Then after Wednesday's snowboarding competition, he plans to "chill hard and hang out"
Two new sci-fi video games cast you in the futuristic role of a space marine who must face off against deadly creatures.
It's official. Grand Theft Auto IV is a video game blockbuster, with gamers around the world buying up more than 6 million copies of the gritty, urban action title in its first week of sales.
Cash is suddenly king again. And as you'll see, that presents you with a bargain-hunting opportunity.
Although deep discounts brought out much bigger crowds of holiday bargain hunters, a major retail trade group said Sunday that shoppers actually spent less money this year over the crucial Thanksgiving weekend.
Target this year is setting juicy Black Friday deals on high-definition televisions, digital cameras, videogame consoles and toys, according to a Web site that says it has received a leaked copy of the retailer's circular.
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"Halo 3" might be all the rage these days among first-person shooter fans, but those looking for the most bang for their buck won't find a better deal than the action-packed "Orange Box" from Valve Software.
Microsoft Corp. reported quarterly earnings Thursday that beat analysts estimates, citing robust demand for its Vista operating system as well as its top-selling new video game "Halo 3."
It's a great time to be part of women's tennis. As my colleague Justin Gimelstob wrote last week, the current state of the WTA is great -- we have so many new faces, new personalities and new names all knocking on stardom's door.
Get your game on
updated: Mon Oct 15 2007 09:33:00
CNN's Matt West talks to Nicole Lapin about the latest video games on the market.
Skateboarding is all about cheeky defiance, which is exactly what Electronic Arts is sporting for going up against Activision's billion-dollar Tony Hawk skateboarding franchise.
For all the hype about Microsoft's Halo 3 video game, 10 times as many people have played the hit online game Diner Dash.
Microsoft hopes "Halo 3" will make more than a blockbuster film on opening weekend. CNN's Phil Black reports.
''Halo 3'' is now on store shelves around the world. CNN's Phil Black was there when it hit the red carpet in Britain.
With the release of "Halo 3," Microsoft amps up the hype surrounding gaming. CNN's Jim Boulden reports.
U.S. stocks were set to trade higher at Thursday's open, with investors awaiting a slew of economic readings and interested in talk concerning troubled Wall Street bank Bear Stearns.
Stocks climbed Thursday, as investors bet that a big drop in new home sales and a weak reading on GDP growth will make the Federal Reserve more likely to cut interest rates further.
Video game enthusiasts in the United States plunked down about $170 million on copies of "Halo 3" in the 24 hours after the Xbox 360 game went on sale, Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday.
CNNMoney: Stocks manage gainsupdated: Thu Sep 27 2007 03:41:00
Stocks inched higher Thursday, as investors bet that a big drop in new home sales and a weak reading on GDP growth will make the Federal Reserve more likely to cut interest rates further.
CNNMoney: Stocks inch higherupdated: Thu Sep 27 2007 00:18:00
Stocks struggled higher Thursday morning as investors mulled a big drop in new home sales, a weak read on GDP growth, rising oil prices and some negative corporate news.
Stocks were mixed Thursday morning as a big drop in new home sales vied with continued enthusiasm about the prospect of Bear Stearns selling a minority stake in the company.
Not only is Microsoft Game Studios' "Halo 3" the most eagerly anticipated video game of the year -- it achieved a milestone of a million preorders two months ago -- but this action sci-fi series has become a cultural phenomenon, spawning novels, comics, action figures and a top-secret project with Academy Award-winning director Peter Jackson ("The Lord of the Rings. The Return of the King").
I-Reporter Joshua Hanson, 17, is the first to get his hands on 'Halo 3' in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Some people might call 17-year-old Joshua Hanson one the luckiest people on the planet. Others might call him crazy.
A tech rally lifted the Nasdaq Tuesday and helped the broader market stabilize, but gains were limited after profit warnings from a pair of retailers and a big drop in consumer confidences revived worries about the economic outlook.
CNNMoney: Stocks give up gainsupdated: Mon Sep 24 2007 01:43:00
Stocks gave up early gains Monday afternoon, as investors struggled to sustain an advance following last week's big Federal Reserve-inspired rally and ahead of a string of key economic reports due later in the week.
CNNMoney: Stocks turn higherupdated: Sun Sep 23 2007 23:25:00
Stocks gained Monday morning, rising after a sluggish start, as investors built on last week's Federal Reserve-inspired rally and geared up for a string of key economic reports due later in the week.
Microsoft Xbox 360 owners in search of an intense 3-D shooter need not wait for Halo 3.
So many games, so little time.
What's a video gamer to do while waiting for blockbuster titles such as "Madden NFL 08" (August 14), "Halo 3" (September 25) and "Grand Theft Auto IV" (October 16)?
Whether it's a future conflict on city streets or a 60-year-old war by sea and air, Microsoft Xbox 360 owners have two new action games to fight through with "Crackdown" and "Battlestations: Midway."
The days of the Saturday matinee may have long faded from the local cinema, but they could be rising again in the world of video games like "Half-Life 2" and "Halo."
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Grand Theft Auto is coming to the Xbox 360 - and Halo 3's not far behind it.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - While there aren't quite as many mysteries at this year's E3, there's plenty of anticipation. The video game industry's annual trade show may have revealed plenty of next generation secrets in 2005, but it left just as many unanswered questions.
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