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Saling The World: Wii Fit Plus, New Super Mario Bros. Wii Head U.S. Sales
by Danny Cowan
[11.20.09]
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled Amazon.com charts find Wii Fit Plus and New Super Mario Bros. Wii leading over Modern Warfare 2 in North America, as Winning Eleven 2010 remains on top in Japan. [3]
PC, Console, Mobile Console, Columns
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Critical Reception: Nintendo's New Super Mario Bros. Wii
by Danny Cowan
[11.18.09]
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Nintendo's New Super Mario Bros. Wii, a multiplayer platformer that reviews describe as "a game that offers something for every kind of gamer, without compromise." [10]
Console, Columns
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Analysis: Gungriffon - The Forgotten Conflict
by Ollie Barder
[11.17.09]
We examine the history of GameArts' lesser-known and decidedly unappreciated Gungriffon games, traveling through each installment for a story of the franchise's challenged history. [4]
PC, Console, Columns, Originals
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Release This: New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Left 4 Dead 2 Debut Stateside
by Danny Cowan
[11.16.09]
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled worldwide release list explores a week that brings titles like New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Left 4 Dead 2, Assassin's Creed 2, and Tony Hawk Ride to store shelves in North America.
PC, Console, Mobile Console, Columns
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Saling The World: Modern Warfare 2 Tops Charts in U.S. and UK
by Danny Cowan
[11.13.09]
Gamasutra's latest custom-compiled Amazon.com charts find Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 leading across all platforms in North America and the UK, as J-League 6 and Persona 3 Portable head sales in Japan. [4]
PC, Console, Mobile Console, Columns
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Critical Reception: Activision/Infinity Ward's Modern Warfare 2
by Danny Cowan
[11.11.09]
This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Modern Warfare 2, the much-anticipated Call of Duty 4 sequel that reviews describe as "an even more satisfying, more intense experience." [11]
PC, Console, Columns
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Analysis: Is Delay Publishers’ New Marketing Strategy?
by Paul Hyman
[11.10.09]
With publishers pushing former 'Holiday 2009' games like Bayonetta and BioShock 2 into 2010, Gamasutra examines the shifts -- is this potential "new trend" an economic stopgap or a long-term change? [22]
PC, Console, Columns, Originals
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Release This: Modern Warfare 2, Phantasy Star Zero Debut in U.S.
by Danny Cowan
[11.09.09]
This week's worldwide release list brings the much-heralded Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Phantasy Star Zero to North America, as Japan gets The Crystal Bearers and Lunar: Harmony of Silver Star.
PC, Console, Mobile Console, Columns
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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. [2]
PC, Console, Mobile Console, Columns
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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]
PC, Console, Columns, Originals
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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." [11]
PC, Console, Columns
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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.
PC, Console, Mobile Console, Columns
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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]
PC, Console, Mobile Console, Columns
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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."
Console, Columns
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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.
PC, Console, Mobile Console, Columns
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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.
PC, Console, Mobile Console, Columns
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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]
PC, Console, Columns, Originals
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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]
PC, Console, Columns
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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]
PC, Console, Columns, Originals
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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.
PC, Console, Mobile Console, Columns
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