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Get ready for the first 2D home console Mario Bros. adventure since the SNES. New Super Mario Bros. Wii ($47; November 15) brings up to four-player co-op to the familiar side-scrolling world of Mario and Luigi, with classic gameplay augmented by new items like the propeller suit and Penguin Mario, and motion-based controls made possible by the Wii Remote. We recommend grabbing Super Mario World from the Virtual Console store if you need to shake the rust off after more than a decade.
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If the idea of Jack Black playing "the world's greatest roadie" who gets sent back in time to save an "ancient world of heavy metal" from destruction sounds silly, well, that's because it is. But don't let that stop you from enjoying Brutal Legend ($57). Despite its wacky premise, Legend impresses with a mix of classic hack and slash and combat driving gameplay, and features like online multiplayer, plenty of in-game cameos and voice talent, hardcore graphics, and a killer 108-song soundtrack that plays like a heavy metal "greatest hits" collection.
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The world's best soccer game gets even better with FIFA 10 ($30-$60; October 20). Featuring all the licensed teams, leagues, and tournaments that you expect, along with multiple game modes and customizable dead ball moves, 10 adds a new 360-degree dribbling system to give you more precise control, a reworked, more advanced Urgency AI logic for even more realistic gameplay, refined shooting and passing systems, and more. If you simply can't wait for the console version, you can pick up the iPhone and iPod touch edition right now for $10.
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Mixing old-school shooter controls with high-definition gore graphics, Zombie Apocalypse ($10) is the most fun you'll have this week. Available on the PlayStation Store for the PS3, Apocalypse offers up to four-player online cooperative zombie-killing fun, complete with environmental hazards to aid in your undead-destroying quest, six unlockable game modes to keep things interesting, and worldwide high score boards to help you stay motivated... you know, in case survival isn't motivation enough.
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Getting gray hairs waiting for Gran Turismo 5 to finally make its appearance? Stop waiting and pick up Need for Speed: Shift ($57) instead. Ditching the open-world model of the last few NFS titles, Shift is a track-based racer, offering around 20 courses, including Laguna Seca and Nürburgring, more than 60 cars, including the Bugatti Veyron, Corvette Z06, and Aston Martin Vantage, and a terrific behind-the-wheel view that puts you in the drivers seat.
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Celebrate the kick-off of the NFL season with the world's best-selling football game... on your phone. Madden NFL 10 for iPhone ($10) packs all the Madden action you know and love — including full rosters for all 32 NFL teams, authentic stadiums, nearly 300 plays to choose from, the ability to draw up your own plays using the multi-touch screen, a multiplayer mode, a complete season mode with trades, depth charts, free-agents, and more, and in-game commentary from Madden, Tom Hammond, and Cris Collinsworth.
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Sure, Batman has put plenty of baddies away at Arkham, but when the tables are turned can he fight his way out? Batman: Arkham Asylum ($54) puts players in the shoes of the Caped Crusader, who has been trapped in a prison full of old adversaries and henchmen by the Joker — who is determined to make your stay permanent. For Batman die-hards, there's also a Collector's Edition ($100), which includes a batarang storage box, a 14-inch in-game batarang replica, exclusive content, and more.
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Get ready for the kickoff of the 2009 NFL season on September 10 with Madden NFL 10 ($50-$55; August 14). Packing all the realism and hard-hitting gameplay the series is known for, Madden NFL 10 also offers new features like an improved online franchise mode and online co-op, new Pro-Tak animation technology that provides even more control over the outcome of each play, new TV broadcast-style presentation with cinematic cameras, and a revamped play calling system that'll have you spending less time in menus and more time playing the game.
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It's about time that a limited edition video game package came with pack-ins that are actually cool. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition ($150; November 10) includes the highly-anticipated followup to Modern Warfare, a download code for the original classic Call of Duty, a hardbound game art book, a Steelbook case with custom artwork, and — seriously — a fully-functional set of night vision goggles good for 50 feet of visibility in total darkness, along with an individually numbered and engraved stand. Just don't get carried away re-enacting your epic wins. [Thanks, everyone]
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Practice your game at home like never before with the Tiger Woods 2010 Wii Motion Plus Bundle ($60). Thanks to the new Wii Motion Plus attachment, you get 1:1 motion tracking, so your on-screen character — whether it be Tiger, big John Daly, or a custom pimped-up version of yourself — mimics your real-life movements even more closely. Of course, this also gives you more precise control over draws and fades — great for attacking the pins on Sunday at the U.S. Open — and makes possible the new included Disc Golf mini game.
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It's about time that a limited edition video game package came with pack-ins that are actually cool. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition ($150; November 10) includes the highly-anticipated followup to Modern Warfare, a download code for the original classic Call of Duty, a hardbound game art book, a Steelbook case with custom artwork, and — seriously — a fully-functional set of night vision goggles good for 50 feet of visibility in total darkness, along with an individually numbered and engraved stand. Just don't get carried away re-enacting your epic wins. [Thanks, everyone]
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Getting gray hairs waiting for Gran Turismo 5 to finally make its appearance? Stop waiting and pick up Need for Speed: Shift ($57) instead. Ditching the open-world model of the last few NFS titles, Shift is a track-based racer, offering around 20 courses, including Laguna Seca and Nürburgring, more than 60 cars, including the Bugatti Veyron, Corvette Z06, and Aston Martin Vantage, and a terrific behind-the-wheel view that puts you in the drivers seat.
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Practice your game at home like never before with the Tiger Woods 2010 Wii Motion Plus Bundle ($60). Thanks to the new Wii Motion Plus attachment, you get 1:1 motion tracking, so your on-screen character — whether it be Tiger, big John Daly, or a custom pimped-up version of yourself — mimics your real-life movements even more closely. Of course, this also gives you more precise control over draws and fades — great for attacking the pins on Sunday at the U.S. Open — and makes possible the new included Disc Golf mini game.
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Sure, Batman has put plenty of baddies away at Arkham, but when the tables are turned can he fight his way out? Batman: Arkham Asylum ($54) puts players in the shoes of the Caped Crusader, who has been trapped in a prison full of old adversaries and henchmen by the Joker — who is determined to make your stay permanent. For Batman die-hards, there's also a Collector's Edition ($100), which includes a batarang storage box, a 14-inch in-game batarang replica, exclusive content, and more.
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Get ready for the kickoff of the 2009 NFL season on September 10 with Madden NFL 10 ($50-$55; August 14). Packing all the realism and hard-hitting gameplay the series is known for, Madden NFL 10 also offers new features like an improved online franchise mode and online co-op, new Pro-Tak animation technology that provides even more control over the outcome of each play, new TV broadcast-style presentation with cinematic cameras, and a revamped play calling system that'll have you spending less time in menus and more time playing the game.
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Mixing old-school shooter controls with high-definition gore graphics, Zombie Apocalypse ($10) is the most fun you'll have this week. Available on the PlayStation Store for the PS3, Apocalypse offers up to four-player online cooperative zombie-killing fun, complete with environmental hazards to aid in your undead-destroying quest, six unlockable game modes to keep things interesting, and worldwide high score boards to help you stay motivated... you know, in case survival isn't motivation enough.
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Celebrate the kick-off of the NFL season with the world's best-selling football game... on your phone. Madden NFL 10 for iPhone ($10) packs all the Madden action you know and love — including full rosters for all 32 NFL teams, authentic stadiums, nearly 300 plays to choose from, the ability to draw up your own plays using the multi-touch screen, a multiplayer mode, a complete season mode with trades, depth charts, free-agents, and more, and in-game commentary from Madden, Tom Hammond, and Cris Collinsworth.
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The world's best soccer game gets even better with FIFA 10 ($30-$60; October 20). Featuring all the licensed teams, leagues, and tournaments that you expect, along with multiple game modes and customizable dead ball moves, 10 adds a new 360-degree dribbling system to give you more precise control, a reworked, more advanced Urgency AI logic for even more realistic gameplay, refined shooting and passing systems, and more. If you simply can't wait for the console version, you can pick up the iPhone and iPod touch edition right now for $10.
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If the idea of Jack Black playing "the world's greatest roadie" who gets sent back in time to save an "ancient world of heavy metal" from destruction sounds silly, well, that's because it is. But don't let that stop you from enjoying Brutal Legend ($57). Despite its wacky premise, Legend impresses with a mix of classic hack and slash and combat driving gameplay, and features like online multiplayer, plenty of in-game cameos and voice talent, hardcore graphics, and a killer 108-song soundtrack that plays like a heavy metal "greatest hits" collection.
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Get ready for the first 2D home console Mario Bros. adventure since the SNES. New Super Mario Bros. Wii ($47; November 15) brings up to four-player co-op to the familiar side-scrolling world of Mario and Luigi, with classic gameplay augmented by new items like the propeller suit and Penguin Mario, and motion-based controls made possible by the Wii Remote. We recommend grabbing Super Mario World from the Virtual Console store if you need to shake the rust off after more than a decade.
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Bring the sports bar experience home with The Man Wall ($14,900). This all-in-one chunk of awesomeness features room for four TVs — one 52" and two 26" units are included — a 1200-watt Panasonic home theater with integrated speakers and wireless surround units, two 25-cigar humidors with gauges, a 32-bottle wine rack, a microwave, a live 7-foot sports ticker at the top with built-in computer, a full-size kegerator with tap, an iPod docking station, DVD player, and the ability to control it all via a single remote control. Feel free to grunt in approval.
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From the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
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Most of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
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Ever wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
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Ever wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
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Show your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
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Flapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
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We love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
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One of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
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Tempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
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While we might not know exactly what seven functions the sleek Gerber Shard ($8) will provide, we know enough to know we'll be on the pre-order list as soon as it's available. The lightweight, airline-safe keychain tool offers at the minimum a bottle opener, screwdriver, and nail puller, with a titanium nitride coating for corrosion resistance.
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Terrorism. Murder. Blood. Bullets. Darkness. This is the G.I. Joe cartoon you've been waiting 25 years for. G.I. Joe: Resolute ($14) is a new animated mini-series featuring classic Joes and Cobra operatives that's sure to make the live action movie look even more like a turd. Aimed at older viewers, and garnering standing ovations at JoeCon Comic-Con, Resolute consists of 11 episodes (ten 5-minute episodes and one 10-minute finale) totaling 60 minutes. We won't tell you the plot, but let's just say Cobra Commander goes totally apocalyptic on Moscow. In the first four minutes. Can someone please start a petition to turn this into a regular weekly series? Oh, and don't forget the toys.
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Leave it to the air maestros at Dyson to create a fan with no blades. The Dyson Air Multiplier ($300-$330) uses a fairly ingenious design to suck air into the base, accelerating it through an small aperture in the device's ring and then over a ramp to channel its direction. As it happens, this also causes the air behind and around the machine to be drawn into the airflow, creating a smooth stream of air amplified 15 times, without the unpleasant buffeting caused by the blades of a traditional fan chopping the air. The only downside? It's a $300 fan.
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What good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
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Tackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
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Known primarily for its sporty pro outerwear, the new line of Arc'teryx Veilance ($175-$1,000) tops, coats, and pants combines tough, outdoor-ready fabrics like Gore-Tex and Paclite with more traditional cuts and syling, letting you dress your best no matter what the weather's like outside. And no, we don't know how you're supposed to say "Arc'teryx."
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Think you've seen or read all the great books and films there are to digest? Think again. City Secrets Books & Movies ($14 each) are your guide to gems of cinema and literature that are mostly overlooked, compiled from recommendations given by some of the world's most well-respected minds on either subject, including Alec Wilkinson, Kenneth Turan, Marty Scorsese, and Sidney Lumet. Good luck finding copies of — and time to watch and read — all of them.
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Looking for a way to monitor your energy usage and cut down on power bills during the economic crunch? Check out the Black & Decker Power Monitor ($100). This easy-to-use device provides real-time electricity use, cost, and outdoor temperature readings, thanks to a wireless sensor that attaches to your electricity meter. Offering an Appliance Mode that isolates the cost of individual appliances or gadgets, it could save you up to 20% each month on your power bill — meaning it should pay for itself in no time.
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Who needs buttons? Apple's Magic Mouse ($69) eschews mechanical buttons and scroll wheels, letting you navigate using the same Multi-Touch technology used on the iPhone and MacBook trackpads. The sexy, seamless, touch-sensitive device works as a single or multi-button mouse with advanced gesture support, allowing you to scroll, pan, or swipe with ninja-finger skill. Works for you freakish lefties too.
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What would you pay to be Don Draper or Roger Sterling? How about to look like them? The Brooks Brothers Mad Men Edition Suit ($1,000; October 19) pays homage to AMC's hit show with a medium gray sharkskin suit designed by Janie Bryant, the Emmy-nominated costume designer for the show, and is modeled after Draper's and Sterling's wardrobes. Features include a noticeably slim cut, diagonal pockets, narrower notch lapels, and side vents. Limited to just 250, the suit is made in a Brooks-owned factory in Massachusetts, and while it might be more classically stylish than your current attire, don't expect it to magically turn you into Jon Hamm.
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Get ready for the first 2D home console Mario Bros. adventure since the SNES. New Super Mario Bros. Wii ($47; November 15) brings up to four-player co-op to the familiar side-scrolling world of Mario and Luigi, with classic gameplay augmented... [More]
If the idea of Jack Black playing "the world's greatest roadie" who gets sent back in time to save an "ancient world of heavy metal" from destruction sounds silly, well, that's because it is. But don't let that stop you... [More]
The world's best soccer game gets even better with FIFA 10 ($30-$60; October 20). Featuring all the licensed teams, leagues, and tournaments that you expect, along with multiple game modes and customizable dead ball moves, 10 adds a new 360-degree... [More]
Mixing old-school shooter controls with high-definition gore graphics, Zombie Apocalypse ($10) is the most fun you'll have this week. Available on the PlayStation Store for the PS3, Apocalypse offers up to four-player online cooperative zombie-killing fun, complete with environmental hazards... [More]
Getting gray hairs waiting for Gran Turismo 5 to finally make its appearance? Stop waiting and pick up Need for Speed: Shift ($57) instead. Ditching the open-world model of the last few NFS titles, Shift is a track-based racer, offering... [More]
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Celebrate the kick-off of the NFL season with the world's best-selling football game... on your phone. Madden NFL 10 for iPhone ($10) packs all the Madden action you know and love — including full rosters for all 32 NFL teams,... [More]
Sure, Batman has put plenty of baddies away at Arkham, but when the tables are turned can he fight his way out? Batman: Arkham Asylum ($54) puts players in the shoes of the Caped Crusader, who has been trapped in... [More]
Get ready for the kickoff of the 2009 NFL season on September 10 with Madden NFL 10 ($50-$55; August 14). Packing all the realism and hard-hitting gameplay the series is known for, Madden NFL 10 also offers new features like... [More]
It's about time that a limited edition video game package came with pack-ins that are actually cool. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition ($150; November 10) includes the highly-anticipated followup to Modern Warfare, a download code for the... [More]
Practice your game at home like never before with the Tiger Woods 2010 Wii Motion Plus Bundle ($60). Thanks to the new Wii Motion Plus attachment, you get 1:1 motion tracking, so your on-screen character — whether it be Tiger,... [More]
Console graphics now rival or surpass those of the arcade, so why not complete the experience by getting mash-proof controls? The Tekken 6 Limited Edition Wireless Fight Stick Bundle ($150) includes the highly-anticipated fighting game, along with a limited edition... [More]
Sure, we're loving Punch Out!! on the Wii, but we'd be lying if we said we weren't itching for a rematch with Kid Dynamite at the end. Now you can both fight and play as Tyson in Fight Night: Round... [More]
Our current favorite game is getting an undead sequel. According to uber-developer Valve, Left 4 Dead 2 ($60) "takes place at roughly the same time as the original, and leads four new survivors through the southeastern region of the U.S.,... [More]
Man your proton packs and get ready for some paranormal action in Ghostbusters: The Video Game ($40-$60). Written by original 'Busters Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, who are joined by Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson in the game, Ghostbusters puts... [More]
Get off the couch and give your thumbs a rest. Tony Hawk: Ride ($TBA) is a new video game starring the godfather of grinds that utilizes a new hands-free skateboard-like controller. The hoverboard-esque controller packs in accelerometers and motion sensors... [More]
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