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By Dana Vinson

I'm a huge fan of California Games. It's one of the reasons I decided to move to Los Angeles...and one of the reasons I was disappointed when I showed up and no one was bouncing a hacky sack off their head.
G-Phoria 2009 Voting

By Joe Paulding

G-Phoria is the video game awards show where all of the winners are decided by gamers themselves. So go to the G-Phoria 2009 voting page and cast your ballot, or don't complain when your favorite game doesn't win!
NPD June 2009 Console Sales

By Raymond Padilla

Long, long ago (last month) in a galaxy far, far away (America), three consoles and two handheld systems duked it out. Find out who won the latest round of the console wars!
Harry Potter Cast Interviews

By Mike D'Alonzo

Harry's back, and this group of interviews with the stars of the big summer blockbuster should whet your appetite for another year at Hogwarts.

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NCAA Football 10

Release Date: July 14, 2009

If you can't throw a couple million bucks toward your school's football program to help build a winner, NCAA Football 10 might be the next best thing. Here's your chance to earn...
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The Bigs 2

Release Date: July 7, 2009

Choose your pitches carefully - back the batter up? Nail the sweet spot? Heat through the wheelhouse? You've got major decisions to make when you're in the Show! Pitchers are...
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Birthday Party Bash

Release Date: July 14, 2009

It's party time! Birthday Party Bash brings the life to any party. With ten different party themes to choose from - including pirate, princess, and sports - and real party...
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Battlefield 1943

Release Date: July 7, 2009

Take to the land, sea, and air once more with this download-only installment of the revered Battlefield series. 1943 is set exclusively in the Pacific Theater, and includes the...
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Sudoku Ball Detective

Release Date: July 16, 2009

Sudoku players have been filling in the blanks in Sudoku grids since the challenge took the world by storm. So, filling in the blanks of a mystery should come naturally. Sudoku...
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Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do to Deserve This?

Release Date: July 16, 2009

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CID the Dummy

Release Date: July 10, 2009

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My Dress Up

Release Date: July 3, 2009

Say it with a style all your own in this game that lets you try over 600 fashion items! My Dress Up gives you a chance to create almost any outfit you can imagine for you and...
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Birthday Party Bash

Release Date: July 14, 2009

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