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Making Fun Games Isn’t Enough, According To Harmonix

In a brief interview with Newsweek, Alex Rigopulos and Eran Egozy of Guitar Hero creator Harmonix said that just making a fun game ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 3, 2008

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America’s Army as a Recruiting Tool: Nothing Changes

Jack Thompson is at it again. His most recent hysterics revolve around the “unholy alliance” between the United States Department of Defense and ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 2, 2008

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Fury “Immortal for Life” Offer Extended

The “Immortal For Life” offer for the fast-paced PvP MMOG Fury has been extended into January. Auran CEO Tony Hilliam announced in mid-December ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 2, 2008

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Big Xbox 360 Announcement Rumored at CES

As Bill Gates’ final CES keynote address approaches, rumors persist that he will use the occasion to announce something big about the future ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 2, 2008

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2007 Independent Game of the Year Winners Announced

The winners of Game Tunnel’s 6th Annual Game of the Year awards have been announced, with Bit Blot’s Aquaria taking top honors.Aquaria, which ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 2, 2008

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News Report Says Rising Development Costs “A Nightmare”

A report by the BBC says that the rising costs of next-gen videogame development is creating a “nightmare” for many of the studios ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 2, 2008

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Hudson Announces Bomberman Tournament on Xbox Live

Hudson Entertainment has announced the “Bomberman Live New Year’s Bash Tournament & Sweepstakes”, with a first-place prize of 100,000 Microsoft points hanging in ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 31, 2007

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Egosoft Releases New X², X³ Patches

Just in time for the new year, Egosoft has released new “Uplink” patches for its X²: The Threat and X³: Reunion space simulators. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 28, 2007

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Jack Thompson Goes After Department of Defense

Jack Thompson has issued a press release suggesting the U.S. Department of Defense is involved in an “unholy alliance” with the gaming industry, ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 28, 2007

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Sacred 2 Delayed

Ascaron Entertainment has announced that its upcoming action-RPG Sacred 2: Fallen Angel will be delayed until late 2008. The developer has said that ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 27, 2007

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Xbox Live Clarifies Restrictions on Demos and Trailers

Microsoft will be restricting downloads of certain demos and trailers from its Xbox Live service in order to ensure compliance with ESRB guidelines. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 27, 2007

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Forbes Names Nvidia Company of the Year

Video card manufacturer Nvidia has been named 2007 Company of the Year by Forbes Magazine, to be announced its January 7 issue. According ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorDecember 27, 2007

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