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Rockstar announced today the upcoming release of "Max Payne 3" for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. This is the third installment of the popular game, and this time we will see "Max as we've never seen him before" said Rockstar founder Sam Houser. Max will apparently be aged according to the time span of the previous games. "Max Payne 3" is slated for “Winter 2009” release. Can you get any more vague than that?

In any case, something to look forward to. I was always a big fan of Payne.

The senate this Monday voted unanimously to delay the DTV transition once again. Will this digital conversion ever happen? All the preparation and marketing was obviously a failure because it didn't make the schedule. And the money allocated to the coupon program is obviously tapped.

"Delaying the upcoming DTV switch is the right thing to do," said Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller. He added, "I firmly believe that our nation is not yet ready to make this transition at this time."

Could things be going any worse for DISH Network who has just announced it would pay $104 million to TIVO for stealing its DVR patent? The satellite television broadcaster was sued in 2004 and found guilty in 2006. Yesterday DISH said they would pay, but it appears the appeals will continue.

In a statement DISH said, "Because of the Supreme Court’s decision, we will pay TiVo approximately $104 million (the amount the jury awarded in 2006 plus interest). The money is in an escrow account and will be released to TiVo in the next few days."

Outdoor Channel Holdings Inc, the owner of Outdoor TV, announced on Thursday (Sept. 11) that the company has renewed its carriage agreement with DIRECTV Inc.

The channel, which provides programming related to the outdoors, will continue to be broadcast on DirecTV in standard definition and high-definition in available areas. Under the multi-year distribution agreement Outdoor Channel's programming will continue to be carried by DIRECTV for an undisclosed amount.

Are you a die-hard gamer? GameFly has announced a superfan competition where contestants dressed as video game characters can compete for a chance to appear in a GameFly commercial. Wow, how exciting.

There will be in-person casting calls, or contestants can submit videos of themselves at www.gamefly.com/superfan. The competition will only last until September 30. so get your video sent in quick.