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Posted in Very British Gamer

Editorial: Gaming in the Arthouse

Are games art? Art games are? Gavin takes some time out in the arthouse to investigate. What makes a video game what it is? What…

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Posted in BITMAPS Features

BITMAPS 89: Get With The Times!

Gamers are uncommonly attached to the past, a trend that has manifested in kitchy merchandise and rumors that refuse to die. While I can’t pass…

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Posted in Another Look Features

Motion Control and Disability

In this week’s feature piece, Jennifer Allen discusses whether there’s room for the physically disabled in the new world of motion-control gaming, an issue that’s…

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Posted in Features Rumor Killers

Rumor Killers: Epic Mickey, PS3 Slim at GamesCom, Gearbox working on Halo

A steampunk Disney game? PS3 Slim announcement at GamesCom? Halo 4 from the Borderlands team? Adam Standing brings another edition of the rumor reality-check known…

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Posted in Another Look Features

Borderlands inspired by Diablo, Nethack

Image courtesy of www.borderlandsthegame.com Few things can get a gamer’s mouth salivating like a fat, laden, glimmering treasure chest full of loot. Gamers have happily…

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Posted in BITMAPS Features Very British Gamer

BITMAPS 88: Nintendo’s Real Revolution

The anticipation had filled the night air with magic. I’d invited a few friends over because this was going to be an event too big…

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