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  The Best Russian-Themed Stacking Game Since Tetris

  Stacking is a game about Russian stacking dolls. Matryoshka dolls. You know, the dolls that fit within shells of shells of other dolls. It has no guns, no cars and almost no explosions. Its characters have no arms, no feet. This is a game that stars the son of a chimney sweep. It’s a humble…

  By Stephen Totilo Published February 8, 2011
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  Play Super Smash Bros. Brawl Like It Was Melee Now

  Project M, the Super Smash Bros. Brawl hack that injects more of what you loved about Super Smash Bros. Melee into its Wii sequel, has been released in demo form. This is your opportunity to answer the question “Why not just play Melee?” for yourself. The demo release of Project M packs in just 14…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 8, 2011
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  Gears Of War For Kinect An On-Rails Shooter, Says Source

  Microsoft’s Kinect may get its first taste of hardcore flavor—made a little bit softer—in the form of an on-rails Gears of War shooter, pictured above, said to be in development for the Xbox 360. According to sources claiming to be familiar with the project, the previously rumored Gears of War Kinect project is indeed real.…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 8, 2011
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  NBA Jam On The iPhone Looks Like A Slam Dunk

  A former Wii exclusive, EA’s NBA Jam is coming to the iPhone (and soon). Based on a brief peek at gameplay, via Touch Arcade, it’s looking on par with its console counterparts.

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 8, 2011
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  The Day’s Big Stories

  Consider it the calm between two storms of news and stories. I spent today writing up my thoughts on Duke Nuke Forever and preparing for the kick off of the Design Innovate Communicate Entertain (DICE) summit. Duke stuff hits tomorrow morning. It’s going to be a busy rest of the week. Lego Video Games Should…

  By Brian Crecente Published February 8, 2011
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  Mega Man Gets Genzo Powered

  GENZOMAN throws down a rock solid Mega Man piece for UDON’s Mega Man Tribute Contest. More great Mega Man entries can be found HERE! Related Rampages: Thor | Fantasy Street Fighter | Zelda – Midna and Link Mega Man by Gonzalo Ordonez Arias / GENZOMAN (Art Book) Need your daily fill of geek eye candy?…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 8, 2011
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  An Anarchy Reigns Four-Way

  See the four revealed contenders in Platinum Games’ Anarchy Reigns—aka Max Anarchy—go at it chainsaw on katana on ice blade action. Miss a character reveal? See Sasha, Zero, Big Bull and Madworld’s Jack in individual action.

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 8, 2011
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  The Nintendo 3DS Launch Lineup For Europe

  Japan knows what Nintendo 3DS games it will get on day one, but Americans don’t yet know for sure. Europeans, as of today, can enjoy the peace of mind of a locked-down 3DS launch line-up, thanks to Nintendo of Europe. Not too many surprises in the European launch line-up, scheduled to drop on March 25.…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 8, 2011
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  Which Character Class Will You Play In Dragon Age II?

  BioWare’s Champions trailer for Dragon Age II asks players a very fundamental question: Which combat style will your version of the hero Hawke embrace? Dragon Age II may have done away with the three different races of the original game, but there’s still the question of class. The game’s hero, Hawke, can be a warrior,…

  By Mike Fahey Published February 8, 2011
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  You Can Bail Out Of Plummeting Halo Reach Vehicles And Live

  Myth: You can kill an opposing player in Halo Reach by shooting their helmet attachments. Busted. Myth: You can survive a fatal Reach vehicle crash by bailing out. Confirmed. DefendTheHouse offers another fun round-up of Halo Reach myths, some busted, some confirmed. I don’t even play Reach anymore, but I love watching these. Episode 6…

  By Stephen Totilo Published February 8, 2011
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  Hudson U.S. Shutting Down, Bloody Roar Revival Not Happening

  The U.S. wing of the Hudson video game company, a group responsible for January’s clever Lost In Shadow, is shutting down, as explained in a blog post by a former employee who’d been pushing for a Bloody Roar revival.

  By Stephen Totilo Published February 8, 2011
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  New Details On Dark Souls Reveal Changes, Some Embarrassing Facts

  Dark Souls, the Demon’s Souls spiritual sequel coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 this year, will be longer—nearly 60 hours long, says its creator—more globally friendly and thankfully free of cameos from Dig Dug. Hidetaka Miyazaki, director of Dark Souls, tells 4gamer in a new interview (translated by Andriasang) that we’ll see a clean…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 8, 2011
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  Why I Let Nintendo Beat A Video Game For Me

  A couple of weeks ago, I finished Donkey Kong Country Returns. I was warned that it would be tough. I was told I could get assistance. I resisted, until the end when I let Nintendo finish a game for me. I have no regrets. Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Wii is a difficult side-scrolling…

  By Stephen Totilo Published February 8, 2011
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  Xbox Live Arcade’s House Party Priced & Dated

  Microsoft’s next big Xbox Live Arcade push, the “House Party,” kicks off next week with the release of Contra spin-off Hard Corps: Uprising. When can you expect the rest, like Beyond Good & Evil HD and Torchlight? And how much? The five XBLA games arriving over the next five weeks will run between 800 Microsoft…

  By Michael McWhertor Published February 8, 2011
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  Online Gaming Marriage Leads To Real-World Criminal Charges

  A 54-year-old Massachusetts man is in police custody in Detroit after allegedly initiating multiple sexual encounters with his virtual bride – a 13-year-old girl he married in the online role-playing game Runescape. Free-to-play online role-playing game Runescape is home to a close-knit group of devoted players who spend countless hours battling and socializing in the…

  By Mike Fahey Published February 8, 2011
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  The Blueprint To An Old Classic

  Aero The Acrobat was no Mario or Sonic, but the mascot had a decent following in the Super Nintendo / Genesis era. Whether you care about the bat or not, the look at the Aero game blueprint is fascinating. Aero looks nothing like the sketched hero in the sketches seen in the 1992 draft document…

  By Stephen Totilo Published February 8, 2011
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  A Very Close Look At the Playstation 3 Move’s Sharpshooter

  Due out later this month for $40, here’s a closer look at the PS3 Move Sharpshooter. The plastic body is designed to hold Move and Navigation controllers. It’s a pretty plain box. But the Sharpshooter is a slick piece of hardware. The box includes sets of SOCOM and Killzone 3 stickers. Here’s a look at…

  By Brian Crecente Published February 8, 2011
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  Expert Blames Sexual Video Games For A Rise In Sexual Violence

  For one Fox News reporter the worst thing about Epic’s upcoming first-person shooter isn’t the over-the-top violence and excessive profanity. It’s the naming of Skill Shots after sex acts. Could they lead to real-world sexual violence? I’d say it’s not likely, though I’m no expert on the subject, and I’m not writing up an article…

  By Mike Fahey Published February 8, 2011
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  A Bus Does Impossible Things In Grand Theft Auto

  Add barrel-rolling buses to the long list of Grand Theft Auto activities you should not try — not even think about in real life. This amazing stunt footage, captured from GTA IV, is so impressive that it would make a certain barrel-roll-loving gaming fighter pilot proud. GTA 4 (TBOGT) – Epic Bus Tricks (FLuffee) [YouTube]

  By Stephen Totilo Published February 8, 2011
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  Armed Camels and Cats Have Never Looked So Adorable, So Deadly

  Don’t let the cats and camels fool you, Cat Shit One is not an animated series for the feint of heart. Created by IDA and Studio Anima, this first 20-minute short of a new animated series details the exploits of two rabbit soldiers from Special Force “Cat Shit One” as they infiltrate enemy lines to…

  By Brian Crecente Published February 8, 2011