FarmVille Holiday Countdown

Gaplek News--FarmVille is slowly releasing the Holiday Countdown feature on Tuesday afternoon!

Remember, a slow release means it may not be available to you just yet. Please be patient, it is coming soon!

Best Xbox 360 games of 2011

Gaplek News--Check out some of the best Xbox 360 games of 2011 from a selection of titles exclusive to the Xbox 360 console.

The battle between the consoles continues to rage on, and will likely not miss a beat when the next generation of systems arrives in the next few years. So with the pressure always present and the rivalries not going anywhere, each manufacturer continues to look for ways to give its system the edge.

Nintendo's Game Boy Advance thank you package rolls out to 3DS early adopters this Friday

Gaplek News--Following August's dramatic price drop for the 3DS, Nintendo has announced that, come Friday, members of its Ambassador Program will finally be able to download the ten Game Boy Advance games they were promised. The complimentary titles in question are F-Zero Maximum Velocity, Super Mario Advance 3:

Michael Bublé Comes to CityVille

Gaplek News--Michael Bublé is coming to CityVille. The Grammy-winning artist — whose album Christmas is currently number one on the Billboard 200 — will be making a (digital) appearance in Zynga’s hit Facebook game.

Bublé joins a growing list of entertainers and brands that have integrated with various Zynga properties. This particular integration is well timed; not only is Bublé’s album a big hit,CityVille proper is transforming itself into a winter wonderland.

Men who found Karen Swift's body recount story

Gaplek News--One of the men who found the body of missing mother Karen Swift said he might not have seen the body if kudzu had not been partially killed off by cold weather.

Christiane Amanpour Departs 'This Week' Will host a new weekday public affairs program on CNN International

Gaplek News--Christiane Amanpour has left her position as host of the ABC News Sunday morning program This Week. She will become global affairs anchor and host prime-time specials at ABC. Amanpour will also host a new weekday public affairs program on CNN International (the title of which hasn’t yet been announced) set to premiere sometime next year, according to CNN.

KATIE COURIC SINGLE FOR FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS – THE CELEBRITY CAFE.COM

Gaplek News--CBS News anchor Katie Couric is pictured before U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a speech about United States’ policy on the Middle East and North Africa, at the State Department in Washington May 19, 2011. In his much-anticipated “Arab spring” speech, Obama will try to reset relations with the Middle East, but his outreach could falter amid Arab frustration over an uneven U.S. response to the region’s revolts and his failure to advance Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES – Tags: POLITICS MEDIA)

Demi Moore doesn't ditch her handle, just her man

Gaplek News--If Demi Moore wants to share her thoughts on Watch the Throne, Lifetime movies, various hashtaggable causes and, er, Greek philosophy, she will.

FarmVille Winter Water Wheel released

Gaplek News--FarmVille released the Winter Water Wheel on Tuesday afternoon!

This constructable building will allow you to collect Watering Cans from it once a day. The number of cans you collect depend on how much you build up your water wheel.

Xbox 360 Gets New Apps – FiOS TV, YouTube, SyFy and More

Gaplek News--Following the release of the new dashboard on the Xbox 360 last week, Microsoft released today tons of new apps such as the much waited YouTube app and FiOS TV.

Hands-on with Sony’s PlayStation Vita: Can It Win the Portable Gaming Crown?

Gaplek News--Curious about the PlayStation Vita handheld console? You can now try one out for yourself.

Mashable stopped by Sony’s Vita Hill Social Club — a pop-up store Sony has opened temporarily to show off the Vita to curious consumers — to play major games like Uncharted: Golden Abyss and FIFA Soccer.

Nintendo reveals first quarter 2012 release plans

Gaplek News--Nintendo today announced its release schedule for the first quarter of 2012 for both North America and Europe.

Football Manager Handheld 2012, iPad Edition: First Look

Gaplek News--Have you been wanting to take your managerial chops mobile? Sega has just finally released Football Manager Handheld 2012 for the iPad. This will be a brief first look of the game itself as I have only played it for 5 hours, so far.

Miley Cyrus totally smitten

Gaplek News--Miley Cyrus thinks boyfriend Liam Hemsworth is "The One".

The 19-year-old star is totally smitten with the 21-year-old Australian actor and has apparently been telling friends she thinks he could be the guy for her permanently.

Sarah Palin speaks, but are Americans heeding her anymore?

Gaplek News--Sarah Palin is speaking out about alleged insider trading by members of Congress and is shopping a new reality TV series. But networks aren't biting, and some analysts doubt her star can rise again.

Charlie Sheen was sacked from Two and A Half men 'because he might have died'

Gaplek News--Charlie Sheen was sacked from his starring role on 'Two and A Half Men' because he was so addicted to cocaine, programme makers feared he might die, according to the producer Chuck Lorre.

Lindsay Lohan misses "Ellen" but on track for judge

Gaplek News--Lindsay Lohan missed her flight back home from a Hawaiian vacation, but she will be back in Los Angeles in time for an important court appearance Wednesday, her spokesman said Tuesday.

Congrats to Pauley Perrette — and thanks, too, for the support Posted

Gaplek News--I have long been a fan of CBS’ hit show NCIS, although I have been disappointed, to say the very least, by some of the anti-transgender plotlines/comments that I have seen on the show — specifically in the 19th episode of the first season, titled “Dead Man Talking.”

FarmVille Plush giveaway

Gaplek News--FarmVille is getting players into the holiday spirit with the announcement of a hot new holiday item many will want under their trees this year – new FarmVille Plush! Do you want one? Read on to learn how to get a chance at one for free!

Xbox 360 Companion for Windows Phone, Xbox Live for iOS Apps Released

Gaplek News--The Xbox team has been rather busy lately. On Tuesday, the team delivered the most sweeping facelift of the Xbox 360 dashboard since NXE, and today released an Xbox Companion app for Windows Phone 7 and My Xbox Live for iOS. We've had a little bit of time to troll around inside the two and thought it worthwhile to go over the very different features the two offer in conjunction with an Xbox 360. 

Football Manager Handheld 2012 out tonight

Gaplek News--SEGA have today confirmed that Football Manager Handheld 2012 is due to be released tonight on the App Store. The bad news is you’ll have to wait until midnight to get your hands on it.

Nintendo releases 3D video update

Gaplek News--Nintendo announced Wednesday that it has pushed out an update for the 3DS handheld devices that will let users shoot 3D video.

PlayStation Vita: hands-on with 10 top launch titles

Gaplek News--With the festive season rapidly approaching and the barrage of AAA titles finally fading out, we’re heading out the back door of 2011 with fond memories of a great year for PlayStation. With little cash left in our pockets and our social lives having become a distant memory - thanks to long evening sessions on Uncharted 3 - our thoughts are now shifting to the New Year and, in particular, to PlayStation Vita.

Rod Blagojevich Gets 14 Years in Prison

Gaplek News--Former 'Celebrity Apprentice' contestant -- and, oh yeah, disgraced former Illinois governor -- Rod Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison Wednesday after being convicted on 18 federal corruption charges, the New York Times reported.

Cuban raft survivor Elian Gonzalez turns 18

Gaplek News--Elian Gonzalez, the Cuban boy who survived a perilous raft journey that killed his mother and became a symbol of troubled relations between the United States and Cuba, is now an adult.

Glenn Beck Asks Michele Bachmann About ‘Shameless’ Confrontation With 8-Year-Old

Gaplek News--They’ve been having some big gets over at GBTV recently with Glenn Beck getting interviews yesterday with both Newt Gingrich and Michele Bachmann. Eagle-eyed fans will notice a slight difference in tone between the chats however. While Beck started his Gingrich interview by warning the candidate that he had serious concerns about him, he opened one of the two Bachmann interviews he did (one on his web show and one on the radio) by admitting, in full disclosure, that she was his current choice for President. Therefore, it shouldn’t be too surprising that the bit in the radio interview where he pressed her on her now-infamous confrontation with an eight-year-old son of lesbian mothers ended up just being a “Prove Bachmann’s Totally Not a Homophobe” contest.

Elizabeth Taylor: The Legendary Jewels Evening Sale at Christie's

​Gaplek News--When the press release for the upcoming Elizabeth Taylor auction arrived from Christie's, we hovered our cursor over the link as our breath caught in our chest. There is no jewelry collection on Earth that is more famous or more opulent; each piece a museum-quality show-stopper.

Erin Andrews files $10 million suit in peephole video incident

Gaplek News--ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, who was videotaped in the nude through a peephole in her Nashville hotel room in 2008, wants at total of $10 million from the Marriott she was staying in and from the man who pleaded guilty to stalking her, reports say.

‘CityVille Holidaytown’ Puts The Merry In Christmas

GaplekNews--It’s the worst thing ever imagined: the North Pole has been destroyed by a devastating blizzard and Santa now needs your help to rebuild it. In CityVille Holidaytown by Zynga, the fate of Christmas is in your hands. Complete tasks and challenges to earn money and purchase various houses, buildings and cozy Christmas décor. With each point and coin earned and each building replaced, the town is slowly restored to its former, festive glory.

With Xbox Live Update, Microsoft Rules Your Television Set

GaplekNews--Microsoft is releasing an update to its Xbox Live service tonight which will transform the Xbox into a full-on media center. If you own a Kinect, you’ll be able to access movies, music, and streaming services through voice commands. It’s an update that makes the Xbox 360 a powerful home entertainment device, and pushes the ball further toward the vision of PC-TV integration that Bill Gates has been touting for years.

Why Amanda Knox hired D.C. superlawyer Bob Barnett

GaplekNews--There’s only one go-to guy for politicians writing a book: Washington’s Bob Barnett. The Williams & Connolly lawyer has racked up a roster of A-list clients including Presidents Obama, Clinton and Bush, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Sarah Palin, Tony Blair, Katharine Grahamand many, many more.

Karina Smirnoff, Brad Penny split: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro calls off engagement after postponing big day

GaplekNews--After one year of being engaged, Karina Smirnoff and fiancé Brad Penny have called off their wedding.

Kourtney Kardashian Blasts Teen Mom On Twitter

GaplekNews--Kourtney Kardashian probably wasn't expecting a backlash after announcing her pregnancy on Twitter last week - but that's exactly what she got. Farrah Abraham, the 20-year-old star of the 'Teen Mom' reality series tweeted her disapproval of the news, sparking off a huge row between the pair.

Rita Hayworth Gransdon Found Dead in NYC Apartment

GaplekNews--A grandson of the late great actress Rita Hayworth, whose real name was Margarita Carmen Cansino, was found dead in his New York City apartment on Sunday. He was 25.

Tiger Woods earns $12M in tournament money for foundation

GaplekNews--Greg McLaughlin, the tournament director of the Chevron World Challenge, was standing on the first tee before the start of the final round when he was asked his thoughts on the day.

Xbox Gets More Content

GaplekNews--Xbox 360 owners will have access to more content and an updated user interface thanks to a series of updates starting Dec. 6, Microsoft announced.

FarmVille Winter Wonderland Chapter 2 quests guide

GaplekNews--FarmVille released the Chapter 2 Winter Wonderland quests on Monday, along with a SLOW release of free Winter Wonderland access to all players.

Angelina Jolie sued for copyright violation

GaplekNews--Angelina Jolie is being sued for copyright violation.

Croatian journalist James Braddock claims the Oscar-winning actress' upcoming directorial debut 'In the Land of Blood and Honey' is based on his book 'The Subject Work', which he published in 2007.

Brooke Mueller to return to rehab?

GaplekNews--Brooke Mueller has been instructed by medical professionals to enter rehab for "at least nine months".

Former Miss USA Rima Fakih Arrest: Tweet Denying DUI Missing on Twitter Account

GaplekNews--Former Miss USA Rima Fakih was arrested on suspicion of DUI, and right after, a tweet appeared on her account saying that she was not the Fakih arrested. Now that tweet is missing.

Kate Gosselin: Facelift In the Future?

GaplekNews--Pictures recently emerged of Kate Gosselin looking different. It was widely reported that Kate had a facelift and that was the reason for the change in her appearance.

UFC on Xbox Live pushed back to December 20

GaplekNews--The new UFC app for Xbox Live was originally scheduled for a release on December 1 in time for the upcoming UFC 140, but has been pushed back.