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easter eggs
Donkey Kong Easter Egg Discovered 26 Years Later
Last year, the coder who wrote the Atari 400 port of Donkey Kong revealed it had an Easter Egg but it's "totally not worth it." Someone has gone to the trouble of finding it. More » -
dragon ball z
Namco Bandai Locks Down Dragon Ball License For America
If you live in the lovely continent of North America, expect all Dragon Ball games you buy (or your parents buy you) over the course of the next five years to have a Namco Bandai label on them. More »
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Comment by kyon-kyon: WHYYYYY! We don't need anymore DBZ games. I guess people won't let that series die. 19 Responses | Other threads
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review
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Review: Survival Comedy
Ghostbusters: The Video Game comes to us bearing a twin-blockbuster burden: Both as a game, and also as the first true representative of a beloved franchise to come along in 20 years.
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By Owen GoodComment by excel_excel: I really want to hear more about the Wii version, thats a first day purchase for me after hearing about... 48 Responses | Other threads
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face off
Does Ghostbusters: The Video Game Look Better On Xbox 360?
Online head-to-head comparisons of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Atari's Ghostbusters: The Video Game indicate that one of those high-def consoles is offering a less "feel good" experience. More »
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Comment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: I've been petting this shitstorm over the past few days. Quite funny how a game based on a movie licensed... 129 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: That looks pretty damn badass. I think I may have to go watch 2001 Space Odyssey. 16 Responses | Other threads
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ghostbusters
Ghostbusters PC Requires Internet Connection, Doesn't Use It
I'm not sure anyone explicitly said it would have online multiplayer, but I'm also not sure anyone explicitly said Ghostbusters for the PC wouldn't. Some are saying explicit things about the game's authentication requirement, too. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by valouris: what I find even more disturbing is something in the system requirements: Video cards that have ONLY 256mb of RAM are... 38 Responses | Other threads
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rumor
Atari To Release Neverwinter Nights MMO?
Couple weeks back, we heard that MMO specialists Cryptic Studios were working on a number of games based on old Atari IP. We thought old meant old, but it may just mean Neverwinter Nights. More »
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Comment by Alternate: So long as they dont fuck it up, I would play this for years. I mean, NWN2 was a disaster, as... 10 Responses | Other threads
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atari
Ghostbusters For Xbox 360 Is Region Free
European and sundry other PAL region Ghostbusters fans sent into a Walter Peck-style rage over the game's PlayStation exclusivity will be pleased to learn that the North American version of the Xbox 360 game is not region locked. More »
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Comment by Hey_Blinkon: Interesting. Was the game a PS3 exclusive in Europe due to Sony being dicks (handing over wads of cash) or... 38 Responses | Other threads
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atari
The Metamorphosis of Atari
A little more than a year ago Atari snatched up Sony's Phil Harrison and went into a hibernation of sorts, cocooning itself away from the media as it and parent company Infogrames worked to reinvent itself. More » -
atari
Infogrames Is Now Atari
Atari? Strong brand name. Infogrames? Um, yeah. No wonder Infogrames want to switch its corporate identity to the company Nolan Bushnell founded and made famous.
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Comment by Zenrick3.0: I always hated the name "Infogrames." That 'R' just does NOT belong. 4 Responses | Other threads
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infogrames
How Did Infogrames Atari Do Last Year?
According to the company's fiscal results for the financial year ending March 31, Infogrames posted net losses to the tune of €226.1 million. More »
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Comment by jamesjohnson01: Your misspelling of Infogrames got me totally confused on how to say the company name, because even the CORRECT spelling... 4 Responses | Other threads
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cryptic
Cryptic Studios To Rehash Old Atari IP In "A Series Of New Games"
When City of Heroes developers Cryptic were bought by Atari last year, it was said they'd be working on a single, secret game due in 2011. Now it turns out they're working on several games. More »
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Comment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: Super Pong? Extreme Pong? Mega Pong? Ultimate Pong? Oh wait multiple iterations? Pong Hero. 11 Responses | Other threads
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atari
Phil Harrison No Longer President Of Atari
Last year, in a major coup for the fledgling company, Atari managed to hire former Sony Worldwide Studios boss Phil Harrison to serve as President. Now? Now he's no longer President.
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Comment by SocraticMethod: Good luck to Phil. As much of a Sony fanboy I am, he's the only Sony exec I probably... 9 Responses | Other threads
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clips
What If Street Fighter II Had Come Out In 1981?
Well, according to Dylan Hayes, it would probably look a lot like this. Can't help but think of those Degenatron commercials from Vice City... More » -
tetsuya mizuguchi
Is Q Entertainment Still Making "QJ" For Atari?
Last year, Atari announced it had buddied up with Rez HD and Lumines creators Q Entertainment for a pair of projects: the Live Arcade cash-in comp Qubed and the enigmatic "QJ." Where are they now? More » -
atari
Atari Brand Leaving Continental Europe
Atari is drastically decreasing its visibility in Europe. The company's sales and marketing staff will be transferred to the newly-formed business Distribution Partners, reports industry site MCV. More »
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Comment by monkeybeach: So in other words, the supposedly "dick move" by Sony to publish Ghostbusters was actually more like Phil Harrison calling... 12 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Ghostbusters Multiplayer Promotes Stream Crossing
There's a great deal of stream crossing going on in this multiplayer trailer for Atari's upcoming Ghostbusters: The Video Game. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Char Aznable says, Hail to the King of Pop: ... We're... supposed to cross the beams? I'm sorry, I don't know if I can accept this. 21 Responses | Other threads
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atari
Atari Nixes Official E3 Presence
The new, bigger E3 is a little smaller today, as Atari has confirmed that it is no longer exhibiting at the show.
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Comment by Cyco: Considering their constant budget concerns, it's probably better they use the money they would have spent on improving their games. 6 Responses | Other threads
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atari
Atari Still Publishing Ghostbusters In North America
Following this morning's announcement of Sony's exclusive PAL Ghostbusters publishing deal, Atari clarifies their publishing plans for North America, including the release of the PSP version worldwide. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Cloral: Good to see that at least us US customers aren't getting the shaft. This is really a dick move by... 53 Responses | Other threads
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psp
So There IS A Ghostbusters For The PSP
Buried in plain sight in Sony Europe's announcement on the PAL timed exclusivity of Ghostbusters on the PlayStations 3 and 2, the PSP looks to be getting its own version of the game after all. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by Ashkihyena: "Sony Computer Entertainment America " Pft, you should be asking if their pulling the same shit that they're pulling with the... 16 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Sony Now Publishing Ghostbusters In PAL Territories
Yesterday, Ghostbusters was being published by Atari, and was due to be released across PS3, 360, PS2, Wii and DS. Today, in a strange move, that's no longer the case. More »
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Comment by ShingoEX: Wow...and I thought Sony couldn't make me hate them any more. 89 Responses | Other threads
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oddities
Atari Jaguar Getting New Game This Year
The Atari Jaguar was a flop. Though, despite being discontinued in 1996, the console continues to get lovely made games from indie devs. Never say die! More »
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Comment by Netnavi: Sure is looking Game boy advance there Jaguar. Why was it ever considered 64 bits? It may have been that technically... 4 Responses | Other threads
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namco bandai
Dr. Kawashima Brings Brain Training To PC
Dr. Ryuta Kawashima brings brain training to the PC next month in Namco Bandai's Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by SolidOni: FUCK YES PANDA DOCTOR! He will tell me to eat bamboo and roll and around in the grass all day,... 2 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Ghostbusters: The Opening Cinematic
The opening cinematic for Atari's Ghostbusters game isn't all that much different from any other video game opening - until the music kicks in. More » -
retro
Kids Make Old Games Look Good On New TVs
Earlier this week, we saw the ugly side of modern emulation. So, in the interests of fairness, today let's look at some people hoping to set things right. More »
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Comment by Stephen Oller: Wait. "Kids" at Georgia Tech? If they're at Georgia Tech, they're not really kids anymore. =? 14 Responses | Other threads
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release date
Neverwinter Nights 2 Finally Explores The Mysteries Of Westgate
Neverwinter Nights 2 players will finally get their chance to explore one of the Forgotten Realms' most infamous cities as Atari readies the Mysteries of Westgate for release at the end of this month. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by coolguyface: NWN2 made me cry. Oh Obsidian, do not fail with the new Fallout game. 23 Responses | Other threads
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atari
Ghostbusters Game Upfront About Its Differing Art Styles
Atari's Ghostbusters: The Video Game is coming to every platform it possibly can. Obviously those various ports are going to be very different. The Nintendo DS experience isn't going to match the PlayStation 3 experience. More »
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Comment by Winterbringer: I'm really glad I'm not getting the Wii version. 22 Responses | Other threads
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amazon.com
We're Slightly Afraid Of Amazon's Ghostbusters Slimer Edition
The most frightening thing about Amazon.com's exclusive Slimer Edition pack for Atari's Ghostbusters game is definitely the price tag. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by BubbleF**kingBuddy: You know what they should have? Some of those old KFC Ghostbusters toys that they gave out for years. Most... 5 Responses | Other threads
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clips
Ghostbusters Rule Number Three
The latest trailer for Atari's Ghostbusters imparts a pearl of wisdom as poignant today as it was back when the movie was first released: splitting up is always a good idea. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by TaylorEatWorld: Thank GOD that says Rule Number Three and not Rule Thirty Four. 11 Responses | Other threads
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ghostbusters
Aykroyd Prefers Wii Graphics, Thanks Very Much
Underpowered graphics, to an aging celebrity starring in his first video game, are like soft candlelight at a romantic dinner. Dan Aykroyd "loves" the Wii version of Ghostbusters "because it resembles 'The Incredibles.'" More »
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By Owen GoodComment by elmarko: I don't care about graphical style. I'm gonna buy this for the wii and the 360. It's ghostbusters, man. 14 Responses | Other threads
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review
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault On Dark Athena Review: Fumbling In The Dark
Darkness falls on Richard B. Riddick once again in The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena.
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By Mike FaheyComment by DarkLinkinfinite: lol, while Riddick may seem calm in any situation, it could just be Diesel's mediocre voice acting. Not to knock anything... 20 Responses | Other threads
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pc
The Chronicles Of Riddick On PC Has A Ridiculous Install Limit
Oh look. Another PC game with a pointlessly restrictive limit on the number of installs. Aren't these kind of stories just heart-warming? More »
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Comment by MDX: Who does this bother? Does anyone have a reason to install it on more than 3 computers? 71 Responses | Other threads
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game denounce
Atari Busts Hopes Of Ghostbusters For PSP
Normally, the ESRB is a great resource for leaked information, such as the unannounced PSP version of Atari's Ghostbusters: The Videogame it rated the other day. Sometimes it's not such a great resource. More »
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Comment by excaliburps: Why isn't coming to the PSP is the bigger question here. I mean every platform has a version why not... 4 Responses | Other threads
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atari
With This Atari, I Thee Wed
I'm getting married later this year. Need a wedding ring. Funny, then, that at this precise time in history, I come upon this gold ring, made out of the heart of an Atari. More »
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Comment by Zenrick3.0: I can't believe people think this is cool. An atari t-shirt should be enough to let people know how big... 11 Responses | Other threads
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ghostbusters
Alyssa Milano Starring in Ghostbusters Game
Alyssa Milano is your female lead in the upcoming Ghostbusters title by Atari. Her character, a museum curator, takes the place of Sigourney Weaver as the damsel in distress. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: This might be the first game where I pick up the same game for two different systems, 360 and Wii. I'm... 22 Responses | Other threads
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round up
Frankenreview: Ready 2 Rumble Revolution
Atari brings the beloved Ready 2 Rumble boxing series to with Wii with Ready 2 Rumble Revolution, possibly the most egregious waste of Frankenreview chart real estate this year.
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By Mike FaheyComment by Coolest guy of teh Internetz: I still cant see why is the Wii, the leader on this console generation. I can only count 4 or... 23 Responses | Other threads
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atari
Ghostbusters Is "Gears of War Lite"
After getting dropped by one publisher, the release of Ghostbusters: The Video Game was pushed back. The Atari game is now slated for June 16. With that extra time, what has developer Terminal Reality done? More »
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Comment by NovaBlack: ugh.... just... ugh.... please stop making games more 'mainstream'. I'd buy a mainstream game if i wanted a mainstream game. But what do... 14 Responses | Other threads
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design
How a Lightweight Console Lay the Foundations of Game Design
A book by two professors of media studies examines the challenges of designing games on the Atari 2600, and posits that the infamous port of Pac-Man wasn't a half-assed effort after all. More »
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By Owen GoodComment by Guitarzan2k5 - Bad puns are my business, and business is good!: Does this mean we have to take back all the nasty things said about the programmers of Pac Man 2600?... 12 Responses | Other threads
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race pro contest
Racing Stripes Make Dogs Go Faster
Our stripe contest continues! Reader Okor sends this, writing, "Believe me, this picture was NOT easy to get, what with my dog being super-fast and all." More » -
race pro contest
Put On Racing Stripes, Win Race Pro
A contest ends, another one begins. We're giving away a copy of Xbox 360 game Race Pro. More »
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Comment by okenny :) ...building bridges (to hide under): What would skid marks on white underwear win me? :) 9 Responses | Other threads
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