Andy Chalk Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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Prince of Persia Creator Revives Karateka

Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner is going back to his roots with a follow-up to the 1984 title Karateka, the first videogame ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 28, 2008

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All Hail The PC: Console Gaming Is Dead

The bell is tolling for console gaming, according to WildTangent CEO Alex St. John, who has predicted that the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 25, 2008

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PopCap Unveils Peggle DS

PopCap Games has announced a new version of its hit casual title Peggle for the Nintendo DS. The game will not be a ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 25, 2008

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Hasbro Steps Up Fight Against Scrabulous

The gloves have come off in the battle between Scrabble and Scrabulous, as Hasbro has sued the creators of the popular Facebook application ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 25, 2008

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Ten Deals That Shook The Industry

Activision’s merger with Vivendi and Electronic Arts’ continued efforts to swallow up Take-Two are the big news of the day, but the history ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 25, 2008

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Maxis Gives Away Pre-Spore Prototype Software

For Spore fans who just can’t wait for the real thing, Maxis has released Biome and ParticleMan, two “early Spore prototypes” that will ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 25, 2008

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Bungie Working On Three Distinct Projects, No PAX Announcement

Good news and bad news for Bungie fans: The developer has confirmed it has “three distinct projects” on the go, but says it ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 25, 2008

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Potential Good News For Hellgate: London

Despite the apparent demise of Flagship Studios, Hellgate: London is alive and kicking, and may even find itself in the care of a ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 24, 2008

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PopCap Exec Dislikes “Casual Gaming”

Greg Canessa, vice president of videogame platforms at casual gaming giant PopCap Games, isn’t a fan of “casual games.” The term “casual” can ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 24, 2008

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Peter Molyneux Feels Sorry For Denis Dyack

Legendary game designer Peter Molyneux feels sorry for Denis Dyack of Too Human fame, saying he’s been in Dyack’s position and knows how ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 24, 2008

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Episodic Watchmen Game in the Works

1Up has an exclusive first look at Watchmen, the upcoming videogame prequel to the ground-breaking 12-issue comic book series and movie adaptation. Coming ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 23, 2008

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Want A Wii For Christmas? Buy It Now

Ah, July, the most wonderful month of the year, packed with sunshine and warm weather, glorious summer days, languorous nights on the beach ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 23, 2008

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