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Police Say Adults Shouldn’t Own Animal Crossing

Police in Missouri have put a new twist on age-inappropriate gaming by saying there is “no reason” adults would own games like Animal ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 17, 2009

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Stargate Worlds Studio Sued For Unpaid Bills

Stargate Worlds developer Cheyenne Mountain has been slapped with a lawsuit over unpaid bills, another piece of bad news for the troubled MMOG.The ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 17, 2009

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Sci-Fi Channel Hits Head, Wakes Up As “Syfy” – UPDATED

The Sci-Fi Channel announced today that effective this summer it will change its name to the hip, edgy and phonetically identical Syfy. The ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 16, 2009

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BioWare Reveals Bounty Hunter Class in The Old Republic

Good news for Star Wars fans who just can’t get enough Zuckuss: BioWare has confirmed that a Bounty Hunter class will be playable ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 16, 2009

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Sony to PS3 Detractors: Go Sell Razor Blades

Analysts and game publishers are turning up the pressure for a price cut to the floundering PlayStation 3 console but as far as ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 16, 2009

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More Ways to Tell Your Friends You’re Dead

Not only is it now possible for gamers to tell their World of Warcraft guildmates when they’ve passed beyond the veil as opposed ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 16, 2009

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Get Your Very Own Batarang With the Arkham Asylum CE

The Batman: Arkham Asylum Collector’s Edition is going to cost 100 bucks when it hits the shelves in June but word on the ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 16, 2009

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ESA Bounces Back With Nastume, SouthPeak

The Entertainment Software Association appears to be mounting a comeback, adding two companies to its roster after a rough 2008 that saw the ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 16, 2009

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Chinese World of Warcraft Operator Faces Bankruptcy

China’s refusal to authorize the release of Wrath of the Lich King could be a big problem for Chinese World of Warcraft operator ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 16, 2009

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Valve Implements New TF2 Server Scoring

Valve has announced a new scoring system for Team Fortress 2 servers that it hopes will help improve the “player experience” by weeding ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 13, 2009

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Wii Trade Price Increase Puts Dangerous Pressure on U.K. Retailers

While the trade price increase on the Nintendo Wii in the U.K. is “perfectly justified,” according to one analyst, it could put damaging ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 13, 2009

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Stalin vs. Martians: The Musical Onslaught Continues

Gamers who enjoyed the “Stalin Loves Disco” trailer for Stalin vs. Martians are invited to meet Ilya Orange, the man who created the ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMarch 13, 2009

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