Dana Massey Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

Make Your Own Fun

Raph Koster: The Escapist Interview

Outside of Blizzard, there are few recognizable names in MMOGs. One of them is Raph Koster. Ultima Online, Star Wars Galaxies; Koster’s resume ...

By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorJanuary 29, 2008

Making Their Mark

Not Really a Plan for World Domination

Sports Interactive doesn’t have a great deal of interest in what works for other companies. The company owes its birth to two British ...

By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorOctober 16, 2007

Reviews

Review: Alter Ego

Alter Ego is a new book that juxtaposes real life gamers with their virtual avatars. Each page and facing page presents two photos ...

By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorJune 26, 2007

MMOG Gold Rush

WoW’s Magic Number

Boasting an estimated 8.5 million subscribers, it’s impossible to ignore the influence of World of Warcraft (WoW) on the massively multiplayer online game ...

By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorJune 26, 2007

Moon Chases Sun

Richard Garriott: The Escapist Interview

Few names are as storied in the hallowed halls of game lore as Richard Garriott, or Lord British, if you’re like that. The ...

By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorJune 19, 2007

Boom!

Stick and Roll

Next-generation consoles were supposed to change the way games were played. History will show that – at least in the first year – ...

By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorJanuary 2, 2007

Block Party

“You’re Wrong”

You’re wrong and should be ignored, but don’t worry, you’re loved. If you’re reading this article, you’re likely a hardcore videogame fan. You ...

By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorNovember 21, 2006

Ask Not ...

Canadian Content

I never thought I could make a living in the videogame industry. I played games for fun and dreamed of being an NHL ...

By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorNovember 7, 2006

Refrigerators to Eskimos ...

The Great Digital Hype

A game’s biggest fans are usually those who make it. Many developers pour their lives into projects at the expense of friends, family ...

By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorSeptember 12, 2006

Sixteen Ton - Whaddya Get?

Working in Games

Television ads tell people they can make money playing videogames. Sounds like a dream job, right? The truth is, making games is a ...

By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorSeptember 5, 2006

Where There's a Whip

The Forgotten Gamers

As a child of the ’80s, I hear one comment over and over among my non-gamer peers. “Videogames are just too complicated now,” ...

By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorJuly 4, 2006

Can a Game Make You Cry?

Suspend My Disbelief

I have a confession to make. I shed a few tears at the end of Braveheart. It’s not something I’m proud of, but ...

By Dana Massey Legacy AuthorApril 18, 2006

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