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Play Hard Aims At Casual Games and Sports Fans

Former Turbine Chief Executive Jeffrey Anderson has announced Play Hard, a new gaming company offering easy-to-play casual games targeted specifically to sports fans. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 24, 2008

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Jack Thompson Squeals On Strauss Zelnick To His Mom

With the release of Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto IV looming, Jack Thompson predictably has made his presence felt in a most unpredictable manner ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 23, 2008

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Unreal Engine 4 Not Just For Consoles

Despite fears to the contrary, Epic Games Vice President Mark Rein has said the company’s Unreal Engine 4 will in fact run on ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 23, 2008

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Microsoft Provides Xbox 360 Kiosks To Children’s Hospitals

Microsoft has joined with the Companions in Courage Foundation to supply hundreds of Xbox 360 kiosks to children’s hospital across the U.S. The ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 23, 2008

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EA Casual Unveils Monopoly Details

Electronic Arts has revealed additional details about the upcoming multiplatform version of Monopoly currently being developed by its casual games division.As part of ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 23, 2008

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Activision Announces Little League World Series 2008

Activision has announced the upcoming release of Little League World Series 2008, a family-oriented baseball game for the Nintendo Wii and DS. The ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 23, 2008

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1989 Infocom Network Drive Discovered

In a remarkable turn of events, Waxy.org has found itself in possession of the adventure gamer’s Holy Grail: A complete backup of Infocom’s ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 23, 2008

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GRID To Feature eBay Motors Marketplace

Codemasters and Engage In-Game Advertising have unveiled a new form of in-game marketing for the upcoming racing title GRID which will incorporate the ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 23, 2008

The Needles

StoneLoops! and Codeminion: A New Player Has Joined

Life is full of surprises. It starts when you’re young: Girls are icky and gross, until the day you realize you’d happily ransom ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 22, 2008

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Analyst Predicts Slowdown in Videogame Sales

Goldman Sachs analyst Robert Higginbotham has said that videogame sales have likely peaked for the year, despite stronger-than-expected numbers in March.Higginbotham blamed the ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 22, 2008

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38 Studios Expands

Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios has added another high-profile member of the industry to its team in Travis McGeathy, who has joined the company ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 22, 2008

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Wizards of the Coast Reveals More Star Wars Miniatures

Wizards of the Coast is expanding its line of Star Wars Miniatures and Roleplaying Games, adding new products based on the Star Wars ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorApril 22, 2008

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