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steam

Valve Asked Microsoft To Build Steam (Microsoft Said "No, Thanks")

Sure, it had a rocky start to life, but Valve's Steam platform is probably the best thing PC gaming has going for it right now, and has given the company far more clout in the industry than it could muster from its games alone. But how different could things have been if Valve had looked to somebody else to build the system? Somebody like...Microsoft? Or maybe even Yahoo? Valve's Doug Lombardi tells GamesIndustry:
You know, we went around to Yahoo, Microsoft...and anybody who seemed like a likely candidate to build something like Steam.
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japan

UNICEF Campaigns to Stop Virtual Child Porn

While the Japanese government has been cracking down more and more on child pornography, Unicef feels the government's efforts have come up a little short. What's more, the organization has been campaigning the government to ban child porn imagery in manga, anime and games. (Note that Microsoft and Yahoo totally support Uniceft's campaign.) According to Unicef's definition, imagery like sailor uniforms should not be permitted in adult scenes. Meaning? That Unicef is saying that even adult videos that feature over 18 actresses should not be allowed to use underage imagery like school girl outfits and whatnot. Though, people who look under 18 would not be prohibited from doing what they do. Whatever that is.
Campaign to Make Virtual Child Porn [IT Media via Canned Dogs]

nintendo

Shiggy Asked You A Question, Dammit!

Shigeru Miyamoto wants to know "How old were you when you first heard the term Nintendo and what does the name mean to you now?" and he has given you a venue to answer, Yahoo! Answers. That's right, answerers, Mr. Miyamoto wants to know when you got hooked on the big N, so head on over there. With 14 days still left to express yourself and over 6000 responses already posted, Shiggy's gonna have a LOT of late night reading to do. More »

yahoo

Wii Dick Joke Watch: Yahoo!

Okay, Yahoo! You're suspect! This lame play on words is the straw that broke the camel's back. More »

ps3

Those Japanese PS3 Auctions Hit Reasonable

For those that want them, the consoles are there. And not even at that much of a price, really. The intertubes have been flooded with consoles, and Yahoo! Auctions in Japan has the PLAYSTATION 3 coming out the whazoo. And at near deals at that! More »

top

In-Game Advertising CEO Gets Axed

Last fall, in-game advertising company Double Fusion brought on Yahoo Games General Manager Geoff Graber as the company's new CEO. "With more options becoming available for gamers in the next year, and as the industry continues to mature, we feel that the biggest days for in-game advertising are just on the horizon," Graber told GameSpot last November. With recent deals with Midway and THQ, things look bright for Double Fusion. Things for Graber apparently could be better. An insider just dropped word that the CEO has been "canned." Reasons for Graber's dismissal are not yet clear, but if this is true, things aren't so rosy at Double Fusion. More »

yahoo

Yahoo Japan Top Searches

The country's largest portal site Yahoo Japan just released 2005's top requested searches from their search engine. The results were broken down into several categories. Here are the highlights: More »