This week’s RadioRadar is brought to you by the letter “S,” for sex, because we talk about sex a lot. But don’t expect some hot and bothered discussions of our favorite sexy characters–instead, we recap the Top 7, which focused on the reasons video games will never, ever be sexy. …
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UPDATE: Zynga confirmed the news in press release. Don Mattrick will take over as CEO, and Mark Pincus will continue as Zynga’s chairman of the board and chief product officer. The head of Xbox is leaving Microsoft, according to a report from tech news site AllThingsD. Interactive Entertainment Business president …
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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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