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Midway to perform fatalities on its staff after major title releases

by Jason Townsend-Rogers on Nov 15, 2008 at 01:29 PM

I sure hope Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe is a good game. Actually, I hope it is a great game not only because I consider myself a fan of the series but because it may be the only way in which Midway can pull itself out of the proverbial fire.… Continue Reading »

Black Sun Games opens in Chicago

by Jonathan Gronli on Sep 18, 2008 at 04:49 PM

On August 22, 2008, a new game store opened in the Chicago, IL (USA), area. The store, Black Sun Games, is run by gamers and focuses on table-top role-playing games (RPGs), miniatures and collectible card gaming… Continue Reading »

Books about gamers for librarians, teachers

by Lucy Newman on Sep 9, 2008 at 07:27 PM

In the Los Angeles Times, writer Alex Pham reports that the San Fernando Library encourages youth to play video games and even invites them to be as loud as they like. “It lets teens be more comfortable with the library and become familiar with librarians,” San Fernando librarian Lydia Harlan… Continue Reading »

Terminus 2008 Harry Potter conference starts August 7

by Jenni Lada on Aug 5, 2008 at 01:06 PM

Though the book series is completed, the fans still go on in the case of Harry Potter. The latest big event is the fan convention being held in Chicago this weekend. From August 7 to 11, 2008, downtown Chicago will be host to a slew of series’ fans. The event,… Continue Reading »

Librarian asks for more games, programming class to encourage education

by Jeremy Hill on Jul 28, 2008 at 02:04 PM

People who call themselves gamers already understand how playing videogames can contribute to life in a positive way. Some games require a very detailed strategical approach that encourages deep analysis of situations before making a move. Maggie Hommel thought it would be a good idea to have a videogame section… Continue Reading »

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