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Intel Sponsors Game Journalism Contest

Intel and FiringSquad have teamed up to host a game journalism contest with prizes worth over $10,000. The contest, beginning on February 7 ...

By Jason Preston Legacy AuthorFebruary 5, 2007

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Four New ’80s Virtual Console Titles

This week, Nintendo adds four classic ’80s titles to their Wii Virtual Console lineup. In a themed addition to the 42 titles already ...

By Jason Preston Legacy AuthorFebruary 2, 2007

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EA reports surprising 4th quarter earnings

Electronic Arts, the largest game publisher in the world, posted fourth quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street’s estimates. The company recorded a net ...

By Jason Preston Legacy AuthorFebruary 1, 2007

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Unreal Engine 3 Licensed by Square Enix

Square Enix, the company responsible for hugely successful franchises such as Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, has licensed use of the Unreal Engine ...

By Jason Preston Legacy AuthorJanuary 25, 2007

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NHL 2k7 Tournament Finals to be held at NHL All Star Game

The semi-final and final rounds of the NHL 2K7 All-Star Challenge Tournament are scheduled to take place in February during the 55th NHL-All ...

By Jason Preston Legacy AuthorJanuary 24, 2007

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Iron Realms Announces Free MMOG

Iron Realms Entertainment, an independent software developer in the online game business, has announced the MMOG Earth Eternal, which will be available to ...

By Jason Preston Legacy AuthorJanuary 11, 2007

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2006 A Record Year for U.K. Videogame Sales

According to the Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA), sales of “interactive entertainment software,” which include games for all consoles as well ...

By Jason Preston Legacy AuthorJanuary 11, 2007

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36 New Virtual Console Titles for the Wii in Q1 2007

According to Nintendo, owners of the Wii can expect 36 new virtual console titles from five classic platforms in the first quarter of ...

By Jason Preston Legacy AuthorJanuary 9, 2007

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Steam to Introduce Guest Passes and Usability Upgrades

Next week’s Steam update will include significant changes to both the user interface and the functionality of Valve’s online distribution system. According to ...

By Jason Preston Legacy AuthorJanuary 5, 2007

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Independent Game of the Year Announced

Gumboy Crazy Adventures, now available on Steam, has won Game Tunnel’s Independent Game of the Year award. Game Tunnel, a web site which ...

By Jason Preston Legacy AuthorJanuary 3, 2007

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Frag Dolls Win Rainbow Six Tournament

The Frag Dolls have become the first all-female gaming team to win a professional gaming tournament. The Frag Dolls beat the previously undefeated ...

By Jason Preston Legacy AuthorDecember 24, 2006

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Free Weekend of The Ship on Steam

The multiplayer game The Ship will be available for free via Valve’s Steam service between December 22 and 26. The Ship is the ...

By Jason Preston Legacy AuthorDecember 19, 2006

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