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4chan-based group ‘Anonymous’ targets PayPal to support WikiLeaks

The hacker friendly website 4chan has begun to organize its members, known collectively as Anonymous, in an effort to prevent “the oppressive future which looms ahead." The "Operation Avenge Assange" will consist of a series of Internet attacks that have begun with PayPal.
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Disney Epic Mickey review

Review: Epic Mickey is an unpolished gem of a game that has interesting aspects which fans of Mickey will absolutely love, but is plagued by poor cameras, uninspired combat and a slow buildup that will alienate many players.

Avatar blu-ray released on 3D as a Panasonic exclusive

Panasonic has secured an exclusive deal with 20th Century Fox to package Avatar 3D with new 3D TV sets. Copies can be found on eBay for those willing to open the bidding at $199.

Sam Mendes still directing next James Bond film

Following the problems at MGM, the future of James Bond once again looks bright, as the 23rd Bond film has been greenlit, and Oscar winner Sam Mendes will direct.

Digital Trends’ top 5 viral videos of the week, December 3, 2010

In this week’s edition of our weekly videos: a cat gets ambushed, playing Rock Band does not justify you starting a rock band, and rope swings are not for the feint of heart.
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Bits before bombs: How Stuxnet crippled Iran’s nuclear dreams

When the Stuxnet computer worm first surfaced back in June, it seemed like a sophisticated piece of malware that was ineffective, but dangerous. A few months later, it appears that the worm may have crippled Iran’s nuclear plans, leading to some analysts to describe it’s coming “like the arrival of an F35 into WWI battlefield.”

NASA discovers “alien” life in California

NASA astrobiologists have discovered a new organism that is unlike anything ever seen before on Earth. The discovery challenges the long held assertions about how life might evolve on alien planets, and could change the way we look for life in the universe.
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Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 The Game review

Review: EA has once again adapted the Harry Potter franchise into a video game, and the result is a rushed and broken title that is more about cashing in on the name than offering anything new.
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Adrenalin Misfits review

Review: Konami's Adrenalin Misfits for the Kinect offers a fun, but very limited diversion for a young crowd.
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James Bond 007: Blood Stone Review

Review: James Bond returns again to the digital world in Activision’s mediocre and underwhelming James Bond 007: Blood Stone.
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First Source Code trailer revealed

Duncan Jones, director of “Moon” brings us Source Code starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The movie opens April 15, 2011.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 Review

Review: The end has begun, and in Part 1 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, David Yates brings us a dark and mature look at the Potter universe.

Digital Trends’ Top 5 Viral Videos of the Week, November 19, 2010

In this week’s edition of our weekly viral videos: an angry horse, golf is serious business, and the coolest welcome home ever.

Kevin Butler talks Gran Turismo 5

Sony’s VP of awesome returns to discuss Gran Turismo 5 in the recently released commercial.

Deus Ex: Human Revolution gameplay trailer

Square Enix has released a new trailer highlighting the gameplay for the upcoming FPS, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, due out March 8, 2011.
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Dennis Leary joins the cast of Spider-Man

Leary will play Captain George Stacy, the father of Peter Parker’s love interest, Gwen Stacy.

Diablo III trailer highlights the Monk

Diablo 3 releases a trailer showing off the character class of the Monk, a brand new class.

Gears of War for the Kinect?

A new rumor suggests that Epic will be bringing a little love to the Kinect in the form of a Gears of War game.

The first Cowboys & Aliens trailer debuts

Director Jon Favreau’s next film, Cowboys & Aliens has released its first official trailer. The movie is due out on July 29, 2011.
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Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood review

Review: Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood returns you Renaissance Italy and puts you back in the shoes of master assassin Ezio in a game that is worth the cost, despite how familiar it feels.

Nintendo to talk next-gen consoles after selling 15 million more Wii units

In a recent interview, Nintendo America’s CEO claims the company wants to move 15 million more units in America before openly discussing the next generation of console.

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood launch trailer

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood hits stores tomorrow, but you can get a little taste of what it holds in the launch trailer.

Battle: Los Angeles trailer

Trailer: In the upcoming sci-fi action film Battle: Los Angeles, aliens attack Earth, and LA becomes a battleground. The film is due out March 11, 2011.

ZeniMax buys Chronicles of Riddick developer, MachineGames

ZeniMax Media continues its expansion by purchasing European studio MachineGames, a studio founded by the makers of Chronicles of Riddick and The Darkness.

Check out the trailer for Epic’s new game Bulletstorm

The developer of Gears of War’s newest FPS hits stores February 22, 2011.

Rockstar drops L.A. Noire trailer

Rockstar’s next major game, L.A. Noire, now has its very own trailer with in-game footage.

Tron Legacy trailer shows off the story

Image used with permission by copyright holder This trailer actually came out earlier in the week, and since its debut it has already circled the internet a few times. Unless something unpredictable happens, it appears that Disney might have a hit on their hands with Tron Legacy. Here’s hoping it is good enough to warrant […]

Dead Space 2 Lullaby trailer

Debuting last week, EA has released a new trailer for the upcoming sequel to Dead Space. Dead Space 2 is due out on January 28, 2011.

Check out the trailer for Kevin Macdonald’s The Eagle

Image used with permission by copyright holder Based on the 1954 novel then film, The Eagle of the Ninth, The Eagle is a story of the Roman Empire stretching to the furthest extent of its power before being pushed back. In 140 AD while Rome was near the height of its global dominance, a small, […]

Gran Turismo 5 due out November 24 (in theory)

Image used with permission by copyright holder It is hard to claim that Gran Turismo 5 is “worth the wait”. After all, could any video game be worth a four year wait? In the time since GT5 was originally supposed to be released, Microsoft has released two Forza games, several arcade racers like Burnout and […]

Digital Trends’ top 5 viral videos of the week, November 12, 2010

In this week’s edition of our weekly viral videos: herding people, a puppy so adorable it might make you sick, and a football team develops a new offensive formation.
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GoldenEye 007 (Wii) review

Review: Nintendo dredges the nostalgic depths to recreate one of the most memorable first-person shooters of all time in Golden Eye 007.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops review

Treyarch took over the reins from Infinity Ward for Black Ops. But can they fill the large shoes left for them? In a word, yes.
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Microsoft Kinect launch title roundup

From Kinect Sports to Fighters Uncaged, we evaluate all the first Kinect titles to see which are worth your cash, and which are destined for the bargain bin.