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More Hobbit casting news- two Doctors and double Magnetos?

Now that The Hobbit has been greenlit, the casting rumors have begun. Among the rumored are Michael Fassbender, James Nesbitt and David Tennant.
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Fallout: New Vegas developers’ diary talks voice actors

In the final Fallout: New Vegas developers' diary, the people behind the upcoming game talk about the characters and the actors voicing them.

Aronofsky confirmed to direct Wolverine 2

Director Darren Aronofsky will reteam with Hugh Jackman in Wolverine 2, when shooting begins this March.
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Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood trailer debuts

You’ve seen the multiplayer, now take a look at the new campaign trailer for Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, which is due out on November 16.

Fallout: New Vegas expansion announced as an Xbox exclusive

Fallout: New Vegas does not come out until tomorrow, but the expansion packs are already being developed for this holiday season- and they will be Xbox 360 exclusives.

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm cinematic intro debuts

The opening cinematic for the upcoming expansion pack has hit the interwebs. World of Warcraft: Cataclysm hits stores on December 7.

2K Sports picks the Giants to beat the Yankees in the World Series

2K Sports has simulated the results of the World Series using Major League Baseball 2K10, and has the Giants over the Yankees in seven games.

Stone review

Review: Robert De Niro and Ed Norton go toe-to-toe in the movie Stone, an ambitious film with several threads, but no real theme.

The Hobbit finally receives its greenlight

After months of uncertainty thanks to MGM’s financial woes, The Hobbit has received a greenlight to begin filming with Peter Jackson at the helm.
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First Halo: Reach map pack coming in November

Microsoft has announced that the “Noble Map Pack” for Halo: Reach will be released on November 30, and cost $10.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II releases two new TV spots

With the sequel to the Force Unleashed just two weeks away, the advertising blitz has begun, and LucasArts has released two new cinematic trailers to get you excited.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops releases new campaign trailer

Black Ops is a multiplayer fan’s dream, but Treyarch doesn’t want you to forget about the campaign either.

Microsoft details upcoming Xbox dashboard updates

Xbox 360 dashboards will soon have a new look, and several new features. The update will be released sometime before the Kinect debuts on November 4.
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Rhys Ifans cast as Spider-Man villain

Rhys Ifans has been cast as the villain in the upcoming Spider-Man reboot, but Sony is keeping quiet about which villain he will play.

Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune has a writer, director

David O. Russell has returned to Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. Russell has signed to write and direct the video game adaptation.
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It’s Kind of a Funny Story Review

Review: In It’s Kind of a Funny Story, directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck present a coming-of-age story that is enjoyable, but very familiar.

Digital Trends’ Top 5 viral videos of the week, October 8, 2010

In this week’s edition of our weekly viral videos, a bear gains an unfair advantage in the natural kingdom, not all poles are made to be danced on and a volcano gets pwned.

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2 trailer goes live

LucasArts has released a trailer for the upcoming Jedi action game sequel. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II is due out on October 26.

Call of Duty: Black Ops still outpacing Modern Warfare 2 on pre-orders

GameStop has announced that Black Ops is ahead of the pace set for pre-orders by its record-setting predecessor.
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Sony to integrate Facebook data into personalized games

Sony is looking to deepen the connection with Facebook by allowing users' profiles to be incorporated into games.

Halo: Reach matchmaking update available now, a second to follow soon

A new update from Bungie will correct a few issues and tweak some game types. A second update will introduce campaign matchmaking, and it is due sometime between October 12 and 19.

Captain America: Super Soldier first look

Take control of Cap in the movie-tie-in game, Captain America: Super Soldier. The game, developed by Sega, is due out in July to coincide with the movie.

World of Warcraft hits the 12-million-subscribers mark

Following the release of the Wrath of the Lich King expansion in China, World of Warcraft has amassed over 12 million current subscribers.

ESPN to air live NBA games in 3D

ESPN and the NBA have agreed on a deal that will allow the sports channel to air eight regular season games, and six playoff games in 3D on ESPN3D.

Avatar three-disc extended collectors set due in November

On November 16 Fox is releasing a collector’s edition of Avatar that will feature three versions of the movie, and two discs of bonus features.

Prank House begins its first season

The reality video game has begun, and the week one line up has been announced.

Call of Duty: Black Ops trailer details online customization

Activision has released a new trailer for Black Ops that shows the options available for character customizations.
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NBA 2K11 review

Review: Nothing but the best would do for the return of Michael Jordan, and NBA2K11 is exactly that - the best.

Bungie goes after 15,000 Halo cheaters

Bungie has reset the in-game credit totals of nearly 15,000 users that exploited a challenge to earn credits.

Microsoft discounts Xbox Live subscriptions before rate hike

Microsoft is offering a renewal discount before the November Xbox Live price increase, offering players two years of service plus 1,600 Microsoft points for $84.

DC Universe Online delayed until 2011

DC Universe Online will not be shipping in November. Sony has announced that the game will be delayed until early 2011, but the beta testing will continue.

The Social Network review

Review: In The Social Network, David Fincher tells the story of the founding of Facebook. And while it might not be totally accurate, it is easily one of the best films of the year.
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Let Me In Review

Review: Let Me In, an American remake of a Swedish vampire film, manages to build off the classic nature of the first, while smartly adding its own spin.
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EA removes the playable Taliban in Medal of Honor

In response to the growing controversy, EA has decided to eliminate the playable Taliban from the multiplayer, and will instead call the other team “Opposing Force.”