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GameStop Employee Gives RapeLay Interview, Gets Fired

A GameStop employee who gave an interview in which he said the infamous RapeLay is “nothing more than a game” found himself fired ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 10, 2010

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Derek Smart Caught Up in Alganon Plagiarism Furor

A press release for the Derek Smart-led MMOG Alganon has churned up controversy for attributing a quote to Smart that’s lifted almost word-for-word ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 10, 2010

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Remedy Has High Hopes for Alan Wake 2

Remedy Entertainment has already settled on the plot for Alan Wake 2, and now the studio just hopes it will have the chance ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 10, 2010

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“Still Alive” Choir Says Thank You to The Escapist

The Gifford Children’s Choir, which made a splash in March with its rendition of Jonathan Coulton’s “Still Alive,” has filmed a brand-new video ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 7, 2010

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BioShock Was “a Blessing and a Curse” for BioShock 2

The people behind the BioShock 2 advertising campaign say a big part of the reason it was given such intricate and expansive marketing ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 7, 2010

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Remedy “Bet the Farm” on Alan Wake

Remedy Entertainment has put everything it’s got into the creation of Alan Wake and if it tanks, Oskari Hakkinen says they’re all going ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 7, 2010

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Activision CEO: “No Choice” But to Fire Infinty Ward Execs

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick says he had “no choice” but to fire Infinity Ward co-founders Jason West and Vince Zampella, adding that their ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 7, 2010

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The One-Man Reverse-Parody Downfall Video Hits YouTube

An enterprising YouTube user has posted a one-man reenactment of the famous Downfall bunker scene, using the actual lines from the movie to ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 6, 2010

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MW2 Stimulus Pack Crushes European PSN Store

Despite all the complaints about the high price of the Modern Warfare 2 Stimulus Package, demand for the map pack has been high ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 6, 2010

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Obsidian Head Says Bethesda Staying Hands-Off With Fallout: New Vegas

Fallout may be in Bethesda’s hands now but Feargus Urquhart says Obsidian Entertainment is very much behind the wheel on the drive to ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 6, 2010

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The Best Star Wars Pregnancy Announcement Video Ever

An “aging couple” with some important news to share decided to spread the word as only the nerdiest of sci-fi fans would: With ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 5, 2010

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Be a Bad Guy in Darkspawn Chronicles DLC for Dragon Age

BioWare has announced Darkspawn Chronicles, a new DLC add-on for Dragon Age: Origins that gives players a chance to find out how the ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 5, 2010

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