GAMES CALLED ON ACCOUNT OF SAFETY ...Staten Island Advance: 0 views since Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 08:15 AMSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A utility pole that was groaning dangerously under its 13,000 volts of electricity short-circuited two All-Star Girls softball games being played at the Great Kills Little League complex last night.
Zimbabwe: 2008 Olympic Games Preps Gather Pace ...AllAfrica.com: 0 views since Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 07:51 AMWITH just less than a month before the 2008 Olympic Games burst into life in Beijing, China, Zimbabwe's preparations for the world's biggest sporting jamboree are gathering pace with each passing day.
AYSO Games kicking off at Waipi'o ...Honolulu Advertiser: 0 views since Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 07:11 AMIn the American Youth Soccer Organization's National Games, players win by just showing up. The tournament begins tomorrow with the championship games on Sunday.
Iran tests missiles in Persian Gulf during war games ...CTV.ca: 0 views since Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 06:36 AMIran test-fired nine long- and medium-range missiles Wednesday during war games that officials say are in response to U.S. and Israeli threats, state television reported.
TTWO) Deal On Hold Again ...Activision ATVI Merges With Vivendi Games, Take-Two Interactive Schaeffers Research: 0 views since Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 04:01 PMWe have a pair of deals in the videogame sector today. First up, Activision (ATVI: sentiment, chart, options) shareholders approved the proposed merger with Vivendi Games this afternoon, with more than 92% of the votes cast falling in favor of the merger...( Read More )
Soccer: Ronaldinho for Games ...The New Zealand Herald: 0 views since Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 01:59 PMOut of form Ronaldinho has been included in Brazil's squad for the Olympic Games as an over-age player. Real Madrid striker Robinho, another player over the 23 age limit, was also named in the squad by coach Dunga.
Divide on games industry ratings ...BBC News: 0 views since Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 01:48 PMA row has developed between the games industry and the UK's content classifiers over who should regulate video games.
What they play: Kids and video games ...MSNBC: 0 views since Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 01:38 PMGaming is now an $18.8 billion part of the entertainment industry and kids are enjoying every minute of it. But many parents are clueless when it comes to what their children are playing. John Davison, a founder of WhatTheyPlay.com explains three tips to get parents smarter about video games.
Divide on games industry ratings ...BBC News: 0 views since Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 01:26 PMA row develops between the games industry and the UK's content classifiers over who should regulate video games.
UK games industry addresses skills shortage ...GameSpot: 0 views since Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 12:45 PMForum hears that games companies need to take a more active role in academia, and universities need to ensure they start to equip graduates for the industry.
The best video games of the year -- so far ...USA Today: 0 views since Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 11:20 AMThe release of Madden NFL 09 on Aug. 12 unofficially marks the beginning of the fall game season. But July is a good time to catch up on some of the games you may have missed. Here are the best of 2008 so far.
Beijing to police Games ...Australian IT: 0 views since Monday, July 7, 2008 at 07:59 AMCHINA will punish websites and other media that broadcast the Beijing Olympic Games and related events without the authorisation of state-run China Central Television, the government said.
Olympics: NBC sees Games as research mecca ...Honolulu Advertiser: 0 views since Monday, July 7, 2008 at 07:05 AMNEW YORK ? NBC is using the Olympics as a "billion-dollar research lab" to get a sense of how people are using different media platforms to experience the Beijing Games that begin Aug. 8.
Free games to beat the pirates ...BBC News: 0 views since Monday, July 7, 2008 at 03:18 AMComputer games experts devise a way to beat the pirates who cost their industry a fortune - give their games away for free.
Firecracker: Post 22 splits pair of games ...Rapid City Journal: 1 views since Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 04:55 AMRAPID CITY ? Pitcher J.J. Johnson gave Post 22 exactly what the team needed Wednesday night in the first of two games for Post 22.
Torres reaches fifth Games aged 41 ...Aljazeera: 0 views since Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 03:04 AMDara Torres, 41-year-old mother, clinched a spot at her fifth Olympic Games with an inspiring win in the 100 metres freestyle at the US trials in Omaha, Nebraska and will also attempt to make the team for the 50 freestyle.
Utahns fail to qualify for Games track and field berths ...Deseret Morning News: 0 views since Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 02:14 AMSeveral Utah track and field athletes finished strong in Friday night's finals at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials but failed to crack the top three finishers who earned invites to the 2008 Beijing Summer Games.