The long wait is finally over. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is finally here. Modern Warfare 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Modern Warfare 2 picks up a few years after the first game. Like all veteran COD players know, you get to traverse various locales in the different mission settings. You will fight in Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Brazil and a bombed out Washington D.C. The single player is brief and intense.

After the single player campaign, grab a partner and jump into the Special Ops mode. It’s a cooperative mode that uses locales from the single player not related to that campaign. You can play Special Ops alone, but what fun is that? Coop is definitely the preferred way to play this mode.
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It’s hard to believe that it’s almost been a year since I blogged about the WD TV HD media player. I was really impressed by it, especially at the asking price. Never one to rest on their laurels, Western Digital went back to the lab, and they came out with the WD TV Mini. Think of the WD TV Mini as the little brother of the WD TV HD. Little brother might be a bit of a misnomer, since the Mini is a competent media streamer in its own right.
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The Internet is full of sites that stream videos and offer libraries for video downloads. Acer AspireRevo is a mini desktop computer that offers an HDMI port for convenient connection to your 1080p TV.

The Acer AspireRevo AR1600-U910H Desktop is based on the popular Acer Aspire Netbook, a portable PC that uses an Intel Atom processor, has a 10-inch screen, and weighs under 3 pounds. The AspireRevo offers the same specifications as a typical Netbook but does not include a screen and a keyboard.. So, unlike traditional desktops, this one is only about an inch thick and approximately 7-inch square and weighs only 9 pounds. This model has 1GB memory that is expandable to 2GB. Windows XP Home is preinstalled as its operating system. Other models may come with 2GB or 4GB installed.
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Finally, a music game that’s not just aimed at the rock market! DJ Hero, coming on October 27th, will finally bring gaming joy to all of the wannabe DJs out there!

Players will simulate using the turntable, which was created exclusively for the game, to score points. The controller will also let the player scratch, cross-fade, and beat match. There will also be options that allow the player to customize their mix with samples and special effects.

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Infinity Ward community manager Robert Bowling recently uploaded a video of himself on YouTube unboxing the prestige edition of Modern Warfare 2. It comes with night vision goggles. Night vision goggles! Are you freakin’ kidding me? This is so mine on day one. Also in the box is a voucher code for downloading the PSN/XBLA version of the original Call of Duty, a steel game case, an art book and a custom molded plastic head for showcasing your wicked night vision goggles.
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Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood is the prequel to Call of Juarez. The game tells the tale of Ray and Thomas McCall, two brothers on a quest for the Gold of Juarez. You can play as either Ray or Thomas, using each brother’s expertise to help you overcome outlaw opponents like a renegade Apache chief, a rogue Mexican bandit and a colonel out for vengeance. When done with the single-player campaign, take the game online for intense multi-player action.
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The EEE Top Touch Screen PC is a great new easy-to-use computer from Asus. Check out the demo below to see all the great features of this unit.

It comes in both black and white. You can check out more info on the EEE Top on JR.com here.

With so many portable notebooks on the market today, which one would be best suited for your needs? Atane takes a look at a few of the more popular ones on the market right now and just gives a simple overview of what each has to offer.

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HP Mini 1010NR
MSI Wind 10″ Netbook
Acer Aspire