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September 07, 2008

On the other side: why devs pressure journalists for good game reviews - and why it's right for them to do so

amateur game reviewers - Image 1When Jeff Gerstmann was fired from GameSpot for giving a less than raving review (to put it lightly) of Eidos Interactive's Kane & Lynch: Dead Men (


Far Cry 2 and its map editor release Oct. 23rd

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Recently, over on the official Far Cry 2 blog, Ubisoft made the announcement that Far Cry 2 (and it's jaw dropping map editor) will release to stores on October 23rd. In the same post, Ubisoft answers a few questions regarding the map editor including a description of the map sharing system and how the map rating system will work. And, because we want to, we embedded the latest Ubisoft…



Street Fighter IV 'Sagat vs. Ryu' gameplay

Street Fighter IV

Now that Street Fighter IV is coming out on consoles, it's about time you start studying up on the latest moves and strategies of pro players. If you want to be the best, then check out this impressive gameplay video of a full Ryu vs. Sagat match. Ma...



Metareview -- Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise

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With Viva Pinata: Pocket Paradise having released on September 2nd here in North America (and September 5th in Europe), you've all had some time to play the game. There aren't many reviews out there right now, but the ones that are available seem to generally laud the game's ambitious efforts. After we check in with the critics, toss your two cents in.

So let's get to the scores!
  • IGN (85/100) thinks it's quite the game: "Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise takes the original 360 effort as a template, and brings the 'go…



    EA third quarter revenue drops, commments on Ubisoft share purchase

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    EA announced their 3rd quarter numbers today. Revenue dropped 3.2 percent over last year but their stock went up anyways in after hours trading. Guess investors are feeling good about their exclusive lock in to the NFL and ESPN franchises.

    Good for them bad for gamers. Just when we thought $20 sports game might be the norm, EA pays an exhorbitant amount to the NFL for exclusive rights. Bam! With one quick blow their margins are protected and high prices are maintained.

    EA doesn’t rule out a total takeover of Ubisoft and plans to keep on it’s aquiring streak. EA, you so agro!

    Investor wonks can get the official financial announcement and webcast here.

    Synopsis on Gamespot.

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