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Articles, News 11 years ago
Pokemon: Where Does it Go from Here?
April Fools Day always provides a number of fun Internet gags. One of the most high profile jokes this year was from Google, and it involved Pokemon. Using Google Maps, players could search for all original 150 Pokemon and become a Pokemon Master. They even went as far as to 'promise' a position in the company for anybody that could Catch 'em all. Although the job was a farce, the game was real and playable. This prank from Google made me think about where Pokemon is at and where it is going.
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Microsoft Working on Official 360 Emulator?
It appears Microsoft are looking into ways of getting Xbox 360 titles back onto the Xbox One. How far along they are through that process is unknown, and many doubt it's even possible in the first place, but the console manufacturer is, at the very least, trying to work things out.
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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel in Development
It was only a month ago that Randy Pitchford said his studio wasn't working on a new Borderlands title and that hiding work on new titles was pointless, and here we are. Although it's true that Gearbox aren't directly working on Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, a new game set between Borderlands and Borderlands 2, 2K Australia apparently are.
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Five Year Old Figured Xbox Security Flaw
A five year old boy found a gap in the Xbox Live security and has been rewarded by Microsoft for his part in fixing the flaw. When Kristoffer Von Hassel's parents found he was managing to sneak into his father's account to access games he wasn't supposed to, they questioned how he was doing it. Turned out that, instead of inputting the correct password, he was instead fixing the entry form with spaces. This was enough to allow him access.
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Super Smash Direct Coming April 8th
The new Super Smash Bros. games look pretty great, but we’re still very much in the teasing part of their publicity. Every day a new picture is released that shows some small part of the title, and occasionally we’ll get something a little exciting or that hints at something bigger. It can be fun, but it’s arguably gone on a little too long. Nintendo agree, and are going to have something of an info blow-out this coming Tuesday. From the…
Articles, News 11 years ago
Sonic Boom Speculation In which direction is the blue blur headed?
With 2014 came the announcement of SEGAs' newest installment into the Sonic franchise: Sonic Boom. Whether you think it looks like a good idea or another terrible move, one thing can be said for sure: Sonic Boom has caught our attention.
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Japan Goes Retro for PlayStation Plus
The EU PlayStation Plus update this month was fine, right? But the two sports titles and the mixed thoughts on the PS4 entry, Mercenary Kings, mean some are calling it the worst in a while. Japan's update has just been announced and it's different to say the least. If you're a big fan of Sony, you'll probably even be quite jealous.
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Fans Place David Hayter Into Ground Zeroes Ending
It's too early to tell just how well Kiether Sutherland matched Big Boss. There wasn't enough conversation in Ground Zeroes to allow the 24 star chance to flex his acting muscle. Despite that, original Snake David Hayter was very much missed, and two fans have gone so far as to put the X-Men writer and voice actor back in the mix.
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Wii U eShop Update Bringing GBA Titles
Thursday marks the first releases of the previously promised Gameboy Advance games on the Wii U console. The first titles are have been revealed, and if releases of this caliber continue, it should be a good move by Nintendo. During the next store update, you can expect to get your hands on Mario and Luigi: Super Saga, Metroid Fusion, and Advance Wars. 3DS owners will be able to grab Super Monkey Ball 3D and Bubble Pop World. One can only…
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Bethesda Defends Elder Scrolls Subscription
How many big publsihers have placed a subscription on their big AAA MMO, all the while spouting PR speak about it definitely being worth it? You can add one more - Pete Hines has defended the subscription for The Elder Scrolls Online by saying that a subscription only fails if you're not getting your money's worth.