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Ex-Ensemble Staff Support Halo Wars

Wow. Less than half of the original studio. Ouch.
360 Sales Double in Japan

HD gaming just isn't popular in Japan. Handhelds are in, it seems.
PS3 Sales Falling Further in Japan

They've timed everything about as badly as they possibly could have. With a new bundle coming out, no one is going to buy until then, and last week is historically the lowest in sales for all consoles. Sony shot in the foot by its own bullet again.
Muslim Group Condemns LBP “Censorship”

Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

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