Haters gonna hate Gamers can be an emotional gang, prone to overreaction and superlative. If they like something, it’s the best thing ever and absolutely everyone needs to agree–and if they don’t, the people responsible can burn in the layer of hell reserved for pedophiles and CEOs. Sometimes they’ve got …
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Section 8 studio and Aliens: Colonial Marines co-developer TimeGate has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Polygon reports the Sugar Land, Texas-based studio filed on Wednesday with total liabilities ranging from $10 million to $50 million. Its top creditors include Epic Games, from which it licensed the Unreal Engine, among …
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Electronic Arts has further culled its mobile-focused Montreal studio, according to a company statement and anonymous sources on Gamasutra. The number of employees affected was not disclosed, though these layoffs are seperate from those the studio suffered in late February. “EA is sharpening its focus to provide games for new …
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Not a lot this week in the ways of concrete news, but there’s plenty to speculate about! We also reviewed Tomb Raider and talked about games that broke the fourth wall. Hosts: Hollander Cooper, Greg Henninger, Ryan Taljonick, Henry GilbertQuestion of the week: What game do you think needs a …
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Respawn Entertainment will finally appear at E3 this year, meaning a reveal for its mysterious sci-fi shooter is likely. Studio co-founder Vince Zampella tweeted that the developer composed largely of ex-Infinity Ward talent will make its public debut at the expo in June, and it will have something to show …
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A former FBI analyst has stated on CBS News: “It’s my experience that video games do not cause violence.” Former FBI Senior Profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole explained her professional stance on the subject in a live debate on Sunday, discussing the link between violent games and the Sandy Hook Elementary …
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Sony ended its work contract with SuperBot Entertainment, the developer of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, weeks after layoffs hit the studio. Kotaku reports SuperBot will go its own way as Sony’s Santa Monica Studio takes over work on PlayStation All-Stars and its DLC. “Sony Computer Entertainment can confirm that the …
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These include franchises such as Darksiders, Red Faction and MX vs. ATV, which have yet to find a buyer. Asked about the future of these series, former THQ president Rubin Rubin told Game Informer: “There will be a separate process to sell off the back catalogue and IP. That process …
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A battle of patience The typical Japanese role-playing game runs on a predictable cycle. Step one: Run around fields while world-threatening events unfold. Step two: Watch as the screen fizzles into a battle scenario. Step three: Tap buttons while your rag-tag team of heroes stares awkwardly at assailants until an …
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UPDATE: Gas Powered Games founder Chris Taylor told Gamasutrahis studio “had to slim WAY down to conserve cash reserves” but is still operating, with its future staked on the success of Wildman. The original story follows. Gas Powered Games, developer of Dungeon Siege, Supreme Commander, and the nascent kickstarter for …
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