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  In the Summertime, When the Gaming’s Good

  What does summer mean to you? For me it brings back memories of playing boardwalk arcade games, barefoot and sand-covered. Of digging through buckets of french fries prepared in peanut oil. Of languid days that never seemed to end, until they did and it was always too soon. And of gaming. Whether it was in…

  By Brian Crecente Published July 19, 2010
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  Talk Amongst Yourselves

  No, this is not a screenshot of a man tossing a PSP2 in the air. Why would you even think that? But… if you have any comments about video games, please share them here.

  By Stephen Totilo Published July 19, 2010
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  Kmart’s Peer Game Reviews Gives Power To the People

  The most important new name in video game criticism could be yours with the help of Kmart. This month the national retailer kicked off an interesting experiment: Instead of looking to professional video game reviewers to help guide their customers to the best game to purchase, they’re leaving the opinions up to a potentially massive…

  By Brian Crecente Published July 19, 2010
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  That’s It, I’m Done, I’m Never Buying A High-End Mac Again

  To: Crecente From: Bashcraft A little over three years ago, I shelled out two plus grand for a MacBook Pro. And while I’m going to continue using Macs, I’m never going to do that. Over the weekend, my computer croaked. It’s been acting strange for about three months, and it finally gave up the ghost.…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 19, 2010
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  Think Wii Balance Board Meets Crane Game

  If Sega’s UFO Catcher crane games weren’t already challenging enough… Redemption games are get a new spin with UFO Balance, a crane game that has players use their body weight to snatch prizes. Unlike traditional UFO Catchers, players don’t only get one shot at snagging a prize. UFO Balance has a countdown clock and players…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 19, 2010
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  Red Faction Movie Is An Origin Story

  The Red Faction movie, which THQ and the SyFy Channel hope will pave the way for a TV series, will be called Red Faction: Origins, and will be out early next year. March 2011 is the month you can circle in your calendar, to tune in and see the live-action story of what happens between…

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010
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  Games, From The Pencils Of Children

  Earlier this year, I found a bunch of my old school books from when I was 5-8 years old. Full of Robotech sketches and prayers to God that I would be able to play Ghostbusters at recess. I am an idiot, however, and before putting them back in a box at my parent’s house, I…

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010
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  Hideo Kojima Is Making An Adventure Game [Update]

  Last month, Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima revealed that for his next game, he is deciding between an original title and the next MGS game. Kojima appears to have signed on to do an adventure game with Japan’s best looking game exec Chiyomaru Shikura. A photo titled “Blood Oath” popped up on Twitter this…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 19, 2010
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  UFO Catcher? More Like Cat Catcher

  A cat resides in a non-functioning crane game. As seen on OMI

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 19, 2010
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  How To Convince Your Friends You Killed A Predator

  I’ve never been to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s house for drinks and nibblies, but if I had, I bet I’d see one of these hanging over his fireplace. At 17″ tall this bust of a Predator’s skull isn’t quite life-size – they’re big guys, those Predators – but it’s close enough. There’s some great detail that’s gone…

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010
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  Starting This Week, You Can See The Giant Evangelion Bust

  While Gundam is getting a full 1/1 full-scale replica, Neon Genesis Evangelion has to settled for a 1/1 scale bust. Better than nothing! Opening on July 23, the Neon Genesis Evangelion bust will be on display at Fuji-Q Highland theme park, which is also home to the Sengoku Basara attraction The statue recreates the scene…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 19, 2010
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  The Ladies Fashion Of Fallout 3

  Fashion based on Fallout 3? May sound a little dirty – and it is – but some people like it dirty. Etsy craftster phenocryst was a range of jewellery and accessories for sale, all of them using Nuka Cola caps – the Coke of the Fallout universe – as the centrepiece. There’s necklaces and earrings…

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010
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  Some Days At Work Are Easier Than Others

  Dead Rising 2 event companions. As seen by Kotaku Japan

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 19, 2010
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  Goonies Return In A “New” Video Game

  Yup, this is a brand new Goonies game, called The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough. There’s a catch, though; you can only play it if you’re in possession of a working MSX It’s not some mod or act of sprite robbery; the game’s creator Kralizec has been working on it for four years, and it’s an…

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010
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  Bayonetta Book Opens Wide

  The pistol-heel-wearing heroine of self-titled action game Bayonetta is getting an art book. It’s on sale! Let’s have a look. Titled The Eyes of Bayonetta, the book is a collection of designs, illustrations and artwork the developers created while working on the game. The weapons vary from weapons to costumes. Some of the illustrations are…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 19, 2010
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  The Real World: Pokemon

  By Alexander Quinn, via Tiny Cartridge

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010
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  Mobile Phones Get Wireless Controller

  Enjoy mobile phone gaming? Don’t mind looking like a goob? Have I got something for you. Mobile phone gaming is certainly a healthy alternative to portable consoles and even the iPhone. But cell phones aren’t typically designed for gaming. They’re designed for calling people on the mobile — hence, why they are mobile phones. Japanese…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 19, 2010
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  The History Of Rockstar Is A $450 Library

  Rockstar, the developer network behind games like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, will be releasing a book collection next month cataloguing their history and artworks. It comes in three enormous hardcover tomes, and costs $450. The three books, collected in a single volume, will feature “original illustrations, wireframes, production stills, product shots, ads,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published July 19, 2010
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  Where Isn’t StarCraft II Launching?

  On July 27, 2010, real-time strategy game StarCraft II is going on sale in over fifteen countries. There are more than fifteen countries on Earth. According to the game’s developer, StarCraft II will hit stores in the United States, Canada, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Mexico, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, countries in…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published July 19, 2010
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  Ankle Bracelets

  To: Luke From: Owen Re: A Coming Storm New neighbor moved in this week. Seems like a nice guy. He has something about the size and shape of a baseball bat doughnut around his ankle, underneath his sock. Never seems to take it off. Is this a new piece of jewelry? Signifying some kind of…

  By Owen Good Published July 18, 2010