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Khan May Actually Be In Star Trek 2

Contrary to early reports, Khan may actually show up in the next Star Trek movie, but you’ll be surprised to hear who won’t ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorAugust 2, 2011

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South Korea Opens Web Addiction Clinic

South Korea has a “Web addiction” center that (mostly) sounds an awful lot like a summer family camp. It’s not uncommon these days ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorAugust 2, 2011

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HBO Performs Rumor Control On American Gods

Hate to break it to you, folks, but HBO isn’t nearly as far along with American Gods as some news stories would have ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorJuly 30, 2011

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Norwegian Retailers Get Rid Of Games After Attacks

Following the devastating attacks in Norway, a couple of retailers are pulling the games that the accused murderer cited in his manifesto. Last ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorJuly 30, 2011

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Watch Pro Gamers Do What They Do Best In Anaheim

Couldn’t make it out to this weekend’s Major League Gaming competition in Anaheim? We’ve got you covered. Major League Gaming’s Pro Circuit has ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorJuly 30, 2011

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Gears Of War Goes From TV Screens To Tabletops

Not only is Gears of War getting the board game treatment, but it’s even coming with a single-player mode. There hasn’t been any ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorJuly 30, 2011

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Activision Awards $250K To Indie Developers

What Activision isn’t telling anyone is that Bobby Kotick is challenging the award-winners to a mud-wrestling match before he gives up the check ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorJuly 29, 2011

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Artist Harvests Flesh-Eating Power Of Fungus In A Corpse Suit

No, no, stop. You had us at “Mushroom Death Suit.” Most people don’t realize that when they die, there aren’t too many socially ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorJuly 29, 2011

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Evil Genius Gets Busted After Taunting Cops On Facebook

Here’s a hint: If you’re the cops are looking for you, don’t post “Catch me if you can, I’m in Brooklyn” on Facebook. ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorJuly 29, 2011

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UK Court Force Chokes George Lucas’s Copyright Lawsuit

George Lucas’s $20 million lawsuit against the man who made stormtrooper helmets for the original Star Wars movies is over, and Lucas can’t ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorJuly 28, 2011

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Check Out The Sequel To Avatar: The Last Airbender

A year after it was announced, The Legend of Korra‘s got a new trailer, and it looks stunning. Remember how, last summer, it ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorJuly 28, 2011

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Square Enix Isn’t Going To Change Strategies Anytime Soon

Casual games are all the rage right now, but Square Enix isn’t moving away from its core audience to make them. With the ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorJuly 27, 2011

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