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Grand Theft Auto IV Blamed In Murder Case

Police in Louisiana believe an eight-year-old boy who murdered his elderly caregiver was likely driven to do it by Grand Theft Auto IV. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 26, 2013

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Ryse Microtransactions are “Nothing Sinister,” Microsoft Promises

Microsoft says microtransactions in Ryse are strictly about convenience and entirely optional. It came to light yesterday that Ryse, Crytek’s $59.99 triple-A launch ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 23, 2013

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Metro Will “Absolutely Continue,” Deep Silver Says

Deep Silver says it wants to make future Metro titles “more accessible for a broader gaming audience.” Metro: Last Light was a pretty ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 23, 2013

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Grand Theft Auto V Unveils New Screens and Yoga Poses

We’ve got eight new Grand Theft Auto V screens to look at, plus a big update to the Los Santos visitors’ website that ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 23, 2013

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The Elder Scrolls Online Will Have Microtransactions Too

The Elder Scrolls Online will supplement its monthly subscription fees with microtransactions for “fun stuff and services.” Bethesda announced a couple days ago ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 23, 2013

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Elder Scrolls Online Director Explains Opting For Subscriptions

The Elder Scrolls Online Director Matt Firor says a free-to-play MMO wouldn’t be a true “Elder Scrolls experience.” Yesterday’s announcement that The Elder ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 22, 2013

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Humble Origin Bundle Adds Two More Games

The Humble Origin Bundle has raised over $8 million for charity, so EA decided to kick in a couple of extra games including ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 22, 2013

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PlayStation 4 Facing “Sell-Out Situation” in Europe

Sony says preorders for the PlayStation 4 exceed those of any previous PlayStation console. European retailers warned earlier this month that PlayStation 4 ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 22, 2013

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F.E.A.R. Online Website Reveals New Details

F.E.A.R. Online, the free-to-play multiplayer shooter, will actually be a F.E.A.R.-free experience. F.E.A.R. Online was announced back in July and quickly led to ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 22, 2013

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Politician Asks Game Makers to End Real-Life Gun Licensing

The Speaker of Connecticut’s House of Representatives has sent a letter to leading game publishers urging them to end the practice of licensing ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 21, 2013

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Mad Max Screens Reveal a Wasteland Life

Only those mobile enough to scavenge and brutal enough to pillage will survive the gritty, post-apocalyptic open world of Mad Max. I’m still ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 21, 2013

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Sarah’s Jenner Finishes With $122,200

Mechwarrior Online players who purchased Sarah’s Jenner have raised more than $122,000 for cancer research. Sarah’s Jenner, a Mechwarrior Online campaign in support ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 21, 2013

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