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PopCap Acquires Retro64

PopCap Games, a leading developer and publisher of casual games, has announced the acquisition of Retro64, a Chicago-based game developer. The studio will ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 12, 2007

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Nintendo Warns of Wii Shortages For the Holidays

Nintendo is warning that despite its best efforts, the wildly popular Wii console may be in short supply this holiday season. Nintendo of ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 12, 2007

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Sierra Announces New Additions to F.E.A.R. Franchise

Sierra Entertainment has announced the upcoming release of two new titles in the F.E.A.R franchise, F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate, and F.E.A.R. Files. F.E.A.R. Perseus ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 11, 2007

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GSC Unveils S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky

GSC Game World has released the first details of the follow-up to its hit post-nuclear FPS S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 11, 2007

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Krome Studios Announces Viva Pinata: Party Animals

Krome Studios has announced that it is working on the sequel to the popular Xbox 360 game Viva Piñata, called Viva Piñata: Party ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 11, 2007

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Spielberg, EA Offer Details of Games in Development

Early details of two of the three games being developed by Electronic Arts in conjunction with Steven Spielberg have been released. The first ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 10, 2007

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Lawsuit Filed Against Microsoft Over Xbox 360

Microsoft is facing a lawsuit over “destructive scratches” on game disks caused by its Xbox 360 console. Filed by Fort Lauderdale lawyer Jeffrey ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 10, 2007

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New Study Questions Negative Impact of Videogames on Kids

A new study indicates that rather than being a negative influence, playing videogames may actually have some beneficial side effects. The study involved ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 10, 2007

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New Painkiller Expansion Coming

DreamCatcher Interactive and JoWood Productions have announced that they will be publishing Painkiller: Overdose, a new add-on for the surprise 2004 hit FPS ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 10, 2007

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2K Games Announces Civilization IV: Gold Edition

2K Games has announced the forthcoming release of Sid Meier’s Civilization IV: Gold Edition for the PC. The Gold Edition of Civilization IV ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 9, 2007

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Marathon: Resurrection 2.0 Released

After seven years of development, Team Unpfhorgiven has released its Marathon total conversation modification for Unreal Tournament. Based on the Bungie Software‘s renowned ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 9, 2007

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Official BioShock System Requirements Released

2K Games has released the official system requirements for its highly-anticipated FPS BioShock. Posted on the official BioShock forums by administrator 2K Elizabeth, ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 9, 2007

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