Criterion cancels your weekend plans, makes its Hulu collection available for free

Followers of the Criterion Collection on Twitter or Facebook have no doubt already dove in, but those that haven't yet heard may want to direct their attention to the Hulu page featured at the source link. There you'll find hundreds of Criterion titles ready for streaming, all of which have been made available for free this weekend (for those that have access to Hulu, that is). It doesn't include all of the films Criterion has released on DVD and Blu-ray, but it's an impressive selection, including many well-known classics and more obscure gems alike; there's even some that Criterion hasn't yet released on physical media.

If you're looking for some science fiction to get started (this is Engadget, after all), we'd recommend an art house sci-fi double feature of Andrei Tarkovsky's Solaris and Rainer Werner Fassbinder's World on a Wire -- or Chris Marker's La Jetée, the inspiration for Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys, if you'd prefer something a bit shorter.

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Weekend Open Forum: What is your New Year's resolution?

We’re just a few days away from ringing in the New Year which of course means we all survived the Mayan apocalypse. And with that global catastrophe averted, it’s time to look ahead to 2013 with a fresh start. For many, that means trying to stick to a New Year’s resolution which as we all know, is often times easier said than done.

For 2013, I plan to try and do a better job of managing work and free time – something I’ve traditionally had a tough time doing. I’m essentially a workaholic and find it hard to take time away from work to enjoy personal activities or to just sit back and relax. But in the same instance, I also have some work-related goals that I hope to accomplish next year so as you can see, it’ll be quite the balancing act.

With this week’s open forum, we would like to hear about your New Year’s resolution. Do you usually stick with it for very long or give up on it after just a few weeks?

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Weekend game deals: Everything and a partridge in a pear tree

With holiday promotions in full swing, it'd probably be easier to tell you what isn't on sale this weekend. Most sites are swapping their best deals at least once a day, so you'll have to keep an eye on things if you want to snag a particularly handsome discount. As of writing, you'll find solid deals on FTL: Faster Than Light, LA Noire, Left 4 Dead 2, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Sleeping Dogs, BioShock 1 & 2, Spec Ops: The Line, 2K strategy titles, Rayman: Origins, Torchlight II, Alan Wake, Red Orchestra 2, and both Witcher titles. Also, the Humble Indie Bundle 7 continues with three more games added this week.

Steam
88 Left 4 Dead Franchise $7.49 (75% off)
90 Limbo $2.49 (75% off)
79 Prototype 2 $19.99 (50% off)
82 Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion $13.59 (66% off)
82 Just Cause 2 $3.74 (75% off)
86 LA Noire $4.99 (75% off)
84 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive $7.49 (50% off)
83 Worms Complete Pack $19.99 (75% off)
90 XCOM: Enemy Unknown $33.49 (33% off)
84 Saints Row: The Third The Full Package $7.49 (75% off)
87  Civilization V GotY $12.49 (75% off)
FTL: Faster Than Light $4.99 (50% off)
Lego The Lord of the Rings $20.09 (33% off)
Miner Wars 2081 $6.24 (75% off)
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Amazon Digital
86 BioShock 1&2 + Spec Ops: The Line $9.99 (89% off)
87 2K Strategy Super Pack $19.99 (85% off)
86 The Sims 3 $10.19 (66% off)
83 Borderlands + DNF + The Darkness II $9.99 (90% off)
86 BioShock Dual Pack $4.99 (88% off)
71 Spore Ultimate Digital Collection $7.49 (75% off)
86 LA Noire Complete Edition $7.49 (75% off)
66 Payday The Heist $4.99 (75% off)
80 Tera Online $4.99 (75% off)
85 Crusader Kings II $19.99 (50% off)
80 Sleeping Dogs $24.99 (50% off)
89 Mass Effect Trilogy $29.99 (50% off)
44 The Stronghold Collection $9.99 (50% off)
77 Double Fine Bundle $7.49 (81% off)
88 Rayman Origins $9.89 (67% off)
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition $17.99 (55% off)
SimCity 4 Deluxe $9.99 (50% off)
Hotline Miami $4.99 (50% off)
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GamersGate
86 Torchlight II $9.97 (50% off)
76 Hearts of Iron III Collection $7.49 (75% off)
75 Dead Island GotY $9.97 (50% off)
72 Company of Heroes Complete $10.49 (70% off)
67 Arcania - Gothic 4 $4.98 (75% off)
89 Dead Space Complete Pack $11.99 (70% off)
79 Dragon Age Complete Pack $14.99 (70% off)
73 Europa Universalis Collection $40.00 (50% off)
86 Crysis Collection $20.97 (70% off)
85 Crusader Kings Collection $44.99 (50% off)
88 Total War Shogun 2 $14.98 (50% off)
76 Magicka $4.98 (50% off)
91 Dishonored $40.17 (33% off)
79 D&D Neverwinter Nights Complete $14.98 (50% off)
74 Syndicate $20.96 (30% off)
81 Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Collection $14.99 (70% off)
77 Victoria Collection $19.98 (50% off)
74 Sanctum Collection $4.80 (70% off)
Doom 3 BFG Edition $14.98 (50% off)
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GameFly
82  The Book of Unwritten Tales $13.39 (33% off)
86  Alan Wake $7.49 (75% off)
79  Alan Wake's American Nightmare $3.75 (75% off)
80  Wings of Prey Collector's Edition $12.49 (50% off)
71  SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny $9.99 (50% off)
77  Endless Space - Emperor Special Edition $17.49 (50% off)
Tiny Troopers $3.39 (66% off)
Blades of Time $14.99 (50% off)
Cristiano Ronaldo Freestyle $2.49 (75% off)
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Get Games
74  Red Orchestra 2 GotY $5.49 (73% off)
75  Serious Sam 3: BFE $10.00 (75% off)
80  King's Bounty: Platinum Edition $5.49 (82% off)
71  Cryostasis $2.70 (79% off)
70  Death to Spies $2.70 (86% off)
56  Death Track Resurrection $2.70 (79% off)
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit $5.09 (66% off)
Commandos Complete $3.49 (77% off)
Cold Fear $2.70 (73% off)
Dogfighter $2.70 (73% off)
F.E.A.R. $2.70 (82% off)
Faces of War $2.70 (73% off)
Gods vs. Humans $2.70 (86% off)
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Green Man Gaming
78 F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin $5.99 (60% off)
73 F.E.A.R. 3 $7.99 (60% off)
71 SpellForce 2 Deluxe Edition $12.49 (50% off)
68 Saints Row 2 $4.50 (70% off)
81 Lego Batman 2 $11.99 (60% off)
63 Jagged Alliance: Back in Action $9.99 (75% off)
77 Space Pirates and Zombies $3.73 (75% off)
Scarygirl $6.69 (33% off)
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GOG
81  The Witcher: Enhanced Edition $2.49 (75% off)
90 The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings $11.99 (60% off)
Dungeon Keeper 2 $2.99 (50% off)
Master of Magic $2.99 (50% off)
The Longest Journey $4.99 (50% off)
Neverwinter Nights $4.99 (50% off)
RollerCoaster Tycoon $2.99 (50% off)
Planescape: Torment $4.99 (50% off)
Fallout $4.99 (50% off)
Fallout 2 $4.99 (50% off)
Icewind Dale Complete $4.99 (50% off)
Theme Hospital $2.99 (50% off)
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Microsoft Surface tablet hits John Lewis this weekend

John Lewis gets first dibs on the Surface RT

The Microsoft Surface tablet will go on sale from John Lewis on Friday, the retailer has confirmed.

The Windows RT device had only been sold through Microsoft's official store since its launch in late October, but this week opened the device up for sale through third-party retailers in the US and Australia.

High street chain John Lewis is the first store in the UK to earn that privilege, with online sales beginning on December 14 and in-store offerings commencing the next day.

Its presence in stores will represent the first time UK-based tech fans will be able to play with the device without actually buying it, as Microsoft has no brick and mortar retail stores in Blighty.

The company told Pocket-Lint: "Always first with the latest technology, John Lewis is delighted to announce that it will be the first high street retailer in the UK to offer the Microsoft Surface from the 14 December."

The 32GB tablet, with the neat Keyboard attachment will cost £479, while the larger 64GB model and keyboard will set you back £559.

John Lewis is also offering a two-year guarantee on each tablet at no extra cost. Tidy.

Via: Pocket-Lint

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Weekend Open Forum: Share your plans for the long weekend

Thanksgiving officially marks the start of the holiday season in the U.S. and for many it’s a chance to visit family and stuff themselves with abundant food -- preferably Turkey and gravy.

Heck, even I find it a good excuse to have a nice dinner back home in Ecuador (not that I need an excuse when it comes to delicious food, of course).

I don’t get to enjoy a couple of days off work, though. But for those of you who are, tell us about your plans for the long weekend. Taking a short trip? Spending it inside playing your backlog of games? Eating Thanksgiving leftovers? Doing some holiday shopping? Let's hear it.

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