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Satellite Reign Brings Syndicate Successor to Kickstarter

Satellite Reign, a spiritual successor to Syndicate that looks and sounds like the real thing, is now up on Kickstarter. Australian indie 5 ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJune 28, 2013

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Fez Creator Responds to Xbox Live Policy Change

microsoft was our publisher on X360, and they did NOTHING. no promotion. no festivals. not a single mention in a newsletter or conference.— ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJune 27, 2013

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Assassin’s Creed Creator Says Nobody Cares About Discs Anymore

Patrice Desilets says blockbuster videogames will be profitable again once gamers accept that the future is “digital all the way.” A powerful stink ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJune 27, 2013

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The Last Of Us Dev Promises to Remove Phone Sex Numbers

Creative Director Neil Druckmann says the inclusion of real phone sex numbers in The Last Of Us was “an honest mistake.” Look closely ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJune 27, 2013

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Video Games Live Concert Series Announces New Shows

The Video Games Live summer tour will bring great game music to China, Brazil, Dubai, Mexico and numerous venues across the United States. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJune 27, 2013

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Id Software President Todd Hollenshead Departs the Company

After 17 years, id Software President Todd Hollenshead has decided to move on to other things. Todd Hollenshead has been with id Software ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJune 26, 2013

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Shield Handheld Slips Into July

Nvidia’s Shield handheld gaming gizmo has been delayed due to concerns over a “third-party mechanical component.” Just one day prior to its scheduled ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJune 26, 2013

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Plants vs. Zombies 2 Delayed to “Later This Summer”

Plants vs. Zombies 2, originally slated for a July 18th release, will now be released later in the summer. Stay tuned for more ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJune 26, 2013

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The Last Of Us Faces Another Rip-Off Accusation – UPDATED

Wow they actually accurately portray the subway map of Mass and have all the colors and names of stops correct. pic.twitter.com/ovIG3ncqCr— Kelvin (@Neo781) ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJune 26, 2013

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SCOTUS Overturns Ban on Same-Sex Marriage

Today's DOMA ruling is a historic step forward for #MarriageEquality. #LoveIsLove— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 26, 2013 The Supreme Court of the United ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJune 26, 2013

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“Digital Dementia” Threat Causes Concern Among Doctors

Doctors in South Korea say overuse of digital devices cam impede development of the brain, leading to irreversible “digital dementia.” Odds are that ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJune 26, 2013

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Thief Project Lead Says a New Game Needs New Combat

Stephane Roy says Thief will employ QTEs and bullet-time in combat sequences because the swordplay of the original games just doesn’t work anymore. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJune 26, 2013

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