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EA Makes Play for Serious Football Fans in New Madden Title

EA is hoping to extend Madden’s reach by introducing fantasy football elements to the game’s 2009 iteration. Madden 2009 will offer some free ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorJune 16, 2008

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Sid Meier: Colonization ‘Very Different’ From Civilization

Civilization creator Sid Meier said the PC standalone title Civilization IV: Colonization is sharply different from other Civilization IV entries and that the ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorJune 16, 2008

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Analyst: Microsoft Announcing 360 Price Cut At E3

Microsoft is poised to reduce the price of the Xbox 360, introduce a new unit, or both, an analyst predicted. “With E3 around ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorJune 16, 2008

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Gamers Sue EA Over Football Game Exclusivity

Two gamers are suing Electronic Arts for monopolizing the market on football video games. The class-action lawsuit, launched by two gamers in Washington, ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorJune 12, 2008

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BBFC Oversight Harmful to British Gaming Industry, ELSPA Says

Top ELSPA figure Paul Jackson has warned that continued games rating oversight by the BBFC would harm the gaming industry. Jackson, who serves ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorJune 12, 2008

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Call of Duty 4 PC Multiplayer Wide Open to Cheaters

The PC version of Call of Duty 4 is easily susceptible to game-breaking exploits, its developer confirmed. An Infinity Ward community forum moderator ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorJune 12, 2008

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Analyst: Xbox 360 Failures Caused by Cost-Cutting

The Xbox 360’s infamous ‘red ring of death’ woes stemmed from Microsoft’s attempt to cut corners, an analyst recently said. “Microsoft wanted to ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorJune 11, 2008

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Survey: Disabled Americans Find Comfort in Casual Games

Millions of disabled Americans find relief and welcome distraction from their impairments through casual video games, according to a new survey. An examination ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorJune 11, 2008

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Casting Call Provides Hints About Portal 2

A casting call put out by Valve provides significant hints about the story and timing of Portal 2. The company’s request for a ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorJune 10, 2008

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Microsoft Takes Aim at Japanese Market With Role-Playing Games

Xbox 360 sales in Japan have been abysmal so far, but Microsoft is aiming to turn that around with a barrage of role-playing ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorJune 10, 2008

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Nvidia: PC Exclusives Are Dead

PC-exclusive titles are gone forever because of the popularity of consoles, according to an Nvidia official. “I think we have to face the ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorJune 10, 2008

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Wanted: GTA IV DLC. Height: First Quarter, Fiscal 2009

The much-debated downloadable content for Grand Theft Auto IV will not be seen until November at the earliest, Take Two said. The company ...

By Junaid Alam Legacy AuthorJune 9, 2008

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