Your Secret Home For High-Res Box Art Images
There are plenty of times you need nice high-res box art images. Maybe you need to print a replacement. Maybe you want to do some photoshop work. Maybe you just want some new desktop wallpaper.
Retro Studios Wants To Expand The Metroid Prime Universe
Retro Studios, makers of the legendary Metroid Prime series, is currently busy creating the next generation of Donkey Kong Country, much to the chagrin of a lot of Metroid fans. That doesn't mean, however, that they abandoned Metroid. On the contrary, Samus' world might be getting bigger in the future.
IGN's "Top Games to Play on 4/20" is pretty damn hilarious. Go check it out.
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Hungry for more of From Software's brutally abusive fantasy RPG world? Watch IGN's reveal of Dark Souls II right here.
Up Close with the iPlay, the Apple Gaming Console That Doesn't Exist
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Today, game website IGN showed the launch trailer for the iPlay. It's poised as Apple's effort at video game hardware. And it's totally made up.
BioShock Infinite: The IGN Review: The Kotaku Review
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We've been playing BioShock Infinite, but we can't tell you about it just yet. In order to get our early copy, we agreed to stick to the embargo set by publisher 2K Games, which is up on Monday.
Here's the official statement from IGN about the IPL6 tournament cancellation—including how to get your money back.
Anonymous sources tell GameSpot that IGN has cancelled this year's IPL6 tournament.
Ziff Davis Shuts Down 1UP, Gamespy and UGO [Update]
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Layoffs have struck the popular editorial outlet IGN, and it sounds as though subsidiary gaming sites 1UP, UGO and GameSpy are all being shut down.
IGN is no longer part of Rupert Murdoch's empire. They're part of Ziff Davis. We, however, still answer to Nick Denton.
Want to buy IGN? It's apparently going up for auction.
The Ghost Team Would Make For Awesome Interns
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He's a Video Game Video Star, And He Wants Out
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YouTube user KSIOlajidebt doesn't know how to pronounce my name, but he figured out my Twitter handle and has convinced dozens and dozens of his fans to send me a video.
Xbox 360 Getting Fox News, Wall Street Journal
Hope you Xbox 360 owners in the US like your News Corp and Fox, because later this year there'll be a range of apps bringing Murdoch-owned content like Fox News, IGN, The Wall Street Journal, Family Guy, House and The Simpsons to the console, all available on demand.
IGN Closes Parents' Guide What They Play
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Irony of ironies, here as we are celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Grand Theft Auto III terrorizing parents everywhere, IGN has shuttered What They Play which analyzed video games from the perspective of parents concerned about violent and sexual content.
It's Time to Flaunt Your Video Game Message Board Cred
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In today's historic edition of Speak Up on Kotaku, commenter Hongo details his extensive video game website message board history, and asks that you do the same. Where' have you been?
Locked-Out NBA Player Joins Pro Gaming League
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Many NBA players have signed contracts with overseas teams as the 69-day NBA lockout drags on, certain to wipe out at least some of the regular season. One player is joining a different kind of professional league.
Report Says GameFly Picking Up Digital Distribution Service
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Discs-to-your-door rental service Gamefly will buy Direct2Drive from IGN, according to a report by MCV, likely expanding digital rentals' availability over PC down the line.
The Awkward And Misogynist Lowlights From Indie Developer Reality Show …
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Earlier this year, game web site IGN opened its doors to a batch of small, independent developers, giving them an opportunity of a lifetime: to appear on a reality show and potentially embarrass themselves on camera with quickly conceptualized and cringe-worthy game concepts.
IGN Kicks Off Fund Drive for Haiti Relief
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A life-size Lancer replica and an original painting from Bungie are among items IGN will auction next week in a 12-hour "webathon" to raise money for relief efforts in Haiti.