John Funk Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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World of Warcraft Arena Tournament Pass Giveaway

Have you ever said to yourself “If I had a level 80 toon, I could own all of these guys in PvP!” Well, ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 18, 2009

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Dr. Manhattan’s Big Blue … Adventure

Been to see Watchmen yet? Had enough of Dr. Manhattan’s large, blue Dr. Johnson? No, no you haven’t – at least not yet. ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 18, 2009

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Marvel MMO Re-Licensed to … Gazillion?

Marvel Comics has signed a 10-year licensing deal for a MMOG based on its universe with relatively unknown developer-publisher Gazillion Entertainment. The idea ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 17, 2009

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Happy 10th, EverQuest

SOE’s first blockbuster MMORPG, EverQuest, celebrated its tenth anniversary yesterday – ten years of PKing, training to zone, phat lewts, and all that ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 17, 2009

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Guitar Hero to Get “The Touch”?

Stan Bush’s 80s rock anthem “The Touch” – best known as the theme for the animated Transformers movie – will be making its ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 17, 2009

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Analysts Can’t Make Up Mind on Feb. Numbers

According to analysts, February 2009 saw a year-on-year decline from February 2008 in U.S. software sales. But wait – according to other analysts, ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 16, 2009

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The Escapist SF4 Throwdown: Final Round

It’s the final round of The Escapist Street Fighter IV Throwdown, with Keane Ng and John Funk battling it out for the gold, ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 16, 2009

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House of the Dead: Overkill Sets F-Bomb Record

Guinness World Records has determined that House of the Dead: Overkill is the most profane game ever released, clocking in at almost 200 ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 16, 2009

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Blizzard Unveils 12-Foot Orc Statue at Irvine HQ

What do you do when you’re a game developer that’s richer than Croesus? If you’re Blizzard, apparently you build a 12-foot bronze statue ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 16, 2009

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LotRO Vol 2, Book 7 – Play Session

Lord of the Rings Online: Volume 2, Book 7 – Leaves of Lorien Turbine’s Aaron Campbell, LotRO‘s Live Producer, was kind enough to ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 16, 2009

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UPDATED – Bioshock 2 Rumors Debunked

More details about the upcoming Bioshock 2: Sea of Dreams have surfaced thanks to the upcoming issue of Game Informer, including: two-player co-op, ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 13, 2009

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Indie iPhone Games Not So Profitable?

Want to turn a quick buck by making an indie game (or fart app) on the iPhone? It might be harder than you ...

By John Funk Legacy AuthorMarch 13, 2009

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