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Posted by Justin, on December 3rd, 2009 This is just a ridiculous comment regarding games being somehow magically different from films in the home.
And where is the conversation about console devices to lock out children. Industry has parental control systems to assist parents, but at the end of the day it is a matter of real parental control in the home. The systems can help parents, and no one would be so naive to think they would replace supervision.
I think most people are willing to accept that Atkinson has an opinion that differs from the majority of people in our community. It is unfortunate, however, that an individual with such a narrow and misinformed view can shape national policy from such an incredible position of power.
I’m not really clear who (apart from Atkinson’s own personal preference) has claimed that games are more interesting to an adult simply because they contain extreme violence, explicit sexual material or highly offensive language. More so, who is calling for more cruel sex?
This assertion is patronising in the extreme, deciding what is good for all adults and is dripping with moral panic. – Ron Curry, CEO of the Interactive Games & Electronic Association
Nice to see someone stand up to Atkinson and his absurd comments about the R18 video games.
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Posted by Justin, on December 3rd, 2009 Need for Speed NITRO on Facebook makes its global social networking debut. Like it’s Wii and NDS inspiration, this new social application designed from the ground up for Facebook is a fun and interactive game that can be experienced by players and everyone in their social network. Compete against your friends, and other car lovers by collecting cars from all classes, and winning stars to unlock cities and complete the game. Improve “Driving Skills” on each car (shifting, drifting, drafting, cornering and evasion) and use NITRO-specific power ups to get the upper hand and take down rivals.
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Posted by Justin, on December 3rd, 2009  
Popular puzzle game is back on iPhone®/iPod® touch today
San Mateo, Calif. – Dec. 3, 2009 – Master the elements with Aqua Forest 2, the sequel to the popular Aqua Forest puzzle game for iPhone and iPod touch. Published by Hudson Entertainment, the North and South American subsidiary of HUDSON SOFT, Aqua Forest 2 can now be downloaded for $4.99 on the iPhone®/iPod® touch.
“The iPhone and iPod touch are the perfect platforms to experience a unique puzzle game known for innovation and outstanding physics,” said Mike Pepe, director of marketing at Hudson Entertainment. “Aqua Forest 2 takes the original to a new level of precision with 50 new environments ready to be played on the go.”
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Posted by Justin, on December 3rd, 2009 Qore
Qore Episode 19: December 2009 ($2.99)
Episode 19 of Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network rockets to new heights in Capcom’s Dark Void, brings you an in-depth look at the White Knight Chronicles JRPG, skulks around the world of The Saboteur, and concludes our visit to Industrial Light and Magic.
File size: 1.47 GB
Qore Annual Subscription: December 2009 ($24.99)
Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network is a high-definition monthly interactive video production covering the world of PlayStation. Qore provides its audience with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to upcoming titles from both the SCE Worldwide Studios and third-party developers across the globe.
File size: 1.47 GB
Downloadable Games
Call Of Duty Classic ($14.99)
Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB.
For the first time ever, Infinity Ward’s 2003 award-winning game that launched a franchise comes to consoles
Relive the original Call of Duty experience in HD
Online multiplayer on PSN, including Leaderboard support
Winner of over 80 Game of the Year Awards and 50 Editor’s Choice Awards
ESRB Rated T
File size: 941 MB
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Posted by Justin, on December 3rd, 2009 
You’ve got to hand it to Electronic Arts, they have come up with a pretty fool proof way to ensure that the vast majority of gamers (at least the male ones) will opt to buy new copies of The Saboteur over used. Kotaku is reporting that each new copy of the title comes with a code that when used will allow the user to download for free the “Midnight Show” DLC, which will add “adult content including: nudity, a V.I.P room and new hiding spots.” According to the report EA will offer the “Midnight Show” DLC for $5 for consumers who didn’t get the code with the game (ie. bought a used copy).
It’s going to be hard to tell how much of an effect this has on used game sales but nudity tends to sell a lot of things in this world and I would bet that it will work for new copies of video games.
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Posted by Justin, on December 3rd, 2009 Below is part of a recent job posting from Treyarch:
Description
Level Designer – Call of Duty
Responsibilities:
* Brainstorm new gameplay ideas with level scripter, and craft levels that bring those ideas from concept to reality
* Build realistic 3D levels using Radiant level editor – experience with other 3D applications a bonus
* Detail & polish geometry (including lighting) based on photo reference, concept art, and design documents
* Research subject matter for history and look of the level
* Prioritize to meet deadlines – must also be proactive in communicating progress and seeking resolution to issues
Now before you go and assume that COD is headed back to World War II again don’t forget the rumor about a Vietnam based COD that made the rounds last May.
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Posted by Justin, on December 3rd, 2009 DSi LL 67,243
Wii 46,673
PS3 46,558
PSP 38,839
DSi 37,021
DS Lite 7,268
PSP go 3,809
Xbox 360 3,685
PS2 2,057
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Posted by Justin, on December 3rd, 2009 
In Take-Two’s updated financial earnings forecast the company announced that Max Payne 3 has been pushed back to Q4 2010 (sometime between August and October 2010) from it’s previously announced release window of between Feb and June 2010.
Take-Two didn’t say but I suspect the extra time is needed to give Max a good scrubbing and a beard trim before the game launches.
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Posted by Justin, on December 3rd, 2009
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