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As far as Kinect games go, Twisted Pixel’sThe Gunstringeris pretty high up there for positive Internet buzz. More of that has to do with the studio’s pedigree than anything else, since we’ve seen admittedly very little on this latest project. Naturally, we’re digging for whatever minor details we can get our hands on. Here’s a not-so-minor one: Xbox.com listedThe Gunstringeras an Xbox Live Arcade game. (The page has since been pulled but isstill viewable here....

MAGis a PS3 exclusive game, and you all know what that means. Yes, it’s time for a developer to claim that the game canonlybe done on the PS3! Declaring that only a few other systems could handle the massiveness of thisMassive Action Game, lead designer Scott Rudi openly wonders ifMAGwould work as a multiplatform game. “I don’t even know if it’s possible for multiplatform,” states Rudi. “We’re using so many architectural features unique to the PS3, like the Cell system, that I would be hard pressed to — and I’m not a programmer or anything — but from what I’ve been hearing, this is what the PS3 can do and few others can....

A man by the name of Ryuto created this very special emulated speedrun ofBrain Age. How is this special? Well this isn’t a traditional speedrun as the main goal is to entertain by answering the game’s math questions with iconic Nintendo characters. How is this possible? Ryuto answers the questions by exploiting the game’s stroke detection system thatit uses to recognize numbers. Pretty rad little trick Ryuto exploited, eh? Video: Subversive Brain Age Speedrun Will Blow Your Mind Read More[Game|Life, viaTiny Cartridge]...

Interactive Fiction (or “IF” as those hep cats in the know call it) is very near and dear to my heart. Having grown up onInfocomgames, I find that there’s nothing quite like the imaginative energy that comes from playing a good text adventure. So, when I heard that the annualInteractive Fiction Competitionwas underway, I had to rush right over and check it out. Currently in its fourteenth year, the Interactive Fiction Competition attracts text fans from all over the world....

Welcome to another 24 hour contest! This time, we’re giving awayFor the Glory – A Europa Universalis Gamefor the PC.For the Gloryis a historical real time strategy game that spans from the years 1419 to 1819. Build up troops, take over countries — do to the world what you will. Plus, the game was developed by a team within the Paradox fan community. Neat! You can get more info on the 32-player game after the break....

Last week, VentureBeat’s Dean Takahashi (author ofThe Xbox 360 Uncloaked: The Real Story Behind Microsoft’s Next-Generation Video Game Console) posted an in-depth look at the hardware problems that have plagued the Xbox 360 since the time of its launch. Today, the one named source inside Microsoft for the article, a contract game tester named Robert Delaware, was fired for his participation. In addition to losing his job, it also appears that Mr....

Another PAX has come and gone and the memories we all made will not be soon forgotten. Each year, more and more Dtoiders come out to PAX to take in what the guys from Penny Arcade have provided, but they also come to just hang out with their fellow Dtoiders. We all checked out what was on the show floor at the expo, but most of our time was spent enjoying each other’s company as much as possible....

If you find yourself tired and hungry after running throughglitchesonSuper Mario Bros., then now you may just eat the little bastard and his friends. Check out what this chick made with some Marzipan. The girl even made a little house for them — though I suspect Peach’s fat ass wouldn’t be able to fit through the door. Someone get her on theNicole Richiediet plan ASAP! There’s awhole story hereabout the ordeal, so read at your own pace....

Proving once again that protecting us from ourselves is a greater cause than fulfilling our geekish needs comes word that Nintendo isn’t all that keen on introducing full-sized lightsaber attachments for the Wiimote. MAXCONSOLE is reporting that Gerry Block of IGN has been told that Nintendo is refusing to license any “bat like” attachments (are they cock blocking the Dark Knight too?) for the Wiimote under the guise of safety concerns....

Sister siteJapanatorrecently ran the story thatProject A-Kon, America’s oldest anime convention, set out to break the Guinness Book of World Records record for the “Most Video Game Costumes in One Place.” We knew it wouldn’t be a problem, as the previous record was set by 80 British Marios. But we showed up anyway to cover the Dallas, Texas event. While final totals aren’t in yet, I think it’s pretty safe to say that A-Kon 19 demolished the previous record....

Activision is using bothCall of Duty: World at WarandGuitar Hero: World Tourto bring entertainment to America’s troops this holiday season. They’re working with the United Service Organizations (USO) to bring a taste of home to service people around the world. For the Veterans Day launch ofWorld at War, Activision will holdlaunch eventsat GameStop locations in San Francisco and Washington D.C. where fans can play a real-time game against active servicemen and women....

We interrupt your normally scheduled Art Attack Friday to bring you a very special edition of the show! Out of Controller (clever name!) is a videogame themed art exhibit that was recently held in Melbourne, Australia. The exhibit was a competition among artists to make the best Nintendo themed artwork using any type of media they preferred. The show wrapped up recently and the grand prizewinner was aJerry SpringermeetsMariomashup Flash movie which, compared to some of the other submissions, shouldn’t have won....

I wonder if posting this will lead to a game developer going bankrupt. Only one way to find out! Destructoid boss Niero discoveredfor one of those small-time downloadable games that you see promoted on Web sites such as ours,Atlantica Online. Billed as a strategic turn-based MMORPG, distributor NDOORS is so confident you’ll like their game, that if you can build your character to level 50 and claim that you hate it, they will buy your character from you for $20....