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  Empire Strikes Back Director Irvin Kershner Dead At 87

  Irvin Kershner, the director behind what many consider the finest of all the Star Wars films, has passed away at the age of 87. Irvin Kershner didn’t want to direct The Empire Strikes Back. When George Lucas asked him to take on directorial duties for the second Star Wars film, Kershner initially declined, only to…

  By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2010
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  Diehard Nintendo Fans Debate Whether Donkey Kong Is Good Or Evil

  Nintendo’s famous ape seemed like a villain back in the original Donkey Kong game, but he’s been a good guy recently. Which is it? We asked people who would know, some of whom were dressed as Nintendo characters. This video was shot in November at the Nintendo World Store. Thanks to all who agreed to…

  By Stephen Totilo Published November 29, 2010
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  These Gaming Deals Are INSANE!!! — Cyber Monday Edition [Updated]

  We aren’t done with the shopping holidays before the holidays. Tomorrow’s Cyber Monday, a new tradition whereby folks who skipped Black Friday hit online retailers (typically from a work computer). Updated at 12:30 p.m. with more new Steam deals. The Monesyaver on Saturday covered a ton of deals that should still be good, so be…

  By Owen Good Published November 29, 2010
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  Video games. Discuss. Thanks to p4wrrr10r for today’s image. Everyone, you have one last chance to make a TAY image for November until we change it up. What will you do? File to #TAYpics

  By Stephen Totilo Published November 29, 2010
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  Review: Golden Sun: Dark Dawn Relives The Glory Days

  In the first two Golden Sun games the Heroes of Vale restored the awesome power of the Golden Sun, saving the world of Weyard from impending doom. Are their children up to the task in Golden Sun: Dark Dawn? Thirty years have passed since the events of puzzle-heavy role-playing games Golden Sun and Golden Sun:…

  By Mike Fahey Published November 29, 2010
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  Leslie Nielsen R.I.P.

  To: Totilo From: Bashcraft Leslie Nielsen, a truly great actor, passed away at age 84. He will be missed. What you missed last night Korean Crisis “Is Not Starcraft” For A Moment, You Will Believe Samus Is Real Bugs Can Not Only Break Games, They Can Also Flash Junk Run Linux? You Can Play All…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010
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  Sega Sees A Future For Arcade Gaming…In China

  Japanese arcades continue to exist in Japan, and game companies like Sega continue to make games for them. They are past their heyday in Japan, but China is another story. China is on the up. The second largest economy in the world, China is ripe for the picking — or so Sega apparently thinks. Starting…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010
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  Watch Helen Mirren Earn Money Right Before Your Eyes

  Oscar-winner Helen Mirren was reportedly paid £500,000 (US$800,000) to appear in a Wii Fit Plus ad. This is that ad! “Nintendo insisted they wanted Helen and no one else,” a friend of Mirren’s is apparently quoted as saying. “They wanted an older, more attractive woman to show that the Wii isn’t just for children.” The…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010
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  Mario Kart Goes 3D (But Not The Way You Think)

  Takara Tomy’s remote-controlled Mario Kart toys may have looked great, but they shipped without a decent track. These Spanish guys certainly took care of that, building a custom course for the toys that would do a video game proud. Of course, a real Mario Kart would require better handling from its vehicles than these tiny…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010
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  Crysis Developers: Consoles Are Holding PC Games Back

  The fact so many games now appear on PS3, Xbox 360 and PC is a blessing for PC gamers who used to miss out on a lot of console games, but according to Crysis developers Crytek, it’s a mixed blessing. “As long as the current console generation exists and as long as we keep pushing…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010
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  America’s Second Largest Arcade Pushes Gamers’ Buttons

  Arcades dead? Never say die! This past summer, arcade Galloping Ghost opened in Brookfield, Illinois. With over 180 cabinets, it’s the second largest arcade in the U.S. A recent local news report gives a nostalgic tour of the Galloping Ghost, which is run by the indie devs behind Dark Presence. The game is aiming for…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010
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  Splinter Cell Returns For Sixth Game

  Ubisoft has confirmed that a sixth game in stealth action series Splinter Cell is currently in the early stages development at the company’s Toronto studio. And…that’s all Ubisoft is willing to confirm as far as the game goes, with no word on things like setting (is it worth bringing back tired old Sam Fisher?) and…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010
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  Brain Age To Outsmart The 3DS?

  Just because Nintendo’s Brain Age took Japan by storm in 2006, that doesn’t mean it can’t do it again. Neuroscientist Dr. Ryuta Kawashima spills the beans that a new Brain Age is in development. Dr. Kawashima, whose floating head appears in the games, mentioned that a third Brain Age is in development in his new…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010
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  Run Linux? You Can Play All These Games

  Want the flexibility of running Linux on your PC but still want to play games? This guide to just what you can actually play on the alternative operating system should help! Penguspy is a great resource for serious Linux gamers, who once they’re done with the more high-profile penguin-friendly games like The Sims 3 can…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010
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  Final Fantasy Creator’s LEGO Creations

  When not working on video games or grooming his mustache, Hironobu Sakaguchi enjoys playing with LEGO. Sakaguchi’s creations range from Wii Remotes to LEGO fighters to robots The Hawaii-based game designer often puts LEGO together while waiting for “slow” Hawaiian internet to download game builds. Did we say there were only four reasons why Sakaguchi…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010
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  Bugs Can Not Only Break Games, They Can Also Flash Junk

  Bugs. They’re those annoying glitches that can mar your experience with a game or, in extreme cases, end your experience with one altogether. But just how much do you know about them, and how they’re removed from retail games? A number of developers and testers have spoken with GamePro, highlighting some of the nuances in…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010
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  Odin Sphere Voice Actor Gets A Special (And Very Scary) Delivery

  When veteran voice actor Sho Hayami (pictured) of Space Channel 5 and Odin Sphere fame checked his mail earlier this spring, he apparently found more than fan letters. An unemployed 46-year-old woman named Mayumi Konishi, who was arrested for sending a knife as a threat to an elementary school, confessed to also sending a knife…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010
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  For Sale: Left 4 Dead House, Interior Space Limited

  Artist Robert Overweg built a house and put it on exhibition. If you play zombie shooter Left 4 Dead 2, you may even recognise it! It’s not made of wood. Or bricks. Actually, it doesn’t even have four walls. It’s a sham of a house, a replica of one found in Valve’s popular online shooter,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010
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  Korean Crisis “Is Not Starcraft”

  Last week, North Korea shelled a South Korean island, sending the peninsula in to “crisis status.” The South fired several test shots in response but, according to the New York Times, the country denied that any hit the North. South Korean defense minister Kim Tae-young was questioned by one politician why the South’s retaliation was…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published November 29, 2010
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  For A Moment, You Will Believe Samus Is Real

  Swedish student Jenni Källberg – otherwise known as the world’s greatest Metroid cosplayer – is back, taking imitation of Nintendo’s sci-fi starlet to a whole new level. Over the past two months, Källberg has hit the streets for two shoots, one showing off Samus’ Gravity Suit in a winter wonderland, the other a vastly-improved Varia…

  By Luke Plunkett Published November 29, 2010