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The Real Reasons People Pirate Games

Game companies would have you believe that those who "pirate" their games (as its come to be known, though of course the definition is hardly a good fit) are evil, unethical beings who seek to destroy the gaming industry. In reality of course pirates are no different than you and me (they may even be you and me, who's to say?) - average gamers who for one reason or another elect to download a game rather than purchase it. Here are some of the most common reasons:
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True Counter-Strike Sequel, Tactical Intervention Now in Beta!

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

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

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

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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