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Research Warns of Possible Game Industry Crash

Findings by consultancy group SuperData Research suggests the current market is oversaturated with gaming devices. The video game industry crash of the 1980s ...

By Robert Stoneback Legacy AuthorOctober 4, 2013

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City of Heroes Successor Seeks Kickstarter Funds

A studio of volunteers tries to ensure City of Heroes concept can make a comic book-style resurrection. The latest game to seek reincarnation ...

By Robert Stoneback Legacy AuthorOctober 2, 2013

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Xbox One Will Need 15-20 Minutes to Download Launch Patch

Want to boot up your new console right after coming back from the midnight launch? Maybe spend some time fixing yourself a late ...

By Robert Stoneback Legacy AuthorOctober 1, 2013

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Eidos CEO and Life President Departs After 18 Years

Ian Livingstone helped launch franchises including Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Legacy of Kain and Hitman during his years with the company. The Square ...

By Robert Stoneback Legacy AuthorSeptember 30, 2013

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Twitch Nets $20 Million From Take-Two, Other Investors

The video streaming site gets cash injection ahead of the next generation console launch. Twitch has become the go-to site for people looking ...

By Robert Stoneback Legacy AuthorSeptember 30, 2013

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Mighty No. 9 Adds 3DS, Vita Stretch Goals

The game’s latest stretch goal will add versions for the mobile game systems if funding hits $3.5 million. If you’re not yet a ...

By Robert Stoneback Legacy AuthorSeptember 27, 2013

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Amalur Intellectual Properties Go for Sale Nov. 14

Assets up for sale also include PC brands Rise of Nations and Rise of Legends. The state of Rhode Island is slated to ...

By Robert Stoneback Legacy AuthorSeptember 27, 2013

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Plants Vs. Zombies 2 Android Launch Expected This October

The sequel to PopCap’s 2009 hit may have been delayed due to a “truckload” of money from Apple. According to Polygon, a source ...

By Robert Stoneback Legacy AuthorSeptember 24, 2013

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Notch: SteamOS is “Saving the Entire Gaming World”

Seriously, this overly drawn out steambox announcement thing is amazing news. Win8's been worrying me. <3 valve— Markus Persson (@notch) September 23, 2013 ...

By Robert Stoneback Legacy AuthorSeptember 23, 2013

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