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Shacknews Reminisces About the PlayStation 2

By Shack Staff, Oct 26, 2010 4:20pm PDT

Ten years ago, on this very day, the PlayStation 2 was released in stores across North America. Over the years, its integrated DVD technology and...

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"I'll be looking forward to it. Great podcast though. Best on the net."

- OrochinagiZER0EX see all 48 comments

ECA Organizing Gamer Rally for Free Speech at US Supreme Court

By Garnett Lee, Oct 20, 2010 9:30am PDT

The ECA has announced plans for a free speech rally at the US Supreme Court in Washington D.C. as part of its continuing campaign to raise...

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"Way to back up your assertion with ZERO data. You are a truly "smoke and mirrors" troll."

- vertdang see all 43 comments

Daily Filter: October 19, 2010

By Brian Leahy, Oct 19, 2010 6:00pm PDT

Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anti

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EA Sports Boss Peter Moore Discusses FIFA 11's Success in the US, Competition and Going Digital

By Xav de Matos, Oct 18, 2010 3:30pm PDT

Although the industry is quick to usher in the digital era, EA Sports boss Peter Moore still believes the FIFA brand will live on in disc form over...

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"FIFA 11 on the PC is the FIFA 10 engine (from consoles) with updated kits and stats. "

- weapey see all 9 comments

NPD: $2.6-$2.9 Billion Spent on Used and Digital Games, Content in First Half of 2010

By Brian Leahy, Oct 15, 2010 4:00pm PDT

The NPD Group will be releasing its Games Industry: Total Consumer Spend report shortly, which details the $3.7 billion spent on retail games in...

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"In other news, over 2 billion dollars was spent on apple pie, exotic prostitutes, and gaming ..."

- Pixelbeast see all 2 comments

NBA 2K11 Review

By Jeff Mattas, Oct 08, 2010 11:20am PDT

Roundball season is upon us again and with its arrival comes the latest installment of the 2K Sports basketball franchise, NBA 2K11. With recent...

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"Thanks for this review. Very well explained. I'm eager to play this game. Looks fantastic. "

- funkdrum see all 6 comments

EA Estimates FIFA Soccer 11 Is "The Fastest Selling Sports Game Ever"

By Alice O'Connor, Oct 05, 2010 7:01am PDT

Electronic Arts has declared FIFA Soccer 11, the latest entry in its long-running ball-kicking franchise, to be "the fastest selling sports game...

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"Having actually played the sport for 35 years now, all over the globe (England, the Middle East, ..."

- wytefang see all 25 comments

The Video Game Release List of 10/2 - 10/8

By Brian Leahy, Oct 02, 2010 12:00pm PDT

Your major releases for next week are NBA 2K11, NBA Jam, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and Def Jam Rapstar. Beyond...

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"I think it's a bit of a sleeper hit in the making - I haven't heard much - but it's from the ..."

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The Video Game Release List of 9/25 - 10/1

By Brian Leahy, Sep 25, 2010 12:00pm PDT

Well, Halo: Reach and Civilization V are out of the way so it's time to open the floodgates. Dead Rising 2, FIFA Soccer 11, and Guitar Hero:...

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"Not sure why he was having such a hard time at the beginning... And yes, the game's not the most ..."

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Report: NASCAR License Goes to Activision

By Brian Leahy, Sep 23, 2010 1:40pm PDT

VG247 is reporting that a new NASCAR game is coming from Eutechnyx and Activision, which has reportedly acquired the NASCAR license. The license...

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"Well, my NASCAR-loving buddy is in tears right now. Literally. I think it was the "Pimp My ..."

- tw3kr see all 11 comments

ESA Urges Gamers to Join the Video Game Voters Network in Fight Against Proposed California Law

By Xav de Matos, Sep 20, 2010 1:40pm PDT

California state attorneys will soon appear in front of the Supreme Court with hopes to pass a law allowing the state to limit access to video...

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"then dont buy them. and definitely dont impose your opinion or lack of a toleration upon the ..."

- ironhorse86 see all 40 comments

PSN Nets Exclusive Rock Band DLC Sale Next Week

By Xav de Matos, Sep 17, 2010 3:00pm PDT

To celebrate the upcoming release of Rock Band 3, Sony and Harmonix are teaming up to give PS3 users 50% off select DLC next week, Harmonix PR...

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Daily Filter: September 15, 2010

By Xav de Matos, Sep 15, 2010 8:45pm PDT

Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming game

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"i do not envy your job.. you dont just have 1 boss you have 10,000 of them, bossing you around, ..."

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Rumour: Shadow of the Colossus and Ico Bundle Coming to PS3

By Alice O'Connor, Sep 13, 2010 7:30am PDT

A Walmart.com listing has sparked a fresh round of rumours that Team Ico's much-beloved PlayStation 2 exclusives Ico and Shadow of the Colossus...

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"Why not both? Personally, I didn't have FPS problems with SotC on my PS2 Slim."

- shurcool see all 45 comments

Grand Theft Auto 3 'Trilogy' Hitting Macs This Year

By Alice O'Connor, Sep 10, 2010 6:43am PDT

Mac gamers will get their murderous mitts on Rockstar's classic open-world murder training tools Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City...

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"Man, this will take away from the fuel in the mac vs pc debate :("

- Xencer see all 11 comments