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Kojima One Step Closer To Being Big Boss Of Konami

First Konami, then the world! It’s well-known that Konami is shaking the corporate tree a little, especially after the purchase and layoffs at ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorMarch 31, 2011

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Charlie Sheen “Wins” In The Sims 3

Charlie Sheen looks crazy, even when compared to other Sims. Now that every other major media group (and just about every member of ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorMarch 30, 2011

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Re-Animator Musical Gets Gory Extension

The play so gory that there’s a “splash zone” in the seating rows has been extended through the end of May. Have you ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorMarch 30, 2011

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Nintendo’s Building a New, Massive, R&D Facility

Nintendo’s got some big plans for an enormous new facility in Kyoto. It’s a well-known fact that Nintendo has more money in its ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorMarch 30, 2011

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Nintendo Responds To “Black Screen of Death”

If your 3DS is suffering from the “Black Screen of Death”, then Nintendo has got a fix out that should take care of ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorMarch 30, 2011

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Microsoft Wants You To Do Some “Extreme” Shopping

Microsoft’s new “Extreme” sale may sound a little ridiculous, but it’s also got some ridiculous deals. Rejoice, Xbox Gamers! It’s time for yet ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorMarch 30, 2011

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Steampunk Brain Mouse is (Pretty and) Terrifying

Sure it’s creepy as hell and looks uncomfortable to use, but it’s also steampunk and mighty cool-looking. To quote Peter Balch: “Every self-respecting ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorMarch 29, 2011

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News Corp Doesn’t Want to Make Zynga-Like Social Games

News Corp is getting into the social games business, but it knows that trying to follow Zynga’s example is “a losing proposition.” Like ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorMarch 28, 2011

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Some 3DS Units Plagued By “Black Screen of Death”

Some European gamers are experiencing a pretty irritating problem that is rendering some 3DS units inoperable. New technology launches are often plagued with ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorMarch 28, 2011

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