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Saling The World: Dragon Age, Uncharted 2 Top U.S. Charts
by Danny Cowan
[11.06.09]
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled Amazon.com charts find Dragon Age: Origins and Uncharted 2 heading multiplatform sales in North America, as Winning Eleven 2010 and Persona 3 Portable lead in Japan. [1]
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Opinion: Why DJ Hero Can't Save Music Games
by Leigh Alexander
[11.04.09]
Some say DJ Hero should give the declining music genre, dominated by band game sequels, a much-needed refresh -- but Gamasutra's Leigh Alexander suggests it can't possibly have the same appeal. [13]
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Critical Reception: EA/BioWare's Dragon Age: Origins
by Danny Cowan
[11.04.09]
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to BioWare's Dragon Age: Origins, which reviews describe as "the best RPG of the year -- and maybe the best of the HD era." [10]
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Release This: Lego Rock Band, Dragon Age: Origins Debut Stateside
by Danny Cowan
[11.02.09]
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled worldwide release list explores a week that brings Lego Rock Band, Dragon Age: Origins, and Band Hero to North America, as Japan gets 3D Dot Game Heroes and Persona 3 Portable.
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Saling The World: Borderlands Beats Forza 3 in U.S. Sales
by Danny Cowan
[10.30.09]
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled Amazon.com charts find Borderlands outperforming Forza Motorsport 3 in the United States, as Hikari no 4 Senshi: Final Fantasy Gaiden leads DS sales in Japan. [1]
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Critical Reception: Activision & FreeStyleGames' DJ Hero
by Danny Cowan
[10.29.09]
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Activision's turntable-based Guitar Hero spinoff DJ Hero, which reviews describe as "a new beginning for the music genre."
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Release This: Forza 3, DJ Hero, Tekken 6 Premiere Stateside
by Danny Cowan
[10.26.09]
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled worldwide release list explores a week that brings Forza 3 and Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time to North America, while Japan gets Bayonetta and Sin and Punishment 2.
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Saling The World: Wii Sports Resort, Uncharted 2 Lead U.S. Sales
by Danny Cowan
[10.23.09]
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled Amazon.com charts find Wii Sports Resort taking the lead in U.S. multiplatform sales, while Forza Motorsport 3 heads the week's results in the UK and Japan.
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Analysis: Video Games' Regeneration Station
by Andrew Vanden Bossche
[10.22.09]
Looking at the importance of in-game health management in two recent, high-profile titles, Half-Life 2 and Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, we offer a look at self-salvation as a key game mechanic. [5]
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Critical Reception: 2K/Gearbox Software's Borderlands
by Danny Cowan
[10.21.09]
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Gearbox Software's open-world FPS Borderlands, which reviews describe as "a very entertaining shooter", if potentially less effect as an RPG. [3]
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Analysis: Remade in Whatever Image We Want
by Tom Cross
[10.20.09]
Reboots and relaunches have become a key part of the game industry, and in this column, writer Tom Cross takes a look at their tricky spot -- and why they often hide wonderful surprises. [2]
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Best of FingerGaming: From Soosiz to Dark Nebula
by Danny Cowan
[10.20.09]
Gamasutra rounds up the week's news and reviews from sister iPhone site FingerGaming, this time covering recent releases including Soosiz, Pang Mobile, Dark Nebula, Buster Bros., and more.
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Release This: Borderlands, FIFA Soccer 10 Arrive Stateside
by Danny Cowan
[10.19.09]
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled worldwide release list explores a week that brings Borderlands and FIFA Soccer 10 to North America, while the UK and Japan get Forza Motorsport 3.
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Opinion: The Motion Controller War - A Next-Gen Console War By Any Other Name...
by Kris Graft
[10.16.09]
Microsoft and Sony are readying their answers to the Wii in Project Natal and the "wand." With this midstream change in strategy, are we essentially about to enter a new console generation? Gamasutra investigates... [22]
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Saling The World: Uncharted 2 Leads Worldwide Multiplatform Sales
by Danny Cowan
[10.16.09]
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled Amazon.com charts find Uncharted 2 leading worldwide software sales across all platforms, as Shin Megami Tensei: Persona heads domestic sales on the PSP. [11]
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Release This: Brutal Legend, Uncharted 2 Premiere in U.S. and UK
by Danny Cowan
[10.12.09]
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled worldwide release list explores a week that brings Brutal Legend, Uncharted 2, and Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games to North America and the UK.
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Saling The World: Wii Fit Plus Cleans Up in Debut Week
by Danny Cowan
[10.09.09]
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled Amazon.com charts find Wii Fit Plus heading multiplatform software sales in the United States, as Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver continue to lead in Japan.
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Analysis: On Red Orchestra, And Flowers
by Quintin Smith
[10.09.09]
In this analysis piece, Gamasutra looks at the snap, crackle and pop of Red Orchestra -- that rare shooter that actually simulates the cumbersome reality of guns and real bullets, while still managing to entertain. [12]
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Opinion: If You're Not Having Fun, Play Something Else
by Leigh Alexander
[10.08.09]
Gamasutra news director Leigh Alexander makes a case in favor of game difficulty as genre feature, and suggests frustrated audiences don't need better game design -- but different games. [39]
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Analysis: Gaming Secrets And Lies
by Andrew Vanden Bossche
[10.07.09]
Secrets and hidden treats are part of games' appeal and their lore, and can add depth and authenticity to the experience -- one columnist explores ideal implementations, and those less so. [11]
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