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SEGA's Golden Axe: Beast Rider for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 essentially "delivers action-RPG thrills as a small band of Riders embark on an epic adventure to recruit allies, expose the enemy and prevent the annihilation of their breed." Continue reading to see how a remade Golden Axe looked on the PS2. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Like in the arcade original, you'll be able to kick gnomes for colored power-ups. The game has a reward system based on your efficacy and skill, allowing you to unlock additional weapons (up to 10, including the Golden Axe) and outfits.

Unlike its predecessor, Soul Calibur XBLA "will feature every character and mode that the original did as well as online leaderboards." Gamers will be able to purchase this game on July 29th. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The screens show a port that looks decidedly crisper than the original, although featuring the same poly-count for the models and backgrounds. And what's with that "Insert Coin" stuff? Shouldn't it be "Insert Microsoft Points?"

Designed by Taiwan-based 25togo, the vinyl My Document laptop case "isn't particularly stylish, but it gets the job done." Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. Click here for one more picture.

I can bet that if you walk around with one of these, you aren't going to run into many people with the same one. Of course you're probably going to get a lot of strange looks, since it is rather strange.

Jordan Golson was fortunate enough to attend the Boylston Street (Boston) Apple Store media day event and snapped up a few photos for your viewing enjoyment. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The first floor is all Mac, the company's "most important product" according to Johnson. Floor two is dedicated to iPod, iPhone and all the third party accessories Apple offers. The third floor is dedicated to service, with a massive Genius Bar, sections for one-on-one, workshops and a second location for Apple's new "Pro Labs" initiative.

So you've seen the Boston Apple Store covered up, now the world's largest Apple store has finally been unwrapped. It's set to open on May 15th at 6pm. Click here for one more picture.

Upon viewing this pic, you're expected to fall to your knees, shed an awe-inspired tear, and proceed to the nearest Apple Store — where you will buy large amounts of Apple gear.

Flickr user Matthew Johnson provides us with a "side by side comparison of a photo tour in New York City and Liberty City -- crazy details!" Click here for first picture in gallery.

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According to industry sources, Banjo-Kazooie 3, set for release on the Xbox 360 in December, will be the first game to make use of Microsoft's Wiimote-inspired "Newton" controller. Click here for first picture in gallery.

..the dynamic duo is back on Xbox 360 and is look great, if not a little influenced as that Chain Chomp practically has a 'Property of Super Mario' sticker and the levels are straight out of upcoming PS3 toy box, LittleBigPlanet.

We have seen the future of coffee cups, and they have built-in computers. Put simply, "the operation of this new PC follows certain behaviours when people use cups." Click here for first picture in gallery

Such as contain, collecting, piling and pouring water into other cups, 'PC' has functions of storing, sharing and organising information.

Why settle for a standard issue chainsaw or rocket launcher when you could have the LV and Chanel versions? Well, that's why Peter Gronquist deciceded to "jazz" up these weapons. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Dubbed "The Revolution will be Fabulous," Gronquist's show opened last night at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. The pieces ranged from anywhere from a few hundred bucks to several thousand and several, such as the Louis Vuitton chainsaw, have sold.

What's so special about this particular Apple Store, opening in Boston on May 15th - 17th? Well, it supposedly is the largest in the world, with Apple estimating that "1,500-2000 customers/hour will visit." The green construction walls were modeled after Fenway Park's Green Monster. Click here for first picture in gallery.

We're talking largest Apple Store in the world, by square footage. The store, in the city's historic Back Bay district, looks like a four-story glass cube. It's the first store inside Boston proper and the first with easy subway access