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Coolest traits : ''Super'' Mario? Yeah, right! The guy can't even touch an enemy without getting hurt; he has to jump on them. In Wario's…

25 coolest videogame characters

Kicking butt, pulling mind-blowing moves, showing some swagger -- meet our all-star squad of in-game MVPs

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'Thor' game: Go behind the scenes!
by Jeff Jensen | N/A

EW exclusive! See Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston recording for ''God of Thunder'' videogame (May 3)

PopWatch: Tech PlayStation Network hacked
by John Young | N/A

Sony acknowledges ''external intrusion'' by an ''unauthorized person'' may have compromised personal data

PopWatch: Tech Nintendo: New console in '12
by Darren Franich | N/A

Company promises to have more information about mysterious new console at June's E3 conference

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PopWatch: Tech 'Super Mario 3' goes acoustic?!

Darren Franich on a fun reworking by musician Scott Bradlee of the game's Koji Kondo-composed score

Suit up in the red, white, and blue for this original, interactive take on Marvel's upcoming blockbuster-to-be. Behind Captain America's iconic shield and patriotic fervor,…
Photo Gallery: Summer Entertainment 19 games we're itching to play

Preview summer's hot tie-ins (''Captain America''), returning faves (''Zelda''), new epics (''L.A. Noire'')

PopWatch: Harry Potter Harry Potter game: Sneak peek!

See Emma Watson's intro of cinema-style trailer for ''Deathly Hallows -- Part 2'' videogame (out July 12)

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Jake Gyllenhaal | Jake Gyllenhall helps bring the wildly popular game to life as he and love interest princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) protect the dagger containing the magical…
Photo Gallery 15 gamer movies: High scores?

Jake Gyllenhall's ''Prince of Persia'' joins a parade of flicks originally -- and often better -- with a joystick

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Microsoft Zune: End of the line
by Annie Barrett | N/A

Company will discontinue portable music and video player it introduced in response to the iPod

Sony unveils its iTunes rival
by Margaret Lyons | N/A

Subscription-based Music Unlimited allows members to stream from a 6 million-song catalog to Sony devices (but not mobile ones yet)

Kinect: 1 million sold in 10 days
by Margaret Lyons | N/A

Margaret Lyons on early success for gaming system: It's geared to non-traditional players -- and it's fun!

Google TV set-top box: Worth it?
by Margaret Lyons | N/A

Margaret Lyons on Logitech's Revue Google TV box, now available for preorder for $299

Apple: New iPods, rent TV shows
by Margaret Lyons | N/A

Steve Jobs trumpets ''biggest change in the iPod line ever,'' iTunes social networking, and revamped Apple TV

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CHUCK (2007) Chuck Bartowski had no idea what was coming next when the phrase ''The terrible troll raises his sword'' popped up on his computer…
26 'Show me the computer!' faves
by EW Staff | N/A

Blocky green type! Hilariously fast typing! Damn that ''hacker''! We monitor movies/TV with the IT factor

What's good about it: One-month battery life; 8.5-ounce weight; quick downloads; especially fast page turns What's not so good: Black and white only; can't be…
E-readers: 6 for $150 or less
by EW Staff | Apr 12, 2011

As prices have tumbled, quality for affordable e-book devices has soared; here are our top picks

A 7-inch powerhouse featuring HTC's ­heralded Sense ­software overlay to Android, the Flyer also supports a stylus for notes and drawing. (Spring; price TBA)
Tablets: Right one for you?
by Jon Chase | N/A

Want your digital fun on the go? Check our guide to the latest options and see what's right for you.

Suit up in the red, white, and blue for this original, interactive take on Marvel's upcoming blockbuster-to-be. Behind Captain America's iconic shield and patriotic fervor,…
19 games we can't wait to play
by Darren Franich, Jeff Jensen, Bryan Lufkin, John Young, Matt Cabral | Apr 26, 2011

Preview summer's hottest movie tie-ins (''Captain America''), returning faves (''Zelda''), and epics (''L.A. Noire'')

The Story: Homicidal warrior wages war on the Greek gods. The Cast: Mads Mikkelsen played an unstoppable warrior in the Viking themed Valhalla Rising —…
20 games begging to be movies
by Darren Franich | Oct 22, 2010

Intense (''Gears of War''), goofy (''Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja''), offbeat (''Mega Man''); adapt these!

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope | Fictionally available in: 0 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin) Life-size chess had been attempted before — History of the World Part I (too kinky)…
20 movie gadgets we want now!
by Darren Franich | N/A

Hoverboard! Dejarik! Invisibility cloak! Movies tease us with awesome technology; please deliver on these!

Halo | 6. HALO: REACH (Xbox 360) This prequel to the massive first-person-shooter franchise takes place shortly before the events of the first Halo . With new…
25 games we're dying to play
by Jeff Jensen, Adam B. Vary | Sep 20, 2010

Wanna be an assassin? Guitar god? A cute ball of yarn? We do! See the fall titles we can't wait to get our hands on!

21 HOT new videogames
by | Jun 24, 2010

Jeff Jensen, Adam B. Vary, and John Young on best stuff they saw at E3, and when you'll get to play 'em

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Jake Gyllenhaal | Jake Gyllenhall helps bring the wildly popular game to life as he and love interest princess Tamina (Gemma Arterton) protect the dagger containing the magical…
15 gamer movies: High scores?
by Marc Bernardin | Sep 01, 2009

Jake Gyllenhall's ''Prince of Persia'' joins a parade of flicks originally -- and often better -- with a joystick

GLEE , $2.99 Bust out your belting voice: This app turns your vocals into Glee harmonies. Sing by yourself, and it'll create harmonies or connect…
iPad: 11 cool entertainment apps
by Margaret Lyons | Apr 27, 2010

Sing along with ''Glee.'' Watch ''Lost.'' Read ''Spider-Man.'' Our guide to bringing the fun to Apple's tablet

Mass Effect 2 | What already worked Bioware's 2007 action-RPG masterpiece Mass Effect succeeded in presenting a believable fiction with characters and relationships who felt real. What got better…
11 best videogame sequels ever
by Evan Narcisse | Feb 09, 2010

Think follow-up installments are just blatant money-grabs? ''Mass Effect 2'' leads a pack that improve on originals

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