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  iPhone’s New Game Center Might Not Work On Your Phone

  Apple’s Game Center app, the social gaming software that adds friends lists, matchmaking, and unified multiplayer gaming, arrives this week with the release of iOS 4.1. Now the bad news: not every iPhone and iPod touch will support it. Apple notes, on its newly launched Game Center page, that owners of the original iPhone, iPod…

  By Michael McWhertor Published September 7, 2010
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  This Kirby Look-Alike Doesn’t Suck

  I noted earlier this week that iPhone game Hoggy was free on iTunes. But why should you care, even if it is still free? Check out this video to see why I spent a chunk of my weekend playing around with the vaguely familiar pink blob.

  By Brian Crecente Published September 7, 2010
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  BioWare Drops Mind-blowing Mass Effect 2 Player Stats

  Developer BioWare has revealed some fascinating statistics mined from players of Mass Effect 2. Unsurprising may be the fact that 80% of players chose a male Commander Shepard for their avatar. Perhaps unbelievable is how long some played the thing. According to a report from IGN citing data from BioWare, some Mass Effect 2 players…

  By Michael McWhertor Published September 7, 2010
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  Kratos Walks The Streets Of Atlanta

  This God of War was so intimidating he didn’t make it into our Dragon Con cosplay gallery. Rectifying that, in case he comes looking for us.

  By Mike Fahey Published September 7, 2010
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  iTunes Chart Toppers: Spidey Takes To The Charts

  Spider-Man may be cool, but he’s no angry birds. Here’s the full list of games for both platforms: iPhone Position Title Price Weeks Last Week 1 Angry Birds (Clickgamer.com) $0.99 18 1 2 Spider-Man: total Mayhem(Gameloft) $6.99 1 — 3 Words with Friends (Newtoy) $2.99 1 — 4 Monopoly (EA) $2.99 1 — 5 Pac-Man…

  By Brian Crecente Published September 7, 2010
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  Cyberwarfare, North Korea, Rupert Murdoch and… The Big Lebowski?

  Say it ain’t so! The Dude, Jeff Bridges’ pot-head bowling anti-hero of film The Big Lebowski, has managed to get himself tied up with Kim Jong Il’s North Korean regime. According to a Bloomberg article, programmers from North Korea’s General Federal of Science and Technology developed mobile phone games Big Lebowski Bowling and Men in…

  By Brian Crecente Published September 7, 2010
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  Microsoft’s Games Platform Strategy Man Moves To Amazon

  A potential gaming push by Amazon.com gets a big boost, as Microsoft’s director of game platform strategy Andre Vrignaud takes on a new role with the online retailer, and he’s “very intrigued about what Amazon is looking to do.” Vrignaud revealed his change of occupation in an entry on his personal blog on Friday, hinting…

  By Mike Fahey Published September 7, 2010
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  Company Of Heroes Dev Gave His Life To Save His Family

  Further information regarding the tragic death of Relic Entertainment’s Brian R. Wood in an automobile accident Friday night reveals that the developer’s final act saved the life of his wife and their unborn child. As we reported yesterday, the lead designer on Company of Heroes Online was driving his Subaru Outback with his wife Erin…

  By Mike Fahey Published September 7, 2010
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  The Fall of Gaming

  No, don’t worry, video games aren’t going anywhere. But the seasons are, they’re changing. And now as we approach fall, a historically game-rich part of the year, let’s talk about what you have to look forward to and what you regret. But not yet. Don’t… You… Dare! Instead hold onto all of your wonderful anecdotes,…

  By Brian Crecente Published September 7, 2010
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  Vanquish Wants Your Unconditional Surrender

  Platinum Games’ third-person shooter isn’t just about missile-launching robots in space, there’s also a plot that involves a bad guy with a vaguely Russian accent and requests for unconditional surrender. See! Proof!!!

  By Brian Crecente Published September 7, 2010
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  Quantum Chess Changes The State Of The Game

  Top players have spent lifetimes mastering the subtle nuances of chess, but when a quantum physics twist is added to the age-old classic, it’s anybody’s games. A quantum object can exist in more than one state. When you attempt to interact with it, the wave function collapses and the object settles into a single state.…

  By Mike Fahey Published September 7, 2010
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  The Countdown To Halo: Reach Invasion Week Begins

  Halo: Reach is only a week away, and Microsoft is counting down the days with previews, themes, and other downloadable goodies, leading up to the Halo: Reach Invasion Week on Xbox Live. Halo: Reach is Microsoft’s biggest game of the year, and it’s setting aside a full two weeks to help fans celebrate the game’s…

  By Mike Fahey Published September 7, 2010
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  The Lonely Pinball Repairman

  You think it’s hard being the only company around that still makes pinball machines? What about the people left who still repairs them? The Wall Street Journal has an interesting write up about Mike Hooker, by day a locomotive repairman, but in his time off a pinball fixer who makes house calls. Pinball machines, once…

  By Brian Crecente Published September 7, 2010
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  Uh, Are You Sure About That?

  Suit yourself, but State Farm would definitely put you at ease with their comprehensive insurance coverage. So let’s try this again. Would you rather: 1. Return rested and relaxed from an incredible tropical vacation, saying annoying things like, “It’s OK. I’m on island time.” Or 2. Come home to find your basement apartment under 6…

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  We’re Just Going To Come Out and Say it, “You Trippin'”

  You could just get yourself some insurance and, like a good neighbor, State Farm will take care of it for you. How about this instead? Would you rather: 1. Go on a killer road trip with your best friends across the good ol’ U.S. of A., making compulsory pit stops at Dollywood and that giant…

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  Well This Is Embarrassing. For You

  COME ON! You are decision-making-challenged. However, there is hope in sight, and it’s called State Farm. Even when you find yourself in a real pickle, State Farm is there to help you navigate through the scary stuff with their home, renter’s, and auto insurance. Click here to play Would You Rather again, and head here…

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  Hurray! Bravo! Excellent Choice, Sir/Madame!

  Wouldn’t we all love to do this, though? To ensure that you can with complete peace of mind, talk to the nice folks at State Farm and get some information on insurance plans available for home, auto, and rentals—that way you’ll be secure no mater what adventure you choose. Click here to play Would You…

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  It’s Double Demo Day For DJ Hero 2 And Warriors Of Rock

  Activision pimps its two upcoming rhythm games today with four-song demos for DJ Hero 2 and Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, featuring music from Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Black Sabbath, and Dethklok. Not all at once, of course. Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock hits U.S. store shelves on September 28, with DJ Hero 2 following…

  By Mike Fahey Published September 7, 2010
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  Tron: Evolution Gameplay

  We’ve talked before about Tron: Evolution’s wonky nature, but judge for yourself, here’s a look at the game in action. This video shows off the free running, combat and a bit of light cycle action. If you were at PAX this weekend you also had a chance to play the game. What did you think?

  By Brian Crecente Published September 7, 2010
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  This Liquid-Cooled Xbox 360 PC Hybrid Costs More Than My Car

  Origin PC introduces The Big O, a gaming PC with all the bells and whistles, including a liquid-cooled Xbox 360 Slim built right in, and it can be yours today for the price of a small used car. The high end gaming PC purveyors at Origin PC are known for packing everything they can into…

  By Mike Fahey Published September 7, 2010