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  • #iphone

    N64 Emulator Stumbles Onto The iPhone

    Jailbreaking an iPhone isn't as necessary as it once was, but hey, some people still like to do it. And those people can now play some N64 on their iPhones. More »
    12/22/09
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • #legal

    Settlement Gives THQ the WWE License Until 2018

    THQ wrapped up two big loose ends at the end of this year, reaching a settlement with Jakks Pacific over who owed what for the rights to World Wrestling Entertainment and, separately, extending its deal with the promoter to 2018. More »
    12/22/09
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    By Owen Good
  • #2009yearinreview

    2009 in Review: The Sports Video Game Report

    Every year in sports has its winners and losers, but in sports video games, the results aren't about pennants and trophies. And they're not always clear-cut, either. More »
    12/22/09
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    By Owen Good
  • #crime

    Missouri Man Serving 10 in the Can for Xbox Live Hookup

    A 27-year-old man met a 15-year-old girl over Xbox Live, then drove 30 hours to Central California to have sex with her, and now is looking at 10 years in the federal slammer. More »
    12/21/09
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    By Owen Good
  • #crime

    Console Thefts Up 285%

    Data released by the FBI today reveals that the number of reported thefts of video game consoles in the United States in 2009 has risen by an amazing 285% over the 2007 figures. More »
    12/15/09
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • #labor

    Back Pay is Hell, and Utah Devs Still Aren't Getting Any

    When we last left Sensory Sweep, the Utah studio that just stopped paying employees, it cut a deal with the government to pay back nearly $1 million by September. That hasn't happened, and its founder is facing tax evasion charges. More »
    12/12/09
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    By Owen Good
  • #crysis2

    Crysis, Homeworld Writer Arrested At US Border

    Acclaimed Canadian sci-fi author Peter Watts, who has worked with both Relic and Crytek on game stories, was earlier this week arrested at a US border crossing, and charged with assaulting a federal officer. More »
    12/11/09
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • #lawsuit

    Judge Rejects Bethesda Motion to Stop Sale of PC Fallout Bundle

    A federal judge has shot down a motion by Bethesda Softworks to stop Interplay from selling three PC Fallout titles it published. The decision also means Interplay's work on the Fallout MMO continues, though the lawsuit against them still lives. More »
    12/11/09
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    By Owen Good
  • #france

    It's Nintendo vs France In Flash Card Showdown

    Earlier this week, a French court dismissed Nintendo's case against Divineo, a manufacturer of DS flash cartridges, on the grounds that Nintendo shouldn't be locking people out of development on the handheld. More »
    12/10/09
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • #japan

    R4 Vending Machine Will Be Removed From Osaka's Den-Den Town

    Earlier this summer, a vending machine selling R4 devices appeared in Osaka's electronics district, Den-Den Town. The vending machine will be removed from the area. More »
    12/09/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft
  • #legal

    How To Make A Fan Game And Not Get Your Ass Sued

    Making a fan game - like this, or this - can be a tricky thing. Is it a tribute, or is it stealing? We like to think it's the former, but lawyers often think the latter. More »
    12/07/09
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • #politics

    Brazilian Senator Seeks Violent Game Ban

    Valdir Raupp, who is both a senator and a lion of a man, has put forward a bill seeking to ban the sale and distribution of violent video games in Brazil. More »
    12/04/09
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • #nokia

    Nokia Busted Promoting Nintendo Emulators In Advertisement

    Hey, Nokia: just because your own experiment with handheld gaming went pear-shaped doesn't mean you can go advertising other people's games on your phones. More »
    11/30/09
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • #legal

    Is This Game Ripping Off Mario Galaxy?

    Duludubi Star is a Chinese PC game and looks familiar. Very, very familiar. Maybe even, too familiar. Watch gameplay here and check out the game's screen shots. More »
    11/30/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft
  • #tracesofnuts

    There Is A Lawsuit Featuring World Of Warcraft, Winona Ryder & Depeche Mode

    Erik Estavillo is suing Activision Blizzard over World of Warcraft. Erik Estavillo is also a funny guy. More »
    11/25/09
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • #legal

    Microsoft Sued Over Memory Card Crackdown

    You know Datel? I like Datel, mostly because they made the Freeloader for the GameCube/Wii. Well, Datel are in the process of taking Microsoft to court over Xbox 360 memory cards. More »
    11/24/09
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • #britain

    Judge Takes Day Off To Play Modern Warfare 2

    "Will Statton" - not his real name - is 48 years old. And when Modern Warfare 2 was released, he was up at midnight to get an early copy, then took the next day off to play. Problem? More »
    11/23/09
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • #talesofthepissed

    Rebuffed PSN Plaintiff Lashes Out at Xbox Live, Nintendo

    Seems like gaming's found its Jonathan Lee Riches - the inmate who sues anyone and anything, largely for comedic effect. In this case, Erik Estavillo, who already had a suit against Sony tossed, has taken aim at Microsoft and Nintendo. More »
    11/22/09
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    By Owen Good
  • #study

    Swiss Study Documents War Crimes Committed in 19 Games

    Two Swiss organizations have examined 19 games (including "Metal Gear Soldier 4") for their compliance with/flouting of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and while their intent is serious, the way they hold these games to IRL IHL gets a little wacky. More »
    11/22/09
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    By Owen Good
  • #stfu

    Microsoft Responds to Class Action Claim Against Xbox Live Bannings

    Microsoft's response to a law firm's attempt to round up Xbox Live users smashed by the recent mass-banning reminds everyone that the service's TOS allow it to hammer pirates, anytime, anywhere, so STFU. More »
    11/22/09
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    By Owen Good
  • #legal

    Xbox Live Bannings Summon Class Action Lawsuit

    The recent spate of Xbox Live bannings - in which as many as one million users were ejected from the service - have attracted the interests of a nationwide law firm by the name of AbingtonIP. More »
    11/20/09
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    By Luke Plunkett
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