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TRON: Evolution Comes to Xbox360, PS3 and PC in 2010

Monday December 14, 2009
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Grown-up gamers undoubtedly have fond memories of TRON. As cheesy as it may seem against today's movie standards, TRON was a trendsetting movie at the time and inspired a generation of video game fanatics.

Disney Interactive Studios has announced the release of TRON: Evolution, the video game. Designed to be the bridge between the original TRON and the highly anticipated TRON: Legacy, TRON: Evolution is intended to be a stand-alone piece of the TRON mythology. Sean Bailey, producer of TRON: Legacy, says, "The collaboration between the video game development studio and the film creators is exceptional... TRON: Evolution should enhance and expand the mythology and the world of TRON: Legacy." If this is the case, it's an unusual decision in the gaming world where video games often mirror the content found in film without contributing to the storyline.

TRON: Evolultion is due out in 2010 during the holiday season.

Surviving the Glee Hiatus

Sunday December 13, 2009

Fox's newest hit, Glee, may be on hiatus , but fans can get their fix in a few different ways:

  • 12 Days of Glee - This Target-sponsored site has 12 of Glee's most memorable song performances. It's heavy on the Target advertising, but may be worth it to see the "Defying Gravity" Diva-Off, Mr Schuester kickin' it old-skool with "Busta Move" or the group's moving rendition of "Lean on Me."
  • Glee on Fancast - Fancast has several full-length episodes, plus clips and interviews with the cast.
  • Glee on Facebook - Become a fan of Glee on Facebook and enjoy video clips, photos and regular updates about the show.
  • Buy the Glee Soundtrack (compare prices) - Talk about a sensation. Glee hasn't even completed a full season and they have already released two soundtrack albums!
  • Glee on YouTube - If you're still not satisfied, head on over to YouTube where you can spend hours watching clips, interviews and fan-created content.
  • Glee on Twitter - Bring Glee to your Twitter stream.
  • Get Glee Gear - Shop on Cafe Press for Glee Gear.

Virtual Dreidel Game

Friday December 11, 2009

Happy Hanukkah to all of our Jewish friends out there. In honor of the holiday, I thought I'd share a virtual Dreidel game for those of us who aren't lucky enough to have the real thing.

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Most Influential Virtual Worlds of the '00s

Thursday December 10, 2009

The past decade has seen a rise in popularity of virtual worlds - online environments where people can work, play, create and interact. I've put together a list of the virtual worlds that have been the most influential on the genre in the past 10 years. Do you think your favorite is on the list?

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