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Grand Theft Chihuahua

A Chihuahua in costume MEXICO CITY, MEXICO–Before Lemmings and before Grand Theft Auto, Scotish developer David Jones had a dream that he pursued until it nearly cost him his sanity; a dream to create his magnum opus–Grand Theft Chihuahua. Today, a dedicated team in Mexico hopes to see that dream come to fruition. Read the full story>>

Nintendo’s Big Plans

The PSP Jumbo will rival Nintendo's new giant gaming platforms REDMOND, WA–Undercover reporters from an unnamed imaginary game news rival to IGNN have scooped the gaming world by stealing information that allegedly proves Nintendo is planning to release uber-sized gaming systems in the near future. We think they’re making it all up. Read the full story>>

Obama views gaming gold

Rep. Boehner (R. Ohio) calls Obama's plan silly Nobody expected the latest economic recovery initiative put forth by the White House, but President Obama’s assertion that the answer may lie in exploiting the valuable resources inside video games warrants a closer look. Read the full story>>

Tissue Kills Spelunker Fan

The latest Spelunker fan--killed by a falling tissue HOKINAKA, JAPAN–Strange and disturbing stories out of Japan are nothing new. But when fans of the Spelunker video game start dying in bizarre ways, Nell Chase will be on the case faster than you can say “gastrointestinal endoscopy.” Read the full story>>

Gamers Lost in Power Outage

footprints of a lost gamer BUFFALO, NY–The mysterious disappearance of four teenage boys during a recent snowstorm has started a controversy over the impact of video games on youthful players. Congress, Toys R Us, and other involved parties consider this case to be the thin end of the wedge. At IGNN, we respect wedges like you wouldn’t believe, so we sent top investigative reporter, Nell Chase to Lake Erie to find out what’s going on. Read the full story>>

Moby Dick Comes To Wii

Moby Dick: The Game ATLANTA, GA–Classic Quill Studios is planning its first release, a live action literary game for Wii based on Herman Melville’s classic whale tale, Moby Dick. IGNN previewed the action title and spoke to studio president and lead designer, Maury Cathan to bring you this exclusive world scoop. Read the full story>>

Interviews

The IGNN Interviews: K.K. Slider
April 13, 2010 |
K.K. Slider, the famous crooner from Animal Crossing, is in the spotlight for this round of the IGNN Interviews. IGNN staffer Rondo Nobson gets the poop on recent rumors that the musical mutt is planning a career change. You should be warned that parts of this interview are shocking and tasteless, and frankly, none of it is suitable for children or anyone with weak bowels. Read the full story>>
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News Bites

Rare Countdown to the End?
June 7, 2010 |
Manworthing-On-Pebble, UK–Rare’s website is ticking off the days to some unknown and potentially catastrophic event that has kept the gaming world teetering on the edge of its seat for days. The Imaginary Game News Newtwork (aka Network) speculates as to the fate of gaming, mankind and a squirrel. Read the full story>>
Ogelstomp To Rescue Games
March 24, 2010 |
REDMOND, WA–Industry newbie, Marcus Oglestomp has a plan to save the gaming industry. Read the full story>>
Nintendo’s Head Games
March 16, 2010 |
KYOTO, JAPAN–Nintendo Co. Ltd. once again failed to confirm if the company has chosen to leapfrog the current generation of HD television sets for a future, higher definition technology that appears only in players’ minds. Read the full story>>
Stock Game Investigated
March 15, 2010 |
PROVIDENCE, R.I.–Start-up, OmniGood Games, has seen a meteoric rise in stock value of more than 10,000 percent over the past two months even though OGG hasn’t released anything except for upbeat press statements. Now the SEC wants to know what’s afoot. IGNN’s Nell Chase investigates. Read the full story>>
Microsoft discovers idiot programmer
March 5, 2010 |
REDMOND, WA–Protests of shock and dismay were heard throughout Microsoft today as the news spread that an employee in the Xbox group was actually an idiot. Is it possible that the Big M is a fool’s paradise? IGNN looks into charges of descrimination and drooling. Read the full story>>
Graffitinauts Banned In 12 States Before It Is Even Announced
March 3, 2010 |
SALEM, OR–Legislators across the country, seeking to stem the tide of reckless, society-changing videogame projects, have taken the unprecedented step of banning a non-existent game. IGNN has the reaction from both sides of the controversial decision. Read the full story>>
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