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The Laws Of Physics May Vary By Jurisdiction
The laws of physics describe basic behaviors of nature that are, to our knowledge, universally constant. According to a new study conducted by astrophysicists based in Australia and England, these universal constants might not be as universal as we thought. The laws of physics are handy little things that help scientists make sense of a…
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Get Free Scouting Reports In Madden This Weekend
Scouting reports, the Madden multiplayer data that tells you your opponents’ tendencies – and your own as well – are normally bought with the in-game currency accrued free in multiplayer games. This weekend, they’re 100 percent free. Beginning mid-day tomorrow and lasting through the end of Sunday, grab as many scouting reports as you want…
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Technically, Billy Mitchell Never Set The Donkey Kong Jr. Record
The notorious arcade champion Billy Mitchell was certified as the new world record holder in Donkey Kong Jr. at his induction to the International Video Game Hall of Fame last month. But Mark Kiehl had already beaten his score. Kiehl (pictured) from whom Mitchell took the record, posted a score of 1,307,500, on July 19,…
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Valve Figured Microsoft Would Fix The Xbox Live “Train Wreck”
In an interview with PC Gamer, Valve’s Gabe Newell discusses the lack of updates for the Xbox 360 version of Team Fortress 2, saying the team figured Microsoft would fix the “train wreck” that is Xbox Live’s downloadable content rules. Putting your faith in Microsoft to change its rules seems like a losing strategy, and…
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Madden’s Newest In-Game Sponsorship Is For A Good Cause
Tuesday’s title update for Madden NFL 11 included the “Breast Cancer Awareness” presentation mode reflecting the league’s support – and Electronic Arts’ – of the campaign. It’s a lot more than a banner across the bottom of the screen. Simply from the perspective of gameday realism, always a priority of any sports developer, the mode…
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Need For Speed World Goes Free
More than a million users have signed up to drive around in massively multiplayer online racer Need for Speed World, and EA shows its appreciation by removing level restrictions for non-paying customers, making all current and future content free-to-play. When EA’s Need for Speed World launched earlier this year, anyone could create an account and…
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Madden NFL 11 Breast Cancer Awareness
The official NFL pink ribbon field logo supporting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in Madden NFL 11. Player uniform accents include pink receiver gloves and shoes, like like those worn by players during games in October. EA Sports also recreated the official football used in October. More pink uniform accents. More pink uniform accents. NFL…
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Celebrate PlayStation’s Fifteen Years With Infographics
Did you know that 33 percent of PlayStation gamers don’t eat while playing, and that seven percent won’t date non-gamers? Learn more fun facts and explore the history of the PlayStation brand in a pair new infographics direct from Sony. The PlayStation brand turns 15 today, and Sony is helping us celebrate with a pair…
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There Will Only Be 6,000 Physical Copies Of DJ Max Portable 3
You’d be wise to act now if you want a physical copy of PM Studios’ DJ Max Portable 3 next month, as the publisher reveals only 5,000 UMD copies and 1,000 Special Bundle Editions making it stateside. The age of the digital download is upon us, or at least it is for any DJ Max…
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UncategorizedUnboxing The Halo: Reach Legendary Edition
The fine folks at UK online retailer ShopTo.net give us our first in-depth look at the innards of incredibly large Halo: Reach Legendary Edition, nearly breaking it in the process. Don’t you hate it when you decide against ordering the ultra-expensive special edition of a game and then see a video like this and begin…
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Memorial Fund Started For Family of Dev Killed in Car Crash
Friends of Brian Wood, the Company of Heroes developer who lost his life in a tragic car accident on Friday, have established a trust fund to aid his wife and their unborn child during this trying time. Every dollar counts. As reported earlier this week, Company of Heroes Online lead designer Brian Wood of Relic…
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