Mike Thompson Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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DC Universe Online For PS3 Can’t Be Traded In

If you’re already bored with DC Universe Online for the PS3, you’re probably better off using the disc as a coaster instead of ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorFebruary 14, 2011

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CBS Acquires Minority Report-like Show From J.J. Abrams

J.J. Abrams’ new television show is all about preventing crimes before they happen, but not with Tom Cruise. J.J. Abrams wants to prevent ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorFebruary 12, 2011

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Skyrim Will Feature Tentacle Bears … Maybe

New concept art reveals new environments and (possibly) one of the strangest monsters to ever fight a viking. Bethesda is continuing to tease ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorFebruary 12, 2011

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4Chan Helped FBI Prevent A School Shooting … No, Really

Guess what? Announcing that you plan to shoot up your school on 4Chan may result in an FBI raid on your home. Most ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorFebruary 10, 2011

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Sega Gives Yakuza Fans Early Karaoke Gift

Nothing gets you ready for a zombie apocalypse quite like singing in a karaoke bar. Yakuza of the End is due to be ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorFebruary 10, 2011

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EA Responds to Fox News Bulletstorm Allegations

EA is avoiding a name-calling competition with Fox News, but it’s not ignoring the claims that Bulletstorm could turn kids into rapists. By ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorFebruary 9, 2011

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Microsoft Teases Halo 5 … Sorta

Even though nothing’s been officially announced, it looks like Microsoft might have new Halo and Project Gotham titles in the works. Microsoft certainly ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorFebruary 9, 2011

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Hudson Entertainment Closing Down

An insider at Hudson Entertainment has broken the news that his company is closing its doors following Konami’s purchase of Hudson Soft. This ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorFebruary 9, 2011

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LiveJournal (Finally) Gets Its Game On

LiveJournal is finally getting in on the casual game market and adding titles to its website. When it comes to killing time on ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorFebruary 9, 2011

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Man Arrested After Hooking Up With 13-Year-Old RuneScape Bride

No, it turns out that marrying a 13-year-old in RuneScape doesn’t make it legal to have marital relations with her. Relationships that start ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorFebruary 9, 2011

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Games Don’t Need To Sell 1 Million Copies For Success

Contrary to popular opinion, the idea that a game needs to sell over a million copies to be considered successful is “preposterous.”. Last ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorFebruary 7, 2011

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Amazon Deal of the Day: Dead Space 2

Good news, everyone! Amazon is willing to scare you out of your pants for a significant discount. If you’ve been waiting for Dead ...

By Mike Thompson Legacy AuthorFebruary 7, 2011

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