Logan Frederick Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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SCEE: First-Party is Fine

With Heavenly Sword 2 in questionable condition and two other titles tossed, SCEE is defending its development teams. In the span of two ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorJune 18, 2008

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Sixth Halo Novel Named, Dated

The next Halo novel will introduce a new set of Spartans this fall. Halo: The Cole Protocol will be written by science-fiction author ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorJune 18, 2008

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Tecmo Employees Sue Studio

An independent union has filed suit against Tecmo for hundreds of hours in overtime pay and hiding an accounting scandal. Yesterday, two ex-Tecmo ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorJune 17, 2008

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Spielberg’s Boom Blox Bombs at Retail

Steven Spielberg’s Boom Blox has failed to fulfill sales expectations. Judging by the low sales of Boom Blox, even Hollywood directors can’t outsell ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorJune 17, 2008

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Team Ninja Walks with Itagaki

Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive lead designer Tomonobu Itagaki is taking Team Ninja’s top brass with him as he leaves Tecmo. According ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorJune 16, 2008

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Rumor: Microsoft’s Lips to Challenge Sony’s SingStar

Loose lips whisper that Microsoft is offering its own karoake game, Lips, with a customizable soundtrack and multiple microphones. In search of a ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorJune 16, 2008

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Microsoft Hopes DS Will Increase Pinata‘s Audience

According Rare, Microsoft hopes that bringing Viva Pinata to the Nintendo DS will introduce the game to a whole new audience. When the ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorJune 16, 2008

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ESA Spends $714K Lobbying Politicians

The Entertainment Software Association has spent $714,000 during the first quarter of 2008 lobbying politicians for legislative support. A lobbying disclosure form submitted ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorJune 12, 2008

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Hellgate Team Responds to Departure Rumors

Flagship Studios CVO has responded to concerns about employee turnover. Chief Visionary Officer David Brevik wrote a lengthy response to rumors that Flagship ...

By Logan Frederick Legacy AuthorJune 12, 2008

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