Andy Chalk Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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Is Brütal Legend Headed to the Wii?

Rumors persist that Brütal Legend will eventually be released for the Wii, although Double Fine Productions may not be making it. Brütal Legend, ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 3, 2009

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Analysts Predict Continued Growth in 2009

As the recession forces people to cut back on entertainment expenses, the videogame industry is expected to continue to grow this year, although ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 3, 2009

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Crytek Predicts OnLive Success, in 2013

German developer Crytek has done some research into the technology behind streaming videogame services like OnLive and says that such systems could in ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 2, 2009

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IGDA Head Leaves on a Critical Note

Jason Della Rocca, who announced he would be leaving his position as head of the International Game Developers Association at the end of ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 2, 2009

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Battlestar’s McCreary Takes On Dark Void Score

Capcom has announced that Bear McCreary, the man behind the music of Battlestar Galactica, has been signed to create the soundtrack for the ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 2, 2009

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Quebec Demands “French-First” Videogames

A new language law has come into effect in Quebec which will prohibit the sale of new English-language videogames if a French version ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 2, 2009

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FileFront Comes Back

FileFront, which announced in late March that it was suspending operations at the end of the month, has made a comeback. The site ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 2, 2009

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Nintendo President: Used Games Are Bad For Consumers

Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime claims used games aren’t in the “best interest” of consumers, saying no other form of entertainment has ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 1, 2009

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Racing Games Cause More Aggression Than Shooters

A new study of gamers has found that racing games, not shooters, provokes the highest level of aggression in players. Simon Goodson and ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 1, 2009

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EA Releases DRM Management Tool

It’s a bit late but still better than never: EA has released a “De-Authorization Management Tool” that can remove individual game authorizations, allowing ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 1, 2009

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BioWare: Mass Effect 2 Trailer is “Absolutely True”

Remember the shocking revelation of the Mass Effect 2 trailer, which I’m not directly referencing because it’s hugely spoilerific? BioWare’s Greg Zeschuk and ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 31, 2009

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GOG Hits 100 Games, Gives One Away

GOG.com has reached the 100 game milestone with the addition of the point-and-click adventure Teenagent, which it’s giving away free as a “thank ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 31, 2009

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