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Kevin Butler Returns for “PS3: It Only Does 256 Players”

With the launch of Massive Action Game around the corner, Sony is kicking its advertising machine into high gear, which means one thing: ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJanuary 22, 2010

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Alt+Escape: Grayscale

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 AuthorJanuary 22, 2010

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Get Your PAX East Badges Sooner Rather Than Later

Planning on hitting up PAX East in Boston this March? You might want to get your badges now-ish, as the official site warns ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJanuary 22, 2010

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Epic Doesn’t Regret Microsoft Exclusivity

Epic Games co-founder Mark Rein has expressly denied claims made by analyst Michael Pachter that the Gears of War studio regrets signing on ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJanuary 22, 2010

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New SMB Wii Already Outselling Mario Galaxy

What Super Mario Galaxy did in two years, New Super Mario Bros. Wii did in 45 days. Let’s get the record straight: I ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2010

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Kotick Admits Activision’s Spider-Man Games “Sucked”

Activision boss Bobby Kotick thinks that the publishing giant could stand to learn a thing or two from its Blizzard branch in terms ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2010

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Capcom May Announce New “Versus” Title This Year

Capcom may be ready to announce a new “Versus” fighting game this year, but there’s a catch – it’ll only happen if Tatsunoko ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2010

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Watch Mass Effect 2 Played Through in 5 Minutes

Do you want to see BioWare staff play through Mass Effect 2 via a live stream and then answer questions about the upcoming ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2010

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Rumor: New Zelda Will Be Majora’s Mask Sequel

The internet rumor mill is abuzz with information that the upcoming Legend of Zelda will be a direct sequel to Majora’s Mask (and ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2010

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“Legendary” WoW Beer Steins Are Absolutely Nuts

In case you didn’t think the World of Warcraft commemorative beer steins were ridiculous enough already, the “Legendary” editions may change your mind. ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJanuary 21, 2010

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Microsoft’s Spencer: Natal Is “Fraught With Risk”

In response to criticism that Microsoft takes fewer risks than Sony when it comes to first-party development, MS rep Phil Spencer pointed to ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJanuary 20, 2010

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Is Online Gaming Killing Porn?

Long considered the only unassailable video industry, porn for profit is struggling these days – and online games like World of Warcraft may ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJanuary 20, 2010

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