FTC gives EA the green light for Take-Two takeover
(via Arts Technica) -- The Federal Trade Commission has given Electronic Arts the go-ahead for a Take-Two takeover, should it occur. However, Take-Two has yet to shed its disinterest in the entire affair.

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5 months ago 

Behold: Sony's wireless keypad for the PS3, smartphone
(via Arts Technica) -- Sony is dumping loads of new hardware into the news today. The company's new wireless keyboard, for sale in November, is a slick-looking piece of equipment.

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5 months ago 

New Conan film will have ties in MMO
(via Arts Technica) -- Unlike The Matrix Online, people might actually care about Age of Conan's involvement with the upcoming movie.

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5 months ago 

The enemy projector is DOWN: creating the ultimate play surface
(via Arts Technica) -- An Ars Technica forum member has done some work on his projector mount, and now has an awesome way to play his tabletop space games. Details inside.

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The Sims 3 coming in February
(via Arts Technica) -- EA has finally announced a release date for The Sims 3, which will be coming to gamers worldwide on February 20.

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5 months ago 

Guitar Hero III: new DragonForce track pack tomorrow
(via Arts Technica) -- Guitar Hero III is getting a dose of ultimate this week with a brand new DragonForce track pack that debuts the band's new single.

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Microsoft: GTA IV content still on track for autumn
(via Arts Technica) -- Microsoft has reiterated its promise to deliver the much-hyped Grand Theft Auto IV exclusive episodes this autumn.

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Sony readies new hardware onslaught with PS3, PSP refreshes
(via Arts Technica) -- Sony gets ready for the holidays with a new PS3 bundle featuring an even-large 160GB hard drive, and a series of PSP bundles featuring a better screen and out-of-the-box Skype support with built-in microphone.

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5 months ago 

Xbox 360 sold out in Japan. No, seriously
(via Arts Technica) -- Microsoft Japan has announced that the Xbox 360 is currently sold out across Japan, with stock set to replenish next month.

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Game publishers bring RIAA-style anti-P2P tactics to UK
(via Arts Technica) -- A band of game publishers in the United Kingdom, including the likes of Atari and Codemasters, has begun a large-scale offensive against piracy. Some 25,000 UK citizens will be getting letters that read "pay now or we'll see you in court."

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5 months ago 

NOVASTRIKE update to bring trophies, tons of fixes
(via Arts Technica) -- NOVASTRIKE, a lesser-known and lesser-loved PlayStation Network exclusive, is getting a huge update with tons of fixes, trophies, XMB music support, and more.

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5 months ago 

Jellyvision reboots gaming division
(via Arts Technica) -- The group behind You Don't Know Jack has announced that it plans to start making games again. Hey, if they're half as fun and funny as before, it's a winning formula.

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5 months ago 

McCain Blogger: D& D players pro-Obama... not chaotic neutral
(via Arts Technica) -- McCain might seem a little out of touch with what "the kids" are into these days, but when his people attack Dungeons and Dragons? You have to draw the line somewhere.

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5 months ago 

American McGee: UE3 lawsuit is ludicrous
(via Arts Technica) -- American McGee, the designer behind games like Alice and Grimm, has explained that he believes that Silicon Knights' lawsuit against Epic is ludicrous.

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5 months ago 

Bad news everyone ESA grabs talent from RIAA
(via Arts Technica) - In terms of evil empires, it doesn't get much worse than the RIAA. Luckily, the Entertainment Software Association seems to think that attacking their customers may be a good direction to move into; the association's new General Council served as the Senior Vice President, Litigation and Legal Affairs for the RIAA.

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