According to the report posted by online newspaper Star-Gazette, The Waverly Police of New York arrested two 18-year old youths for several felonies after an investigation into a burglary that occurred just a couple of days ago.

The incident happened on Ithaca Street and both the accused came from the Athens area. According to reports, the two were able to steal several properties amounting to US 2,500 which include the following:

• A Nintendo Wii
• Two Xbox 360One Dell personal
• One digital camera
• One cell phone,
• Two duffel bags
• Three Xbox games

The two were charged with second degree burglary and fourth degree grand larceny. Aside from then, another 17-year old male was also charged with fourth degree criminal facilitation who is believed to have driven the suspects to the burglarized house.

The 18-year old accused will return to the Waverly Village Court on Tuesday for action while the younger male will be made to appear on April 10 for further questioning.

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Ready for your daily dose of speculations, courtesy of industry insider Surfer Girl?

Today’s string of rumors will be dealing with a mixed bag of topics, ranging from the Starcraft franchise’s origins, to additional info regarding Call of Duty 5 (PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, DS).

To start off, word on the street is that Blizzard Entertainment’s Starcraft franchise was originally penned to be a Star Wars game. That’s, until Lucas decided to pull the plug on the idea, with Blizz deciding to push through with the project.

As to how past rumors implying that SC was actually a scrapped Warhammer: 40K game fits into this equation, we’re not too sure. For the Wii owners, Surfer Girl’s hinting that work is underway for a third helping of the Raving Rabbids franchise.

The game’s expected to land by Christmas this year, and won’t be focusing on Rayman as much as the past two games did. More hot rabbid action, anyone? Now, if you don’t fancy more of Ubisoft’s dementedly inept bunnies, you might want to hear out the bit regarding development team Nintendo Software Technology or NST.

According to Surfer Girl, the team’s working on a new action game that’s expected to surpass their previously axed ballad of blunt force trauma, Project H.A.M.M.E.R. Smashing. The last rumor deals with Infinity Ward’s upcoming FPS, Call of Duty 5.

According to Surfer Girl’s sources, the game might be a throwback to the historical shooter line that’s been the recurring theme of the CoD franchise (before CoD4 that is). As SG elaborated on why this is the case:

It started production following the completion of Call of Duty 3 which Activision assured Infinity Ward would not be called Call of Duty 3 and would be a spin-off rather than an entry in the main series.

Because they respected the work of Infinity Ward so much. when Call of Duty 4 was still a year from completion and not too many at Activision were confident that this modern warfare thing was going to be successful.

On the plus side, this also means that CoD5 has been in production for roughly two years. That’s plenty of time to polish it up into something that’ll hopefully trump even its highly lauded Modern Warfare predecessor.

That appears to be the latest word on the rumor mill. Drop by again in case we pick up information that might shed more light on these matters.

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If last week’s video game releases kept you on that comfortable sofa during the holidays for hours on end, handheld owners are going to get their share of fun that they can keep in their pockets. All gamers have a lot to be happy about this week with explosive titles across all platforms, but both the Sony PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS platforms undoubtedly take the cake.

For Final Fantasy fans, the final stretch of March marks the much awaited release of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII in North America. On the other hand, popular game creator Tomonobu Itagaki is bringing his own Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword to the west following its March 20 Japanese release. Next-gen consoles will get visceral yet again as cross-platform Dark Sector is about to hit retail, along with the equally brutal Viking: Battle for Asgard.

Aggression - Reign Over Europe. Embark in a new journey to 1900s Europe in this real-time strategy game that grants you to play as Germany, France, Russia or England. In an attempt to be historically accurate without depriving players the freedom of rewriting history, it’s possible to encounter a Nazi-governed England or a democratic Germany in a world where Albert Einstein can be used as a spy.

• Computer - March 25, 2008
• Playlogic and Lesta Studio

Australia Zoo Quest. Contrary to what its title may imply, Australia Zoo Quest isn’t an adventure set in the home of Australian animals. Akin to surprise hit Puzzle Quest, it incorporates exploration elements in a puzzle game. When the day is done, you’ll be familiar with Aussie wildlife, and perhaps be able pick up the accent.

• Personal computer - March 25, 2008
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Dreamcatcher Interactive

Belief & Betrayal. Classic Computer point-and-click is slated to hit home in form of journalist Jonathan Danter’s tale. A ten year old murder could very well be the beginning of the world’s end, and it’s up to you and three playable characters to travel all over Europe and solve puzzles to make sure there’s tomorrow.

• Computer - March 25, 2008
• ESRB M (Mature)
• DTP Entertainment and Artematica

Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath. The most badass RTS villain’s return is highlighted by 13 new missions and an extensive look at the Tiberium War which spans across 20 years. Six sub-factions such as the Brotherhood of Nod and Scrin will be introduced, consequently dropping a plethora of new units, structures, and powers to all forces.

• Computer - March 24, 2008
• US 29.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Electronic Arts and EA Los Angeles

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. Here’s a surefire hit that took Japan by storm at launch as a proper prequel to what many believe to be as the greatest RPG of all time. If you’ve got a PSP and love for the revered franchise, there’s no reason to have second thoughts about buying this on day one.

• Sony PlayStation Portable - March 25, 2008
• US 39.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Square Enix

Dark Sector. Instead of simply giving us a gun and things to shoot at, D3 decided to arm the protagonist of a third-person action game with an all-purpose glaive which can take out enemies from afar or decapitate in melee range. With that said, Dark Sector holds much promise, and you have a few days to check it out before getting the opportunity to buy a copy.

• Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 - March 25, 2008
• ESRB M (Mature)
• D3 Publisher and Digital Extremes

Emergency Mayhem. You were right on the money when you thought drivers of firetrucks, ambulances, and police cars sometimes think they own the road. Or at least, that would apply in Crisis City where accidents happen left and right. So you as a public servant will have to drive no holds barred to save the city’s citizens in the fastest ways possible.

• Nintendo Wii - March 25, 2008
• US 49.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Codemasters

Harvest Moon DS Cute. The latest installment in the long-running light-hearted farm simulation series brings new livestock to the barn, and puts fans in the shoes of their favorite heroines from previous games. As a female-oriented title, you’ll be searching for a husband in Harvest Moon DS Cute instead of finding a lady companion.

• Nintendo DS - March 25, 2008
• US 29.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Natsume and Marvelous Entertainment

MiniCopter: Adventure Flight. RC helicopter enthusiasts should look no further, since it’s difficult to top MiniCopter’s over 40 missions and countless customization options. All you need to know is that you can fly over a child s bedroom, hospital, hotel room, and other fun locations in several game modes littered with challenges and hidden goodies.

• Nintendo Wii - March 25, 2008
• US 29.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Aksys Games and Sonic Powered

Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword. It’s Ryu Hayabusa on the DS with Stylus controls we’ve never seen before and combat that put other action games on the Nintendo handheld to shame. What else can be stated now that it’s been out in Japan since March 20? Unless brain training is your thing, this should be on top of that priority list.

• Nintendo DS - March 25, 2008
• US 34.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Tecmo and Team Ninja

Obscure: The Aftermath. In the spirit of its predecessor, Obscure is in for another spin of scares inspired by teen horror movies. Six unique characters offer a fresh experience each playthrough, made more engaging since another player can join in at any time. The faint-hearted need not apply, because Fallcreek University isn’t a happy place.

• Nintendo Wii, Personal computer - March 25, 2008
• US 29.99
• ESRB M (Mature)
• Ignition Entertainment and Hydravision

Opoona. It’s mind-boggling how Koei decided to go adorable and and create a “lifestyle RPG” for the waggling Wii, which has character development and exploration elements not present in the company’s breadwinning Dynasty Warriors franchise. Then again, we can’t complain when it’s hand-crafted by former Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy developers. Now, only time will tell if Energy Bonbon-filled title’s charm is enough to win our hearts.

• Nintendo Wii - March 25, 2008
• US 49.99
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Koei and ArtePiazza

Summer Sports: Paradise Island. Jump into the summer fever early with Destineer’s upcoming summer-themed Wii minigame collection, where you can indulge yourself in basketball, croquet, lawn darts, badminton, volleyball, horse shoes, and mini-golf.

• Nintendo Wii - March 27, 2008
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Destineer

Sword of the Stars: Collector’s Edition. You can explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate to your heart’s content in the futuristic Sword of the Stars universe by grabbing the collector’s edition packed with the original game and its expansion Born of Blood that’ll soon be available. Bonus stuff like The Deacon’s Tale novella and art are also included.

• Personal computer - March 25, 2008
• ESRB E (Everyone)
• Lighthouse Interactive and Kerberos

Tales of Pirates. After a year of being in beta stage, IGG has finally announced recently that Tales of Pirates is officially sailing. In a few days, citizens of the MMORPG’s realms can expect an influx of newcomers in search for bounty hidden in the Deep Blue.

• Computer - March 24, 2008
• Free-to-play
• IGG and Moliyo

Universe at War: Earth Assault. A fresh breed of alien races are about to wreak havoc on the Xbox 360, but for us gamers, what matters the most is that another console RTS is finally coming. Sega’s epic invasion story faced lukewarm reception on Computer, and we’ll see soon if it fares better on a different platform.

• Microsoft Xbox 360 - March 25, 2008
• US 59.99
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Sega and Petroglyph

Viking: Battle for Asgard. Sega went bloody and hack-and-slash heavy in its next title with Creative Assembly, the creator of the renowned Total War series, to deliver a mythical adventure starring Skarin who’ll battle hundreds of enemies using intense physical combat moves and devastating powers.

• Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 - March 25, 2008
• US 59.99
• ESRB M (Mature)
• Sega and Creative Assembly

Warriors Orochi. The unprecedented tandem of legendary Chinese and Japanese heroes and villains from Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors to defeat the Serpent King Orochi can’t be stopped, as Warriors Orochi is heading to the PSP and PC. Both upcoming incarnations boast of the same features players enjoyed on consoles.

• Sony q, Personal computer - March 25, 2008
• US 39.99 (PSP)
• ESRB T (Teen)
• Koei and Omega Force

Buy: [Australia Zoo Quest (PC)]
Buy: [Belief & Betrayal (PC)]
Buy: [Command & Conquer 3: Kane’s Wrath (PC)]
Buy: [Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (PSP)]
Buy: [Dark Sector (Xbox 360), (PS3)]
Buy: [Emergency Mayhem (Wii)]
Buy: [Harvest Moon DS Adorable (DS)]
Buy: [MiniCopter: Adventure Flight (Wii)]
Buy: [Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword (DS)]
Buy: [Obscure: The Aftermath (Wii), (Personal computer)]
Buy: [Opoona (Wii)]
Buy: [Summer Sports: Paradise Island (Wii)]
Buy: [Sword of the Stars: Collector’s Edition (PC)]
Buy: [Universe at War: Earth Assault (Xbox 360)]
Buy: [Viking: Battle for Asgard (Xbox 360), (PS3)]

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Jared from Trek-Tech demonstrates An outdoor/indoor-friendly tripod that can serve as a walking staff, monopod, and much more.

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Ah Paris. The sights, the sounds… the 25 stamina bonus? If you’re going to Blizzard’s 2008 Worldwide Invitational in Paris then you may want to look at Blizzard’s new tourist map.

The map outlines some of the more interesting places in Paris that convention participants can visit in their free time. Well, you can’t expect to be in the convention 24-7.

Each location in the map has been given that old Blizzard charm, just for the heck of it. The Eiffel Tower, for instance, briefly summarizes the history of the monument. Then it tells you that a tour of the place will improve your stamina by 25. An interesting read even if you’re not going to the Worldwide Invitational.

Blizzard outlined a couple of more points for those flying in to Paris for the convention. You might want to take a look if you’re new to the city. The info includes airport locations, public transportation, and vehicle rental services. Check it out by following the link below.

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If you like your FPS experience a little bit on the spooky side, you’re probably one of the many gamers who liked Monolith Productions‘ F.E.A.R. The devs aren’t about to let up on the horrors as they bring the sequel Project Origin (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3, Personal computer), closer and closer to completion.

This trailer will enthrall fans of the first game, and should turn some heads who passed up on F.E.A.R. It gives a taste of things to come by showing some cut scene clips as well as gameplay footage.

We won’t spoil you on what you’re about to witness, so go right ahead and play the video. Just make sure you’re not too faint-hearted. Enjoy!

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