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EGM plans to rise from the dead
Let’s take a quick break away from all the E3 2009 headlines for an uplifting story about death and resurrection. Last January (2008) the final issue of EGM magazine graced store shelves after 1UP was acquired by the Hearst Corporation. We all had a moment of silence to remember the legacy of the 20 year publication and marked it as another victim of a failing economy coupled with a growing irrelevance of print media. Our…
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2Bits: Game industry “Oscars” would be destroyed by its own politics
2Bits: Industry awards, like the Oscars, are meant to foster healthy competition within that industry. Unfortunately, and often due to politics, it doesn’t work that way and won’t if extended to the game industry…
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Frys.com offers video game discounts during its 2009 anniversary sale (updated)
Frys has not only video game deals, but also free-after-rebate antivirus programs during its 2009 anniversary sale. The deals last from May 15 to 21, 2009. The online sales are adequate, but the newspaper ad sales are more interesting.
Target luring in Mother’s Day shoppers with iPod nano and DS lite bundle discounts
Target’s having quite the sale on electronics to lure people in search of Mother’s Day gifts. Those with gamer moms may want to stop by as both the new lime green DS lite bundle and the iPod nanos are slightly reduced. The lime green DS lite bundle, complete with Personal… Continue Reading »
Konami welcomes Wii owners to Silent Hill
In an age where many people are turning away from print media to internet outlets, it’s good to see magazines have some substance and purpose. Thanks to e a leaked issue of the May 2009 edition of Nintendo Power, we now know that the horror series Silent Hill is going… Continue Reading »
LA Times: Regulating games is a parental right, not a governmental duty
While gamers and their advocates have long since denounced California’s action as pointless, they gained a powerful ally in the LA Times. In and editorial titled “Violent video games: Who controls the joystick?,” the newspaper has taken the state of California to task for its efforts to legislate an action… Continue Reading »
Obama making gamer news, this time with his BlackBerry
In the latest issue of Star magazine there is a quick nugget about US President Barack Obama titled “President Obama: Gamer In Chief.” Rarely ever able to reveal a “source,” Star is claiming that Obama is a gamer. No, this isn’t a rehash of Obama’s much-reported Wii purchase... Continue Reading »
Master Chief-less Halo comics coming from Marvel in 2009
At this past week’s New York Comic Con 09 (February 8, 2009), Marvel announced that it will have two new Halo comics in store for fans this year. Neither of which will feature Master Chief but, instead, focus on expanding the overall Halo universe. The first of the two planned… Continue Reading »
Delta’s Sky magazine tries to get hip with “chick click” article
In the January 2009 issue of Delta’s Sky magazine - you know, that thing you end up reading because it’s in the seat pocket in front of you because you’ve seen everything in the SkyMall Catalog already - there is an article that attempts to educate the the uncomfortable masses… Continue Reading »
Kent State gives students a Second Life in the classroom
The cover story for the most recent issue of the Kent State University alumni magazine (Kent State Magazine, Vol. 8, Issue 3, Spring 2009) highlights the efforts of several professors using Second Life as an educational tool. Although a feature story about Second Life might seem, “Like, so two years… Continue Reading »
Electronic Arts plans more cuts, postponements, new friendship with the Wii
After the year Electronic Arts has had, the question of EA’s longevity bears asking and Ben Fritz is on the case at Variety’s Cut Scene blog. Fritz reports on EA’s plans to cut $500 million from its operating expenses in fiscal year 2010, beginning in April 2009. Three high-profile games,… Continue Reading »
Madden 09 simulation almost hit Super Bowl score on the nose
If the accuracy of its latest Super Bowl prediction is any indication, EA Sports’ Madden 09 is as good as any paid prognosticator. As we previously reported, EA Sports simulation of Super Bowl XLIII predicted a 28-24 Pittsburgh win. The real final score was 27-23 and things played out largely… Continue Reading »
Uwe Boll to receive Worst Career Achievement Razzie
If you want to guarantee winning a lifetime achievement award from the Golden Raspberries, directing a large number of video game to film translations is an excellent way to start. Uwe Boll, the man in the director’s chair for cinematic disasters including Alone in the Dark and House of the… Continue Reading »
Important Importables
Jenni Lada brings us information about all of the groovy new gaming imports from around the world.
