Andy Chalk Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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Activision CEO: People Like Sequels

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick denies that the publisher relies too heavily on exploiting existing franchises, saying most gamers prefer it that way. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 19, 2009

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Layoffs Hit Wolfenstein Multiplayer Studio on Launch Day

The good news: Wolfenstein, the new shooter from Raven and id, was released today. The bad news: So were a lot of employees ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 18, 2009

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Brütal Legend Demo Coming in September

Brütal Legend fans will be able to get a head start on the headbangin’ as Double Fine and EA have announced that a ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 18, 2009

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Science Says Gamers are Fat, Depressed Losers

New research by the Centers for Disease Control has found that gamers are depressed, socially-stunted fatties who aren’t actually playing games at all ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 18, 2009

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Alan Wake is “Done”

After years of waiting, Remedy has finally put out the word: Alan Wake is “done.” But it’s not quite ready. We’ve been waiting ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 17, 2009

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Edge or Edgy: The Clash of Two Game Makers – Update

Update: Except where indicated otherwise, all facts presented in this article regarding conversations held between Dr. Langdell of Edge Games and Mr. Papazian ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 17, 2009

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Bethesda: No More Fallout 3 DLC

It sounds like we’ve reached the end of the line for Fallout 3 DLC, as Executive Producer Todd Howard says five downloadable add-ons ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 17, 2009

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Inglourious Plummers: A Plummer’s Work is Never Done

What do you get when you mix equal parts Quentin Tarantino, Shigeru Miyamoto and gamers with a little too much time on their ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 17, 2009

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Randy Couture Signs Up for EA Sports MMA

UFC legend Randy “The Natural” Couture has signed to co-headline EA Sports MMA, a deal that will no doubt result in even more ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 17, 2009

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Croteam Unveils Serious Sam HD Gameplay Trailer

The first gameplay trailer for Serious Sam HD has been released, giving gamers who missed the original a chance to see exactly what ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 17, 2009

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Germany Becomes Top European Game Market: UPDATED

Despite the government-sponsored backlash against them, new data shows that Germany has surpassed the U.K. to become the top videogame market in Europe. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 17, 2009

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Codemasters Exec: Ten-Million Sellers Are Now Possible

Codemasters Chairman and former Sony Computer Entertainment Europe President Chris Deering says the videogame industry needs to set its sights higher, suggesting that ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorAugust 14, 2009

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