John Funk Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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Is Steam in Danger of Becoming a Monopoly?

Valve’s Steam service is popular and convenient – but is it in danger of heading down a dark path? Now, don’t get me ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 22, 2010

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Final Fantasy XIII Is the Fastest-Selling Final Fantasy

Square-Enix’s latest JRPG epic Final Fantasy XIII is the fastest-selling installment in over two decades of series history. We already knew that Final ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 19, 2010

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Gamestop CEO Dismisses EA’s Free DLC Plan

Gamestop CEO Dan DeMatteo doesn’t think EA’s “Project Ten Dollar” policy of giving free DLC to buyers of new games will matter much ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 19, 2010

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Nintendo Lets You Walk With Nothing but Pikachu

If you’re fond of the ubiquitous yellow mouse that is the iconic mascot of Pokemon, Nintendo is offering a special Pokewalker route all ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 19, 2010

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StarCraft II Beta Testers Get Invite-A-Friend Privileges

It’s time to start sucking up to all of your friends in the StarCraft II beta! The image you see here to the ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 19, 2010

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Alt+Escape: Wake the Royalty

Welcome to Alt+Escape, our weekly pick of browser-based games to help you start your weekend a little early. Check back each Friday for ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 19, 2010

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$2,600 Mario Diamond Necklace is Super Pimpin’

If you’re a diehard Nintendo fan with $2,600 burning a hole in your pocket, why not bling yourself out with everybody’s favorite plumber? ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 19, 2010

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What Final Fantasy Does the FF13 Director Want to Remake?

If Final Fantasy XIII director Motomu Toriyama had his choice, guess what game in the Final Fantasy series he’d like to remake? Go ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 19, 2010

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Analyst: The Old Republic Shoots for 2 Million Subscribers

EA is hoping to get 2 million subscribers for Star Wars: The Old Republic in order to justify the expenses, says an analyst ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 18, 2010

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PS3 Officially the Heaviest Console Ever

“Huge like Xbox” is a thing of the past: The original PS3 has been officially named the most massive videogame console ever released. ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 17, 2010

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Tell Sony how to Make the PS3 Better!

Is there something you don’t like about the PS3 (other than that it doesn’t have Mass Effect 2)? Sony’s new PlayStation.Blog Share service ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 17, 2010

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Battlefield PSA Mocks Modern Warfare 2 “F.A.G.S.” Gaffe

A new parody Public Service Announcement promoting Battlefield: Bad Company 2 takes a serious dig at the serious marketing blunder Modern Warfare 2 ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 17, 2010

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