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GameSpy Debriefings #147

Happy holidays from GameSpy!

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We choose our top games of 2010.
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There is only one true path. Choose wisely...
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It's the one that says bad motherf***er on it.
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Our brain-bustingly tough test returns.

Minecraft: Digging Deep Into A Curious Realm

By Nathan Meunier | PC Articles | Jan 7, 2011 6:00 PM | Comment

A ton of pixels and a little freedom can produce strange and incredible things. For Swedish indie developer Markus "Notch" Persson, they've turned his life upside-down in one of the best ways imaginable. He's in the enviable position of having his first major game project rake in well over $12 million... and the game isn't even finished or officially released yet. That's unheard of in the indie gaming world. Minecraft is shaping up to be one of the biggest indie success stories yet, and as development continues on this perfect storm of blocky landscape exploration and sandbox-style survival adventure, the prospect of building pixelated worlds and staying alive within them grows even more enticing. Read More »

Minecraft: Digging Deep Into A Curious Realm

Objection! #8: The Case of the Corporate Rivalry

By Eric Neigher | Articles | Jan 7, 2011 3:00 PM | Comment

So, as you may have heard, Activision has gone from mere threats to actually suing their crosstown rivals at EA. Well -- not exactly suing them, as much as adding them as defendants in their already existing lawsuit against Jason West and Vince Zampella, the guys who left Infinity Ward to go work for an EA affiliate. While this may seem like just another episode in the ongoing schoolyard slap-fight that has become the Infinity Ward breakdown, this particular wrinkle has brought out some big guns, and it's worth tackling here. Read More »

Objection! #8: The Case of the Corporate Rivalry

The GameSpy Debriefings #148

By GameSpy Staff | The GameSpy Debriefings | Jan 7, 2011 12:00 PM | Comment

Ryan Scott is out this week, and all hell breaks loose as a result. Join Scott Bromley, Anthony Gallegos, Brian Altano, and guest Jack DeVries as we delve into our deepest madness yet. We hope you like Venus Flytraps... enjoy! Read More »

The GameSpy Debriefings #148

Razer Claims it Will Reinvent PC Gaming with its New Mobile Device, The Switchblade

By Mike Sharkey | News | Jan 6, 2011 11:58 AM | Comment

In October, Panasonic unveiled The Jungle, a mobile device designed specifically for online PC gaming. Turns out Panasonic wasn't the only company who saw a need for such a product. Today PC peripheral maker Razer announced the Switchblade, its own Netbook-esque device designed to take games like World of Warcraft on the road. Read More »

Razer Unveils The Switchblade

Meet the New Friends and Foes You'll Face in the Killzone 3 Story Trailer

By Mike Sharkey | PlayStation 3 News | Jan 6, 2011 11:15 AM | Comment

If you haven't already, it's time to circle February 22 on the calendar. Guerrilla Games has turned the anticipation dial up to 11 with the latest story trailer for Killzone 3, providing a first look at some new friends and foes you'll meet in the third chapter of the sci-fi shooter. Read More »

Killzone 3 Story Trailer

Sony: PlayStation Network Surpasses 60 Million Accounts

By Mike Sharkey | PlayStation 3 News | Jan 6, 2011 10:34 AM | Comment

Sony's PlayStation Network is 60 million registered accounts strong. That was the figure provided by CEO Howard Stringer at last night's Sony CES presser -- a number twice as large as the 30 million Xbox Live members Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer touted just hours earlier. Read More »

Sony Boasts 60 Million PlayStation Network Accounts

Santa Was Good to GameStop, Retailer Reports Record Holiday Sales of $3.02 Billion

By Mike Sharkey | News | Jan 6, 2011 8:16 AM | Comment

Nine weeks, total sales of $3.02 billion. That's billion with a "B," and a record in holiday sales for GameStop. The video game retailer revealed its nine-week holiday haul today, crediting Microsoft's motion control sensor Kinect with driving sales to new heights. Read More »

GameStop Reports Record Holiday Season

Torchlight the XBLA 2011 House Party Headliner

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | Jan 6, 2011 7:36 AM | Comment

Microsoft is throwing an Xbox Live Arcade House Party this spring, and its guest of honor will be Runic Games' PC action RPG hit, Torchlight. Dungeon crawl the jump for details. Read More »

Torchlight Headlines Xbox Live Arcade 2011 House Party

THQ Has the Power to Develop He-Man Video Game

By Mike Sharkey | News | Jan 5, 2011 9:35 AM | Comment

Mattel is opening its chest of iconic toys to THQ in a new partnership that could bring the power of Grayskull to a console near you. The toy maker and game developer/publisher announced the multi-year deal today, which includes plans to create a Masters of the Universe game. Read More »

THQ, Mattel Announce Partnership

EA Powering Down Servers Supporting Older Titles

By Mike Sharkey | News | Jan 5, 2011 7:21 AM | Comment

It's that time of year again. New Year's resolutions are already being broken and Electronic Arts is shutting down servers. If you're still playing FIFA 07, 08, or 09 online, your virtual pitch will go dark on February 8. Read More »

EA Announces Server Shutdowns for Multiple Titles

Enter the Fantasy World of Rift on March 1

By Mike Sharkey | PC News | Jan 5, 2011 6:52 AM | Comment

Trion Worlds' long in development WoW challenger, Rift, will go live on March 1. The developer announced the launch date of the new MMORPG today, promising to deliver a game that will change the genre. Read More »

Trion Worlds Dates Rift

West and Zampella Accuse Activision of Using a Wall Hack in Contentious Legal Battle

By Mike Sharkey | News | Jan 5, 2011 6:15 AM | Comment

If this were a game of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, team Jason West and Vince Zampella would be rage quitting after getting mercilessly pummeled by airstrikes and attack helicopters from team Activision. In the ongoing legal battle between the publisher and the creators of the Call of Duty franchise, West and Zampella allege Activision is intentionally drawing out the case in an effort to cause financial and professional havoc. Read More »

West and Zampella Cry Foul in Lawsuit Against Activision

Tee it Up for the Green Jacket in Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters

By Mike Sharkey | Xbox 360 News | Jan 4, 2011 11:36 AM | Comment

Electronic Arts announced the latest version of Tiger Woods PGA Tour golf today with two firsts: the game will feature the Masters Tournament, and Tiger Woods will not appear on the game's cover. Read More »

EA Announces Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters

OnLive Integrating Cloud Gaming into Vizio TVs, Tablets, Smartphones

By Mike Sharkey | News | Jan 4, 2011 8:09 AM | Comment

On-demand cloud gaming provider OnLive announced today it's taking the next step in bringing its service to the masses. The company revealed this morning it has partnered with California-based consumer electronics maker Vizio to integrate OnLive directly into HD televisions, tablet computers, and smartphones. Read More »

OnLive, Vizio Announce Cloud Gaming Partnership

Nintendo Celebrates Record-Setting DS on the Eve of 3DS Launch

By Mike Sharkey | News | Jan 4, 2011 7:39 AM | Comment

Nintendo will usher in the new year with its highly anticipated glasses-free 3D handheld, but before it does, the Japanese game company is celebrating the success of its existing family of DS products. According to Nintendo's internal sales figures, the DS is now the best-selling videogame system of all time in the United States. Read More »

Nintendo: DS Now Top Selling Game System in U.S.

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