Junaid Alam Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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Aversion to Violence Behind Damon’s Absence in Bourne Game

Matt Damon disassociated himself from the upcoming Bourne Conspiracy videogame specifically because of his aversion to its level of violence. MTV’s Multiplayer blog ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 29, 2008

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Double Dragon on Wii Virtual Console

The classic and popular side-scrolling fighter Double Dragon is making its way to the Wii Virtual Console. Aptly described by Nintendo as the ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 29, 2008

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Metal Gear Online Adds New Game Mode

Following initial delay and complaints about the sign-up process, the Metal Gear Online beta is off and running with a new game mode. ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 29, 2008

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Bethesda Parent Opens Distribution for Asian Market

Bethesda Softworks’ parent company has set up shop in Asia. With the creation of Zenimax Asia K.K. in Tokyo, Zenimax Media Inc. has ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 28, 2008

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Portal Rejected for Xbox Live

Valve’s quirky and popular 2007 title, Portal was rejected by Microsoft for Xbox Live. Company marketing director Doug Lombardi beamed with enthusiasm about ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 28, 2008

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Matt Damon Absent from Bourne Videogame

Developers of The Bourne Conspiracy videogame are downplaying the absence of Matt Damon’s involvement with the effort. “His interest in videogames is marginal,” ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 28, 2008

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Warner Bros to Become SCi Distributor

SCi, Eidos’ parent company, and Warner Bros have announced a new business deal. Warner Bros Home Entertainment will handle North American distribution of ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 28, 2008

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Smash Court Tennis 3 Coming to 360

Smash Court Tennis 3 is coming to the Xbox 360 this June. The title, developed by Atari, is the first “tennis simulation series ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 25, 2008

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New Prince of Persia Game Likely in the Works

Jordan Mechner, creator of the games that revived the Prince of Persia franchise, has trademarked a new property for the series. Titled “Price ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 24, 2008

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Nintendo Sales Rise 73 Percent for Year

Checking in with its yearly financial results, Nintendo reported a 73 percent sales jump for the fiscal year. That figure complemented the 115.6 ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 24, 2008

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms Slated for North American Release

The historical simulation Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX is coming to the PC in North America. Publisher KOEI will bring the game ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 24, 2008

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METIN 2 Set for New Dungeon World

The MMOG METIN 2 will see the opening of a new in-game dungeon world. The North American publisher, G4BOX Inc., made the announcement ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 24, 2008

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