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Monthly: May 2010

Future of e-Sports: Blizzard Signs Deal with GOM TV

May 28, 2010 • 5 Comments
Blizzard recently announced a new deal granting exclusive Korean broadcast rights to GOM TV. The previous relationship between these companies came about during the third Averatec Intel Classic Tournament, hosted by GOM TV, when Blizzard stepped in with their cheque book to increase the prize pool substantially. But, as we’re come to expect from big game companies, what they say and what they do are often at odds.
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Rock Band 3: +1 to Keyboard

May 27, 2010 • 1 Comment
Seen at the end of Xbox Live’s recent Green Day: Rock Band demo is the image of the five rock band icons in addition to a "3" in the Rock Band typeface, promoting the upcoming game. Wait a minute, five? Yep, it looks as though there is a new addition to the plastic toy instrument family, the keyboard.
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StarCraft: The Catalyst of the Pro-Gaming Revolution

May 26, 2010 • 6 Comments
I originally wrote this way back in November of 2007. This article aimed to take an in-depth look at StarCraft and the fundamental role it played in creating an international, billion dollar pro-gaming industry. It's a bit of a read, but if you are interested in the Pro-Gaming phenomenon you might just enjoy it. Also, you don't already need to know anything about Starcraft, though, by the end, you will know far more than most.
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DAN the MAN

May 26, 2010 • No Comments
This is precisely why we don't make realistic video games. "DAN the MAN" is by Dan Brumm of Studio Joho.
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What is the Notes Section at the Back of Game Manuals for?

May 26, 2010 • No Comments
Everyone’s seen the note pages at the back of their game manuals, but how many have actually put it to use? How many today would even know what to write? Perhaps you are like me and would never desecrate such a holy text. Yet, each weekend I would rent a different game from the local video store and ninety eight times out of one hundred the final pages were filled with illegible scribblings. I will tell you how this important section of the book was used, but also why it's no longer needed.
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True Counter-Strike Sequel, Tactical Intervention Now in Beta!

May 16, 2010 • 1 Comment
Counter-Strike fans rejoice! There’s a new tactical FPS in town and it’s brought to you once again by Minh Le, creator of the original Counter-Strike. The game is currently entering a closed beta which you can sign up for at the tactical-intervention website. The closed beta begins on May 28th, so go sign up now!
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Super Mario Bros. Crossover

May 14, 2010 • No Comments
Super Mario Bros Crossover is a flash game that recreates the original Super Mario Bros for Nintendo and allows you to play it as characters from other classic Nintendo games. It is a tribute to classic NES games and anyone that grew up playing Nintendo should enjoy it. If you haven't already come across this game then I insist you check it out.
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New Battle.net to Feature Monthly Subscription Pricing for Starcraft 2

May 10, 2010 • 1 Comment
Recently, Blizzard revealed details on their new pricing strategy for “emerging markets”. Innocent as this may sound, it’s potentially very bad news for you and me. Call it yet another horseman if you wish. Effectively, in certain regions including Mexico, Argentina and Chile to name a few, Starcraft 2 will be available for around half the price. Instead of retailing at around $60USD it will be offered for around $25 to $30USD. Why do these regions get such a deal you ask? Well, they don’t...
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Watching Games – Video Gaming as a Spectator Sport

May 6, 2010 • 5 Comments
As video gaming continues to gain ground, working towards the forefront of our entertainment media, the way in which we consume and experience gaming has also evolved. With ever increasing popularity, not to mention social acceptance, the boundless player swarm drives the gaming industry, beyond the meager human computer interaction of yesterday, to our destination: a complete social experience. Though the effects of this transition have been numerous, the phenomenon of possibly greatest acceleration in recent years has been that of watching video games.
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Retro Duo Console – Plays NES & SNES Titles

May 3, 2010 • 2 Comments
NES or SNES finally died? Looking to replace it cheaply but that repair number on the back of your original just isn't supported? The Retro Duo may just be what you need to keep playing all your 8-bit and 16-bit Nintendo titles.
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