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  Gears of War Designer Doesn’t Want To Be Remembered Only for Gears

  Cliff Bleszinski designs Gears of War. The games sell millions. Before Bleszinski made Gears games, he worked on Unreal Tournament games and Jazz Jackrabbit, but it’s Gears of War that he’s known for. “I can tell you know that if for the rest of my life I am only remembered for a fucking chainsaw gun,…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011
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  Heroes or Enormous Butts? You Decide!

  Capcom is releasing two calendars for 2012: One is a Capcom girls calendar, and the other is a Capcom heroes calendar. One has enormous butts, and the other one doesn’t! Both calendars are around US$20 and measure 59.4 x 42cm. Last year’s Capcom girls calendar did so well, reports Game Swag, that it convinced Capcom…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011
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  What Do Metroid and Soccer’s Greatest Player Have in Common?

  The name of Metroid‘s star’s name is Samus Aran. The name of soccer’s greatest player is Pelé. But that’s not his real name. “Even the name of the protagonist could be put together in this manner, and if I wanted to give someone a strange name, I could refer to Pelé’s name,” Nintendo’s Hiroji Kiyotake…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011
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  It’s Cosplay Time, Come On Grab Your Friends

  I’ll be honest with you. In terms of execution, this isn’t the greatest Fancy Pants we’ve ever run. But in terms of effort, this one’s right off the charts. There’s so much enthusiasm on show here, from the foam Mega Man to the terrifying piranha plant, that it just goes to show: Cosplay doesn’t always…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011
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  Oh No, Somebody Hacked the Sega Genesis!

  If this is true (if!), somebody at CBS needs to update their company files. Though they get props for using a Mini-Mega. Via VG247

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011
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  Check Out the First Forty Minutes of Deus Ex: Human Revolution

  Deus Ex: Human Revolution has had a leaked preview build available online for a few weeks now, letting people try the game out ahead of its release It’s not the whole game—just the opening sections—and as such, publishers Square Enix have been seemingly cool with people downloading it and giving it a try. If you…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011
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  Fire Vs. Dirt Vs. Some Dude’s Sister’s Electric Hands

  Taking his cues from Avatar: The Last Airbender and fighting games, Wren roped in his buddy and friend to make this short, “Elemental Kombat”.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011
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  Valve is Working On a Free-to-Play Game

  The developers of the Half-Life, Portal, and Team Fortress series are currently at work on a free-to-play game, according to Valve’s Doug Lombardi. In an interview with French site Barre de vie, Lombardi is asked whether Valve, having just begun offering free-to-play titles on its online shopfront Steam, was developing a game of their own…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011
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  3D TV Streaming on Japanese 3DS Handhelds Starting Tomorrow

  Revealed last September, the 3D television streaming service on the 3DS begins tomorrow in Japan. Shows include a on-board views from trains, a magic program, a nature show, idol programs, and sports. It’s free, but ad supported. [via 任天堂]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011
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  Enjoy Twenty Minutes of Xenoblade Chronicles’ Sweeping Vistas

  It’s a shame this is coming out now, and not in 2008, when the Wii actually needed it. Still, for what must surely be one of the last big “serious” games for the console, it looks like a great way to sign off. Xenoblade Chronicles’, from Monolith, has been out in Japan since last year.…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011
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  The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Was Almost an FPS

  During the game’s development, Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto had this crazy idea: How about a Zelda game where players cannot see Link? In the latest Iwata Asks on Nintendo.com, Yoshiaki Koizumi recalled, “First, I talked with Miyamoto-san about how we should make The Legend of Zelda for the Nintendo 64 system, and he asked, ‘How…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011
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  The Next Generation of Gamers Know How to Bust a Move

  It’s not the fact that he’s cute that makes me mad. It’s that he’s cute and better than me.

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011
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  1Up Your Food with These Mario Mushroom Shakers

  Spotted at the Tokyo Toy Show, this Super Mario salt and pepper shaker set will be released in Japan this November for ¥712 (US$8.88). Porta sale e pepe di Super Mario – Ensky Salt’n Pepper al Tokyo Toy Show 2011 [Hobby Media]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011
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  Surely This Is the Smallest Adventure Game in the World

  Inspired by the minimalist arcade stylings of Defender of the Favicon, Boing Boing’s Rob Beschizza has crafted himself the smallest adventure game I’ve ever played. Literally. Tinyhack is played in a game world that’s only 8×8 pixels wide. For all the lack of detail available on such a canvas, there’s still a little game able…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011
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  The Highs of Zelda, the Disappointment of 3D

  Last Thursday, Japanese nerd hero Shoko Nakagawa bought The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. She wasn’t alone; the game sold out at stores across the country. She was ecstatic. On her widely read blog, Nakagawa posted pics of her with game, held behind her back, held in front of her face, and even…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published June 20, 2011
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  You (Probably) Can’t Play Portal 2’s First Downloadable Content

  The first major downloadable content for Valve’s Portal 2 has unexpectedly already been released, but seeing as it’s only available for those purchasing a $140 peripheral, most people won’t be playing it this week. Razer’s Hydra, a strange orb-like controller designed for the PC, is shipping with ten custom-built singleplayer levels of Valve’s smash hit…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011
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  Here’s Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Running On the PS3

  Some older, or smaller, Metal Gear games are being polished up and sent back into battle on the PlayStation 3. We’ve seen how they look in pictures, now see how one looks in action.

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011
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  The Secret of Star Wars

  There are plenty of theories as to why the original Star Wars trilogy has been so successful. Analysis of its “hero’s journey”, its appeal to young and old alike, its timeless tale of good vs evil. I subscribe to a lesser-known theory. That it’s been such a big hit because the original three films were…

  By Luke Plunkett Published June 20, 2011
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  Proud Papa

  Happy Father’s Day | Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of The Legend of Zelda series, during an orchestral performance of the game’s music at E3 2011. This year the series turns 25, and today Nintendo released a remastered Ocarina of Time for the 3DS. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian|Getty) Rayman Origins Looks Like a Slapping Good Time Rayman Origins…

  By Owen Good Published June 19, 2011
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  PS3’s New Flavor is Lighter, Less Power-Thirsty

  Andriasang says a new PS3 configuration is coming, but don’t get your hopes too far up. The changes concern its power draw, weight, and the removal of LED lights. The hard drive for the CECH-3000B model still is 320GB, according to a retail source Andriasang quoted. The console cuts power consumption to 200W from 230W…

  By Owen Good Published June 19, 2011