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Ex-Titan Quest Devs’ New Project Still Breathing

The creators of Grim Dawn say the project is still moving forward. For those not in the know, Grim Dawn is an action-RPG ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 30, 2012

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Sliding Game Sales Hammer Best Buy

Best Buy plans to close 50 big-box stores as its videogame and DVD sales continue to tank. Times are tough for big box ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 30, 2012

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Anonymous Threatens Internet With “Operation Blackout”

Anonymous has promised to blow up the entire internet at the end of the month. You might want to stock up on freeze-dried ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 29, 2012

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Spring Cleaning Reveals Prince of Persia History

The original source code for the 1989 classic Prince of Persia has been discovered stuffed inside a cardboard box. Old-time gamers will recognize ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 29, 2012

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Double Fine Adventure Kickstarter Brings Good Fortune to All

The Double Fine Adventure Kickstarter was a huge success, but it’s also provided a windfall of good fortune to other Kickstarter projects. The ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 29, 2012

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Georgia Senate Limits Game Industry Tax Credits

The Georgia Senate has voted to impose limits on tax credits for videogame companies in the state. New legislation approved by the Georgia ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 29, 2012

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Peter Molyneux Confirmed For Molydeux Game Jam

Legendary developer Peter Molyneux will attend the What Would Molydeux? Game Jam to scout talent for his new start-up. Isn’t it fascinating how ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 29, 2012

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New SimCity Will Require Always-On Internet – UPDATED

The lead designer of the new SimCity says the game will be an “internet-dependent experience,” so if you’re not connected, you don’t get ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 29, 2012

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Wasteland 2 Creator Decries “Awful” Developer-Publisher Relations

Wasteland 2 creator Brian Fargo says too many game developers are subject to “abysmal” treatment at the hands of publishers. Brian Fargo has ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 28, 2012

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THQ and Adidas Settle Lawsuit

THQ and Adidas have settled their $10 million dispute over the fitness game miCoach 24/7. Athletic apparel company Adidas filed suit against THQ ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 28, 2012

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A Machine For Pigs: More Horror Through Better Visuals

Dan Pinchbeck of thechineseroom says improved visuals in Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs will make the game a disturbing, unsettling and flat-out horrifying ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 28, 2012

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Silicon Knights Boss Says Used Games Drive Up Prices

Silicon Knights chief Denis Dyack says the rise of the preowned games business has actually increased the cost of videogames. Depending on your ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 28, 2012

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