Logan Frederick Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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David Perry Dukes Out Digital Games Debate with GameStop Execs

Acclaim’s David Perry has written an open letter arguing against the GameStop executive army led by CEO Dan DeMatteo, who claims that downloadable ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorSeptember 12, 2008

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Galaga Guy: Modern Games Aren’t Timeless

A developer for Galaga Legions has revealed the coveted secret of how old-school arcade games remain entertaining while modern games quickly fade: unique ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorSeptember 11, 2008

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Will Wright Reveals Five Favorite Games

The mastermind behind Spore and The Sims has compiled a list of his five favorite game series, focusing on strategy and openness. Now ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorSeptember 11, 2008

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Help Name Games for Windows Live

Microsoft is building a desktop client that will offer downloads, demos and other goodies and is looking to its users to name it. ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorSeptember 10, 2008

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GameStop: Retail to Reign Over Digital Distribution Until 2010

GameStop Chief Executive Officer Dan DeMatteo is doubting the short-term success of digital distribution, saying it will be another 10-15 years before the ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorSeptember 10, 2008

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MTV and VH1 Want Gamers for Rock Band Reality Show

A Craigslist listing allegedly by MTV is looking for friends interested in Rock Band, experienced or not, to star in a reality show ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorSeptember 10, 2008

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Microsoft to Shut Down Halo Wars Studio

Ensemble Studios, famous for the Age of Empires real-time strategy series, is losing staff members as it nears the end of its Halo ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorSeptember 10, 2008

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Comparing the Candidates on Game Issues

Edge Online has organized the statements by the US presidential nominees and their running mates on their stances over videogame legislation. As the ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorSeptember 9, 2008

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Preview Movies With Xbox Live Film Club

Microsoft’s newest movie initiative will allow UK users to preview upcoming movies in private screenings promoted by Paramount. With the Xbox Live Film ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorSeptember 9, 2008

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AdWeek Ranks Xbox Live in Digital Hot List

Microsoft has been nominated as one of the top ten “digital destinations” to distribute advertisements, from display ads to content deals. Between Burger ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorSeptember 9, 2008

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Hexen and Heretic Code Opened Under GPL

Twelve years since Hexen‘s release, Raven Software has unleashed the classic shooters’ code under the GNU GPL software license, fixing confusion over the ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorSeptember 8, 2008

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Halo Wars Designer Admires EndWar Voice Control

Halo Wars lead designer Graeme Devine hadn’t considered voice control for a console real-time strategy game and is intrigued by Ubisoft’s efforts. Devine ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorSeptember 8, 2008

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