Andy Chalk Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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Riccitiello Won’t Dodge “Short-Term Pain” At EA

Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello has expressed dissatisfaction with EA’s performance, despite the company’s status as the top first-party publisher in 2007. The ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorFebruary 1, 2008

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Valve Confirms More Portal

In what will surely come as a surprise to absolutely no one, Valve has confirmed that it has definite plans for more Portal.Valve ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 31, 2008

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90 Percent Of American DS Owners Play Pirated Games, ELSPA Says

John Hillier of the European industry group Entertainment & Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA) has claimed that 90 percent of Nintendo DS owners ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 31, 2008

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EA Announces FaceBreaker

In keeping with its well-established reputation for innovation, Electronic Arts has announced FaceBreaker, a new boxing franchise currently under development at EA Canada. ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 31, 2008

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New Dungeons & Dragons Online Update Released

The Thirteenth Eclipse, the latest free content update for Dungeons & Dragons Online, was released today, offering an increased level cap, new monters ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 30, 2008

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Bethesda Holds Star Trek: Conquest Contest

Bethesda Softworks has issued a “Conquest Developer Challenge,” inviting owners of Star Trek: Conquest to try beating the best scores racked up by ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 30, 2008

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Saw Videogame Unveiled

For better or worse, the notorious Saw franchise has crossed the threshold into gaming, with a videogame tie-in for the franchise expected late ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 30, 2008

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Importers Report Possible Super Smash Bros. Shortages

Nintendo appears to be facing new supply struggles as two import retailers have reported the company is having trouble filling release day pre-orders ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 30, 2008

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Kotick, Stringer Remain Noncommittal About Digital Advertising

While most of the industry is ready to embrace digital advertising as the wave of the future, Sir Howard Stringer of Sony and ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 30, 2008

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Penny Arcade Expo 2008 Pre-Registration Now Available

The guys at Penny Arcade have announced that pre-registration for this year’s Penny Arcade Expo is now available. The fifth annual PAX will ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 30, 2008

The Needles

Pushing Back

Rockstar Games and the BBFC continued their not-quite-epic struggle over the future of Manhunt 2 in the U.K. last week, battling over the ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 29, 2008

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K2 Network Announces GamersFirst

Online game publisher K2 Network has announced GamersFirst.com, a new website offering all of K2 Network’s current and upcoming products as well as ...

By Andy Chalk Legacy AuthorJanuary 29, 2008

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