The launch of Android is the most important event in mobile phones since the release of the iPhone. It could actually be more important, in the long run. Even if it doesn't exceed Google's wildest dreams to become a ubiquitous mobile platform, it's sure to re-stoke innovation in mobile phones as platforms slug it out for supremacy. But besides all that, Android just looks pretty damn cool. Of course, Android isn't all Google-y amazingness—there are some definite reasons to take a step back from the love-in. So here are five reasons why you should be absolutely hyped for Android on Tuesday, and five why, well...

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In just a few weeks, we can almost guarantee that the wires will be filled with one story again: Wii shortages. It should come as no surprise—Nintendo has redistributed hardware/games like Wii Fit to Europe and elsewhere to avoid the weak dollar. And at the same time, the Wii is still the most sought-after console today.

Yet, in my 3 months since moving, I've unpacked every part of my home theater system except for the Wii. And I can't say I miss it. So to those of you with Wiis in the audience, I want to know...

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We imagine that Activision Blizzard has more green cash money than a number of medium-sized countries thanks to their ownership of some ridiculously profitable franchises. While the skeptical industry analyst might expect them to sit on their surplus, or perhaps swim through it Scrooge McDuck style, a recent announcement from Activision revealed that they're using said wealth to provide faux-rockers with a pretty terrific pre-order bonus for Guitar Hero: World Tour -- an extra guitar peripheral.

As far as we can tell, the offer is only extended to those living (and purchasing rhythm games) in the UK, and is limited to pre-orders of the GH:WT bundle (currently retailing for £150 in most online stores). While it's scientific fact that the modern gaming enthusiast already owns approximately seven guitar peripherals, newcomers to the rockstar simulation genre will now be able to play with a full band without incurring any pesky fees for an extra axe. Would-be bassists, rejoice!

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Activision has begun suing individual pirates of console games. Edge Online is reporting that they are going after a New York resident for allegedly copying Call of Duty 3 for the Xbox 360 and other games, seeking $30,000 to $150,000 in damages for each infringement. GamePolitics has also uncovered six other lawsuits with settlements between $1,000 and $100,000, in five of which the defendant was unrepresented."
Activision's lawyers specifically told GamePolitics that the lawsuit wasn't targeting file-sharers, so they probably mean that the alleged pirate was reproducing and distributing physical copies of the game.

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Im sure many or all of you know by now that Waninkokos "Back Up Loader" or plainly known as the Piracy Loader was leaked and found its way to GBA Temp who then hosted the download and spread the news to every major tech and piracy site going, shortly after more shall i say hack sites wiinewz and tehskeen also posted the release (although to be fair becuase of attacks on tehskeen i never saw the download there), later in the day GBAtemp took the loader down but other questionable sites such as wiinewz still have the download up, now the funny thing is, you see comments on the very forums who now host the loader calling GBAtemp but in effect they are now as bad or worse for keeping the files on their servers.

Now some more fallout has occured it seems that tehskeen had had its site compromised many times and whilst i dislike anyone who attacks sites i can see why this may be happening, you see Brakken although i dont know him personally takes it upon himself to attack other sites with name calling and whilst i do agree on some sites eventually you will upset the wrong types ie some clever basts who can hack anything and trust me most sites are very hackable (look at how many times we have been hacked). Anyway back to the plot, i was reading on tehskeen forums before they get wiped again that there seems to be some finger pointing that Brakken himself leaked it, i doubt this very much but who did leak it ?, was the leaker in disguise and gave the carrot to gbatemp knowing they would post it. Stranger things happen in the world and remember that anyone is capable of anything.

But anyway as ive read from many disgruntled Homebrew fans across the many forums of the Wii Scene and i repeat what they say, Lets get back to real Homebrew not piracy.

Oh one final thing i was accused and named with others (to whom i dont like either) of taking down the site brakken.net, now just to make things clear, one i have a nice real life and two i dont do things like that, now unless you have proof its very stupid to make accusations and then read in a forum that people are going to hack my site, to those people make sure you know who it is before taking action oh and posting on the internet that your going to do it gives nice evidence.

ok mini rant over ...

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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description

RETURNING FROM THE DEPTHS OF EVIL

Shattering time and space, the venomous Serpent King Orochi kidnapped the DYNASTY WARRIORS and SAMURAI WARRIORS in a scheme to test his might. The heroes eventually defeated Orochi and his menacing army. While the slain Orochi lies in the netherworld, a mysterious alliance is hatching an otherworldly plan so that the Serpent King may rise again. Now a new group of warriors must join forces with history's finest in an effort to stop this evil resurrection.

STORY MODE: THE SAGA CONTINUES...

WARRIORS OROCHI 2 takes place after the events of the original game. The game's main Story Mode features storylines for the kingdoms of Wu, Wei, and Shu, and the SAMURAI WARRIORS, while a new Orochi storyline looks back to the first series of wars to expose some of the Serpent King's secrets. (Includes 2P Co-op)

ADDITIONAL GAME MODES

A new two-player Versus Mode comes action-packed with four different games including "Tag Team" matches that pit individual fighters in lethal head-to-head combat.

Survival Mode is based on the rules of Versus Mode's Tag Team, but designed for a single player. In Survival Mode, each opponent is controlled by the CPU. Various rewards are granted based on the player's total wins.

A "Tag Team" match in the Survival Mode arena. (PlayStation 2 screen shown)

Free Mode allows you to play any unlocked stage with a team of your choice. The Gallery showcases hundreds of stills of characters and weapons, as well as all of the game's cut scenes.

One of two new stages: The Wuhang Mountains.

TEAM BATTLE SYSTEM IMPROVED

The popular "Team Battle System" lets players create their own three-person fighting unit. At any given time, one warrior will be engaged in battle, while the other two are recuperating; restoring their Life Meters and Musou Gauges.

WARRIORS OROCHI 2 includes two new improvements to the "Team Battle System" controls. When your active character is being attacked, press either the L2 or R2 button (Left Trigger or Right Trigger for the Xbox 360) to have one of your team members defend you. But if the active character's life is low, press both buttons to invoke a coordinated Triple Attack by all three of your team members. Both of these attacks will deplete your Musou gauge.

OVER 90 PLAYABLE CHARACTERS

WARRIORS OROCHI 2 features an overwhelming lineup of over 90 playable characters from both franchises including SAMURAI WARRIORS2 XTREME LEGENDS, plus new characters from Chinese and Japanese history.

Attack Categories and Special Attacks
In the game, all characters belong to one of three Attack Categories (Power, Speed, and Technique). Each of these Attack Categories features a different Special Attack. Awareness of these different offensive strengths will be a vital step towards victory. Each Attack category has its own "Special Attack" plus an "enhanced skill" or a "unique action." Characters in the "Technique" attack category possess all three.

"Special Attacks" are performed by pressing the R1 button.
"Unique actions" are performed by pressing the "Jump" or "Special Attack" buttons in certain situations.
"Enhanced skills" do not require any action by the player.

Attack Category: Power
Each warrior in the Power Category possesses a "Power Attack," which can inflict significant damage or provide a strength boost. These warriors also possess "Hyper Armor" that prevents them from being knocked back by normal and arrow attacks when the player is on the offensive.

Attack Category: Speed
Warriors in the Speed category are adept at "Combination Maneuvers," which can be deployed consecutively from ordinary attacks. Speed warriors can also use the skills Aerial Thrust, propelling them through mid-air, and Aerial Escape, enabling them to jump up and away in mid-attack.

Attack Category: Technique.
The Special Attack for Technique warriors is called "Enhanced Strike." By pressing the R1 button in place of the triangle button in any combination, the effects of the attack will be multiplied, in exchange for using up the Musou gauge. Additionally, Counter Strike can be used by pressing the R1 button directly after taking damage. This produces a powerful counterattack in exchange for using up the Musou Gauge.

Character Attributes
All of the characters possess ten different attributes. These attributes are: Life, Musou Gauge, Offensive strength, Defensive strength, Speed, Combos, Abilities, Weapon strength, Proficiency and Special Attacks (based on character's Attack category)

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Product Features
Confront and associate with familiar faces from the Star Wars films, including Darth Vader in addition to new adversaries such as fugitive Jedi and Force-sensitive Felucians
Unleash and upgrade the Secret Apprentice's four core Force powers - Force push, grip, repulse and lightning - throughout the course of the game, and combine them for ultra-destructive, never-before-seen combos.
Examples of unleashing the Force in ways never thought possible: Secret Apprentice won't just Force push enemies into walls - he'll Force push enemies through walls, and will Force grip them in midair, zap them with lightning, then drop them to the ground
Visit locations such as Episode III's Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk and the floral Felucia, the junk planet Raxus Prime, plus an Imperial TIE fighter construction facility
Decisions made by players throughout the game will determine the path of the story, including multiple endings that will rock Star Wars continuity as they know it.

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Product Features
3 DS late replacement stylus
Detailed replicas of lightsabers carried by yoda, darth vader and the jedi

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Kazuma Kiryu, the protagonist of the first Yakuza, is named Fourth Chairman of the Tojo Clan but unexpectedly retires from life in the clan the same day. However, his personally chosen successor is assassinated by a former allied gang called the Omi. These events set in motion an engrossing storyline that sees Kazuma travelling through Japan, on what could be the last opportunity to stave off an all-out war between the Tojo and Omi clans.

"We are thrilled to treat the gamers in Europe to the sequel of the critically acclaimed Yakuza," said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe Ltd. "Yakuza 2 is one of the most requested Japanese titles in our portfolio and we’re delighted to finally announce a European version."

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