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Halo 3 Gets New Map Pack

Bungie and Microsoft have released the Legendary Map Pack for Halo 3. The download, available via Xbox Live, comprises three new maps and ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 16, 2008

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PlayStation Store Sees Overhaul

Sony launched its new PlayStation store, bringing its interface up to par with that of its direct competitor. The new interface has been ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 16, 2008

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Assassin’s Creed Port Gets Mixed Reception

Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed has been ported to the PC several months after appearing on the PS3 and 360, but the port has introduced ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 15, 2008

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Crackdown Team Secures $50M Investor Funding

Developers of the Xbox 360 title Crackdown confirmed they have secured $50 million of investment funding. Earlier reports last month indicated that the ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 15, 2008

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Two Classics Coming to Wii Shop

Two side-scrolling classics are landing on the Nintendo Wii Shop Channel today. Fantasy Zone, originally from the Sega Master System, has you flying ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 15, 2008

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US Game Industry Salary Averages $73,600: Report

The average salary in the US game industry for 2007 was $73,600, according to a new study. The study, titled “Game Developer Salary ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 14, 2008

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Sam & Max Developer Announces New Episodic Game

Sam & Max developer Telltale games has announced a new episodic gaming series bearing the tongue-in-cheek title Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 10, 2008

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Dungeon-Crawler Baroque Released for North America

Developer Atlas USA has announced the release of the dungeon-crawler Baroque for the Wii and PS2 systems in North America. Described by the ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 10, 2008

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Sam & Max Episode Finale Out Today

The last episode of Season 5 of the Sam & Max series is available today. Telltale games announced that the episode, titled “What’s ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 10, 2008

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Golf MMOG Maker Co-Sponsors Breast Cancer Fundraiser

MMOG company OGPlanet has partnered with a nonprofit to announce a cancer research fund raising program. Starting tomorrow, players of Albatross18, a golfing ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 9, 2008

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Nintendo and BBC Partner Up for Wii Broadcasts

Nintendo UK has inked a deal with the BBC to bring the latter’s content to the Wii. The new agreement will see the ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 9, 2008

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New Halo Map to Debut at MLG Event

“Blackout” – an upcoming map for Halo 3, will be unveiled at an upcoming competitive gaming event. The professional videogame league Major League ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorApril 9, 2008

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