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ManHunt 2 Video Game: Blasted for Linking Mental Illness to Violence; Retailers Asked Not to Sell Based on Public Health Concern

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) today condemned the controversial video game Manhunt2 based on its irresponsible, stereotyped portrayal of people with mental illnesses, asking that it be recalled or modified, or that retailers decline to sell the game. NAMI executive director Mike Fitzpatrick issued the following statement:

“NAMI asks Rockstar Games to recall or further modify the videogame Manhunt2 due to its irresponsible, stereotyped portrayal of mental illness. We also ask retailers to be responsible in responding to public health concerns.

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First thing to go was the booth babes. Then it was the monster booths!

But now there is a new show. And its for the gamers! E FOR ALL.

So, what did these lucky gamers get their hands on before anyone else? The lines of fans patiently waited to play Solid Snake vs Mario in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, but the show floor had a more literal competition. Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Snake’s own adventure, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, were both playable for the first time! So, who throws a bigger punch?

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Just wanted to let you guys know what Galaxy looks like on the shelves. Basically I just want to make you guys drool, and fidget with anticipation, a little more. …
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<Galaxia Darkness>

Heh heh heh. I got it.

Meta Knight has gotten the Smash Ball. Behold!

Take this!

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He …
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PRESS RELEASE: New Exhibit Focuses On History Of Video Games
Press release supplied by Games Press 09:25 (GMT) 30/10/2007

BOSTON, Mass. – October 29, 2007 – The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s Economic Adventure Gallery is hosting an engaging, interactive exhibit on the history of video games this fall. “Video Games Evolve: A Brief History from Spacewar! to MMORPGs” examines the video-game industry’s roots, which are firmly planted in New England. The exhibit, which is free, runs though
January.

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Part of Mr Iwata’s strategy for bring Nintendo more main stream.

…a television-programming feature for the Japanese market…[allowing users] to check television listings, run searches by keyword and genre, and …
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA and EDMONTON, CANADA – October 30, 2007 – LucasArts and BioWare Corp. today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create an interactive entertainment product. …
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Just a little news from outside the gaming world. As you may of known, the world series started last Wednesday and ended quickly on Sunday, with the Red …
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LONDON, ENGLAND, October 24th, 2007 – Empire Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings (NASDAQ: SSTR), today announced it has signed an agreement with Valcon Games LLC to publish and distribute in Europe and all PAL territories the Ultimate Board Game Collection, a compendium of classic board and table top games for the PlayStation 2™, PSP™ (PlayStation Portable) and Wii™.

Containing 20 of the most recognisable and popular board and table top games played by families around the world (see list below), Ultimate Board Game Collection is already a huge hit in the US, having sold almost half a million copies to date.

“We are excited to work with Empire to bring these classic titles to the European market,” said Glenn Halseth, CEO of Valcon Games. “Given Empire’s direct marketing distribution network across Europe, we’re confident they can reproduce the phenomenal success we’ve enjoyed in North America.”

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　CAPCOM Co., Ltd. (Osaka, Japan — representative director and president: Haruhiro Tsujimoto; hereinafter “CAPCOM”) and Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Japan — representative director and president: Ken Munekata; …
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WII-KLY UPDATE: THREE NEW CLASSIC GAMES ANNOUNCED FOR WII SHOP CHANNEL

Oct. 29, 2007

This Halloween, you needn’t leave your own living room to encounter spooky spirits and …
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FREMONT, Calif. — Oct. 10, 2007 —Logitech (SWX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today announced that the Logitech® Classic Keyboard 200, a full-sized USB keyboard, is compatible with Nintendo’s popular Wii™ home video game system.

“We are pleased to have Logitech’s support and be able to bring yet another keyboard compatible with the Nintendo Wii console,” says George Harrison, Nintendo of America’s senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. “Logitech is the perfect partner to support Wii gamers who want to optimize their Wii experience.”

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October 26, 2007 – Nintendo revealed on Friday that six of its first party-published Wii games have sold more than a million copies combined around the world. Wii Sports, its …
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Hot Animated Show Sets Online Gaming Record at CartoonNetwork.Com; New Console Game and Live-Action Movie Hit This Fall

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cartoon Network’s popular Ben 10 series is breaking out all over. The most recent Ben 10-themed game “Savage Pursuit” from Cartoon Network New Media grabbed a record-breaking 4.18 million(a) game plays in its debut week on CartoonNetwork.com, setting the stage for the upcoming Ben 10 console game and live-action movie.

Ben 10 games are regularly among the most popular of the 150+ free games at CartoonNetwork.com, garnering three of the top five launch week game plays of any game since Cartoon Network has been tracking site activity.

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This Kind Of Adventure You’ve Never Had Before!

Elephant Games is pleased to announce that it became an authorized Nintendo DS developer and is unveiling the development of its first project for this console – Way In Dusk. The game combines dynamic shooting and adventure in 3D. You will explore the mysterious bewitched city and experience travelling in two worlds at a time.

In Way In Dusk, you assume the role of a guardian angel, St.John, who is a loyal employee of the Special Department of Heaven Office. You’re a very special being, able to shift between the Real and Astral worlds. You were sent to an obscure place called the Hollow City. It is a post-nuclear city infected with sorcery. Dreadful monsters, mutated from humans and cars inhabit this odd place. Within the city lies a great threat which you should discover and eliminate at all cost. On your way to accomplish the mission, you’ll visit all dark corners of the city and discover many of its wicked secrets. The intriguing storyline will surprise you with several twists and in the end the hero will have to make the fatal choice between Life and Death.

Check out the Screens after the jump.

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NINTENDO HIRES TWO NEW EVPS TO OVERSEE SALES & MARKETING, SPECIAL PROJECTS

Branding Expert and Expansion Planner Join Bay Area Office

REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 24, 2007 – Nintendo of America …
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We’ve posted quite a few videos from the Japanese website the last couple weeks, and now gonintendo has a nice little montage of all the videos we’ve seen so …
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“A Japanese source has confirmed to Edge that the upcoming Wii iteration of Animal Crossing is set to be a social networking MMO.”

We’ve heard this rumor ever since …
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