Bob Hoskins, Star Of Super Mario Bros. Film, Dead At 71
Known for his roles in films such as Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Brazil and the infamous Super Mario Bros movie, beloved British actor Bob Hoskins passed away yesterday at the age of 71.
Is Nintendo's New Machine The Death Of The "Console Generation"?
So, Nintendo has finally confirmed that a new console will be out in 2012, six years after the release of the Wii. With Microsoft and Sony not due to release consoles until 2014 at the earliest, is this the death of the "console generation"?
Empire Strikes Back Director Irvin Kershner Dead At 87
Irvin Kershner, the director behind what many consider the finest of all the Star Wars films, has passed away at the age of 87.
Company Of Heroes Dev Gave His Life To Save His Family
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Further information regarding the tragic death of Relic Entertainment's Brian R. Wood in an automobile accident Friday night reveals that the developer's final act saved the life of his wife and their unborn child.
Dennis Hopper Dead At 74
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Generations of movie-goers will remember Dennis Hopper as the rebel biker Billy from 1969's Easy Rider, but we'll always remember the late actor as King Koopa.
80's Icon Corey Haim Dead At 38
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The star of classic films such as Silver Bullet, Lucas, and The Lost Boys, as well as Digital Pictures' Double Switch for the PC, Sega CD, and Saturn, actor Corey Haim died today at the age of 38.
Rest In Peace, Taco Bell Guy
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After countless marathon gaming sessions interrupted only by alternating runs to "the border" for cheap Mexican food and the bathroom, I can't let the passing of Taco Bell founder Glen W. Bell Jr. go unnoticed by our readers.
Live-Action Mario Dead At 76
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Wrestling manager Captain Lou, Cyndi Lauper's fake dad, and Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, Lou Albano passed away today at the age of 76.
D&D Co-Creator Dead At 61
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Co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons and one of the founding fathers of the role-playing genre, Dave Arneson has passed away at the age of 61.
Where Bad Games Go To Die (RIP Tabula Rasa)
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Upon their death, great men are afforded a sending off befitting of their stature. Pity Tabular Rasa, then, as EB Games in Canada seems more content to roll its lifeless corpse into the nearest ditch.