hype tentpole titles at Comic-Con</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/18/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118040024.html">Activision, Marvel enlist top VO talent</a></span><span class="item-description">Kilmer among thesps voicing 'Spider-Man,' 'X-Men' titles</span><span class="item-author">Michael Sullivan</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/18/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118039993.html">AFTRA announces videogame pact</a></span><span class="item-description">Union ratifies deal covering work through the end of 2014</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/15/2011 11:47am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118039418.html">Comicbook gets game</a></span><span class="item-description">2K Games creates a rare comic-to-game franchise</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/5/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118039395.html">Zynga files for IPO</a></span><span class="item-description">Maker of Farmville, Mafia Wars poised to become biggest publicly-traded vidgame company</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">7/1/2011 9:51am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118039168.html">Biz relieved over Court's vidgame ruling</a></span><span class="item-description">MPAA, NATO rally around implications for biz</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/27/2011 7:31am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118038688.html">3D gaming gets its closeup</a></span><span class="item-description">Publishers mixed on expectations for format</span><span class="item-author">Chris Morris</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/23/2011 4:00am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/article/VR1118038761.html">Videogames now available at Redbox</a></span><span class="item-description">Kiosk rentals cost $2 a day</span><span class="item-author">Marc Graser</span><span class="item-pubDate">6/17/2011 12:37pm PT</span></p></li></ul></div><div class="base"><span></span></div>

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class="item-author">Ben Fritz</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/9/2009 2:15pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117940019.html">Monsters vs. Aliens</a></span><span class="item-author">Tom Chick</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/6/2009 5:21pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939998.html">Guitar Hero: Metallica</a></span><span class="item-author">Chris Dahlen</span><span class="item-pubDate">4/2/2009 11:05pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939978.html">Wanted: Weapons of Fate</a></span><span class="item-author">Ben Fritz</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/31/2009 9:11am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939909.html">Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars</a></span><span class="item-author">Ben Fritz</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/20/2009 12:37pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939879.html">Resident Evil 5</a></span><span class="item-author">Ben Fritz</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/16/2009 11:47am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939821.html">Watchmen: The End is Nigh</a></span><span class="item-author">Ben Fritz</span><span class="item-pubDate">3/5/2009 8:01pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939707.html">Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned</a></span><span class="item-author">Ben Fritz</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/18/2009 1:09pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939558.html">Fusion Fall</a></span><span class="item-author">Leigh Alexander</span><span class="item-pubDate">2/3/2009 9:55pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939345.html">Lord of the Rings: Conquest</a></span><span class="item-author">Ben Fritz</span><span class="item-pubDate">1/15/2009 1:22pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939266.html">The Tale of Despereaux</a></span><span class="item-author">Chris Dahlen</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/22/2008 11:24am PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939165.html">Prince of Persia</a></span><span class="item-author">Ben Fritz</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/4/2008 2:26pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939141.html">Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force</a></span><span class="item-author">Chris Dahlen</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/2/2008 6:31pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939129.html">Lips</a></span><span class="item-author">Leigh Alexander</span><span class="item-pubDate">12/1/2008 3:00pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939126.html">World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King</a></span><span class="item-author">Gus Mastrapa</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/30/2008 12:13pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939113.html">Left 4 Dead</a></span><span class="item-author">Ben Fritz</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/25/2008 2:08pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939106.html">Bolt</a></span><span class="item-author">Tom Chick</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/24/2008 2:55pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939093.html">Tomb Raider: Underworld</a></span><span class="item-author">Leigh Alexander</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/21/2008 4:55pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939085.html">Ultimate Band</a></span><span class="item-author">Chris Dahlen</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/20/2008 4:53pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939079.html">Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe</a></span><span class="item-author">Ben Fritz</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/19/2008 2:35pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939045.html">Call of Duty: World at War</a></span><span class="item-author">Tom Chick</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/17/2008 1:59pm PT</span></p></li><li xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt"><p><span class="item-title"><a href="/review/VE1117939039.html">Mirror's Edge</a></span><span class="item-author">Ben Fritz</span><span class="item-pubDate">11/16/2008 3:28pm PT</span></p></li></ul></div><div class="base"><span></span></div>

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