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Best Xbox 360 Downloadable Game: Geometry Wars2

Posted byby GamesBeat
July 13, 2010
7 min

When it comes to downloadable games, whether they be community or Xbox Live Arcade, there are truly many different types or genres you can place all the games into. Heck, some games even fit into two or more genres. Geometry Wars2, however, is a beautiful concept as far as a simple arcade game goes.

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MobileBeat: Will Android beat iPhone in mobile gaming?

Posted byby GamesBeat
July 13, 2010
2 min

While Android’s user base is expected to surpass the iPhone’s, many passionate gamers would tell you that the gaming experience on the iPhone is...

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Activision Blizzard taps ad executive for top game publishing post

Posted byby Dean Takahashi
July 13, 2010
1 min

Activision Blizzard said today it has filled the chief executive job for its Activision Publishing division, which publishes blockbuster games such as the Call...

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Hi5 raises $14M as it shifts into social games and virtual goods

Posted byby Dean Takahashi
July 13, 2010
2 min

Social network Hi5 said today it has raised $14 million in a second round of funding as it tries to shift into social games...

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What Makes an Indie Game…Indie?

Posted byby GamesBeat
July 13, 2010
3 min

Editor's note: Indie Game Mag's Mike Gnade is starting a new monthly column on Bitmob to cover…what else? Indie gaming. His first column takes...

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Games Doing Good: Free Flash Games Designed to Prevent Teen-Dating Abuse

Posted byby GamesBeat
July 13, 2010
4 min

Editor's note: Inspired by a Gamasutra interview, Chas reports on an interesting game design challenge that uses the medium to educate rather than simply...

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What Can Motion Controls Do for Disabled Gamers?

Posted byby GamesBeat
July 13, 2010
3 min

Editor's note: Isaiah's moving story of gaming with his disabled sister makes a strong case for motion controls as more than just a fad....

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Offerpal lays off staff after losing key Facebook deal

Posted byby Dean Takahashi
July 13, 2010
1 min

Offerpal Media said today it is laying off an unspecified number of staff, in part because it lost out to a rival in the...

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Why ‘The King’ Would Be ‘Teh N00b’ at RPGs

Posted byby GamesBeat
July 13, 2010
3 min

He can play ball, but rest assured: He's awful at RPGs. Editor's note: Meghan demonstrates an excellent way to take a hot topic and...

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Best Xbox 360 Fighting Game: Street Fighter IV.

Posted byby GamesBeat
July 12, 2010
6 min

Now, this may be debatable among some of you viewing this article, but rest assured I will do my best to cover every reason that makes this game and this series in general, quite simply, the best. Why this game you may ask? Let's quickly cover why I didn't nominate the other contenders for this prestigious title of best Xbox 360 fighting game.

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