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New Zealand Police Superintendent Connects Youth Violence With Next-Gen Consoles

A top New Zealand police officer says a jump in violent crime rates among youths corresponds with the release of next-generation gaming consoles. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 28, 2007

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AIAS Lifetime Achievement Award For Ken Kutaragi

Ken Kutaragi, “Father of the PlayStation,” will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences 2008 ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 28, 2007

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Jonathan Blow Criticizes Game Design at Montreal Game Summit

In the second keynote at this year’s Montreal Game Summit, independent game designer Jonathan Blow warned that game designers “lack discernment” and are ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 27, 2007

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Pachter Prediction: 7.5 Million Guitar Hero III Units Sold This Fiscal

Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter has said he thinks Activision’s Guitar Hero franchise will generate roughly $550 million in revenue this fiscal year ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 27, 2007

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More Changes Reported At Perpetual, Star Trek Online

The drama at Perpetual Entertainment is continuing, as earlier reports of the company moving to work exclusively on Star Trek Online under the ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 27, 2007

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EA Regrets Topless Models In Need For Speed Ad

Electronic Arts has expressed “regret” over a promotion for its new Need For Speed: Pro Street release that featured topless models. The promotion ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 27, 2007

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Nintendo, MIcrosoft Flunk Greenpeace Ranking

Nintendo has set a new record by becoming the first company on Greenpeace’s quarterly Guide to Greener Electronics to score an absolute zero.Unfortunately ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 27, 2007

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Senator Leland Yee Urges Parents to Avoid Violent Games at Christmas

California State Senator Leland Yee, a noted critic of the videogame industry, has issued a press release urging parents not to purchase violent ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 27, 2007

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Activision Raises Revenue and Earnings Projections

Activision is raising its revenue and earnings outlook for its third quarter ending December 31 and fiscal year 2008 as a result of ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 27, 2007

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Guildhall at SMU Launches New Website

The Guildhall at Southern Methodist University has unveiled a new website with information about its graduate-level videogame development program.Available at www.guildhall.smu.edu, the new ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 27, 2007

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Perpetual Entertainment Liquidating Assets

An SEC report filed by Ragnarok Online developer Gravity Co. states that Perpetual Entertainment is liquidating its assets for distribution to its creditors. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 26, 2007

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ZeniMax Licenses HeroEngine for Upcoming MMOG

ZeniMax Online Studios has licensed the Simutronics HeroEngine for use in its upcoming MMOG project. First developed for use in Simutronics’ own Hero’s ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorNovember 26, 2007

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