Kingdoms of Amalur: A great action game in an empty, forgettable world - Ars Technica

Kingdoms of Amalur: A great action game in an empty, forgettable world Ars Technica It's hard to think of two more disparate genres to try to combine, and usually the attempt ends up leaning too heavily toward one side of the coin or the other. Action RPGs often feel like roleplaying games that replace turn-based combat with overly ... and more »

Super Bowl ads 2012: The experts weigh in - Washington Post (blog)

Super Bowl ads 2012: The experts weigh in Washington Post (blog) By Maura Judkis What makes a Super Bowl commercial a success: talking babies? dog tricks? sex? Betty White? You may have your own ideas, but three branding experts and writers have offered their critiques of Sunday night's ads. and more »

Kobe Bryant: Where Does a Superb Season at 33 Place Kobe Among the Legends? - Bleacher Report

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Kobe Bryant: Where Does a Superb Season at 33 Place Kobe Among the Legends? Bleacher Report Despite being a die-hard Lakers fan and Kobe admirer, I had privately come to terms with the fact that the best seemed to have come and gone for Bryant once the 2011 postseason concluded. Still, it was not exactly a bad place to be. and more »

'Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective' Review - Dead People Were Never Quite This ... - Touch Arcade

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'Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective' Review - Dead People Were Never Quite This ... Touch Arcade Not unless you want to peel away some of the magic. The only thing you're getting out of me on this front is the assurance that when the bleaker moments of the game hit, they will hit hard. Of course, a good story's not much without decent gameplay. and more »

National Signing Day 2012: Another Magic Trick Works for Michigan Wolverines - Bleacher Report

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National Signing Day 2012: Another Magic Trick Works for Michigan Wolverines Bleacher Report “So far we know he's hard-working, (and) he's all about Michigan—he's a 'Michigan Man,' ”defensive end Jibreel Black told the Michigan Daily. “We want somebody to come in, where the atmosphere won't be so new to him. He's been in the Big House so we ... and more »