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ArchLord PLAYplus System Dropped

Less than a week from launch, Codemasters has confirmed that the upcoming MMORPG, ArchLord, will not use a proposed “Playplus” system due to ...

By Shawn Andrich Legacy AuthorSeptember 28, 2006

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Oblivion Announced For PS3 And PSP

Bethesda has announced that Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion will launch with the PS3 this November. The company has also revealed new details on ...

By Shawn Andrich Legacy AuthorSeptember 28, 2006

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Microsoft Makes Big Announcements At X06

Today at X06, Microsoft announced a partnership with Peter Jackson, the HD-DVD player price, an exclusive Splinter Cell game, exclusive Grand Theft Auto ...

By Shawn Andrich Legacy AuthorSeptember 27, 2006

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SEGA Secures His Dark Materials Game Rights

SEGA has announced a deal with New Line Cinema to produce games based on the upcoming $150 million His Dark Materials: The Golden ...

By Shawn Andrich Legacy AuthorSeptember 27, 2006

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Phil Harrison On The Reason For Blue-ray

Sony’s Phil Harrison claims the Blue-ray player included with the PS3 is primarily for the games. In an interview with Gamepro, Phil Harrison ...

By Shawn Andrich Legacy AuthorSeptember 27, 2006

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Capcom Looks To a Multiplatform Future

Capcom details how they plan make the best of higher development costs in the future. Speaking to Bloomberg, Capcom discussed sales expectations with ...

By Shawn Andrich Legacy AuthorSeptember 26, 2006

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Opera Web Browser Free On Wii Until June, 2007

Opera Software has announced that the browser will be available for free download on the Wii until June. The only confirmed web browser ...

By Shawn Andrich Legacy AuthorSeptember 26, 2006

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Nintendo Wii Makes The Toy “R” Us Hot List

The Nintendo Wii is now the first video game console to appear on the Toy “R” Us holiday hot list. Among the Fisher-Price ...

By Shawn Andrich Legacy AuthorSeptember 26, 2006

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Mobile Game Makers Join Alliance

Mobile phone game makers such as Square Enix, Tao Group, Samsung and more have united with the Open Mobile Alliance to define and ...

By Shawn Andrich Legacy AuthorSeptember 26, 2006

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Nintendo Plans Huge Online Ad Push, Ad Revenues Up

Nintendo plans to hit online ad space harder than ever during the lead up to the Wii launch. In an interview with New ...

By Shawn Andrich Legacy AuthorSeptember 25, 2006

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Heroes of Might And Magic Creator Forms New Company

Jon Van Caneghem, the creator of the Might & Magic series, has formed a new company with former EA executive Dr. Lars Buttler. ...

By Shawn Andrich Legacy AuthorSeptember 25, 2006

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Nintendo Anticipates One Million Units For Wii Launch

According to the vice president and general manager of Nintendo Canada, Nintendo plans to have one million Wii consoles available in North America ...

By Shawn Andrich Legacy AuthorSeptember 25, 2006

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