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Dead Space Banned in Germany, China, Japan?

Though Dead Space will arrive earlier in the United States than originally anticipated (October 14th for consoles, 20th for PC), other countries may not be receiving the game at all. According to the game’s community managers, Dead Space has been banned in Germany, China and Japan.

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Breaking: GDC China Canceled?

GameCyte has just learned that the 2008 China Game Developers Conference, commonly known as GDC China, has been canceled. Our source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that “relationship issues within China” are preventing conference sponsor Think Services (formerly CMP Game Group) from going forward with their plans for the event. Though the first GDC China [...]

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GameSpyte Episode 8

This week on GameSpyte, Jesse explores Bill Gate’s philanthropic side, harmful chemicals in game consoles, Microsoft’s attentive customer service and Uwe Boll’s latest theatrical disaster, Postal.

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Q&A: Niko’s Lisa Cosmas Hanson on the Chinese Gamer

GameCyte speaks with Lisa Cosmas Hanson, founder of research firm Niko Partners, about the Chinese gaming market — and the gamers who occupy it.

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Yamauchi Hints at Gran Turismo on PC; Dreams of RPG Development

Kazunori Yamauchi, head of Polyphony Digital, hinted in a recent interview that the Gran Turismo series may come to PC.

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Chinese Monks Play Counter-Strike

Now that I’ve double-checked my calendar to make sure this isn’t some sort of April Fool’s joke, I’d like to present you with the highlight of my day: the revelation that somewhere in the depths of China, some sort of East Meets West fusion kung fu is poised to rock the gaming world.

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