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Australian Study “Confirms Dangers of Violent Videogames”

A new University of Queensland study says there’s good reason to worry about the dangers of violent videogames. The debate over the impact ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 1, 2011

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Rockstar Reveals Four New Max Payne 3 Screens

Max Payne has added a few more photographs to his “My Brazilian Vacation” scrapbook. “Hi. My name is Max. I’m a violent alcoholic ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 1, 2011

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New Syndicate Trailer Shows Off Co-Op Gameplay

The new Syndicate four-player co-op trailer is full of bullet-flying, neck-snapping fun, but it may not be quite as old-time Syndicate-ish as you ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 1, 2011

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EA Makes Nice With Activision and Modern Warfare 3

Electronic Arts suddenly and for no reason wants to make nice with Activision and Modern Warfare 3. A quick refresher course: “[Battlefield 3] ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 1, 2011

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Analyst Predicts GTA V Will Be Digital Only

A research and consultancy firm predicts that the boxed retail version of Grand Theft Auto V will not include a disc. Surprise! It’s ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 1, 2011

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“Zombie Economy” Worth Nearly $6 Billion

The shuffling hordes of rancid undead are estimated to be worth nearly $6 billion. Zombies! I’ve never cared for ’em. Rotting corpses in ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 1, 2011

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Mechwarrior Online Drops

The lid has finally been lifted on Mechwarrior Online, the new, free-to-play addition to the famous fighting robot franchise. It was more than ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorOctober 31, 2011

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Trick or Treat: It’s Yahtzee!

Nothing says “trick or treat, you smarmy bastard” like this awesome Halloween costume based on everyone’s favorite displaced British vulgarian game critic. Okay, ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorOctober 31, 2011

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Build Houses and Hotels in Rapture With BioShock Monopoly

If the combination of BioShock and Monopoly strikes you as a natural fit, then you need to try out BioShock Monopoly! Boardwalk? Park ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorOctober 31, 2011

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Beta Delayed

In what will probably be the day’s least shocking news, the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive closed beta has been delayed. Valve said back in ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorOctober 31, 2011

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Angry Birds Studio Happy About Chinese Piracy

Rovio CEO Peter Vesterbacka says the rampant piracy of Angry Birds merchandise in China actually makes him happy. Piracy, as it applies to ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorOctober 31, 2011

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Australian R18+ Game Rating Still a “Couple of Years” Away

It sounds like Australian gamers won’t have an R18+ videogame rating for a couple more years. When it comes to videogames, Australia is ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorOctober 31, 2011

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