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March 7, 2013

Tropes vs. Women's first episode goes live

Anita Sarkeesian examines gaming's reliance on Damsels in Distress……

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The Android phones most used for games in the U.S.

Smartphone publisher Animoca shares its list of the top 10 most-used Android phones it has tracked in the U.S., as well as…

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Dead or Alive 5 Plus demo hits ‘close’ to launch

The Vita’s Plus-enhanced port of Dead or Alive 5 gets hit with a demo “close” to the game’s launch in North America…

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Super Joystiq Podcast Live 041: SimCity, Castlevania, Runner 2, win Tomb Raider [Update: Watch the replay!]

Update: The live show is over, but you can watch the replay right here. When last we saw our valiant Joystiq staffers,…

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Star Wars: Episode VII: George Lucas Claims Originals Will Return

In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, Star Wars creator and recent seller, George Lucas discusses the whole process of transitioning his $4…

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Boy Scouts can now earn a Game Design merit badge

The new merit badge, making its debut at SXSW on Friday, requires that Scouts design a game from scratch in a game…

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WayForward staffers form Yacht Club Games

Sean Velasco, director of WayForward games including Double Dragon Neon, A Boy and his Blob, and BloodRayne: Betrayal, has formed a new…

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‘Squids’ Developer Announces ‘Combo Crew’, an Upcoming Touch-friendly Beat ’em Up

The Game Bakers, after spending the past couple of years working on the excellent Squids [$1.99] and Squids Wild West [$1.99] titles…

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New Nintendo eShop releases: Pokemon Mystery Demo, Kersploosh

This is a good week to have a 3DS and an internet connection, with an overwhelming amount of downloadable stuff to enjoy….

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SimCity refund requests shot down by EA

Server issues not “exceptional circumstances…”…

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Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes: Keri Russell Lands Lead

The upcoming ape apocalypse sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes has now procured its leading lady. Actress, Keri Russell has…

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The games we lose: What happens when old consoles disappear

In this post touched off by the tragic death of Kenji Eno, Mark Filipowich ponders the ephemerality of older games — how…

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An indie’s insight into PC and iOS success

Packed with stats and info, this must-read post peels back the curtain to reveal a year of an indie developer’s work, showing…

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Freebie Alert: ‘Angry Birds’ Goes Free, ‘Space’ Gets Some Slash

If you happen to be among the last people on the planet who still don’t have Angry Birds [Free / Free (HD)],…

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Ex-Gas Powered Game devs Kickstart an RPG with crayons

Crayon Chronicles is an adorable-looking mini RPG experience on Kickstarter with an incredibly reasonable goal of $5,000. Developed by Outer Grid Games,…

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Dead Space 3’s Awakened DLC trailer has a screw loose

Visceral Games’ Shereif Fattouh says the ‘Awakened’ DLC provides “continuation” to Dead Space 3’s story, and harkens back a bit more to…

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With God of War finished on PS3, Sony Santa Monica dares to dream about PS4

Editor’s note: If you’ve come here looking for our God of War: Ascension review and are wondering where it is, it will…

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TA Plays: ‘Outland Games’ – A Running Man Runner

If you’re into runners, tonight’s release Outland Games might be up your alley. It’s a 2D, side-scrolling runner set deep in the…

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