Logan Westbrook Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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Earthbound Subverts JRPG Tropes for Fun and Profit

While some JRPGs fuss over big hair and even bigger swords, others bust out hippies with dazzling teeth and bugs bearing dire warnings. ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorNovember 11, 2010

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Halo Fan Outfits Whole Squad of Spartans for Halloween

Halloween is nearly two weeks behind us, but admiring astounding, game-related craftsmanship is a timeless pleasure. Shawn Thorsson, who describes himself as “an ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorNovember 11, 2010

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Vietnam Veteran Upset Over Black Ops Release Date

Releasing an entertainment product based on a real conflict so close to day of remembrance and mourning is “tacky,” says a former soldier. ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorNovember 11, 2010

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Free-to-Play Publisher Snaps up the Rights to APB

The cops-and-robbers action MMO could be back in business by the end of the year, say insider sources. After months in limbo, someone ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorNovember 11, 2010

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UK Retailers Threaten to Ditch Steam Games

Retailers in the UK are balking at the idea of selling a rival inside their stores. Insider sources are suggesting that the UK ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorNovember 11, 2010

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Warner Bros. Montreal Staff Angry Over Shift to Casual Games

Warner Bros.’ newest studio is to focus iPad games and casual MMOs, but staff are upset, as that’s not what they signed up ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorNovember 10, 2010

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Microsoft Still Talking to BBC About iPlayer

The Xbox 360 version of the iPlayer has to be something special to pull people away from watching it on their computers, says ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorNovember 10, 2010

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Exploring the Cultural Context of RPGs

RPGs spin tales of wondrous places and fantastic adventures, but it’s the real world that shapes how gamemakers tell those stories. Mass Effect ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorNovember 10, 2010

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Crysis 2 Producer Believes Series Could Be as Big as Call of Duty

The latest Crysis game lays the groundwork for future success, says executive producer Nathan Camarillo. Call of Duty is pretty much the biggest ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorNovember 10, 2010

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Space Marines Rumored for Next Call of Duty

Industry sources are suggesting that the next Call of Duty game will dump the mostly realistic settings of previous installments in favor of ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorNovember 9, 2010

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Rumor: Metal Gear Solid: Rising Not Coming Until 2012

Metal Gear Rising’s subtitle of “Lightning Bolt Action” may prove to be misleading, as gamers might have to wait more than a year ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorNovember 9, 2010

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Kotick Tells His Side of Brutal Legend Story

The tangle of lawsuits surrounding the release of Brutal Legend meant that Activision was unfairly cast as a villain, says CEO Bobby Kotick. ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorNovember 9, 2010

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