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  Gamer Problems: Being Stalked By Children

  In today’s very special episode of Speak-Up on Kotaku, commenter Hongo deals with an issue that every gamer faces at some point: Children think we’re pretty damn awesome. I have no problem with most little kids. My cousin’s cousin asked me for my PSN ID because he wanted to add me as a friend on…

  By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2011
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  UK Tabloid Reporting 3DS Backlash; Is Reality Next?

  Squawker rag The Sun says a “refund row” is hitting the UK around Nintendo’s 3DS, with “record return levels were reported after thousands suffered headaches and dizziness.” Nintendo says returns “in single figures per retailer.” [The Sun]

  By Joel Johnson Published April 5, 2011
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  It’s Not A Green Lantern Party Until The Giant Fist Shows Up

  Give a man one of the most powerful weapons in the known universe, and he’ll create a giant version of his own hand. These latest screens for Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters summarize mankind’s contributions to the war on interstellar crime. Slated for release a week before the live action Green Lantern flick, Double…

  By Mike Fahey Published April 5, 2011
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  Why Don’t I Lose Myself In Games Anymore?

  You know when you’re going to finish a video game. It pushes its ethereal fist into your chest and seizes hold of your heart in a way you can almost feel-like being grabbed by the throat, a tightness in your chest that sets every nerve humming to the tune of the experience. That feeling gives…

  Leigh Alexander Published April 5, 2011
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  Charlie Sheen Jokes Fill The Next Pocket God Update

  The next update to the popular iPhone and iPad app Pocket God introduces a pygmy named Charlie who keeps talking about Tiger Blood. Witness the speed of a pop culture meme breaching an app used by millions. Pocket God’s creators at Bolt Interactive call the 38th episodic update to their app: Two and a Half…

  By Stephen Totilo Published April 5, 2011
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  Look closely and you’ll find the video game twist in today’s Talk Amongst Yourselves image. See it, and chat here about video games. Thanks to Mythos for today’s art. Submit your image to #TAYpics (Read this thread for directions on how to do a TAYpic.)

  By Stephen Totilo Published April 5, 2011
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  Another Mass Effect Novel Enters Earth Orbit This Fall

  “MASS EFFECT: DECEPTION will be written by author William C. Dietz and will release in Fall 2011,” says publisher Del Ray, continuing the story of the previous three novels, Revelation, Ascension, and Retribution

  By Joel Johnson Published April 5, 2011
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  All The Tanuki Testicles You Can Handle

  BIG BALLS | OSAKA, JAPAN: Tanuki statues available for purchase, complete with the required large nards. (Photo: Brian Ashcraft) PS3 Hackers Begin Targeting Sony Executive’s Personal Information Not content with attacking Sony’s commercial websites and the PlayStation Network itself, a group of activists has now turned its sights on obtaining the personal information of a…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011
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  A Limited Edition, Customized Xbox 360 Just For Japan

  Japan’s DEZAEGG is like a car painting and body works shop for game consoles. They take consoles, handhelds and computers and make them look all purdy. Its latest effort is a limited edition Xbox 360 to mark the anime broadcast of visual novel Steins;Gate Steins;Gate debuted on the Xbox 360 in 2009, so DEZAEGG is…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011
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  This Slime Isn’t Slimy

  Nintendo DS title Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional is an upcoming expanded version of role-playing game Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2. Wonder how they’re different? The “pro” version has a “Diamond Slime”, which is a harder version of the iconic DQ character. [via オレ的ゲーム情報]

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011
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  Can An Earthquake Cancel Some Lady’s Skimpy Photos?

  The Tohoku Earthquake caused game after game to be delayed. One game, Disaster Report 4, was even canned. But it’s not only games that are being impacted. Pictures of voice actress Chiaki Takahashi in revealing clothing are, too. Takahashi, who voices Litchi Faye Ling in BlazBlue and Azusa in The Idolmaster, was supposed to release…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011
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  From Cute Little Robots To Strange Cowboys And Puppets

  You like Machinarium? Then you may like Osada, the newest game from Machinarium’s developers, Amanita Design. It’s free, and you can play it right now While we’re on the subject, Amanita have also recently done some amazing work on both the puppet film Kooky and its book. You can – and should – check that…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2011
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  Is The 3DS Going To Be Okay?

  New product launches are rough. The launch for the Nintendo 3DS went off well, it seems. However, the weeks that’ve followed continue to raise concern. While some game consoles seem to be slow out of the gate, they later build up steam over time. Other consoles are firecrackers from the get go, but quickly burn…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011
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  PS3 Hackers Begin Targeting Sony Executive’s Personal Information

  Not content with attacking Sony’s commercial websites and the PlayStation Network itself, a group of activists has now turned its sights on obtaining the personal information of a number of Sony executives. A supposed “splinter group” of hacking outfit Anonymous, calling itself “SonyRecon”, has asked members to get “people to gather and contribute dox, and…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2011
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  Zelda’s Link Is Old, Ready For War And Running From Chickens

  To help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of the Legend of Zelda, some artists have got together and run a little competition paying homage to the classic series. While influences predictably focus on Ocarina of Time (for nostalgia’s sake) and Twilight Princess (because Link looked so good in it), there’s still room for…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2011
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  The Wii Does Not Need Water Cooling

  Using water as a cooling solution for computer hardware is usually only required if you’re building a PC capable of time travel. You do not need it for the humble Nintendo Wii. Still, with spare time on his hands modder Angel OD figured he’d rig one up anyway, building an elaborate custom case for his…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2011
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  No, You Cannot Do This Michael Jackson Move

  In the Smooth Criminal video, Michael Jackson and his dancers do a cool lean move that defies gravity. Even Jackson, a brilliant dancer in his own right, couldn’t do it without the help of special shoes. So why is game developer Ubisoft including it in its trailer for its game Michael Jackson: The Experience? In…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011
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  Crysis 2 Is Prettier When You Take The Time To Watch The Sun Set

  YouTube user MikeX1978 likes to post videos of video games playing in slow motion. His latest, for example, shows that when you’re not running around shooting at things, Crysis 2 can sure get pretty It’s an interesting choice of music backing it up (LCD Soundsystem’s “New York, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down”).…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2011
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  And Then There Were Only Four Games In May For Nintendo…

  May is the month that Nintendo is taking off. Only five games are coming out for Nintendo platforms. No, wait. That isn’t true anymore. Now there are only four games. Tales of the Abyss, which was a 3DS port of a PS2 game, was slated for release on May 19, but is being to delayed…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published April 5, 2011
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  Dhalsim, I Hope You Can See What’s Coming

  Brazilian artist Victor Hugo Queiroz, who we last saw throwing Ryu into a decidedly unfair fight, is back with another amazing Street Fighter piece, this time pitting Blanka against Dhalsim. Two of the original Street Fighter II’s weirdest characters face off here, Blanka has lost a little weight, while Dhalsim is…yeah, his usual self. [Round…

  By Luke Plunkett Published April 5, 2011