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EA, Eidos Confirm More Closures

It’s getting ugly out there: Electronic Arts has confirmed the layoff of 200 employees from its Black Box studio in Vancouver, while Eidos ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 23, 2009

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The Riiflex: Get A Workout, Smash Your Furniture

Here’s a good idea that’s bound to end badly: The Riiflex, an add-on for the Wii Remote that turns the wireless controller into ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 23, 2009

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New Study Says Games Are Bad For You

Another day, another new study, another conflicting viewpoint: New research from Brigham Young University claims that playing videogames has a negative impact on ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 23, 2009

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Madden NFL Predicts Super Bowl XLIII Winner

EA Sports has made its annual Super Bowl prediction, calling for a tight game that ultimately ends in victory for the Pittsburgh Steelers. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 23, 2009

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EVE Online Banker Scams Over 80 Billion ISK

The unique universe of EVE Online has taken another turn for the crazy with news that a player named Xabier, the former Investments ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 22, 2009

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cdv Releases Free Sacred 2 “Art And Vision” E-Book

cdv Software and Ascaron Entertainment have released an “Art and Vision” e-book for Sacred 2: Fallen Angel as a free bonus for fans ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 22, 2009

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Campaign For Commercial-Free Childhood Announces 2009 Toady Award Nominees

The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has announced the candidates for its first-ever Toys Oppressive And Destructive to Young Children (TOADY) award, which ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 22, 2009

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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin Demo Now Available

Holy crapamolie, did you see that? There, in the shadows, just out of the corner of your eye! It’s a F.E.A.R. 2 demo! ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 22, 2009

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Analyst: Hirai And Greenberg Are Both Right

Industry analyst Michael Pachter has weighed in on the escalating war of words between Sony’s Kaz Hirai and Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg, but he’s ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 22, 2009

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Activision CEO Is A “Carpetbagger”

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick may have earned acclaim for building the company into the world’s biggest videogame publisher, but Ben Kuchera of Ars ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 22, 2009

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Shirtless Korean Nazi Videogame Promotion

What would you do if I told you that shirtless Korean Nazis were out in force to promote a new World War Two-based ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2009

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Get Your Free (And Awesome) World Of Goo Soundtrack

World of Goo fans and people who appreciate fine videogame music should probably hustle over to Kyle Gabler’s website, where the World of ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2009

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