Andy Chalk Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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No Open Beta For LittleBigPlanet

Despite promises to the contrary, Sony now says there will be no open beta for the upcoming PlayStation 3 release LittleBigPlanet. PS3 Fanboy ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 8, 2008

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Videogame Age Ratings Are Working, FTC Study Finds

A new report by the Federal Trade Commission has shown a tremendous improvement in the retail industry’s compliance with ESRB ratings when selling ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 8, 2008

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EA Sports Announces Fight Night Round 4

Electronic Arts has announced that Fight Night Round 4, the most realistic “in the ring” experience ever created, is now in development. Fight ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 7, 2008

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Mass Effect, Spore To Use Recurring Validation

Mass Effect and Spore, two of EA’s most anticipated PC releases this year, will be using a “recurring validation” system to help protect ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 7, 2008

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id Confirms Doom 4

id Software has announced that work has begun on Doom 4, and they’re looking for help in bringing it all to life. The ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 7, 2008

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THQ Announces Losses, Layoffs

THQ has reported a loss for its fourth quarter and financial year, and has confirmed that job cuts will follow as a result. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 7, 2008

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Grand Theft Auto IV Sets First-Week Launch Record

It’s official: The release of Grand Theft Auto IV was the most successful entertainment product launch of all time. The game sold over ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 7, 2008

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EA “Doesn’t Need” Take-Two

Electronic Arts says it doesn’t need Take-Two and now claims the odds of a deal being done are “50/50.” The current deadline for ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 7, 2008

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky Gets New Publisher

Deep Silver, a U.K.-based publisher who recently announced the opening of offices in the U.S., will be publishing GSC Game World’s S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 7, 2008

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Interesting Days at the ESA

Current ESA President Michael Gallagher demonstrates his hands-on plan for supporting console makers. The recent decision by Activision and Vivendi to halt their ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 6, 2008

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Uwe Boll Sues Billy Zane

Film director and all-around maniac Uwe Boll is suing Billy Zane, claiming the actor failed to live up to an agreement with Boll ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 6, 2008

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Electronic Arts Unveils EA Sports Freestyle

Electronic Arts has announced the launch of EA Sports Freestyle, a new sub-brand aimed at the “casual sports” gaming audience. EA says games ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorMay 6, 2008

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