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It’s hard for me to believe that video game sales took a turn toward the negative in 2009. The industry appeared to be recession proof. And with so many popular titles – from the Rock Band series to the Lego franchise – invading homes on multiple platforms, you would think the industry was healthy. True, it’s hardly on life-support. But gaming companies are entering 2010 looking for a shot in the arm (and a boost in the pocketbook) as the recession wears on.

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Wolverine video game

Activision Publishing took home several top honors at Spike TV’s annual “Video Game Awards 2009” show, held over the weekend at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

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Baby, you can drive their car

Posted by   on December 14, 2009

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Apple Corps, MTV Games and Harmonix will make The Beatles’ 1965 album Rubber Soul available for purchase and playable as downloadable content in The Beatles: Rock Band music store beginning tomorrow, Dec. 15.

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‘Can it outrun a building?’

Posted by   on December 2, 2009

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Disney Interactive Studio’s upcoming racing game “Split/Second,” due May 2010, sounds like it combines the best of “Death Race,” “The Fast and the Furious” and Roland Emmerich’s “2012″ into one flashy, fun, four-wheeled adventure. [click to continue…]

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‘Creed’ DLC set for next year

Posted by   on December 1, 2009

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Remember what I said about “barely scratching the surface” for the “Assassin’s Creed” sequel? I wasn’t kidding.

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Our esteemed editor-in-chief, Michelle, rolled out this (brilliant) idea when she tackled “Modern Warfare 2″ a few weeks back — a gut reaction to a brand new game that’s based on several hours of game play yet doesn’t require the reviewer to complete the entire game before filing a review.

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Never DJ alone

Posted by   on December 1, 2009

in Video Games

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Tired of your roommate/family member/resident couch potato hogging your “DJ Hero” turntable? Then it’s time to grab a second spin instrument for a little head-to-head competition.

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