Jared Rea Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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“Meh” Enters Collins English Dictionary

Another perfectly cromulent word embiggens the English language. It started with “D’oh” and now Matt Groening and co. have managed to land yet ...

By Jared Rea Legacy AuthorNovember 19, 2008

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Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix Finally Dated

On November 26, the long, hard road to high definition comes to a close. Those sly dogs at Capcom slipped the release date ...

By Jared Rea Legacy AuthorNovember 19, 2008

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The Agency Has Not Been Cancelled, Yet

Online rental company GameFly sends out a mailer claiming that Sony Online Entertainment’s spy MMOG has been put to sleep, catching Sony by ...

By Jared Rea Legacy AuthorNovember 18, 2008

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Square Preparing US Development Studio

It’s take two for Square US development operations as the Japanese RPG giant seeks out fresh talent for a brand-new, LA-based studio. If ...

By Jared Rea Legacy AuthorNovember 17, 2008

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Guitar Hero Arcade Set to Debut at International Arcade Expo

Konami comes full circle, swallows its pride and joins forces with Activision-Blizzard and Raw Thrills to take the industry’s biggest rhythm title to ...

By Jared Rea Legacy AuthorNovember 17, 2008

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Every Prince of Persia Needs a Lady

Producer Ben Mattes discusses the Prince’s new companion, Elika, and the secret to creating great female leads. It’s at San Francisco’s Ana Mandara ...

By Jared Rea Legacy AuthorNovember 14, 2008

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Halo 3: Recon Info Reveals the Ultimate Prize

Yes, you can has Recon, but only if you’re a true Vidmaster. Whether you consider it to be the lustful deity of your ...

By Jared Rea Legacy AuthorNovember 13, 2008

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Portable Devices Primarily Enjoyed in the Home

New research by NPD Group reveals that 79 percent of portable gamers use their devices in the home more than any location. It’s ...

By Jared Rea Legacy AuthorNovember 12, 2008

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“Street Fighter: Extreme Edition” Announced for Blu-Ray

For you, the day “Street Fighter: The Movie” graces your Blu-ray player will be the most important day of your life. But for ...

By Jared Rea Legacy AuthorNovember 11, 2008

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Midway Doubles Third Quarter Losses

Publisher reports $75.9 million down the hole, hedges bets on upcoming Mortal Kombat title. At this point, referring to games publisher Midway as ...

By Jared Rea Legacy AuthorNovember 11, 2008

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Ubisoft Acquires Massive Entertainment

Sweden meets France as the fallout of the Activision-Blizzard merger continues. In July 2008, publishing giant Activision Blizzard announced that it would be ...

By Jared Rea Legacy AuthorNovember 10, 2008

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Dance Dance Revolution: The Musical Comes to NYC

Konami’s arcade dancer, “Burnin’ The Floor” in an off-broadway musical. You don’t have to hate Les Freres Corbusier’s musical production of Dance Dance ...

By Jared Rea Legacy AuthorNovember 10, 2008

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