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BioShock Infinite Gets a “Reversible Cover”

Irrational Games is adding an alternate cover to BioShock Infinite and Ken Levine wants you to fight over what it will be. Those ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 12, 2012

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Naughty Dog “Flat-Out Refused” to Change Last of Us Cover

The creative director of The Last of Us says it’s a “misconception” that videogames need a male-dominated cover in order to sell. The ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 12, 2012

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Research Finds Negative Effects in Violent Videogames

A new study claims to provide “the first experimental evidence” that violent videogames have a cumulative, long-term impact on those who play them. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 11, 2012

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Copyright Lawsuits Come to Canada

Voltage Pictures, the company that threatened to sue “tens of thousands” of people in the U.S. who illegally downloaded The Hurt Locker, has ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 11, 2012

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FTC Criticizes Privacy Leaks in Kids’ Apps

A new FTC study says that nearly 60 percent of popular apps for kids share data with developers or third parties, most of ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 11, 2012

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Behold the Genesis of Metro: Last Light

They say that on the seventh day, God rested. But God didn’t rest. He left. The Metro: Last Light “Survivor” trailers offered a ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 11, 2012

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Journey Composer Signs Up for Leisure Suit Larry

Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory is going for some sexy time. The indie hit Journey is a bit of a highbrow experience. As Wikipedia ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 11, 2012

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Metro 2033 Goes Free on Facebook

For the simple act of a Facebook like, you can score a free copy of Metro 2033. Everybody knows I love Metro 2033, ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 11, 2012

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Humble THQ Bundle Waves Bye-Bye to Indie – UPDATED

Saints Row: The Third, Metro 2033, Darksiders and more are up for grabs in the first-ever AAA Humble Bundle. The Humble Bundle has ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 11, 2012

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Hasbro Forces Closure of MLP: Online

A trademark infringement claim has brought the My Little Pony MMO to a quick halt. I’m not a Brony and I know nothing ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 10, 2012

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Syrian Rebels Build Tank With Gamepad Controller

Syrian rebels have built an armored car sporting a machine gun controlled by an old-time PlayStation gamepad. The Sham II is a home-made ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 10, 2012

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Space Hulk Returns

Games Workshop is getting the bolter and the Terminator armor out of the closet. Games Workshop, best known as the company behind the ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 10, 2012

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