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  Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II Multiplayer Beta, Now For Everyone!

  You get Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II multiplayer beta access! And you get Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II multiplayer beta access! And you get Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II multiplayer beta access! And you get Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II multiplayer beta access! And.. ahem, sorry. Got a little carried away…

  By Michael McWhertor Published January 27, 2009
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  Kate Winslet, Golden Globe Winner, Finds Wii Sports Boxing Hilarious

  Celebrities! They’re just like us! With the exception of the fact that they’re still regularly playing Wii Sports boxing, that is. Take Kate Winslet, for example, Wii Sports aficionado and winner of two Golden Globes. Winslet, wearing Narciso Rodriguez, tells E! that she was actually playing some Wii Sports tennis when she learned of her…

  By Michael McWhertor Published January 27, 2009
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  Analyst: Xbox Live A ‘Gold Mine’ For Netflix

  Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter, who knows everything there is to know about video games, sees nothing but good things for the Xbox-Netflix partnership, one that could translate to another million Netflix subscribers this year. Pachter and his Wedbush Morgan crew of prophets thinks, in writing, that Netflix “subscriber growth will continue at super-normal levels…

  By Michael McWhertor Published January 27, 2009
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  Oh, The Games We Play

  To: Ash From: Crecente Re: Hooray For Hermit Shopping You think your indoor clothes shopping spree is bad? My wife bought me shirts that are reversible for Christmas. That’s right, I’m allowed to wear them two days in a row! Man, I’ve picked the absolute worst time to get completely addicted to Fallout 3. I…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 27, 2009
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  Michigan Man Accused Of Raping Boy He Met Via Xbox Live

  Nineteen-year-old Codey R. Hawks has been arrested on rape and sexual imposition charges in Parma, Ohio, accused of raping a 12-year-old boy. The two are reported to have met through Xbox Live. NewsNet5 of Cleveland is reporting that Hawks “repeatedly raped” the underage victim after traveling from Michigan to Ohio. Parma police said that Hawks…

  By Michael McWhertor Published January 27, 2009
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  Aksys Announces Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, Blacks Out From Lack Of Oxygen

  Not to be outdone by Atlus’ overly wordy game announcement, Aksys Games has officially divulged its plans today to bring Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus stateside for the Wii, PlayStation 2 and PSP. The long-running Arc System Works 2D fighter series will welcome GGXXACP to the fold on these shores in Spring of 2009.…

  By Michael McWhertor Published January 27, 2009
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  Rumor Gamecock Founder Looking to Jump From Developer to Mag Publisher

  Gamecock founder Mike Wilson has been in talks with the owner of eBay-listed gaming magazine Hardcore Gamer about a potential purchase, Wilson confirmed to Kotaku today. An unconfirmed rumor also names Wilson as possibly the person behind the last-minute offer to buy Hardcore Gamer. The New York Times quotes mag owner Tim Lindquist as saying…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 27, 2009
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  Nexon Shutters Vancouver Development Studio

  Thanks to numerous tips, Kotaku has now confirmed with staff at Nexon America that the company’s Vancouver-based development studio has shuttered its doors today, leaving upwards of 90 employees looking for jobs. We’ve just gotten off the phone with the helpful, friendly receptionist at the Vancouver Nexon America development studio, who informed us that all…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 27, 2009
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  Rumor: Raiden Fighter Aces Coming Stateside For Xbox 360

  North Americans may be getting a triple-shot of Raiden style shmupping, positive word delivered via multiple retail listings for the still Japan-only top-down shooter Raiden Fighter Aces. One of the casualties of region-locked Xbox 360 software, Raiden Fighter Aces was released in Japan last March, bringing the decade-old Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2: Operation Hell…

  By Michael McWhertor Published January 27, 2009
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  Play Assteroidz! Shoot Bullets From David Lee Roth’s Crotch

  Assteroidz! is the perfect blend of David Lee Roth high-kicks and screams with Asteroids. Yes, perfect! The only downside is that to play this bizarre game you have to be comfortable with guiding around a spread-eagle DLR while blowing away asteroids, Van Halen logos and former band members with shot fired from the singer’s crotch.…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 27, 2009
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  You Can’t Hold Australia In Risk: Halo Wars

  Add Risk: Halo Wars to the list of Halo titles being released in 2009. The board game follows up the Halo Interactive Strategy Game released last year. Try to contain your nerd-ons, guys. USAopoly is releasing the Halo Wars-branded version of venerable strategy game Risk this Summer. It features three factions (UNSC, Convenant and Flood),…

  By Michael McWhertor Published January 27, 2009
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  The Official Far Cry 2 Map Editing Guide, Written By Gamers

  Ubisoft and Charles River Media are keen on having gamers school each other, announcing The Official Far Cry 2 Map Editing Guide, one of the first game design books written by gamers. All three versions of Far Cry 2 contain a robust set of level design tools, but there is a big difference between tossing…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 27, 2009
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  Microsoft: Windows Still a “First-Class Gaming Platform”

  Despite deep cuts into Microsoft’s gaming division, the company says today they remain dedicated to Windows as a “first-class gaming platform.” The company also confirmed to Kotaku that Chris Early, former general manager of Games for Windows Live, was indeed laid off. Ron Pessner, who comes from Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division, will be assuming…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 27, 2009
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  Atlus Makes Devil Summoner 2 Official, Exceedingly Precious

  Atlus announced today that it will indeed be bringing Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon to North American PlayStation 2s. Can’t say we’re surprised, just a bit out of breath. Seriously, that title is long. “The longer the title, the better the game,” says the official game announce from Atlus…

  By Michael McWhertor Published January 27, 2009
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  Resident Evil 5 Viral Part Two: The Date

  Capcom’s second live-action viral ad for Resident Evil 5 explores how killing thousands of zombies over the course of his career has effected the love life of Chris Redfield. This follow-up to the first Resident Evil live-action viral ad, Ceremony, sees the ever-scruffy Chris Redfield on a date with a lovely lady. Everything is going…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 27, 2009
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  John Updike: Game Over

  The man who is attributed as once saying that “Life is a video game. No matter how good you get, you are always zapped in the end.” Just got zapped. The Pulitzer Prize-winning noveilist died today of lung cancer. He was 76. I’m sure he would love the irony that it is online, in the…

  By Brian Crecente Published January 27, 2009
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  Change YOUR Game – Design the Games you Play!

  Our unique program is your first step toward becoming an artist and designer in the multi-billion-dollar game design industry. Details after the jump. You’ll learn how to design game play and background, create characters and their environments, and apply your knowledge of video and computer games to evaluate products. You will also learn to plan…

  By Chrissie Lamond Published January 27, 2009
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  Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Keynoting GDC 09

  Each year, one of the three big console manufacturers gets an opportunity to dazzle Game Developers Conference attendees with a fabulous keynote speech. 2009 is Nintendo’s year, with president Satoru Iwata returning to the stage. Iwata will kick off GDC 09 with an address titled “Discovering New Development Opportunities,” scheduled to delight the dev-heavy crowd…

  By Michael McWhertor Published January 27, 2009
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  Russell Grant’s Astrology Brings Star Power To The DS

  For centuries, people have looked to the stars to find meaning. Soon they’ll be able to just open up their Nintendo DS, as Deep Silver announces Russell Grant’s Astrology for Europe. Hitting the UK in the 2nd quarter of 2009, Russell Grant’s Astrology is more than just your daily horoscope. It’s your key to living…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 27, 2009
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  Sacred 2: Fallen Angel Shines On The 360

  With the PC version out of the way, CDV delivers some new screenshots for the console version of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, due out in March on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Having played and reviewed the PC version of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, I find myself both eagerly anticipating and dreading the console…

  By Mike Fahey Published January 27, 2009