Heather McLellan Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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Molyneux’s Curiosity Offers $77,800 DLC

Don’t worry, you read that right. Seventy-seven thousand and eight hundred dollars. Having recently quit Lionhead Studios to found a new venture called ...

By Heather McLellan Legacy AuthorJune 7, 2012

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“Flame” Virus Freaking Out Cybersecurity Personnel Worldwide

A new cyberweapon has been dragged into the light, and it’s a biggie. Despite what the delightful narrator from Fallout has to say ...

By Heather McLellan Legacy AuthorJune 5, 2012

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Big Huge Games Resurrected as “Epic Games Baltimore”

From the ashes of the 38 Studios debacle rises a new Epic studio. When Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios imploded last month following missed ...

By Heather McLellan Legacy AuthorJune 4, 2012

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Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation Appears for PS Vita

Rumor has it that this handheld title will be all about a female assassin stabbing her way across the Bayou. According to details ...

By Heather McLellan Legacy AuthorJune 4, 2012

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Assassin’s Creed Copyright Suit Lawyer Speaks Out

John Beiswenger’s lawyer has clarified that his case will progress despite gamers’ ire. A few weeks ago John Beiswenger launched a lawsuit against ...

By Heather McLellan Legacy AuthorMay 9, 2012

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Politicians Amend Controversial CISPA Security Bill

CISPA, an accused relative of SOPA, “still fails” on privacy despite recent amendments. Hey everyone! Remember how much fun we had with the ...

By Heather McLellan Legacy AuthorApril 25, 2012

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TV-Style Commercials Coming to Xbox Live

Xbox Live’s range of entertainment apps will now feature regular commercial spots. As Microsoft continues to gently steer the Xbox 360 towards being ...

By Heather McLellan Legacy AuthorApril 25, 2012

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Space-Mining Company Prepares for Launch

All the drama and excitement of Mass Effect‘s resource scanning is coming to the real world. Galactic quantity surveyors rejoice! A Washington-based engineering ...

By Heather McLellan Legacy AuthorApril 24, 2012

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Author Claims Assassin’s Creed Set-Up Was His Idea

John Beiswenger is suing Ubisoft for allegedly basing the Animus on his ideas. With the recent announcement of Assassin’s Creed 3 still sneaking ...

By Heather McLellan Legacy AuthorApril 18, 2012

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Parents Suing Apple Over In-Game Purchasing

Parents concerned with their kids’ in-game spending are heading to court. After months of legal wrangling, a group of concerned parents has now ...

By Heather McLellan Legacy AuthorApril 18, 2012

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French Presidential Candidate Embraces 8-Bit Campaigning

Francois Bayrou’s campaign has unleashed a new weapon: retro gaming nostalgia. The European political scene is beside itself with speculation over the upcoming ...

By Heather McLellan Legacy AuthorApril 17, 2012

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Capcom Unveils $1300 Resident Evil 6 Special Edition

For $1300, Japanese fans of the series will be able to purchase Resident Evil 6 bundled with a replica of protagonist Leon’s coat. ...

By Heather McLellan Legacy AuthorApril 11, 2012

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