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Microsoft FAM 2010, Part 1: Microsoft’s Consumer Initiatives

By pthurrott

If you don't follow Microsoft closely, you may be surprised to discover that its annual one-day meeting with financial analysts, called the Microsoft... »

 

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Race for the Galaxy’s epic sci-fi storyline is all in the cards

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The beauty of strategy games is how much story they can tell based on the simple interplay of gameplay mechanics with just the right amount of flavor. For instance, Race for the Galaxy is a tabletop card game published by Rio Grande. However, a fellow named Keldon Jones has created a basic interface... »

See pyramids crash into battleships in Civilization V

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On one hand, the box art for Civilization V is awfully busy. The same city has built the Sydney Opera House, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Statue of Liberty, Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower, and the Pyramids? But on the other hand, it's awfully awesome »

What would Lego Starcraft look like?

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This is lovely, and not just because it seems to end the same as every game I play against the Protoss: "Hey, look, I've won! Oh, no I haven't..." Of course, now I want to see the Zerg done in Legos. Is that even possible »

Comic strip Foxtrot again proves its game cred

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In case you missed Foxtrot this weekend, click here . Creator Bill Amend is definitely hip to videogaming. »

See the Starcraft story so far

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I understand there's a little RTS called Starcraft II coming out next week. »

Xbox 360 is odd man out for the fantastic Swords & Soldiers

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The strategy game Swords & Soldiers will soon break free from the Nintendo Wii and make its way out into the wider high-def world. This wonderful little -- but surprisingly full-featured -- real time strategy game is currently only available as WiiWare., but a next-gen version is in development and will be available... »

Civilization V Special Edition comes with toys and hefty price tag

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Look how cute! You get those little guys up there with the Civilization V Special Edition , which also includes an art book, CD sountrack, and "making of" DVD. And the price is... Oh »

What if videogames had a super-easy mode

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College Humor can be hit or miss. But when they hit (above), they sure do hit! (Thanks, Paul!) »

Ancient Trader sails onto the Xbox 360, gets a lot cheaper

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Ancient Trader , a gorgeous little strategy game about sailing ships, spice runs, and sea monsters, has journeyed from the PC to the Xbox 360 , where it's now available for three dollars. I heartily recommend it . »

Korea’s love for Starcraft is as big as two 747s

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Two of Air Korea's 747s have been painted with Starcraft II ads, which says just as much about Blizzard's marketing budget as it does Korea's national obsession with Starcraft . Starcraft breakfast cereal, a Starcraft TV channel, multiple Starcraft magazines, professional Starcraft player groupies, and even Starcraft scandals. »