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Portal 2 is Almost Here!

, Apr 8th 2011 Discuss [8]

Remember that game called Portal, the one developed by Valve Corporation, the one with the amazing physics magic and fabulous gameplay unlike essentially anything else you've probably ever seen!? Portal! The only things you really had to watch out for in the first one were murderous turrets and some falling spikes - and you were only one jamming portals into the environment. Now it's a whole 'nother game going on - co-op mode - Portal 2! This game comes out April 19th 2011 - that's 11 days from now! Read The Full Story

Ubisoft’s Battle Tag passes FCC

, Apr 4th 2011 Discuss [4]

Laser tag, many of us have memory of running around in dingy fluorescent mazes, finding the broken sensor vests that gave you a tactical advantage, firing around corners, and shooting your friends in the back. Yes, laser tag. Ubisoft just got FCC clearance for their computer-enhanced laser tag. There's hit points, ammo, virtual med-packs, and various game-modes. Read The Full Story

Nintendo 3DS UK Launch Most Successful Ever for the Gaming Company

, Apr 1st 2011 Discuss [0]

Nintendo must be jumping for joy now that the gaming device is well on its way toward populating the hands and hearts of gamers all around the world. Especially in the UK, where this launch is now Nintendo's most successful EVER. The company has sold a ginormous 113,000 3DS handheld consoles in its opening weekend alone, this trumping even the Nintendo Wii which sold 105,000 units in the same amount of time at launch. Read The Full Story

EA Takedown Orders Sent to Ultima IV Servers Preceding 2011 Reboot

, Mar 29th 2011 Discuss [2]

Are you familiar with the game Ultima? It's one of the most insanely popular video game series of all time. It has several games in several different genres of gameplay, including a game by the name of Ultima Online - one of the longest running and most successful MMORPGs in the time MMORPGs have been in existence. There've been no new Ultima Games since 1994, but it appears that one of the earlier versions: Ultima IV (1985) is still available and running relatively strong (considering its a 26 year old game) on two dedicated servers - and EA has just now asked them to cease and desist. Read The Full Story

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