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- Updated Jan 22, 2013 2:38 am GMT
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New bill would make ESRB ratings legally binding
[UPDATE] Utah congressman's Video Games Ratings Enforcement Act would make it unlawful to sell AO and M games to children, mandate all titles have clearly visible rating; ESA responds. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2013 11:42 pm GMT
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Obama calls for game violence research
[UPDATE] US President directs Centers for Disease Control to conduct further studies on relationship between virtual violence and real-world violence; the ESA responds. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2013 6:26 pm GMT
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Bungie discussing Destiny at GDC
Creative leads will open up on design process from concept to production for action game during Game Developers Conference in March. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2013 8:20 pm GMT
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NRA iOS game draws criticism
Connecticut gov says "How dumb can you get?" about National Rifle Association's new education-themed Practice Range game. Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2013 5:20 pm GMT
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Fallout TV show in the works?
Bethesda seeking trademark application for an "ongoing television program set in a post-nuclear apocalyptic world." Full Story
- Posted Jan 16, 2013 8:56 pm GMT
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Microsoft looking to make Skype default chat service - Report
CVG source claims the publisher has plans to consolidate "all their communications technology" around Skype; next-gen Xbox will reportedly see asynchronous voice and video messages. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2013 5:00 am GMT
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Assassin's Creed III, Halo 4 nominated for video game writing
The Writers Guild of America has nominated six games in its 2013 writing awards; others nominated include 007 Legends and Disney Epic Mickey 2. Full Story
- Posted Jan 17, 2013 4:31 am GMT
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Blizzard boss tells Diablo III community to direct blame at him
"I was ultimately responsible for the game we released and take full responsibility for the quality of the result," says chief creative officer Rob Pardo in wake of criticism. Full Story
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UK Chart: DmC tops the charts with only a third of its predecessor's sales
Ninja Theory's reboot knocks FIFA from the top spot. Full Story
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Pong creator Atari files for bankruptcy
U.S. arm of iconic company hopes to "break free" and set up shop as a mobile and digital publisher. Full Story
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Games 'destigmatize' violence, says Connecticut governor
Democrat Dannel Malloy criticizes violent games, says society stands to make "great gains" by spending more time focusing on mental health treatment. Full Story
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Sexism isn't keeping women out of industry, says EA exec
Executive vice president Gabrielle Toledano says it's "easy to blame men," but that's not the real problem. Full Story
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Major layoffs at Wild Man dev
Gas Powered Games CEO Chris Taylor confirms 40 staff let go in round of layoffs that may result in termination of Kickstarter campaign. Full Story
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PS4 controller to include LCD touch-screen, biometric sensors?
Source says Sony could replace long-running DualShock controller with an all-new pad for next-generation console. Full Story
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EVO cofounder sounds off
Tom Cannon discusses changes to tournament format that will see eight featured games this year. Full Story
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Too Human pulled from Xbox Marketplace
[UPDATE] Silicon Knights' Xbox 360-exclusive and associated content no longer available to purchase; Microsoft confirms game pulled due to recall notice. Full Story
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All Skyrim DLC coming to PS3 next month
Bethesda bringing Dragonborn, Hearthfire, and Dawnguard expansions to Sony console in February; PC players get Dragonborn content Feb. 5. Full Story
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DayZ creator angry about The War Z
Dean Hall says he is "quite hurt personally" over confusion regarding Hammerpoint Interactive's controversial zombie game. Full Story
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Layoffs at Codemasters
F1 series developer reorganizing digital and publishing units; layoffs estimated to total around 80. Full Story
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Kojima would have preferred Gray Fox over Raiden in Metal Gear Rising
Staff at Kojima Productions "insisted" on using Raiden in upcoming action title. Full Story
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SimCity PC beta next weekend
Play a one-hour slice of the game between January 25 and 28. Full Story
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Anticipated indie puzzler Antichamber coming to Steam this month
Award-winning indie puzzler being released after four years in development. Full Story
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Far Cry 3 Deluxe Bundle rolls preorder DLC together
$9.99/£7.99 DLC pack makes web of preorder DLC available to all. Full Story
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Freed Arma devs return home
Martin Pezlar and Ivan Buchta return to Czech Republic after 128 days in Greek jail; trial still on the horizon. Full Story
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Metro: Last Light removed from GameStop Impulse
Retailer pulls PC version of action shooter from digital store in an effort to protect consumers during THQ bankruptcy uncertainty; refunds available. Full Story
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No Tomb Raider online pass, demo
Crystal Dynamics confirms upcoming action game will not force secondhand players to pay for online access; no prerelease demo to avoid spoiling story. Full Story
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