- Critical Reception: Bizarre Creations' Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2
[08.07.08]
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This week's edition of Critical Reception examines online reaction to Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, an Xbox Live Arcade shooter follow-up that critics say is a "superb sequel" that "bests the original in every respect" - multiple perspectives inside.
- Wideload's Seropian: 'Model Broken' For Full Internal Game Staffing
[08.07.08]
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Talking to Gamasutra as part of an in-depth new feature on outsourcing, Wideload's Alex Seropian has suggested the "model is broken" for fully staffing game teams, commenting "...when you've completed production on the game -- you've got 100 people on the payroll and you only have work for five or 10."
- Sega Exec Admits Sonic Criticism 'Is Probably Warranted'
[08.07.08]
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Sega of America vice president of marketing Sean Ratcliffe admits that criticism of recent Sonic the Hedgehog games "is probably warranted" -- it's been "a challenge," he says to ensure quality, particularly at the beginning of the current generation.
- Ubisoft Files $10M Suit Over Assassin's Creed PC Leak
[08.07.08]
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Ubisoft is suing disc manufacturer Optical Experts Manufacturing, blaming the company for the leak of Assassin’s Creed on PC onto the Internet. The company is seeking $10 million in damages for copyright infringement, breach of contract and negligence.
- Phantasy Star Portable Leads Surging Japanese Chart
[08.07.08]
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In a busy week for the Japanese game sales charts, three titles sold over 100,000 units, led by Sega’s Phantasy Star Portable on PSP and Nintendo’s Rhythm Heaven on DS - with Namco Bandai’s SoulCalibur IV also debuting strongly on PS3 and Xbox 360. Full stats within.
- EA Casual Announces For Dummies Series For PC, DS
[08.07.08]
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Electronic Arts’ Casual Entertainment label announced a series of For Dummies games, based on Wiley Publishing’s For Dummies brand, for PC and the Nintendo DS. The first title, Poker For Dummies, is available for download at online gaming portal Pogo.
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