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Dragon Age Wins “Accessible Game of the Year” Award

AbleGamers has announced that BioWare has won the 2009 Mainstream Accessibility Award for Dragon Age: Origins, a game that offers “some of the ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 4, 2010

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Sherlock Holmes Sequel Threatened by “Homoerotic Subtext”

The estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle has threatened to kill any potential sequel to the hit film Sherlock Holmes if it suggests ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 4, 2010

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Vanessa Threatens Zac Over Videogame Habit

There appears to be trouble in paradise as Vanessa Hudgens has reportedly told fellow empty-eyed Disney clone Zac Efron that she’s going to ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 4, 2010

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Child’s Play Charity Declines Atlantica Online Donation

It’s not often that a charity will turn down donations but that’s exactly what Child’s Play did recently when it told Atlantica Online ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 4, 2010

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Sega “Probably” Finished With M-Rated Wii Games

It was a good effort but following the disappointments of MadWorld and The Conduit, Sega says it probably won’t release any more M-rated ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 4, 2010

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EA Shutting Down “Older” Game Servers in February

Electronic Arts has announced that it will be shutting down the online servers for several EA Sports games in February, most because of ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 4, 2010

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Study Finds Girl Gamers Are Seriously Hardcore

Defying long-held stereotypes, a new study has found that girl gamers are actually more hardcore than the boys. The gamer: In our mind’s ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 24, 2009

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Aliens vs. Predator Hunter Edition Confirmed

The Aliens vs. Predator Hunter Edition has been confirmed for release in North America, a sweet set that will include nothing less than ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 24, 2009

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Get More Great Deals at the Steam Holiday Sale

Steam is having a special 2009 Holiday Sale, with some ridiculously low prices on great games for the holidays. It’s a couple days ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 23, 2009

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Microsoft Applies to Patent New, Realistic Avatar Technology

Microsoft has applied for a patent on technology that could lead to a whole new generation of user avatars, characterized by a disturbing ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 22, 2009

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PETA Unveils Anti-Seal Hunt Game

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is at it again, this time with a cheap little Flash game meant to highlight the ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 22, 2009

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Mom Calls 911 Over Son’s Non-Stop Gaming

A stressed-out Boston mother recently decided that the best way to handle her young son’s non-stop videogaming was to call 911 on him. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 22, 2009

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