Final table reached at World Series of Poker as Smith busts 10th, on poker’s ultimate bubbleLAS VEGAS — The World Series of Poker has reached its final table as Jordan Smith busted in 10th place with a pair of aces. Review: ‘Devil Survivor’ offers a suspenseful trip to a demon-haunted TokyoThe “Shin Megami Tensei” series may be the epitome of cult video-game franchises, barely known by most players but beloved by a small but devoted core of fans. Utah playground to include electronic games in effort to get kids playing outsideLAYTON, Utah — The traditional playground is getting a modern makeover. Idaho driver’s game based on life on the road lets players try their ‘Truckin’ Luck’BLACKFOOT, Idaho — A long-haul trucker from southeastern Idaho has created a new trucking-themed board game inspired by his hours on the road. Popular Gundam robot turns 30; creator says character will live on decades longerTOKYO — Japan’s most popular robot animation, Gundam, turns 30 this year, and the creator of the anime series says the times have caught up with the futuristic show launched in the late 1970s. NY trader, ex-pro bowler play for $1.28M, mixed-game HORSE title at World Series of PokerLAS VEGAS — A 37-year-old former professional bowler from Georgia and a 44-year-old New Yorker have outlasted 93 other players at the World Series of Poker and are playing heads-up for $1.28 million and the mixed-game H.O.R.S.E. title. 3 bracelet winners eliminated from World Series of Poker HORSE tourney, 5 leftLAS VEGAS — Three of five prior tournament winners at the World Series of Poker have been eliminated from the final table of the mixed-game H.O.R.S.E event. Gamblers place last bets in most of Russia’s casinos, slot halls ahead of new restrictionsMOSCOW — Russian gamblers are placing their final bets before casinos close down for good in Moscow and other big cities. DC visitors pioneer Spy Museum’s new gaming strategy that sends sleuths to streetsWASHINGTON — An Ohio family of five recently went undercover in the nation’s capital to help foil a cyber “terrorist attack.” Their attire wasn’t very suspicious: Shorts, T-shirts and jackets tied around their waists. Senior spelling title goes to Virginia man who competed in Scripps bee as a youngsterCHEYENNE, Wyo. — It took Michael Petrina Jr. 51 years to finally win a national spelling bee. Heavy rain brings back flooding problems to central North Dakota; bowling alley roof collapsesBISMARCK, N.D. — Heavy rain pounded flood-weary North Dakota for a second day Tuesday, swamping streets, stressing storm sewers and stalling vehicles. Roads were shut down, and the roof of a bowling alley collapsed under the weight of water. Judge dismisses Guardian Media’s patent-infringement claim against NintendoREDMOND, Wash. — A judge has dismissed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Nintendo over the company’s Wii video game machine. Mich police say gas station robber left behind paper with name, addressKENTWOOD, Mich. — Police in Michigan say a man who held up a gas station left behind a major clue — a piece of paper bearing a name and address. ‘The Sims 3′ sells 1.4 million in first week, best-selling PC game launch in EA’s historyLOS ANGELES — “The Sims” are in a good mood. Electronic Arts stages fake religious protest at E3 to promote ‘Dante’s Inferno’ video gameLOS ANGELES — Electronic Arts has been playing games with attendees of the nation’s biggest video-game trade show. Muster up! Golden Age Games give aging veterans a chance to compete, share memoriesBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — William Trumbly was in combat almost from the moment he hit the ground on Normandy Beach in 1944 shortly after D-Day until he was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. When the first shots were fired in his direction, he sought divine intervention. Gamers line up to play ‘Legend of Zelda,’ ‘God of War’ sequels at E3LOS ANGELES — Gamers at the Electronic Entertainment Expo are sticking with what they know. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Nintendo debuts pulse-reading Wii Vitality Sensor, but no games for it _ yetLOS ANGELES — Nintendo wants to check your pulse. Down economy forces some families to cut back, stay home _ and get to know each other againNEW YORK — After almost 16 years of marriage, Unita Walburn and her husband had drifted apart. The stress of raising two special needs children had taken its toll and the couple was saddled with medical debt. Vice president’s wife sends message of c-o-n-f-i-d-e-n-c-e as Bee finals get under wayWASHINGTON — Words of encouragement from Vice President Joe Biden’s wife have kicked off the championship rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. That was t-o-u-g-h: After difficult round, 16 advance in National Spelling Bee semifinalsWASHINGTON — That was tough. As in t-o-u-g-h. Agony over a 5-letter word: Canadian’s struggle with ‘clary’ highlights spelling bee semisWASHINGTON — Once again, Veronica Penny buried her head deep in her hands, a spelling bee ritual that helps her concentrate while filling the room with suspense. This time, however, she looked totally stumped. That was t-o-u-g-h: 11 advance to Thursday night’s National Spelling Bee finalsWASHINGTON — The chairs on the ballroom stage emptied one by one, left vacant by those who had guessed and walked away disappointed. Rarely has a spelling bee round been this brutal. Kavya Shivashankar, 13-year-old Kansas girl, aces ‘Laodicean’ to win National Spelling BeeWASHINGTON — Cool and collected, Kavya Shivashankar wrote out every word on her palm and always ended with a smile. The 13-year-old Kansas girl saved the biggest smile for last, when she rattled off the letters to “Laodicean” to become the nation’s spelling champion. Review: ‘Excitebots,’ ‘NASCAR Kart Racing’ take you for a spinWhen it comes to high-speed driving on Nintendo consoles, the action pretty much begins and ends with one name: “Mario Kart.” The Wii version was last year’s best-selling game worldwide, and no one has made a serious effort to challenge its dominance in the genre. Maybe they should stop this one: Cavaliers on a record roll, while Hawks are all banged upATLANTA — If this was a heavyweight fight, the referee might have already stepped in to stop it. Suburban Philadelphia man charged with fatal shooting sparked by beer pong disputeBRIDGEPORT, Pa. — One man is dead and another in jail after what suburban Philadelphia police say was an argument over a drinking game that escalated into a fatal shooting. Man charged with fatal shooting sparked by beer pong dispute in suburban PhiladelphiaBRIDGEPORT, Pa. — One man is dead and another in jail after what police say was an argument over a drinking game that escalated into a fatal shooting. Downloadable ‘Star Trek’ game veers away from movie with arcade-style space battlesLOS ANGELES — Gamers won’t be able to relive J.J. Abrams’ highly anticipated “Star Trek” reboot on their consoles or computers. |
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