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Australian Government Says “Silent Majority” Must Be Heard in Ratings Debate

Despite an overwhelmingly positive response to its last public consultation, the Australian government says it needs more data before it relaxes its videogame ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorOctober 20, 2010

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The Unique Philosophies of Gaming

You don’t always have to bend philosophies to fit videogames; the medium has more than a few of its own. Sometimes you run ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorOctober 20, 2010

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Professor Layton/Phoenix Wright Crossover for Japan Only, Says Capcom

If Western want to spot the contradictions in some fiendish puzzles, they’re going to have to shout loud enough for Capcom to hear. ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorOctober 20, 2010

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“I Didn’t Think It Would Be This Hard,” Says Move Designer

Waving your arm is simple, but making a controller that can follow that movement is super-tricky, says the designer behind the PlayStation Move. ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorOctober 20, 2010

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Microsoft Exec Calls 3D a “Science Experiment”

Certain companies are pushing 3D gaming, but Microsoft’s Phil Spencer thinks there’s a way to go before it’s ready for prime time. Microsoft ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorOctober 20, 2010

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Gran Turismo 5 Creator Begs Forgiveness Over Frame Rate Issues

Try as it might, Polyphonal Digitial can’t squeeze out any more power out of the PS3, which means that Gran Turismo 5 won’t ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorOctober 19, 2010

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Sony Admits Incomplete PS3 DLC Causing Red Dead Redemption Bugs

A slip-up by Sony caused the Wild West to be a little less wild for some PlayStation 3 owners. The Hunting and Trading ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorOctober 19, 2010

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Onimusha and Dino Crisis Waiting for Great Ideas, Says Capcom

As much fun as older games are, figuring out how to modernize them can be tricky, says Capcom exec Chris Svensson. Onimusha and ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorOctober 19, 2010

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Japanese Gamer Beats Demon’s Souls in Under an Hour

Some speed runs are impressive, some are kind of depressing, and some are a little bit of both. For most people, an hour ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorOctober 19, 2010

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Thief Pilfers Call of Duty: Black Ops, Leak Feared

Theft, buying stolen goods, and copyright infringement: The world of leaked software is a dirty place. Several copies of the Xbox 360 version ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorOctober 19, 2010

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First Fallout: New Vegas DLC Exclusive to 360

Bethesda has a Christmas present planned for Fallout: New Vegas fans. Well, some of them at least. The release of Fallout: New Vegas ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorOctober 18, 2010

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New Pokémon Games Have Woefully Incomplete Swear Filter

How many naughty words can you think of? Chances are, it’s more than Nintendo. Adults may play them and love them, but there’s ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorOctober 18, 2010

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