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The Old Republic Becomes the Fastest-Growing MMO Ever

EA says Star Wars: The Old Republic is the fastest-growing subscription MMO ever, and that’s good news for Origin. Star Wars: The Old ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 2, 2012

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Prepare to Meet the Pyro

It’s [almost] time to Meet the Pyro! You’ve met the Heavy. You’ve met the Scout. You’ve even met the Medic. You’ve met all ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 2, 2012

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Dragon Age Lead Writer Offers Fanfic Tips

Dragon Age Lead Writer David Gaider has a few helpful tips for fanfiction writers who want to improve their work. David Gaider knows ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 2, 2012

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THQ Details Layoffs, CEO Pay Cut

THQ confirms that 240 non-studio jobs are being eliminated, while CEO Brian Farrell will take a single-year pay cut of 50 percent. Details ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 2, 2012

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Zynga’s Chief Designer Joins Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Board

Brian Reynolds, the Chief Game Designer at Zynga, has been named to the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Board of Directors. Brian ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 2, 2012

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Swedish Supreme Court Rejects Pirate Bay Appeal

It’s game over for the founders of The Pirate Bay, as the Supreme Court of Sweden declines to hear their appeal. Jail sentences ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 2, 2012

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Play Half-Life 2 for Half-Life 3

In an effort to discover what’s going on with Half-Life, the Call for Communication Steam Group is asking the entire internet to play ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 1, 2012

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Oklahoma Ponders Violent Videogame Tax

An Oklahoma State Representative wants to impose a tax on violent videogames to help fight childhood obesity and bullying. Oklahoma State Representative William ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 1, 2012

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No Online Pass For Syndicate

The new Syndicate shooter will not – I repeat, will not – make use of an online pass. Electronic Arts is known for ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 1, 2012

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Lawyer Blames Videogames For Synagogue Bombings

The attorney of a man accused of firebombing three synagogues in the U.S. says videogames may have “taken over” his client and driven ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 1, 2012

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Dutch Supreme Court Upholds Virtual Theft Conviction

The Dutch Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a teenager who stole another boy’s virtual property in the MMO RuneScape. Back in ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 1, 2012

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It’s Multiplayer Mayhem in Syndicate Demo Trailer

A trailer showing off the features of the Syndicate multiplayer demo that launched today is now blasting its way across the tubes. Curious ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 1, 2012

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