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Accessories
CES 09: Razer Bringing High-Grade Expensiveness To CES
Razer, maker of all things gaming, shiny and precision-oriented, have a couple of new wares readied for CES 2009 — the Razer Mamba gaming mouse and Razer Carcharias a "circumaural" headset. Oh yeah, they're pricey! More » -
The First Console
Barack Obama Backs The Wii
Sure, video games are raising our children and you can't vote with a Wii remote. Now that the voting is over, President-elect Obama finds time to kick back with a little Wii Sports bowling. More »
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Comment by MR. FAP☆FAP!: WHT?! Th W?! FCK Y BM! FNBY SSHL! MPCH THT SNFBTCH! ( lmst 11 Responses | Other threads
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playstation network
CES 09: MTV Bringing Its Goods To PlayStation Store
Sony announced at its CES keynote today that the PlayStation Network will get a big boost from MTV. The network is bringing 2,000 hours of quality* programming to Sony's video service in February. More »
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by Foxstar Sixtail: 'The network is bringing 2,000 hours of quality* programming' Good use of the '*' Micheal. You should have stuck in a 7 Responses | Other threads
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Playstation 3
CES 09: EA Moves Into PlayStation Home
Electronic Arts has the keys to Home. SCE head honcho Kaz Hirai announced the mega-publisher's support of the PlayStation 3 virtual space at Sony's CES keynote, with EA backing 'em up with a formal announcement.
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by mikeleddy83: I heard word from some liveblog that one EA home section was a casino, are there more promo shots for... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Sony
CES 09: Kaz Says LittleBigPlanet Has Sold 1.3 Million, PSN Accounts At 17 Million
Sony Computer Entertainment boss Kaz Hirai had some fresh PlayStation data for the CES crowd today. Probably most important to Sony's PlayStation 3 fortunes are LittleBigPlanet sales, which Kaz says now total 1.3 million worldwide.
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By Michael McWhertor
Comment by .endejas.: Haha, wow. Kind of a slap in the face of Microsoft, no? Congrats Sony, and here I thought you were much... 32 Responses | Other threads
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Video
Creating Fable II's Knothole Island
Earlier today Lionhead Studios announced that Knothole Island is coming to the Xbox 360 on Jan. 13 for $10. Here's a chance to check out all of the hardwork that goes into earning your two fins.
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By Brian Crecente
Comment by Werrick: I'm excited... I just finished Fable2 last month and am sitting on my character. I log in every couple days 4 Responses | Other threads
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Expansionism
EVE Online: Acpocrypha Expands Horizons This March
CCP draws back the curtain today on EVE Online: Apocrypha, the 10th free expansion for their popular space MMORPG, delivering whole new regions of the universe to explore. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by Darrisbob1 plays cute Japanese games in shame, but loves them: "Eve online does the impossible of making deep space boring, and demonstrates that the best way to do that is... 7 Responses | Other threads
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GameStop Triumphant
GameStop Claims Triumph Over Recession, Holidays Sales Up 22%
GameStop stands proudly in the snow, one foot atop the neatly decapitated recession monster as it proudly proclaims its triumph over the failing economy, with holiday sales up 22% over last year. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by MTP02: NO matter hw bad the economy is the Video game has endured.Correct if me if I am wrong... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Nintendo
Play Wii Tennis With Australian Open Champion
Nintendo is giving one gamer a chance to take on Australian Open Champion, and third best tennis player in the world, Novak Djokovic in a game of Wii Tennis. But wait, there's quite a catch. More »
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Comment by depward: 25 words or less? Really?... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Anchored Down In Anchorage
Snowy Fallout 3 DLC Screens, Now With More Ninja
Bethesda is back to their old three screenshots at a time tricks, delivering three chilly new screenshots from their upcoming Operation Anchorage downloadable content for Fallout 3. More » -
Ces09
Nyko Waves Their Wand At CES
Debuting along with a few Wii charge kits at CES 2009, The Wand is Nyko's answer to the Wii Remote, featuring the ability to electrically replicate vibration feedback and control in attached devices. More »
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By Mike Fahey
Comment by Grumpz®: sorry it's early and stuff. WHat does "electrically replicates key action buttons" mean? nice enlarged 1 + 2 buttons.... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Time Warner
Time Warner Intrigued By Video Gaming, Prepares Poking Stick
Time Warner's recent acquisition of LEGO-crazy game developer TT Games was "wildly successful", and has the media giant considering expansion into the video game industry, Time Warner Chief Financial Office John Martin told investors Wednesday.
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Comment by Ashkihyena: Time Warner bastards and their killing of WCW. 14 Responses | Other threads
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Expansionism
Red Alert 3 Launches PC Uprising In March
The epic saga of Command & Conquer Red Alert 3 continues this March with Uprising, a PC-exclusive standalone expansion that takes the single-player campaign to a whole new level. More » -
Ships With The Fishes
Godfather II Ships In Late February, Pre-Orders Get Exclusive Mobster
EA and Paramount Digital have announced the official ship date for their second game in The Godfather franchise, with a multi-talented pre-order exclusive mobster joining the crew of those who join the family early. More »
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Comment by rayne117 - Can't Wait To See Magibon In A Very Tasteful Adult Movie: And there I was thinking this would be a dry spring... 1. Resident Evil 5 2. Halo Wars 3. Godfather 2 4. Fable 2 6 Responses | Other threads
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Fable II
Fable II's Knothole Island DLC Hits Next Week
Fable II's Knothole Island hits Xbox Live worldwide on Jan. 13 for $10 (800MP). And the expansion isn't coming without gifts. Even gamers who don't purchase it will get some freebies next week. More »
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Comment by Guitaratomik: I ask again with a completely straight face and this could be a deal breaker........Will this bring my dog back?... 25 Responses | Other threads
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Actors
The Men, And Women, Of Video Game Voice Work
There's a neat feature up on Gameplayer at the moment. It's pulling back the veil on the voice actors behind 70 of gaming's greatest characters (though they cheat on some, and others aren't so great). More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by evbartoszak: Being a movie and tv geek, I love this stuff. Always fun trying to figure out who's voice that is. 6 Responses | Other threads
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Clips
This Is A New Prototype Clip
Shape-shifting sandbox title Prototype is ready to morph onto consoles this summer. It's got superhero strength, stealth and even parkour. Something for the whole family! More »
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By Brian Ashcraft
Comment by 8231PH: No more games with parkour please. Although wasn't Mario the original parkour...eh..est. Parkourer....What do you call someone that..eh..parkours??? But no seriously, parkouring... 28 Responses | Other threads
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Ces09
There Are 25 Million Copies Of Halo In The Wild
Yup, more from Robbie Bach's supporting role during yesterday's Microsoft CES keynote. While rappin', he announced that since the release of the first Halo, over 25 million games in the series have been sold. More »
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by Quicksilver4648: Yet, despite impressive sales and a rather large fan base, people will call the franchise "mediocre." I am glad opinions 12 Responses | Other threads
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littlebigplanet
Media Molecule's Metal Gear Solid 4 Posters, Box Art
Metal Gear Solid 4's promotional campaign was quite easy on the eye. But it was also serious. These Metal Gear Solid 4 posters by LittleBigPlanet creators Media Molecule are less serious.
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Comment by 8231PH: It's stuff like this that makes me glad I haven't bought LBP...Or MGS for that matter. Stupid, stupid, stupid.... 57 Responses | Other threads
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maximum risky
"How Do I Change The Color Of SoulCalibur Female Underpants?"
This is serious stuff. Very serious. An interoffice Namco conversation regarding changing panty colors for the Dreamcast version of SoulCalibur. No, really. More »
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Comment by 8231PH: Well....Back to IGN I go.......... 45 Responses | Other threads
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Aliens
Aliens: Colonial Marines Due Before July
Bit hard not to be excited about Gearbox's new Aliens shooter. But how can we plan our excitement schedule if we don't know when the game's coming out? More » -
PSP
Asia Getting New PSP Colors
What better way to celebrate the New Year than with new PSP colors. Sony Computer Entertainment Asia is doing just that with not one, but two new PSP shades. More »
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Comment by Sigh1515: For whatever reason, I like black on all gaming systems if given the choice... 7 Responses | Other threads
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Sony
Sony To Bring In-House Racing Studios Together
Sony have two in-house racing developers. Evolution Studios, who do MotorStorm, and SCEE Liverpool, who do WipeOut. Seems a bit silly having two teams doing the one genre, doesn't it? Does to Sony. More »
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Comment by Nocturne_Rose: Farewell last tenuous remnant of Psygnosis, oh how we loved your owl.... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Arcade
Teacher Robbed At Game Center, Student Information Stolen
Be careful! As an elementary school teacher in her twenties found out, people do steal things at Japanese game centers. And sometimes it's worse than money. More »
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Comment by Grinman: People steal stuff in Japan!?... 11 Responses | Other threads
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Clips
Kodu CES Presentation Clip
Kodu is Microsoft's crack at this whole user-generated content thing. Technically, it looks promising! But my Lord, XNA title or not, those visuals need some work.
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By Luke Plunkett
Comment by akaklo: This thing looks like it wouldn't even survive the last generation of gaming (PS2/XBOX/GC). Graphically it's ugly, simplistic and lacks... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Xbox 360
Free Gears of War 2 Flashback Map Pack Now For Sale
That's Gears of War 2 Flashback Map Pack is now available on Xbox LIVE Markeplace. Remember that? The five maps are 400 Microsoft Points (US$5). Not a bad deal. More »
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Comment by XanderSan: For people who rent games via gamefly or alternative, this was definitely one of the bigger kicks in the nuts... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Rumor
Believe, There Will Be New Ghost Recon & Rainbow Six
According to sources speaking to CVG, Ubisoft are planning to release new versions of both Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six this year. Try and regain your composure from the shock of it all to read on. More »
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Comment by Witzbold: I do hope they fired the team who did RSV 2 or at least the producer.... 10 Responses | Other threads
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Purikura
No Men Allowed (For A Long Time Now...)
Girls only. Japan's Asahi Shimbun has an article about how Japanese arcades are banning men from sticker picture machines. Why'd they do that? More »
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Comment by CatboyMac: The world has become too pro-feminist. What about our rights?... 16 Responses | Other threads
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