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Fascist Texan wants to impose 50% tax on "violent" video games.
The Hardcore Gamer Video Game News By host on 1/26/2006 10:07 AM
Texas Video Game Law
"So our concept is that we need to tax things we don't want and you want to not tax things that you want to encourage."
Last time I checked, this was America and no one can tell you what you should be encouraged to buy or not buy. For those who think that calling this Texan a fascist is "unpatriotic", feel free to read the definition of fascism.
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It's official! Confirmation of the Nintendo DS Redesign
The Hardcore Gamer Video Game News By host on 1/26/2006 9:46 AM
Nintendo DS Lite Redesign News
We'll reserve judgement until we actually see a working model, but after weeks of official denials and rhetoric these mockups make us say, "That's it?" C'mon guys, a redesign is just that, revisiting the original and tackling it from a different approach. Look at the drastic differences between the Game Boy Advance, the Game Boy Advance SP and the Game Boy Micro. This Nintendo DS - Lite isn't a redesign, its a tweak.
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The $50 Playstation 3 Launch Bet
The Hardcore Gamer Video Game News By host on 1/25/2006 3:20 PM
Playstation 3 Launch Window Bet
At this week's staff meeting we were discussing the next generation of systems and what will and will not be playable at this year's E3 conference. Long story short, (click "More..." for the long story), HCG Paco bet HCG Kaelnin $50 the Playstation 3 wouldn't launch in the spring, in either Japan or the US. Only time will tell, but frankly Kaelnin was the only one who thinks otherwise and once Paco started it, everyone wanted a piece of the action. Any other takers?
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How to transform your girl into a hardcore gamer.
The Hardcore Gamer Video Game News By host on 1/21/2006 10:06 PM
How to Transform Your Girl into a Hardcore Video Game Girl
Having a hard time sharing your hobby with your girl? Does she even know you play video games? Sick of hiding it until she goes to bed? The Hardcore Gamer can you help you with all of these things thanks to Kp1gl37's article, "How to Transform Your Girl into a Gamer!"
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Silent Hill, the first good video game movie!
The Hardcore Gamer Video Game News By host on 1/20/2006 9:55 AM
Silent Hill Trailer - Starring Sean Bean
In an unprecendented move for the film industry. They actually treated a video game movie like a movie rather than a direct to video cable crapfest. Thank God for Roger Avery, because he has finally done the impossible; he wrote a video game horror movie and treated it with respect. Check out the silent hill trailer here.
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Star Wars Empire Looking to Overthrow the Evil Empire
The Hardcore Gamer Video Game News By host on 1/16/2006 10:38 AM
Gamestop Top 10 Selling Video Games of 2005
Gamestop announced the top 10 selling games for 2005 and the list is after the "More..." jump. Suprisingly, 30% of the best-selling titles for 2005 were Star Wars titles, but still short of the 50% of Electronics Arts titles.
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Sick Circuit City Video Game Clearance Sale
The Hardcore Gamer Video Game News By host on 1/16/2006 9:45 AM
Circuit City Video Game Clearance Sale
Even better than the Toys R Us 9.98 clearance sale in some respects. Click "More..." for the entire list.
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