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Why Do We Play Games?

It's a valid question. I mean, as the guy says, we don't need to. We just...do it. And make it harder of our own free will, by adding rules and stuff. Games are weird. Read… 3/26/13 1:30am 3/26/13 1:30am

PS4By András Neltz

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Let's Look At What Sony's Past Console Reveals Could Say About Tomorrow's …

As you might have heard, Sony's (most likely) officially announcing the next PlayStation tomorrow. This isn't the first console reveal Sony has done, though. Let's think back to those times. What information was Sony willing to part with during their very first reveals for their other big consoles? It might give us… Read… 2/19/13 1:00pm 2/19/13 1:00pm

Looks Like Sony Will Reveal The Next PlayStation On February 20 [Update]

How a Japanese Death Superstition Could Impact the Next PlayStation

Resident EvilBy Mike Fahey

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Is Hunk the Third Protagonist of Resident Evil 6?

Since last night's trailer debut for the newly-announced Resident Evil 6, fans have been trying to figure out the identity of the third protagonist joining stars Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield in the ambitious sequel. Could it be Resident Evil's most mysterious character? Read… 1/20/12 10:00am 1/20/12 10:00am

It's Official! Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield Co-Star in Resident Evil 6

PS3By Michael McWhertor

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Triple The Splinter Cell Heading To PS3 In HD And 3D

A triple dose of Sam Fisher comes to the PlayStation 3 this March with the long-rumored release of the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell HD trilogy. He'll be joined by three times the Prince of Persia on a Blu-ray disc. Read… 1/31/11 4:30pm 1/31/11 4:30pm

Rumor: Splinter Cell, Prince Of Persia PS2 Games Coming To PS3?

Rumor: Mortal Kombat, Prince Of Persia HD Collections Go 3D On PS3

apple tabletBy Brian Crecente

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Why Apple's Tablet Will Include Gaming

No one knows for certain what exactly will be announced at Apple's semi-exclusive, invitation-only event in San Francisco next week. But a lot of us are thinking it will be the unveiling of an Apple tablet. Here's why you should care. Read… 1/21/10 5:00pm 1/21/10 5:00pm

Which EA Games Can We Expect To See On Apple's Tablet?

Game designBy Maggie Greene

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Disjunctive Play and Otherness: Between

Jason Rohrer (of Passage Read… 11/22/08 2:30pm 11/22/08 2:30pm

CultureBy Maggie Greene

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Au Revoir, Game Shame

Despite the fact that I spend my nonexistent spare time writing for Kotaku and being pretty immersed in the wild, wild world of "game culture," I harbor a bit of 'game shame.' OK, a lot. I've gotten a little bolder in discussing my Kotaku gig, but I still keep my love of games and gaming under wraps in most situations,… Read… 10/18/08 5:30pm 10/18/08 5:30pm

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