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So Many Games, So Little Time…

Can there be too much of a good thing when it comes to new game releases? Columnist Michael Zenke seems to think so. Over at GameSetWatch, Zenke has penned an engaging opinion that will resonate strongly with gamers — like myself — who are frustrated by the recent plethora of quality titles. But is [...]

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NY Times Explains Game Addiction in a Troubled Economy

With the debate on video game violence having come to a head once again with the release of Grand Theft Auto IV, I knew it was only a matter of time before resurfaced claims of “game addiction” got bandied around as well. But before today, I never expected to read a balanced piece on the subject [...]

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Study: Differences of Perception Regarding In-Game Ads

As most any GameCyte reader will notice, I’m quite bullish on in-game advertising when it is contextual or even optional; otherwise, I think it’s atrocious. But according to an article at Next Generation, gamers who think like me might soon be in the minority.

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‘Stingy’ Wii Owners Purchase Few Titles, Says NY Times

From a simple glance at the monthly NPD numbers, Nintendo’s Wii would seem to be kicking some serious butt — but the New York Times begs to differ. While the Wii’s cultural phenomenon may have moved hardware off store shelves and into consumers’ living rooms, the same cannot be said for the Wii’s growing [...]

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