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  Red Wii Bundle Bound For North America

  Joining Europe and Japan, North America is getting the red Wii bundle that celebrates the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The console comes packed with the new Wii-mote Plus, which has on-board Wii MotionPlus. Priced at US$199.99, the bundle also comes with Wii Sports, New Super Mario Bros. and a red Nunchuk. Like with…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 21, 2010
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  Let’s Look At Gran Turismo 5’s X1 Prototype

  This car is a virtual dream. But it’s pedigree is very real. The X1 Prototype is designed by Adrian Newey, one of the giants of Formula 1. Now at Red Bull Racing, Newey previously designed for Williams and McLaren. When designing the X1 Prototype, Gran Turismo 5 creator Kazunori Yamauchi encouraged Newey to create a…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 21, 2010
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  Michael Jackson Game Delayed

  The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the Michael Jackson game – which are Move and Kinect compatible respectively – have been delayed into 2011. The DS, PSP and Wii versions will still be out in November. Shamon! The Michael Jackson Experience enables players to learn, copy and crib The King of Pop’s moves. Check…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2010
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  New Wii Bundle Includes New Wii Controller

  Nintendo of Australia has shown off a new bundle it will be releasing later this month that, while keeping the price of the Wii the same as it currently is, throws in a little more bang for your buck. Right now, a Wii costs AUD$299 (USD$295). Starting October 28, though, this new pack will go…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2010
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  A Controller Fit For God

  A typical game controller might have buttons with shapes or letters, but a controller suited for The Man Upstairs has way more: revolution, flood, epidemic — you name it. Russian artist Vadim Fishkin created this Super Nintendo pad meets Sony DualShock controller. The directional pad has longitude and latitude, and the PlayStation-style buttons read, “height”,…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 21, 2010
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  Get Up Close With Halo: Reach’s Fancy Action figures

  Square Enix’s Halo Reach figures are larger and more detailed than those offered by rival company McFarlane. Let’s see just how detailed in these beauty shots of the upcoming toys. There’ll be three figures available in the second volume of Square Enix’s series: big man Gorge, Noble Team’s leader Carter and ol’ chicken arm herself,…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2010
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  Gamer Demonstration Planned For First Amendment Rights

  On November 2, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants Association and Entertainment Software Association. This is a landmark case for gaming and the court, and gamers can stand up for what the believe in. The Entertainment Consumers Association is planning a demonstration that will be held on November 2…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 21, 2010
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  The Ball Looks To Keep The Good Times Rolling

  The Ball used to be a mod for Unreal Tournament 3, but its concept turned out to be neat enough to warrant a full retail release on Steam This is the game’s latest trailer, showing the kinds of puzzles (and battles) you can expect, and I’m sold. Then again, I’m normally sold on anything that…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2010
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  Celebrities And Developers Mark Super Mario’s 25th Anniversary

  This year is the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. In the latest issue of game mag Famitsu, top game designers like Metal Gear Solid’s Hideo Kojima and celebrities like popstar Mari Yaguchi congratulate the title. A two-page spread in Famitsu features an array of quotes on the game’s anniversary. Kojima calls the title’s release…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 21, 2010
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  Master Chief, The Declining Years

  Wondering what happens to Master Chief after the events of Halo 3? He got old. And sick This great piece of fan art by Chris Pollitt, put together for a Comicon concept art challenge, shows the star of the Halo series in his declining years, decades of battle having taken their toll on his spirts…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2010
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  Five Easy Ways To Avoid World Of Warcraft Scams

  World of Warcraft scams and scam artists are very real. You got to watch out, you got to be careful. Here are five ways you, the player, can protect yourself. Kotaku asked Rodney Gin, co-founder of website SiteJabber, to list a five ways players can steer clear of WoW scams. Site Jabber helps consumers avoid…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 21, 2010
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  The Future Of PC Game Graphics, Today

  This is a new demo for 3DMark 11, the latest version of the venerable PC graphics benchmarking tool. It’s basically showing what a PC game running DirectX 11 at full settings would look like. In your dreams. Futuremark, the creators of the tool, say the demo makes use of all the latest bells and whistles…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2010
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  Review: Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode I

  Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I is a sequel 16 years in the making. Pitched as the direct descendant of 1994’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sega’s taking the series back to a simpler time. Does Sonic 4 deliver? Sonic The Hedgehog 4 is a simple, straightforward 2D side-scrolling platformer, the kind Sega and Sonic Team…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 21, 2010
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  Here’s What Space Channel Looks Like In “HD”

  So, Sega is re-releasing two more classic Dreamcast games in Space Channel 5 Part 2 and Bass FIshing. Wondering what they look like? Wonder no more. They’re…well, yes. They’re just re-releases, by the looks of it. If you were expecting a massive overhaul of either game’s graphics, it’s probably best not to click on the…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2010
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  Kirby Delayed For Europe & Australia

  Kirby’s Epic Yarn, out this week in the US and really quite something, won’t be out in Europe or Australia until 2011

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2010
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  God Of War Is Not The God Of Manga

  This month, PSP title God of War: Ghost of Sparta is finally going on sale in Japan. Western players might be familiar with the franchise’s story, but that’s not the case for Japan. You know this game needs? It needs a manga that explains God of War. At Japanese bookstores, there are guides that give…

  By Brian Ashcraft Published October 21, 2010
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  How Many Hours Does The Human Race Spend Playing Facebook Games Every Month?

  This many. More insane Facebook gaming facts and figures after the break. You know, of all the big, big numbers on display here, I think the “50% just to play games” is the most impressive/frightening. 10 Mind Blowing Facebook Games Statistics [All Facebook, via Gizmodo]

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2010
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  GameStop’s iPhone Advergame Can’t Be Preordered, Returned For Store Credit

  In terms of gameplay, Buck And The Coin Of Destiny isn’t half bad. It’s a one-touch, Canabalt-style random platformer. It is, however, a Big Free Ad for GameStop. And like its namesake, it costs a buck. Buck the Bunny is the retailer’s mascot – maybe you’ve seen him sigh his way through generic platform levels…

  By Owen Good Published October 21, 2010
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  Building A Metroid Cannon For Halloween

  11 year-old Joe DeRosa wants to dress up as a girl this Halloween. That girl is Samus Aran, star of the Metroid series. So his dad Tony is helping him build an awesome arm cannon. This adorable video showcases the construction of the cannon, which with light and sounds (based on the Metroid prime design…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2010
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  Gran Turismo 5 Creator Still Thinking About Bikes

  Project Gotham added them. Burnout did too. Could Gran Turismo 5 be the latest car racing game to introduce motorbikes? “The environment we have right now allows us to drive motorcycles, but we need to get Gran Turismo 5 done first,” series creator Kazunori Yamauchi told PSM3. “Once that’s out of the way, if there’s…

  By Luke Plunkett Published October 21, 2010