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07.02.2012

Gaming News:

A Declaration of Internet Freedom
GamePolitics
Isn't it time we all stood up for our rights online?

SMITE Avoids World's Most Popular Religions
GamePolitics
You won't find the heroes of the Bible, Koran, or Tora in this game.

Play to Learn! The OnLive Summer Gaming Academy
OnLive
Gaming can teach you a lot of things.

How Epic's Game Jams Led To Fortnite and Infinity Blade: Dungeons
GameInformer
Find out what "Epic Fridays" and "Epic Game Jams" do for Epic and for gamers.

Battlefield 3 players get double XP this week
Joystiq
The XP faucet is being turned on for Premium subscribers all week, and non-paying members get a bonus too.

Left 4 Dead 2: Cold Stream DLC to release on Xbox 360 July 24th
Verge
Users can expect to see 'Blood Harvest,' 'Crash Course,' 'Cold Stream,' 'Dead Air,' and 'Death Toll' included.

Samsung Claim Nixed as Trial With Apple Nears
Courthouse News
A federal judge struck out one of Samsung's claims but left all of Apple's claims intact.

In Theory: The Sony Gaikai Deal and What It Means for PlayStation
EuroGamer
Sony's decision to acquire Gaikai does not mean the end of console gaming as we know it.

Game acquisitions heated up in the second quarter while investments slowed
VentureBeat
Fostering takes a back seat to ownership.

Appreciating the Flaws
JD
Being able to find the flaws in a game you appreciate is a difficult task.

ECA: Action Alert
Help stop dangerous legislation like SecureIT and CISPA. Contact your Senator and be heard: www.theeca.com/cispa

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