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Pattern Recognition

Our fear and loathing of some future generations’ pop culture and entertainment is inevitable. Just as many of us have been staunchly defending ...
By Jason Della Rocca Legacy AuthorNovember 7, 2006
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Seed on the Road

Imagine an MMOG with actual roleplaying, where players determine the direction of the game itself, and where human interaction and scheming are far ...
By Shannon Drake Legacy AuthorNovember 7, 2006
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Canadian Content

I never thought I could make a living in the videogame industry. I played games for fun and dreamed of being an NHL ...
By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorNovember 7, 2006
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The Double-X Factor

“I’m just a person trapped inside a woman’s body.” – Elayne Boosler Work in game development long enough, and if you are female, ...
By Erin Hoffman Legacy AuthorNovember 7, 2006
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Playing Through the Pain

On paper, Virtual Iraq sounds like the greatest war game ever made. You put on the binocular headset, and you’re instantly transported behind ...
By Lara Crigger Legacy AuthorNovember 7, 2006
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