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The inFamous 2 Karma System Dramatically Changes The Way You Play
The Karma system in the original inFamous gave players a choice between being bad or being good, but for the most part the game didn’t change much depending on the path you took. inFamous 2 addresses that issue explosively. Rather than simply having Karma effect how you make certain choices in the game, in inFamous…
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This Pokémon Was Too Controversial To Live
A recent interview in Best Buy’s official @Gamer Magazine reveals that plans for a Pokémon based on the lovable creature above were scrapped after being deemed too controversial. What’s controversial about Dolly the sheep? She’s a clone. Or she was a clone, at least. Dolly the sheep, often referred to as the world’s most famous…
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Earthrealm’s Best Hope for Survival Isn’t Blowing Smoke
No, he’s blowing fire. This latest story trailer for the new Mortal Kombat tells the story of original MK champion Liu Kang, who is looking much better after a brief stint as a zombie. Liu Kang died in the beginning of Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance. In Mortal Kombat: Deception, his mentor Raiden raises him from…
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The Best Low Budget Video Game Movie Continues Next Month
Worlds collide once more in a festival of cheesy special effects and hilarious video game references next month, when Press Start 2: Continue (Press Start 4 in Japan) hits DVD. The original Press Start was like every poorly-made video game fan film ever made rolled up into one, with slightly better production values. You won’t…
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Is This The Most Dedicated Doom Fan In The World?
I doubt even Johns Carmack and Romero sport a Doom collection quite as complete as this man’s shrine to that classic first-person shooter. “I’m Mahmut Saral. Doom is a very important series for me and Doom 4 will be amazing! I want to show you my Doom collection.” Doom is a very important series to…
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Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure Brings Toys And Video Games Together
What if you could pick up a toy at Toys “R” Us, bring it home, and then upload it into a video game as a playable character? That’s the concept behind Activision’s Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure. It’s a new Spyro game, but Spyro the Dragon is just one of many characters Activision is bringing to life…
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Duke Nukem Forever Gives Its Biggest Fans Balls Of Steel
You’ve waited 14 years for the game to come out; why not splurge a little? 2K Games punctuates the May release of Duke Nukem Forever with a special edition that’s as over-the-top and obnoxious as the game’s star himself. The Duke Nukem Forever Balls of Steel Edition for the Xbox 360, PC, and PlayStation 3…
By Mike Fahey
