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  There’s Double The Hedgehog In The Next Sonic Game

  Appearing in a blue blur on a hedgehog’s Facebook page this morning, the first teaser trailer for Sega’s next Sonic game features blue blurs both old and new. Is this Sonic Generations? Signs point to yes. After all, Sega did say they’d be celebrating come April 7, and they have recently registered the website domains…

  By Mike Fahey Published April 7, 2011
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  Would you please start talking about video games? Do it right here, thank you very much. Thanks to reader Aryxandre for today’s pic. Submit your image to #TAYpics (Read this thread for directions on how to do a TAYpic.)

  By Stephen Totilo Published April 7, 2011
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  Badass Japanese Doll Armor And A Book Everyone Should Buy

  FIERCE FACE | OSAKA, JAPAN: It’s not May yet, but gogatsu ningyo (“May doll”) typically adorn houses starting in late March. (Photo by Brian Ashcraft) Why Gaming’s Most Tragic Conspiracy Is Bullshit It was apparently a contracted hit. Gunpei Yokoi, father of the Game Boy who failed with the Virtual Boy, left Nintendo and was…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011
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  From Yakuza 4 To Hardcore Pornography

  Sega’s Yakuza crime games feature a bevy of young attractive women as the in-game hostesses. Some of them are hostesses in real life. Some are college students. Some of them work in restaurants. One was even a porn star. No, now make that two. Included in the lovely ladies waiting for players in hostess clubs,…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011
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  You Need To Catch Frog Minutes

  Spring is in the air. You can feel it. The birds are singing, and the bees are a-buzzing. It’s a perfect time to go outside. But, I’ll let you what, you go outside. I’m going to flop on the sofa and play Frog Minutes. Frog Minutes is the latest title from Grasshopper Manufacture, the Tokyo-based…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011
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  The Secret, Horrible Life Of Sonic’s Sidekick

  Ah, poor Miles “Tails” Prower. Here’s a Behind the Music Bytes look at Sonic’s sidekick, Tails. Think it’s hard being Sonic? Try being Tails.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011
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  The Incredible Video Game Art Of Toshiaki Mori

  Toshiaki Mori is a man you may not know by name, but you’ll definitely know him by his work. As an artist working in the video game industry for over twenty years now, he’s produced some of gaming’s most striking and iconic pieces of promotional and cover art. Whether it be working for SNK or…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011
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  Limbo Just Got Scarier. And Funnier.

  The world of indie platformer Limbo is a dark, dangerously and strangely funny one. As is this parody clip of the game from comedy troupe Mega 64.

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011
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  Japan’s Biggest PSP Games Get Cute (Again)

  One of the game’s revealed in the wake of Japan’s quake, Monster Hunter spin-off Mon Hun Nikki: Poka-Poka Airu Mura G is headed to the PSP. Here’s a first look at the game in action. Mon Hun Nikki: Poka-Poka Airu Mura G is the follow up to, wait for it, Mon Hun Nikki: Poka-Poka Airu…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011
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  What Happens When Activision Buys A Developer

  Did a purchase by mega-publisher Activision have an adverse effect on the culture of Bizarre Creations, the developers of the Project Gotham series? “We weren’t an independent studio making ‘our’ games anymore – we were making games to fill slots”, Bizarre’s former creative director Martyn Chudley tells Edge. “Although we did all believe in them,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011
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  Do You Love Dirt Enough To Spend $300 On It?

  You know, ridiculously expensive collectors editions have their place. There are certain franchises where there are enough loyal fans around who will spend hundreds on a box full of crap. I do not think Dirt is one of those franchises. That’s not to say I think it’s a bad franchise! Dirt 2 is one of…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011
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  Of Course, The Professor Layton Studio Is Making A New Professor Layton Game

  Akihiro Hino, who really needs some sleep, recently tweeted that his studio is currently working on the sixth Professor Layton title. Shocking! Hino did not specify the platform, but the other Layton games are DS or 3DS titles. So… [via @AkihiroHino via Eurogamer]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011
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  An Obsessive Look At Neon Evangelion Genesis Sweets And Treats

  Whenever Japanese people go on vacation, they buy presents – snacks, usually – for other people. Part of it is the desire to share food or local treats that aren’t widely available with those who couldn’t make the trip. Part of the custom is expressing gratitude. And then there’s the fact that, well, it’s sort…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011
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  Please, Let This Be The Future Of Video Game Press Releases

  You have no idea how many press releases we see on a daily basis. From big companies, small companies, people selling iPhone games, people selling things that (purport!) to make your dick grow bigger. I’ve never had one read to me before, though. And I wish I had. It makes all the CAPS and TMs…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011
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  Delayed Yakuza Zombie Game Gets…Undelayed

  After the Tohoku Earthquake struck, Sega decided it would be inappropriate to release Yakuza: Of The End and delayed it. The game is a zombie parody, setting in a ravaged urban center. The game finally has a new release date in Japan: June 9. A portion of the profits will go to the disaster relief…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011
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  Because Nothing Says World Of Warcraft Like Hockey Jerseys

  It speaks volumes for the popularity of World of Warcraft that you can see a thing like “Official Reebok Hockey Jersey” and know that not only is it a real thing, but that there’ll be plenty of people who will buy one. These are high-quality, actual hockey jerseys manufactured by sportswear giant Reebok (or at…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011
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  It’s Like Fallout, But With Bad Sunglasses

  Hate the sunglasses, think the short film isn’t half bad! Titled “Temporary Status”, the short was inspired by Fallout. The flick was made from start to finish in under 48 hours, including all writing, filming, set and prop creation, special effects and editing. It’s an entry in this year’s Sci-Fi London Film Challenge.

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011
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  Cheer Up Lady, Here Are Some New LA Noire Screens

  Rockstar and Team Bondi’s upcoming crime drama LA Noire is showing off its “bemused broads” and “dapper hats” technology in these four new screenshots for the game.

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011
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  The Father of the Game Boy Was Not Killed By Yakuza

  It was apparently a contracted hit. Gunpei Yokoi, father of the Game Boy who failed with the Virtual Boy, left Nintendo and was working with a rival on a new portable game device. Yokoi had too many Nintendo secrets. He had to be out of the picture, say the conspiracy theories. He had to be…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 7, 2011
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  Sony Admits The PlayStation Network May Have Been Attacked

  Earlier this week, activist group Anonymous threatened to go after Sony’s online presence in retaliation for the company’s legal actions against PS3 hackers. The next day, the PlayStation Network went down. Coincidence? It may be, but then, it doesn’t sound like it was, Sony today conceding the possibility of the obvious and in a statement…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 7, 2011