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UPDATE: STALKER 2 Requires Permanant Internet Connection

Update: Seems it was a mis-translation. On twitter, GSG responded to the DRM news by saying that it’s only a possibility, and NOT the final DRM solution. Rock Paper Shotgun also received the following statement: “The idea of implementing DRM

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UPDATE: STALKER 2 Requires Permanant Internet Connection

Update: Seems it was a mis-translation. On twitter, GSG responded to the DRM news by saying that it’s only a possibility, and NOT the final DRM solution. Rock Paper Shotgun also received the following statement: “The idea of implementing DRM

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Team Bondi Owe Over $1 Million to Ex-employees

LA Noire’s development has been one of the most troubled in recent memory- a seven year dev cycle, multiple publishers, inhumane work-hours – but one of the most alarming facts surrounding its production was that any employee who didn’t stick it

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Team Bondi Owe Over $1 Million to Ex-employees

LA Noire’s development has been one of the most troubled in recent memory- a seven year dev cycle, multiple publishers, inhumane work-hours – but one of the most alarming facts surrounding its production was that any employee who didn’t stick it

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Bioware Will Continue to Stray From the "Core" RPG

Fans of menus, pausing combat, turn-based action, and crunching numbers beware! Bioware has descended from on high to inform gamers that they will continue to “dumb down” their games with more exciting elements from other genres instead of reverting back

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Bioware Will Continue to Stray From the "Core" RPG

Fans of menus, pausing combat, turn-based action, and crunching numbers beware! Bioware has descended from on high to inform gamers that they will continue to “dumb down” their games with more exciting elements from other genres instead of reverting back

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Rockstar Tidbits on LA Noire, Red Dead Redemption and Max Payne 3

As we’ve mentioned before, the Max Payne series is defined by its noir-inspired comic book aesthetic, so the move to Sao Paulo raised a few eyebrows. Max Payne without permanent rain? Well, I never. Nevertheless, in an FAQ on their official

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Rockstar Tidbits on LA Noire, Red Dead Redemption and Max Payne 3

As we’ve mentioned before, the Max Payne series is defined by its noir-inspired comic book aesthetic, so the move to Sao Paulo raised a few eyebrows. Max Payne without permanent rain? Well, I never. Nevertheless, in an FAQ on their official

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Chicken Snitches in Skyrim Bug Fixed . . . Unfortunately

While creating games can be a long, grueling process, the humorous bugs that tend to pop up here and there can be little lights in the darkness of development. Rivaling the hilarity of Bungie’s “pimp brute” glitch, the folks at

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Chicken Snitches in Skyrim Bug Fixed . . . Unfortunately

While creating games can be a long, grueling process, the humorous bugs that tend to pop up here and there can be little lights in the darkness of development. Rivaling the hilarity of Bungie’s “pimp brute” glitch, the folks at

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Pay What You Want For Proun: A Dev's Tale

In a humble and honest gesture, Joost “Oogst” van Dongen has released the sales figures of his fantastic little game, Proun, on his blog. It’s a fascinating read since sales figures are something barely anyone gets to see for a

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Pay What You Want For Proun: A Dev's Tale

In a humble and honest gesture, Joost “Oogst” van Dongen has released the sales figures of his fantastic little game, Proun, on his blog. It’s a fascinating read since sales figures are something barely anyone gets to see for a

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Justin Wong Shares More Tips on Becoming a Great Fighter

Video game fighting expert Justin Wong must be looking for some stronger competition. In the last few weeks, he has been sharing his personal formula for success so that fans of Street Fighter IV and Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 can

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Justin Wong Shares More Tips on Becoming a Great Fighter

Video game fighting expert Justin Wong must be looking for some stronger competition. In the last few weeks, he has been sharing his personal formula for success so that fans of Street Fighter IV and Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 can

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Video Game Characters Will Be Running Amok In Milwaukee Today

If you live in Wisconsin and have a Bomberman costume lying in your closet, then you are in for a treat. In an attempt to break the world record set by 376 people in London in 2009, Buyseasons Inc is

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Video Game Characters Will Be Running Amok In Milwaukee Today

If you live in Wisconsin and have a Bomberman costume lying in your closet, then you are in for a treat. In an attempt to break the world record set by 376 people in London in 2009, Buyseasons Inc is

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Harada vs Itagaki Rivalry No More

As much as I’d love to see Bobby Kotick meet John Riccitiello in gladitorial combat, we don’t see many rivalries in the industry that involve the men and women behind the games. That’s why it’s saddening to hear Tekken head

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Harada vs Itagaki Rivalry No More

As much as I’d love to see Bobby Kotick meet John Riccitiello in gladitorial combat, we don’t see many rivalries in the industry that involve the men and women behind the games. That’s why it’s saddening to hear Tekken head

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Valve's Steam Voted Easiest Platform for Indies

In a recent survey of 100 indie studios, 64% said that Valve’s Steam service was the easiest to develop for, thanks to both the tech itself and the support from Valve. However, 28% claim developing for Steam was “so-so” while

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Valve's Steam Voted Easiest Platform for Indies

In a recent survey of 100 indie studios, 64% said that Valve’s Steam service was the easiest to develop for, thanks to both the tech itself and the support from Valve. However, 28% claim developing for Steam was “so-so” while

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