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I've never been a huge fan of World War 2 first person shooters. Sure I've rented Medal of Honor Airborne and previous Call of Duty games and enjoyed for a few hours; but I never had the inclination to buy one. That is of course until Call of Duty 4 came along. I played the game at a friend's house over the holidays and was very impressed by the graphics, game play and overall feeling of submersion like I was actually standing alongside fellow soldiers ready to storm a building. I hadn't had this feeling like I was actually a part of an actually gun battle since I stormed the beaches of Normandy Medal of Honor Frontline for the PS2.

I was pleasantly surprised when, after seeing me play the copy of Call of Duty 4 I rented from Blockbuster, my uncle bought me a copy of my own. Of course I played the whole game through a couple of times during Christmas break and I appreciated it well enough; but I wondered, what's next? If most of you are thinking: "What about playing it online?" I didn't even realize there was online play until I got back to school for the next semester. If you go to a school similar to mine, you pretty much get all the bandwidth you want so internet connections aren't a problem.

Call of Duty trumps any game created so far when it comes to online play. Nothing is easier to play, nor more fun or exciting. Call of Duty 4 is like a no BS version of Counter Strike and a lot more fun. The large number of maps have kept players hooked to this game since it came out last November.

My only gripe with Call of Duty 4 online is that it is so fast paced; people who prefer to be snipers are at a serious disadvantage, unless of course you have extremely good reflexes and can run and jump while looking down a rifle scope.

If you haven't played Call of Duty 4 yet, pick it up and enjoy the best online play for both the XBOX 360 and PS3.

My name is Brendan and I grew up playing video games, so whether I like it or not, they are a part of my life and many other people's as well. It is very fun for me to discuss the topic of video games so check out my webpage to see more articles that talk about the gaming industry and other stuff at http://brendanigan.com

E! Online - There's a new judge in town, and she's not about to take any of Simon Cowell's crap. Kara DioGuardi joins the table when the eighth season of American Idol hits Fox in January, and she's prepared to make her voice heard, despite the major changes in the coming season. The new girl has spunk, but there's a lot of speculation that this is just a tricky way to edge out Paula Abdul.

Is your child a fan of horses and ponies?

If your child adores horses and ponies, it is a wonderful idea to provide them with some Pony Games to Play with to keep them occupied with their interests. There is no doubt that horses and ponies are among the most popular type of animals with children and they also make great pets.

There are great ways of incorporating leisure and useful household products with your child's favourite animals through acquiring a variety of inspirational items such as dvd's, videos, bedding, clothing, stationery, books, posters, accessories, jewelry and of course, pony games to play.

You can find a variety of exciting game products available that are associated with horses and ponies. They can include educational and leisure games as well as plush soft toys that are suitable for children of all ages. They are available in all kinds of varieties and they are available to purchase in offline stores as well as online in places such as Amazon. The price of the products are dependant on the quality and brands of the items.

Obviously when considering purchasing toys and games products, it is advisable to do a thorough research of all the type of pony games to play products available. The internet provides a great way of doing that in the comfort of your own home and it also gives you the time to compare products and prices in order to help you choose the right items for the children concerned.

If you are interested in finding out more about Pony Games to Play then please visit Children's Horse and Pony Products on Andrea Scott's website at http://www.characters-and-products.com

AP - U.S. officials said Monday that they want answers from Russia on whether it is selling advanced surface-to-air missiles to Iran, a move the U.S. insists could threaten American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

When it comes to online role playing games like the Age of Conan, power leveling is a phrase that is used to describe the process of rapidly increasing the character's level in the shortest possible time during the game play. This concept of power leveling is most commonly applied to the idea of trying to level up from any current level to the highest possible level in the game, which in the Age of Conan video game is the level 80. Some people have been lead to believe that power leveling can only be accomplished through hour after hour of grinding monsters over and over and over again. Luckily, not only is this not the case, but it is also one of the most ineffective ways for you to level your character up because there is so much more involved in this game.

What you should do instead is to organize all of your chests into a specific pattern so that you can have something of a pre set route to complete them in. This will minimize how much time you will take to get to the objective of each of the quests that you are completing. Another excellent method for leveling quickly is just to concentrate on the most efficient quests. For example, if you have a quest that is going to give you a better weapon as a result, and this better weapon will help you speed up the rest of the quests, then you should do this quest first and take advantage of the better weapon for the rest of your leveling.

Another method for quick and effective power leveling is to enlist a friend's help, especially someone who is either in your guild or in your kinship. If they have some extra time to help you, they may be able to walk you through some of the more difficult quests, allowing you to complete quests beyond what your level would allow you to complete on your own. This is an outstanding way for you to level up as quickly as possible, especially if you work with someone who already knows how to quickly complete the quests at hand.

If the people you are playing with are of a higher level than you are, they will be better equipped to kill bigger, better foes and monsters which means that you can gain more experience even when you are not a high enough level to tackle such opponents. Just do not get too carried away, because in an environment where your level is not high enough, you can easily fall prey to bigger, harder monsters and other challenges. Power leveling with the help of a higher level player is also commonly referred to as rushing, and finding someone to help you rush through the bigger, better quests should not be impossible. After a good rush, you will be a high enough level that you can complete the lesser quests and kill the lesser monsters on your own.

Ben is an avid Age of Conan gamer and frequently writes about Age of Conan Strategy, guides and tips. Visit his website at http://www.aocriches.com to dominate your server today.

AP - President-elect Barack Obama's review of his staff's contacts with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich did not include records of conversations taped by federal prosecutors, a Democratic official said.

Nintendo Wii is fast becoming one of the most popular consoles on the high street. The high quality graphics mean that for many people upgrading to the Nintendo wii is more or less essential.

As part of the new Nintendo craze they have developed the Mii range of characters. These digitally advanced cartoons mean you can create and customize your own character, to look like you or some one you know!

You are then given the option to save the unique character you have created for future Nintendo wii use!

Named the Nintendo mii, it gives you the option to create your own character and make it look exactly the way you want too...

First you are asked to name your character and choose its favorite color.

The mii creator then goes on to choose the face shape of your character. Choose from 8 different face shapes, however these shapes can then be enhanced to make them even more unique - Make the face wider, or longer the chose is yours. You can also choose from 9 different additions to your face for your Mii - Lines, wrinkle or rosy cheeks, its up to you!

The next step is to create your characters desired hair style. With 6 pages to choose from and 6 shades of hair color the possibilities are almost endless when it comes to choosing the hair style you want.

Eye brows are your next step - with almost 10 choices, with 6 shades you can choose to match the eye brows to your hair style or go all "out there" and have something completely different

4 pages of eyes come next for your Nintendo mii character. With so many different shapes and sizes to choose from you really can make the character one of a kind with this Nintendo mii creator. 12 noses come next, with a huge range to choose from.

Next on your list of choices is to choose from the 2 pages from the lips. There are many lips to choose from, wide puckered lips or small thin lips, in a variety of colors.

Lastly you can choose to add something extra to your face - whether that is a pimple or a moustache the choice is yours

This Nintendo mii creator website has so many different ways to style your character. You can make the character unique to your choices and ensure your character is one of a kind!

You can honestly have hours of fun at this website. Whether you want to try and make the character look like you or some one you know, or whether you want to create a avatar that is completely out-there! Your character can look exactly how you want too and once you have found your perfect looking character you can use it to play games on your Nintendo wii.

Mii characters can be customized at http://www.makewee.com

AP - Investigators returned to the charred wreckage of a Continental Airlines jet Monday in search of clues about why the plane veered off a runway in Denver and skidded into a shallow ravine.