In an interview with IGN, Chris Taylor of Gas Powered Games makes it clear that he is not optimistic about the future of the PC as a gaming platform, even for such dyed-in-the-wool PC genres like real time strategy. It’s just a good business decision to have your game of any kind on a console […]
“The economics are ugly”
February 20th, 2008 · 23 Comments · Consoles, Design, Gas Powered Games, RTS
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Mask of the Betrayer
February 18th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Crispy Gamer, Review, RPGs
My review of the expansion to Neverwinter Nights 2 is now up at Crispy Gamer. I liked it much better than I thought I would. I guess practice makes perfect for Obsidian. If you’d rather, you can sign up for the Crispy sweepstakes. Lots of big, big prizes which I am not allowed to compete […]
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GDC 2008 and other Con news
February 17th, 2008 · Comments Off on GDC 2008 and other Con news · GDC, Industry
I’m skipping the Game Developer’s Conference this year, even though more people I know will be there and there are lots of parties. After a lean 2007, I simply couldn’t justify the hotel cost (even as a business expense) so I didn’t bother trying to angle press credentials. I love the conference myself, even in […]
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Last Spore News For While
February 15th, 2008 · Comments Off on Last Spore News For While · CGW, Maxis
It looks like this was the week that Maxis showed off Spore to some of the local press. The Games For Windows 2/13 podcast discusses the game near the beginning, immediately after one of their typical shaggy dog stories.
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Everyone Gets A Sequel
February 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Ancients, RTS
JoWood and World Forge have announced that Rise of Hellas, a strategy game set in ancient Greece,will be released next month. From the press release: You will fight alongside Alexander The Great and bring peace to the city states of ancient Greece. Put together an army and fight with your soldiers for wealth and peace, […]
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AIAS Agrees With Me
February 14th, 2008 · 6 Comments · AIAS, Awards
I guess I’m not the only one who thought Command and Conquer 3 was the best strategy game of 2007.
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