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Facebook Gaming Blindsided Traditional Developers

In the wake of faltering mainstream gaming sales, Facebook gaming has exploded in popularity, shocking game designers. In a year where most gaming ...

By Austin MacKenzie Legacy AuthorFebruary 18, 2010

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Mortal Kombat Movie Reboot Facing Legal Issues

The Mortal Kombat franchise may see a new movie if it can clear some legal hurdles. A new Mortal Kombat movie is on ...

By Austin MacKenzie Legacy AuthorFebruary 18, 2010

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Teen Arrested for Making Threats Over Xbox Live

A conversation over Xbox Live led to the arrest of a young man threatening to shoot up his high school. A man living ...

By Austin MacKenzie Legacy AuthorFebruary 16, 2010

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Blizzard Bringing Plush Pets to WoW Players

World of Warcraft players will soon have the option to snuggle up to their avatar’s pet in real life. Blizzard is adding two ...

By Austin MacKenzie Legacy AuthorFebruary 12, 2010

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More Women Want to Design Games

While gaming may not be “just for men,” game development is still dominated by men. That may be changing. The Guildhall of Southern ...

By Austin MacKenzie Legacy AuthorFebruary 11, 2010

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Videogames May Not Be an Addiction

Are videogames addicting? Not so, according to a proposal by the American Psychiatric Association. The American Psychiatric Association is in the process of ...

By Austin MacKenzie Legacy AuthorFebruary 11, 2010

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Military and Microsoft Butt Heads Over Training

As the emphasis on technology-based training increases, the U.S. Military finds itself at odds with Microsoft. The expense and complication of live tests ...

By Austin MacKenzie Legacy AuthorFebruary 10, 2010

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Supernanny Tries to Prove Violent Games Are Bad

With a handful of kids and some videogames, Supernanny Jo Frost hopes to prove our children are being desensitized to violence. Frost, known ...

By Austin MacKenzie Legacy AuthorFebruary 10, 2010

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Professor Layton Dev Hoping to Increase American Presence

Want to see more games like Professor Layton and White Knight Chronicles? Your wish has been granted. Level-5 announced it is working to ...

By Austin MacKenzie Legacy AuthorFebruary 10, 2010

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Ubisoft Announces New Assassin’s Creed With Multiplayer

Assassin’s Creed fans will soon be able to shank each other in glorious high definition. The next Assassin’s Creed will return to Italy ...

By Austin MacKenzie Legacy AuthorFebruary 10, 2010

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World of Warcraft Still Facing Contention in China

In the epic battle between World of Warcraft and China, WoW is still unable to stand up against China’s mighty banhammer. The newest ...

By Austin MacKenzie Legacy AuthorFebruary 10, 2010

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Harmonix Creators Honored with Character Approved Award

If you were to pick the most influential New Media players of this year, who would they be? If the answer was “Harmonix ...

By Austin MacKenzie Legacy AuthorFebruary 8, 2010

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