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Legend of Zeldacharacter, alternative lifestyle guru and alleged pederast Tingle seems set to be getting a brand new game in his honor. The game wasfirst teasedin the latest issue ofFamitsu, and a brand newJapanese Web sitehas gone live, lending further meat tothis story’sbones. The site doesn’t really say much of anything at the moment, but it does involve a very weird lady doing something with Tarot Cards. As you might expect from a site based around Tingle, it’s incredibly odd and creepy....

Oh sure, Daniel Radcliffe looks “cute” now, but just take a real good look at him. I give him fifteen more years before he looks like a pedophile. So, unsurprisingly,Lego Harry Potteris at the top of the chart. My own stepson wouldn’t shut up about the bloody game so we had to buy it for him. I imagine many parents can tell you a similar story, so I’m not shocked at all to see this thing topping charts....

The Xbox 360, the PS3, and to a lesser extent the Wii are attempts by their respective companies to introduce a central media hub into our homes. The wealth of services they provide beyond gaming, such as news tracking, movie streaming, and social networking, provides a computer-like experience without many of the hassles of PC handling. Ultimately, game consoles and PCs will merge into a single, streamlined device for the living room that can be enjoyed by the whole family, chiefly operated via a simple controller....

Earlier this year, we gave youa first-lookat Vogster Entertainment’s upcoming third-person shooter massively multiplayer title,CrimeCraft. Set in a gritty, urban environment,CrimeCraftisn’t like the slew of other PC MMOs already available. There are no dragons. No orcs. It’s not in a sci-fi setting. It’s not based on an existing IP. No,CrimeCraftappeals to a market that’s long been overlooked, folks more interested in games likeGrand Theft Autoor other “more realistic” shooters. We had a chance to sit down with some folks from Vogster to give us a run down on what you can expect when the slick-looking title hits PC later this year....

Viva Cruiser, the advergame about Erectile Dysfunction product Viagra, is no longer coming to a console near you. I know you’re heartbroken, but it’s for the best, really, because the convulsions of laughter resulting from trying to play a game about the inability to retain a boner is not something that the world needs, not to mention sparing the feelings of men who actually suffer from this issue. The FDA killed plans for the game, who claimed that the game was misleading in that it failed to disclose any actual risk information about the drug or its use....

So grimly predictable. The iPad hasn’t been out long, but already a bunch of nefarious malware purveyors (better known as “twats”) are preying upon unsuspecting (better known as “stupid”) iPad users, offering better performance in exchange for all their personal details. The malware masquerades as an iTunes update that offers improved performance, more features and (ironically) better security. Of course, once the update is clicked, it steals sensitive information and delivers it to the ne’er-do-wells....

What do bored UC Berkeley students do when they’re bored and in New York? Why they sing of course! Not only do they sing, they sing in acapella fasion. In this case, they happen across a couple of guys sparring. So what do they start singing? Why the theme for MORTAL KOMBAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All the crap you can do withHalo Custom Edition. Rainbow Road FTW! Random Robot Intermission: How to make a robot for only $40....

[As originally posted onTomopop] I have been nursing the idea of creating a Big Daddy out of a DIY vinyl figure for some time now, so when I saw this one over atThe Weekly GeekI couldn’t help but smack myself for not getting off my ass sooner. Chris used Sculpey, a mini Munny form and wire to create his own version, which certainly looks a lot better than the paint job on that half-ass Big Daddy that came with the limited edition of the game....

Afterposting the original storyabout the upcomingForza Motorsport 2DLC track, Twin Ring Motegi, I felt bad. Perhaps I was a bit harsh — maybe 600 MS Points ($7.50) is a reasonable price for a single race track for a $59.99 videogame. Nah, that actually is too expensive, isn’t it? Well, Turn 10 and Microsoft were listening to fan’s cries, and have decided to lower the price. When Twin Ring Motegi hits the Xbox Live Marketplace tomorrow, it will only cost 400 MS Points ($5....

Mario has had a rough 20 years or so. The man gets used and abused at just about every turn. It should come as no surprise that the guy needs to resort to alternative forms of relief to ease the pain of misuse. Nintendo, give this guy a break already!

Three holiday seasons later, Nintendo’s Wii console is showing little signs of letting its market dominance slip away, despite the strides of its competition. Taking a look atAmazon.com’s top ten bestselling itemsin the videogame category two days before Christmas, Wii hardware and software is dominating the charts. Take a look: That’s right, eight out of the ten items on Amazon’s top ten list are Wii-related. For comparison, Sony’s PlayStation 3 120 GB model lands at #21 (beating out the Official Nintendo Wii Wheel which is outsellingUncharted 2: Among Thieves); the Xbox 360 Elite Winter 2009Lego Batman/Purebundle is currently at #46....

I’m going to be showing you videos all week ofZeldaand of course, more of the Wii itself. But, here’s what I want: I want you, the faithful reader, to tell me what you want to see. Tell me what you are most curious about and I will make a video of it. Either make your suggestions here, or create a forum post about it and I will do my best to address every question....

Beginning next month, Japanese gamers will be able to nab an Xbox 360 for a new, discounted price. The price fell for the Premium 20GB Xbox 360 bundle from 39,795 yen to 34,800 yen, or about $300. The Core system also got a nice cut, down to 27,800 yen ($244). The upcoming limited edition bundle is the one that potential Japanese Xbox 360 owners are going to want to grab....