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Top Story Microsoft's Halo team arming 'immersive world'
[UPDATE] Publisher's recent job posting teases new cross-platform, community-oriented project that will unite console, Web, and mobile devices. continue »
- Posted Apr 13, 2009 9:56 am PT
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Q&A;: Will Wright on the rules of Stupid Fun Club
The celebrated designer explains the origins of his new studio's name, why he left EA, and what he thinks about Spore. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2009 5:24 pm PT
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Peter Moore reveals EA Sports gameplan
MI6 2009: Executive explains overhaul of Madden division to fit changing industry landscape, reveals 311 percent increase in online play. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2009 3:38 pm PT
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Iwata: Wii 'unhealthy' in Japan, but no price cut coming
Nintendo president admits home country is growing "tired" of the motion-sensing console--but says slashing the price "cannot drive up sales." Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2009 4:51 pm PT
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600,000 DSis sold in America, Europe
Fresh off its success in Japan, the new camera- and browser-enabled handheld sells 300,000 units in each territory during its first two days on the market. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2009 8:45 am PT
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Survey: PSP, iPhone owners buy more games
Respondents who happen to own Sony's and Apple's portables said they purchased more titles in the last year than any other group of gamers. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2009 3:54 pm PT
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WSJ: Wii, DS 'vulnerable' in Japan's shrinking game market
The Wall Street Journal says hardcore game sales, PS3-PSP tag team are endangering Nintendo in its home country, where annual game sales are down 18 percent. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2009 4:47 pm PT
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Will Wright leaves EA, founds Stupid Fun Club
[UPDATE] Sims and Spore designer leaves longtime home to establish "entertainment think tank" bankrolled by Electronic Arts. Full Story
- Posted Apr 8, 2009 11:45 am PT
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Hollenshead Rages about PC gaming, E3 surprises
Q&A;: id's CEO discusses his studio's new multiplatform strategy, aversion to Wii development, Quake Live, Doom 4, and unannounced projects. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2009 4:12 pm PT
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Shippin' Out April 12-18: Demigod, PS2 Guitar Hero: Metallica
Gas Powered Games' RPG-RTS hybrid joins fourth version of Activision's rocker for Sony's now-$99.99 last-gen console. Full Story
- Posted Apr 12, 2009 8:00 am PT
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Killzone 2 ships 600,000 in NA, first DLC due April
[UPDATE] Sony VP of product marketing Scott Steinberg says Guerrilla Games' shooter has "exceeded our expectations"; first DLC detailed. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2009 10:48 am PT
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Guitar Hero: Smash Hits takes stage June 16
Activision's compilation rhythm game featuring 48 four-piece-enabled tunes from previous frachise installments warms up for 360, PS3, PS2, and Wii show in late spring. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2009 4:20 pm PT
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Assassin's Creed 2 details leaked?
Ubisoft forum poster provides purported information dump on Game Informer cover story due next week. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2009 12:53 pm PT
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Big in Japan Mar. 30-Apr. 5: PS3 continues strong sales run
Sony's system again bests market-leading Wii, despite no new software titles for any system enticing Japanese gamers. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2009 3:39 pm PT
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Midway owner: Company's cash gone by June
Mark Thomas paints a bleak picture of his new acquisition for bankruptcy court; $30 million listed as highest bid for Mortal Kombat publisher. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2009 7:41 pm PT
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Borderlands' graphics now cel-shaded?
Leaked magazine scans lead to rumors of graphical makeover for Gearbox and 2K's postapocalyptic free-range action RPG; [UPDATE] PC Gamer cover confirms new comic book look. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2009 6:48 pm PT
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Fatal Frame shuttered in US, EU
Tecmo confirms that Nintendo has declined to publish Grasshopper-developed horror game outside Japan. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2009 2:25 pm PT
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Rock Band reloads Guns N' Roses
Chinese Democracy album to be added to Harmonix rhythm game's downloadable music store. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2009 10:57 am PT
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Lich King, Fallout 3 score MI6 awards
World of Warcraft expansion takes home top honors for Outstanding Overall Marketing Campaign; Bethesda's postnuclear RPG wins in nine categories. Full Story
- Posted Apr 10, 2009 11:52 am PT
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Iwata: Wii 'unhealthy' in Japan, but no price cut coming
Nintendo president admits home country is growing "tired" of the motion-sensing console--but says slashing the price "cannot drive up sales." Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2009 4:51 pm PT
- 331 Comments
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600,000 DSis sold in America, Europe
Fresh off its success in Japan, the new camera- and browser-enabled handheld sells 300,000 units in each territory during its first two days on the market. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2009 8:45 am PT
- 132 Comments
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Xbox Live revs to hit $1 billion annually by 2013 - Study
In-Stat research indicates Microsoft's online gaming service will thrive; Sony and Nintendo also positioned to reap hundreds of millions in online revenue. Full Story
- Posted Apr 9, 2009 5:56 pm PT
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Wii Sports Resort due in July, 'key software debut' in June
- Apr 9, 2009 12:50 pm PT
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OutRun Online Arcade revving up for release
- Apr 9, 2009 5:04 pm PT
- 25 Comments
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Survey: PSP, iPhone owners buy more games
- Apr 9, 2009 3:54 pm PT
- 51 Comments
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Rag Doll Kung Fu Flocks to PSN
- Apr 9, 2009 5:02 pm PT
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Crysis Wars wage free trial promotion
- Apr 9, 2009 3:46 pm PT
- 7 Comments
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Strong Bad sales double with Wii storage update
- Apr 9, 2009 2:33 pm PT
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Amazon floats Xbox Live Arcade store
- Apr 9, 2009 12:55 pm PT
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Ubisoft Rabbid for new franchise
- Apr 9, 2009 12:26 pm PT
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Halo 3 Mythic Map Pack materializes on XBL
- Apr 9, 2009 10:53 am PT
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McEnroe covering Grand Slam Tennis
- Apr 9, 2009 9:44 am PT
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Q&A;: Hideki Kamiya on Bayonetta
- Apr 8, 2009 9:39 pm PT
- 105 Comments
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Q&A;: Will Wright on the rules of Stupid Fun Club
- Apr 8, 2009 5:24 pm PT
- 53 Comments
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WSJ: Wii, DS 'vulnerable' in Japan's shrinking game market
- Apr 8, 2009 4:47 pm PT
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- Apr 8, 2009 4:39 pm PT
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Valkyria Chronicles DLC takes flight Apr. 16
- Apr 8, 2009 3:45 pm PT
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