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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Programmer of Smash TV Has Hope For Fallen Franchise]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[
A few years ago, when the Gamecube was my primary gaming console, I had the pleasure of getting Midway Arcade Treasures for Christmas. Most of the arcade games on it were a bit cheezy, but Smash TV didn't fall into that category. I can remember spending hours teaming up with my friends to kill hordes of monsters and win prizes.

In a recent podcast, Smash TV programmer Mark Turmell shared his thoughts about the forgotten franchise, including his expectation of another installment.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:55:09 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Activision CEO Says Modern Warfare 2 Could Be "Biggest Entertainment Launch" of All Time]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Modern Warfare 2 is shaping up to be quite the big release.  Really big.  Extremely big.  Perhaps even absurdly big.  So big that when it is released, all the real wars in the world will be put on hold so everyone can play the game.

Okay, maybe not that big.

But close, at least in the eyes of one Mr. Robert "Bobby" Kotick, the Chief Executive Officer of Activision.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:21:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Media: Split/Second "Standstill" Trailer]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[While 2010 is already getting some massive racing games including Gran Turismo 5 and Blur, one game not getting as much fanfare is Disney Interactive's Split/Second.  Developed by Black Rock Studios, the same company behind the excellent ATV racer Pure, Split/Second promises high-octane thrills with some very pretty graphics, as the below trailer shows.



Set within a hyper-competitive reality show, the game's unique obstacle triggering system allows players change the race course at a moment's notice, making no race the same and every race an absolute thrill.  Split/Second is set for release on the 360 and PS3 next year.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:10:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Capcom: The Best Third-Party at Cross-Platform Support?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it seems as though some developers and publishers hold a bias for or against certain platforms.  But while their offerings may differ from platform to platform, Capcom does not believe they are in the business of playing favorites.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:51:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[UK Retailers Break Modern Warfare 2 Street Date]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ So, I don't know if you've heard about this Modern Warfare 2 game, but apparently it's pretty big. Not due to hit stores until November 10, UK customers who ordered their copy from Love Film or The Hut are already finding the game in their mailboxes.

According to The Hut, orders were shipped early in anticipation of a strike:"We are dedicated to getting products to customers on release. We use Royal Mail as our preferred courier and were advised to dispatch on Thursday for delivery on Tuesday due to the impending strike action. This was called off on Thursday evening and we have contacted Royal Mail to hold the product until Tuesday."GameIndustry.biz is also reporting that some mainland European stores already have the game up for sale.

At this point, street dates are pretty pointless when it comes to major games. It's hard to think of a triple-A title in the last couple years that hasn't gotten out ahead of schedule. None of that makes getting a game early any less exciting, though. Congrats to the lucky owners!]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:45:15 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Katamari Creator Feels Unsuited for Game Development, Feels Many of Today's Games Aren't Fun]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[One would think that Keita Takahashi, the man behind such wonderfully unique and bizarre video games as Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy, would be a natural at performing such a task as designing a theme park.  But since announcing his desire to create such an establishment four years ago, it seems that his otherwise creative mind has made little progress towards achieving his goal.

If this is the type of problem he faces, however, then why would he seek to leave gaming in order to pursue it?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:14:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Call of Duty and Guitar Hero Installments for 2010]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Though it may come as a surprise to no one, Activision has announced that they will be releasing another Guitar Hero and Call of Duty title by the end of 2010.  Here's what chief financial officer Thomas Tipple had to say: "In 2010, Activision publishing is expected to release a strong product line of innovative new titles.  The diversified lineup will include, among others, titles based on the best-selling franchises in the company's history, including Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Tony Hawk, Shrek, and Spiderman, and a select few new intellectual properties such as Blur and Singularity, and a strong catalog based on our top sellers of 2009."



So, is anyone excited for another Treyarch Call of Duty title?  With Modern Warfare 2 less than a week away, I can't really wrap my mind around another CoD at the moment.  Then again, is anyone really surprised that Activision is milking these franchises for all their worth?  I'm guessing no.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:09:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Kmart's Black Friday Video Game Deals Revealed]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a resident of the United States and have just finished taking down your Halloween decorations, you've no doubt noticed an ominous chill in the air, a foreboding cloud on the horizon that can only mean that time of year is soon approaching...

Black. Friday.

It is a day in which people lose all sense of their humanity as they line up at storefronts in sometimes ungodly conditions and at hours no ordinary, sane person would ever dare dream of being out.  And they do it all for one reason, and one reason only.

To save money.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:00:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sessler's Soapbox: Adam Calls Infinity Ward Out]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Lately, Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 2 has made itself into a small hotbed of controversy the likes of which might make even Take Two a little jealous.  First was one particular mission, which turned out to be optional, and then there was the infamous "Fight Against Grenade Spamming" video.

It is the latter point with which G4's Adam Sessler has taken issue with in his latest edition of Sessler's Soapbox:

Video Game - E3 2009 - Sessler's Soapbox

While Sessler is hopeful that this might raise awareness or make people think, I'm not sure I have that same faith.  I'm sure there will at least be one person who might reconsider what they're saying as a result of this, but... yeah.

I do wish Infinity Ward had put a little more thought into that punchline for their video and the repercussions it might have, rather than essentially stepping up as an enabler to all of the hate-term-dropping 13-year olds on Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network.  

Sure, they've pretty much said "whoops" and apologized, removing the video, but is it too late?  Is the damage already done?]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:19:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Spend $20 at Old Navy, Get LEGO Rock Band Free]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Black Friday is fast approaching and the first stampede-inducing details are surfacing. Old Navy is really taking it to the next level this holiday season by bundling clothes with videogames.

As part of their Gobblepalooza Black Friday sales event, if you spend $20 on clothes, you'll get a free copy of LEGO Rock Band, which was released on Nov 2. No word on whether you'll just be getting a voucher or if there will actually be stacks of LEGO Rock Band sitting in each store, but the fine print reads "while supplies last" and "your preferred platform may not be available."

Alternatively, if you buy Rock Band 2 you'll get a free Rock Band guitar, though the ad states "supplies are very limited."

Wait, when did Old Navy start selling videogames? Oh the places retailers will go in a recession.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:11:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Creator Jordan Mechner Discuss the Prince of Persia Movie]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The official trailer for the Jerry Bruckheimer's Prince of Persia movie is out, and there has been quite a bit of subsequent buzz, with lots of interviews going around and offering plenty of new information.  

What follows is a round-up of interesting tidbits from various interviews with the game's creator, Jordan Mechner, and Bruckheimer, the movie's Producer.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:20:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rumor: Leaked Halo Reach Screenshots]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[
Okay, okay, keep your pants on. Yes, that may be leaked title screen from Bungie's upcoming Halo Reach, and yes it looks totally awesome. But, until we hear some sort of confirmation, it's better to leave these in the rumor pile. The images come from the forum GamingByGrace.com

For the rest of you, eager to throw caution to the wind, read on for five more in-game screens featuring Halo's lovable weapons.

Update: We reached out to Microsoft for comment and got the following response:  "Microsoft does not comment on rumor and speculation." Well, no surprises there.

[Thanks to Sascha for the tip]]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:48:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Mass Effect 2 Collector's Edition Revealed]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[With basically every single major release these days getting the added bonus of a metal-clad multi-disc special edition, it comes as no surprise that Mass Effect 2 will be getting in on the trend when it releases in January.

EA announced today that the Collector's Edition, which will be shipped in limited quantities for both the Xbox 360 and PC, will come packed in the usual tin case, and will also include an "Art of Mass Effect 2" art book, a behind-the-scenes DVD, and the first issue of the Mass Effect Redemption comic series.

"We're really excited to roll out this Collectors' Edition featuring so many unique items, including special Collectors' Edition armor and weapons and content that will surprise Mass Effect fans," said Dr. Ray Muzyka of BioWare and EA. "The limited edition comic book and bonus DVD will really enhance and expand the overall Mass Effect 2 experience."

Of most interest is the Collector's Edition price tag.  While most Collector's Editions can hit 80 or 90 bucks (or most famously, $129.99) Mass Effect 2's will only cost a reasonable $69.99.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:17:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Media: Modern Warfare 2 Launch Trailer]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[And now, because you people clearly don't want this game badly enough, Activision and Infinity Ward have unveiled a new launch trailer for Modern Warfare 2 in the hopes that some of you might take interest and decide to purchase their game.  With any luck, this last desperate gambit of a marketing push will work, and they might manage to break even on it.  Who knows, maybe they'll even turn a profit?

Anyway, watch before you decide-- you don't want to rush into this, now do you?

	    Video Games | Modern Warfare 2 | Launch TrailerXBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

Look, I can understand your reluctance, your hesitation.  Money is tight, and buying into a title like this is a big risk.  Who knows, it might not even be that good.  

But I really think people ought to give this one another look and consider giving it a chance, even if it's not set in World War II.  We don't want another addition to all of those "underrated games" lists out there, after all, and the developers no doubt have families to feed.

It would truly be a terrible shame if Activision were forced to pull the plug on this series because no one supported it.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:28:25 -0600</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Car Smashing Minigame Returns to Street Fighter IV]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[While Street Fighter fans were likely unhappy about Dee Jay and T.Hawk being omitted from the series' fourth installment, one far more pressing exception likely weighs more on their minds.  However, that also will be fixed with the upcoming Super Street Fighter IV, as Famitsu has revealed that the classic car smashing minigame makes a return in the enhanced remake of the fighting classic.

Also appearing will be the similar barrel-smashing minigame, less memorable because of the fact that you aren't smashing a car.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:29:25 -0600</pubDate>
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