Logan Westbrook Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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Gearbox Co-Founder Calls Wii U a Bridge Between Console Generations

The Wii U’s specifications haven’t been finalized, but Gearbox is excited about what it’s seen so far. Brian Martel, one of the founders ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorJuly 7, 2011

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Brains More Important Than Looks For Future of Games, Says Ubisoft Exec

Creating believable worlds in videogames takes more than making them look realistic. Ubisoft Montreal’s executive director of production service, Yves Jacquier, says that ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorJuly 7, 2011

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DICE Says No to Mod Tools For Battlefield 3

Battlefield 3 engine is too complex for mods, says developer. DICE might be trumpeting Battlefield 3’s PC heritage, but it’s not including every ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorJuly 7, 2011

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BioWare Asks Fans About Showing Tali’s Face in Mass Effect 3

It might not be entirely sure what Tali’s face looks like, but BioWare wants to know if you want to see it. It ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorJuly 7, 2011

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Nintendo Opens Doors For Steam and Other Networks on Wii U

The platform holders wants the best that third party publishers have to offer. If you’ve ever despaired at the online provisions available on ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorJuly 6, 2011

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Duke Nukem Forever Will Hurt Take-Two’s Profits, Says Analyst

Sales expectations for Duke’s “triumphant” return take a hit as well. Market analyst firm Wedbush Morgan has trimmed a cool $25 million off ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorJuly 6, 2011

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Hideo Kojima Calls LA Noire Face Tech a Game Changer

Videogames faces will become more important than every before, says the Metal Gear Solid creator. Hideo Kojima is a big fan of the ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorJuly 6, 2011

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Deus Ex Leak Ends in Lawsuit

Pirates used an Italian journalist’s credentials to grab game files. Square Enix has busted out its lawyers on the people responsible for leaking ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorJuly 6, 2011

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Xperia Play Won’t Be Another N-Gage, Says Sony Ericsson

Touchscreen games aren’t for everyone, says Sony Ericsson, which is where the Xperia Play comes in. Now that the long-rumored “PlayStation Phone” has ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorJuly 5, 2011

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Microsoft Nearly Bought Crysis Dev

The similarities between Crysis and Halo put the publisher off the deal. The Crysis series has just made its multiplatform debut with Crysis ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorJuly 5, 2011

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Report: Rockstar Saved LA Noire, Won’t Work With Team Bondi Again

It apparently took the publisher’s money, staff, and creative direction to get the game to market. Apparently, It’s not just employees that have ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorJuly 5, 2011

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Blade Runner Game Would Have Killed Gearbox, Says Studio Boss

Multi-million selling games and Blade Runner aren’t a great match according to Randy Pitchford. Gearbox seemingly has a knack for securing the rights ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorJuly 4, 2011

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