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Nintendo

Ubisoft Is Kissing Friend Codes Goodbye

While Nintendo is yet to confirm it as a system-wide feature, at least one developer has been able to kiss friend codes on the new Wii U console goodbye.

May 25, 2011
In Real Life

Dead Wrestler Of The Week: ‘Macho Man’ Randy Savage

An occasional feature in which we honour the sport’s fallen and examine their legacies. Today: “Macho Man” Randy Savage, who died in a car accident Friday.

May 21, 2011
News

Macho Man Randy Savage Killed In Car Accident

Randy Poffo, better known as 1980s pro wrestling icon Randy “Macho Man” Savage died today at the age of 58 after suffering a heart attack and losing control of his vehicle, TMZ reported today.

April 12, 2011
News

Creator Of Video Game Cartridge Has Died

Jerry Lawson, the engineer that lead the Fairchild Channel F development team, has died, reports Vintage Computing and Gaming. The Fairchild Channel F became the first cartridge-based video game console when it was released in 1976 and Lawson was instrumental in its design.

March 31, 2011
News

Mega Man Universe Is Totally Cancelled

Mega Man Universe was supposed to be out this year on the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. It won’t be. Capcom, the game’s developer, is shutting the title down and ceasing development. Mega Man Universe has been canned.

March 10, 2011
News

Darkstalkers Now Versatile Voice Now Managing Popstars In Heaven

You may not know his name, but if you like Japanese games with mechas, fighters or idols, you probably know his voice.

February 22, 2011
News

Blockbuster In The US Is Up For Sale

Bankrupt movie and video game rental chain Blockbuster has put itself up for sale. Cost to you is just $US290 million for the business.

February 15, 2011
PC

Rest In Peace, Bizarre Creations

On Friday, February 18, the studio behind video game greats like Project Gotham Racing and Geometry Wars will close its doors forever. The Activision-owned studio has no buyer and its last game, James Bond 007: Blood Stone, will be its last.

January 31, 2011
In Real Life

Dragon Quest VI Arrives Too Late For Gaming Grandmother

In 1995, Enix America closed, throwing plans for an English release of Dragon Quest VI into doubt. “I may not live long enough to see Dragon Quest VI,” wrote one fan. She wasn’t exaggerating. She was 76 at the time.

January 24, 2011
News

The Father Of The Fitness Video Game Passes Away

Jack LaLanne, who appeared in a fitness video game long before Nintendo and EA made millions off the genre, has sadly passed away over the weekend at the age of 96.

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