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DICE: Battlefield and Modern Warfare Aren’t Competing in the Same Sport

Gamers want to see a big showdown between Modern Warfare 3 and Battlefield 3, but DICE doesn’t even think the two games are ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJune 17, 2011

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JK Rowling Teases a Major “Potter” Announcement

In less than a week, we’ll know what JK Rowling’s “Pottermore” is. Place your bets now. There are few media properties in the ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJune 16, 2011

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Valve Nixes Half-Life 3 Rumors

A rumored leak that suggested Valve had been working on a proper Half-Life 3 is just a rumor after all. Half-Life fans have ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJune 16, 2011

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Blast Stuff to Make Music in Indie Shooter Planck

Like many music games, Planck is about creating a polyphony of sound. Unlike many music games, you need to shoot stuff to do ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJune 15, 2011

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Suda51 Is Making an Evangelion Rhythm Game

One of the most bizarre Japanese developers of all time is making a “rhythm action game” based on one of the most bizarre ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJune 15, 2011

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New Zelda Ad Stars Robin Williams and his Daughter Zelda

Even if you’re a famous actor with a magnificent beard, you can still name your daughter after a videogame character. Actor Robin Williams ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJune 15, 2011

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More People Watched Major League Gaming Online Than the NFL Draft

22.5 million people watched MLG’s Columbus Pro Circuit online, more than the 2011 NFL draft. Professional gaming may have had a hard time ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJune 13, 2011

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Sony Sends Mixed Messages on PS Vita’s Profitability

Sony seems to be of two minds on Vita’s financial stakes. Sony’s PS Vita has a ton of nifty hardware crammed into a ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJune 13, 2011

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Crytek Bringing CryEngine to Wii U

Nintendo may finally have earned the support of Crytek’s beautiful engine. We here at The Escapist have had some kind words for Crytek’s ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJune 13, 2011

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2.5 Million Miners Buy Minecraft

There are 2.5 million people in the world of indie phenomenon Minecraft, and they’re all being blown up by Creepers. There’s no doubt ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJune 13, 2011

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Australia Bans Dead or Alive: Dimensions After All

Dead or Alive: Dimensions‘ “PG” rating in Australia has been revoked. When Dead or Alive: Dimensions was granted a relatively minor rating of ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJune 10, 2011

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Square-Enix: Eidos Saved Us at E3

Square-Enix says it had a fairly decent showing at this past E3 – or rather, its Eidos branch did. There were dozens and ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorJune 10, 2011

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