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Schwarzenegger hits "continue" on violent games law

Posted May 20, 2009 11:50:00 PM
Despite having lost several battles already, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger seems bent on going down fighting on behalf of California's 2005 law that seeks to ban the sale of violent video games to children.
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"Fallout 3" add-ons coming to PS3

Posted May 19, 2009 10:30:00 PM
All three formerly "exclusive" downloadable add-ons for the PC and Xbox 360 versions of "Fallout 3" will be making their way to the PlayStation 3. And two more adventures, one of which involves abduction by aliens, await for all three platforms.
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Recession claims game studios

Posted May 16, 2009 11:20:00 PM
A pair of high-profile game developers go out of business, putting the lie to the idea that video games are recession proof.
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What to play this weekend (May 15-17)

Posted May 15, 2009 6:30:00 AM
Party fighting game "Rag Doll Kung Fu" is free on the PlayStation Network through Wednesday. What are you waiting for? Go download it, now!
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"Final Fantasy XIII," the gaming equivalent of a dubbed film?

Posted May 14, 2009 11:50:00 PM
If you're one of those people who often hates the English translations of Japanese role-playing games, you might find yourself playing "Final Fantasy XIII" on the PlayStation 3 rather than the Xbox 360 when the game releases next year.
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'Fallout 3's' downloadable do-over

Posted May 13, 2009 4:40:00 PM
"Broken Steel," the latest add-on for "Fallout 3" revisits the game's controversial ending and is sure to be a crowd pleaser. I wholeheartedly recommend it. But is it the start of a worrisome new trend in game narratives? (While not specific, this review contains details that could be considered spoilers for anyone who hasn't finished "Fallout 3." I also briefly touch upon the ending of "Fable II.")
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Lifelong gamer Eric Wittmershaus got a ColecoVision for Christmas in the early '80s and never looked back. He keeps his finger on the pulse of the video game industry, administering the occasional defibrillator shock when necessary. To get in touch with Eric, e-mail him at eric [dot] wittmershaus [at] pressdemocrat [dot] com or gamewit[at]gmail[dot]com. You can call him at (707) 521-5433. Look for gamewit on Twitter.

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