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Psychologist Wins World Series Of Poker

Jerry Yang, a 39-year-old psychologist who uses his professional training in his card-playing arsenal, won the $8.25 million top prize at the World Series of Poker.

Microsoft May Cut Xbox 360 Price

In an effort to regain momentum in the video game console market, Microsoft Corp. will cut the price of the Xbox 360 by $50 early next month, sources said.

Power On For "Heroes" Video Game

NBC's hit series "Heroes" is gearing up for a video game adaptation by French gamemaker Ubisoft. The untitled game could be in stores by late 2008.

O.J. Can't Keep Video Game Money

O.J. Simpson won't be allowed to profit from a video game featuring his likeness. A California judge ruled that Simpson has to pay any money he earns to the family of the late Ronald Goldman to satisfy a $38 million wrongful-death judgment.

Midnight Madness For "Halo 3"

Microsoft expects "Halo 3" video game to topple the record opening-day gross of $151 million set by "Spider-Man 3." The video game comes out Tuesday.

Halo 3 Game Packaging Scratches Its Disks

The latest Xbox 360 glitch doesn't appear to keep the limited edition version of the eagerly-awaited video game from playing, but "who wants to pay full price for something scratched?" asks one blog editor.

"Halo" Creator Gets Its Wings

Microsoft Corp. will spin off the creator of the blockbuster "Halo" video game trilogy but maintain a minority stake and close ties to the company. "Bungie is like a shark. We have to keep moving to survive," said founder Jason Jones.

EA Delivers Winner With "NHL 08"

Two titles are facing off to be this season's top National Hockey League video game: "NHL 08" from EA Sports and "NHL 2K8" from 2K Sports. The edge goes to "NHL 08."

"CSI: NY" Goes Virtual In New Episodes

"CSI: NY" goes virtual next week as Gary Sinese' character Mac enters the online world of Second Life to track down a murderer. Fans are invited to help him by logging onto a virtual "CSI: NY."

At The Poker Table, Kojak Loves You Baby

To play in the Executive Poker Tour in Atlantic City, all you need is confidence and $100,000. Ken Adams plays poker for seriously high stakes with the hope that luck will come in the form of a jack and a king.