The Charleston Gazette - A&E

Old Italy lives in Assassins Creed II

(The Associated Press) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:59:52 -0500

Italian crime families have become a staple of video games over the last few years, starring in such hits as "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, "The Godfather and "Mafia. And dont get me started on "Mafia Wars, the browser game thats consumi...

Super Mario gets multiplayer makeover

(The Associated Press) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:58:02 -0500

Even before it refined family fun with the Wii, Nintendo was dedicated to creating satisfying multiplayer experiences. Games like "Mario Kart, "Super Smash Bros. and "GoldenEye 007 encouraged everyone to join in, and you missed the real acti...

FLIPSIDE: The story behind the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade

(Seth Skiles) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:16:18 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Turkeys are being bought, stuffing is being prepared and families are gathering. Yes, Thanksgiving is upon us. When your family gets together this Thursday, turn the TV to NBC and take in the visual treat of the Macys ...

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Nintendos Mario endures even as games come and go

(The Associated Press) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:58:45 -0500

NEW YORK -- You might call him the Mickey Mouse of video games. Hes reminiscent of a doughnut, round and sweet and comforting. Hes also a vessel, devoid of a real personality so you can live vicariously through him. Mario, the pot-bellied Italian plumber w...

Uncharted 2 leads Video Game Award nominations

(The Associated Press) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:35:42 -0500

NEW YORK -- "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves has seized a leading eight nominations for this years Video Game Awards, Spike TV announced Wednesday. The action-adventure "Uncharted 2 is bucking for Game of the Year, as is "Batman: Arkham Asylum, w...

Record-setting week for Modern Warfare 2

(The Associated Press) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:36:48 -0500

NEW YORK -- "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is blasting its way into entertainment history. After hauling in the biggest-ever first-day sales total last week, the game continues break records.Activision Blizzard Inc., which released the game Nov. 10, ...

W.Va. bridge closing down for Unstoppable film crew

(The Associated Press) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:53:28 -0500

FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. -- The Market Street Bridge near Follansbee will close Monday while a crew shoots scenes for a movie starring Denzel Washington. West Virginia Film Office director Pam Haynes says the bridge also may be closed Tuesday. Haynes...

Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 friend Facebook

(The Associated Press) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:37:45 -0500

NEW YORK -- Users of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 video game consoles can now brag about their achievements on Facebook as both systems integrate the social network this week. Microsoft Corp. switched on a slew of new features for its Xbox Live online se...

W.Va. Music Hall of Fame to induct 3rd class

( ) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:30:32 -0500

Looking back on "Hawkshaw Hawkins At long last, Homer Bailes comes home CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- On Saturday, the W...

Lucky Daredevil Thrillshow at The Empty Glass Friday

(Staff reports) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:54:14 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Lucky Daredevil Thrillshow won the 2008 Circus Historical Societys Candlelight Award, honoring young performers who are keeping the circus sideshow spirit alive in ...

At long last, Homer Bailes comes home

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:39:51 -0500

WANT TO GO.West Virginia Music Hall of Fame InductionWHERE: Culture Center TheaterWHEN: 7:30 p.m. SaturdayTICKETS: General admission $37.50, VIP tickets $250 (includes admittance to governors reception before cerem...

Looking back on Hawkshaw Hawkins

douglas@cnpapers.com (Douglas Imbrogno) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:22:44 -0500

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Country music fans who know their history might easily recall the name of Harold "Hawkshaw" Hawkins as one of the people killed with Patsy Cline,...

Keeping the faith with Mandisa

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:52:54 -0500

For a story on conference participant author Karen Kingsbury, click here. WANT TO GO.

Chaise Lounge to play Saturday Jazz Series show

(Staff reports) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:47:08 -0500
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The six-member group Chaise Lounge serves up its "martini bar jazz" in a Charleston Jazz Series show Saturday at the Centennial Room of the South Charleston Ramada Inn, 400 2nd Ave. Singer Marilyn Older (above) delivers ...

Bluesman Jason Ricci still not done with the devil

lynch@wvgazette.com (Bill Lynch) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:07:49 -0500
WANT TO GO.Jason Ricci and New BloodWHERE: The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St.WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday TICKETS: Advance $13, at the door $15.INFO: WANT TO GO."Mountain Stage" With Mike Doughty, Diane Birch, Langhorne Slim, Dawes and DalaWHERE: Culture CenterWHEN: 7 p.m. SundayTICKETS: Advance $12.50, at the door $18.INFO:

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Capital City Art and Craft Show opens 42nd annual event Friday

( ) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:35:09 -0500
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Marking its 42nd anniversary as the states largest indoor exhibition, the Capital City Art and Craft Show features work by more than 160 artisans from eight states at the Charleston Civic Center Friday through Sunday. Sponsored by the ...

Modern Warfare 2 exceeds high expectations

jrider@wvgazette.com (Jeff Rider) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:12:21 -0500
Unless youve been locked in a fallout shelter, youve probably heard of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." With a massive ad campaign across practically every form of media known to man, Activision has positioned developer Infinity Wards latest as ...

Taj Mahal out of place on Los Cenzontles latest

gazette@wvgazette.com (Michael Lipton) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:11:00 -0500
"American Horizon"Los Cenzontles with Taj Mahal & David Hidalgowww.loscenzontles.comLos Cenzontles/...

West Virginias Finest wraps up Saturday

(Staff reports) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:34:30 -0500
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The statewide West Virginias Finest singing contest comes to a close on Saturday with a flurry of music at the Capitol Center Theater, 123 Summers St. Two semi-final rounds, hosted by Santa Cruz singer Shayla Leftridge, occur at 1...