Andy Chalk Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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“Morality Moments” Coming to Army of Two

Electronic Arts has released a trailer for Army of Two: The 40th Day giving a brief look at the game’s new “morality moments,” ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 24, 2009

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King’s Quest and Space Quest Come to Steam

The avalanche of classic gaming goodness continues with the release of the famed King’s Quest and Space Quest collections on Steam.Activision has released ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 23, 2009

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The Asteroids Movie: A “Big Thing in Space”

Movie producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura says that while gamers may be puzzled by the prospect, he believes the Asteroids film will succeed because ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 23, 2009

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Alpha Protocol Sex Scenes: “Tasteful” Yet “Satisfying”

Sounding like nothing so much as a commercial for lite beer, Obsidian Entertainment says the sex scenes in the upcoming RPG Alpha Protocol ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 23, 2009

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Microsoft Creates “Advertars”

Get ready for the “advertar,” a new form of online advertising developed and patented by Microsoft that will turn citizens of virtual words ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 23, 2009

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Band Hero Coming to Nintendo DS Lite

Activision has announced that Band Hero will be coming to the Nintendo DS Lite, complete with a Guitar Hero: On Tour-style guitar grip ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 23, 2009

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Carmack: Rage is Designed for Consoles

New details about id’s upcoming shooter Rage have been revealed, along with a statement by John Carmack that the game is designed first ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 23, 2009

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PC Gamers: No Night Vision Goggles For You

In a surprise blow to PC gamers with fat wallets and a penchant for covert ops, it looks like the Modern Warfare 2 ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 23, 2009

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Brütal Legend Dev Counter-Sues Activision

The ongoing battle over the fate of Brütal Legend has taken a new twist as developer Double Fine Productions has counter-sued Activision, claiming ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 22, 2009

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Analyst: Activision Price Hike is a “Test” of Consumers

Industry analyst Michael Pachter says Activision’s recent decision to jack up the price of Modern Warfare 2 in the U.K. is a test ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 22, 2009

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Videogame Music Sales Coming to Official U.K. Charts

The Official Charts Company says it hopes to incorporate music sold for games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band in its weekly U.K. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 22, 2009

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ESA Sues Chicago Transit Authority Over Videogame Ads

The Entertainment Software Association has filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Transit Authority, saying its ban on ads for M-rated videogames is a ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJuly 22, 2009

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