Tech In The News: Pac-Man Eats Time, Microsoft's Team Lineup Change, PS3 Only?

This week in the news we have several notable stories.  The did you know that Pac-Man is the eater of time.  A couple big guys leave Microsoft, Insomniac Games brings games to Xbox 360 as well as PS3, and Facebook to Modify it's Privacy Settings Again?! First up is Pac-Man.  Pac-Man has been around for a long time.  But thanks to his resurgence in Google's logo last week, he has proven that he is going to be around for quite a while.  For those not in the know, Google created...

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Video Game Review: 'New Super Mario Bro. Wii'

Today is apparently Mario Day here at TechieSmarts because we have another review for another outstanding Mario game.  'New Super Mario Bros. Wii' is a title not to be missed.  Why?  Easy, it simply takes the best from previous Mario games, put a spin on it and makes them better.  Then hand delivers them to the player in a package that is a blast for one player and equally as fun for up to 4 players.  That's right, 4 players on the same screen simultaneously.  It's...

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Video Game Review: 'Super Mario Galaxy 2'

I think it goes without saying that Mario is probably one of the most recognizable and defining characters in all of video game history.  And it shouldn't surprise anyone when we see another Mario game roll out on the market.  And out of all of the Mario titles, the only ones that I personally didn't care for were 'Mario's Time Machine' and the Paper Mario titles (I never played 'Super Mario Sunshine' though).  After falling in love with Mario's first 3D romp way back on the Nintendo...

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Top 50 Twitter Feeds You Should Be Following

Hey all, check out this great resource of the Top 50 Twitter Feeds  you should be following if you are even remotely a fan of technology and all things computers.  From TechCrunch to PC Mag, from Kevin Rose to the Frag Dolls; do yourself a favor and check it out: http://becomingacomputertechnician.com/?page_id=101 And don't forget to follow me on Twitter at: @Techiesmarts.  Enj...

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This Week In The News: Steam for Mac, Google Tablet, Retirement for Space Shuttle

Sorry for the absence of news here over the last few weeks. The personal/work life has been crazy.  Anyways, on with this weeks news.  Mac Gamers Unite! Google Tablet? And farewell Atlantis! First up, Mac gamer's rejoice!  Steam has been released for the Mac.  Go ahead, hurry and download it.  There are currently 57 titles available (see link for list: http://store.steampowered.com/browse/mac ).  Also until May 24th, Portal is free for everybody!  Also check this...

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