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About Dave LeClair

Dave LeClair is a former MUO writer who previously worked on news and video content.

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Foursquare Launches Browser-Based Version Of Recommendation Engine Explore [News]

Foursquare is bringing Explore, a popular feature from their mobile platform, over to browsers. Explore is designed to use the billions of check-ins and millions of tips left by Foursquare users to help find places to eat and shop. What better way to make a decision than with the help of millions of Foursquare users who have been around and seen it all?

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Shazam Launches Their Own Unique Music Player App On iOS [News]

Shazam, the company best known for their music identification application that launched in 2008, has just launched their own music playing application on iOS. Their aim is replace the default music application on the device. The app features some really cool stuff that helps set it apart from the built-in player.

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3 Apps To Turn You Into A Sparkling Conversation Guru [iPhone]

Some people are just not quick witted. Coming up with things to talk about while with people can be a real chore for them. There is nothing worse than being in a social setting and drawing a complete blank on topics of conversation. This leads to awkward silence, and no one enjoys that moment of frantically trying to say something.

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My 5 Favorite Video Games Of 2011 [MUO Gaming]

It is that time of the year. 2011 is over, and 2012 is upon us. The big games from last year are on the shelf, and it is time to talk about our favorite games of the previous 12 months. Last year was an incredible year for gaming. There were so many games that it is going to be incredibly hard for me to narrow it down to five, but every writer who talks about gaming is making a top list.

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3 Chrome Extensions That Clean Up the Internet

The internet can be a dirty place. No, I am not referring to the adult websites that are all over the place; I am referring to the fact that many websites are covered with junk that you do not want to see. Thanks to these three Chrome extensions, you can now have the clean web browsing experience you wanted all along.

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Three Games You Need To Play In Early 2012 [MUO Gaming]

The game industry is shifting away from releasing everything right at the holidays, and now there are some huge games coming out all year. Game developers are wising up and realizing that you do not need to launch in October, November or December to have a successful game, and the beginning of next year is proof positive of that. These three games will see market in the first quarter of 2012.

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Improve Your Skyrim Experience With Dragon Shout

As you begin to play Skyrim, you might come to realize that the volume of content is hard to manage.

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Microsoft Banning Gun-Based Avatar Items On Xbox Live [News]

Avatars on Xbox Live launched way back in 2008. Since then Microsoft has used them as a lucrative business by selling clothing and accessories for them. Users can log on to the Avatar store and buy stuff, and then their friends will see what they have purchased. You can also unlock items for your Avatar in some games. These awards include some pretty cool stuff.

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Magic Guitar: Taking Music Games In A New Direction [iPhone]

The iPhone has a lot of rhythm games. Right from the outset, the Tap Tap series was seeing huge success on the device. It was the most popular application for months, and everyone was having a blast tapping his or her screen along to the beat. Even Rock Band and Guitar Hero have tried their luck on the iPhone, and found a decent level of success. The problem with these games is that they are all essentially the same.

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My Three Favorite Video Game Antagonists Of All Time

Last week on MUO Gaming, I talked about my favorite video game protagonists. After all, everyone loves the guy. Still, there is something to be said for a great villain in a game. They give the good guy a reason to be good. A well done villain can make you hate them so much that it gives you a reason to want to keep playing the game.

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