Lana Del Rey back on TV on 'Late Show'

By Ray Rahman Once again singing ''Video Games,'' performance on David Letterman's show doesn't draw barbs that ''SNL'' did

The Cost of Being a Video Gamer? $17K a Year? Really?

Video games are a fun hobby, but no one ever said it was an inexpensive one: a brand new video game for the Xbox can run you $60, and a hardcore gaming rig can cost upward of $2000. But does assassinating Templars and avenging angry birds really cost a family of four $17,077? Bloomberg seems to think so. I respectfully but strenuously disagree.

The ultimate team player

WOODSTOCK — He’ll never win a scoring title or draw a double team. He’ll never be asked to guard the opposition’s superstar or make the game-winning shot. If intangibles could be substantiated, he would be the substance.[...]

Apple seeks appeal in iPad trademark case in China

Apple wants a Chinese court to hear its case against a local company for allegedly infringing on the use of the iPad name. The case was tossed out of court last month.

City targets Internet cafes

Walk into some of the Internet cafes sprouting around Charleston, and you'd think you are stepping back into South Carolina's long-gone days of video poker.

Next Xbox to prevent you from playing used games?

(Credit: Microsoft) Will the next Xbox restrict you from playing your favorite used games? Gaming news site Kotaku reported yesterday that the so-called Xbox 720 will incorporate some type of anti-used game technology . Citing a "reliable industry source," Kotaku admitted that it's not clear how such a technology would be set up and if it means the Xbox wouldn't play used games at all. One ...

Lionsgate names former Summit executives co-chairs of Motion Picture Group

Daniel S Levine As the integration of Summit Entertainment into Lionsgate continues after the studio spent $412.5 million to acquire the home of the Twilight franchise, Lionsgate announced early Friday that it has named two top Summit executives to co-chair Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group division. read more

Barbershops expand social community with TVs, games, hip-hop

Abimilec Leija, left, and Frost Barajas, center, play video games on the two large flat-screen televisions at Fade Aholics barbershop while they wait for customers on Summitview Ave. on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Leija manages the shop, which caters to a younger crowdl, with music playing on the stereo, graffiti art on the wall, and movies to watch while you wait.

Rocking for a cause

The Fruita middle school, choir, band and orchestra carried their video games, computers and rocking chairs to school on Saturday.

VIDEO: Those Fans Weren't Actually On The Mavs' Bench, You Guys

There's a funny video floating around the internet (and inserted into the SportsCenter rotation) showing a couple of hipsters who appear to be sitting on the Mavericks ' bench during Tuesday's game in Detroit, nestled between Vince Carter and Delonte West while sipping on a beverage. How did those chill bros get there? Why didn't security haul them out? The internet wants to know! Unfortunately ...