Logan Westbrook Legacy Author, Author at The Escapist

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Steam Boss Blasts Idea of Digital Sales Charts

A big, inaccurate picture of the industry isn’t really much use to anyone, says Valve’s director of business development. Jason Holtman, who, amongst ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorApril 21, 2011

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Nintendo Finds Crossover Success With Kirby

Kirby is still going strong after nearly 20 years, even overcoming the innate distrust that hardcore gamers have of cute things. Kirby, the ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorApril 20, 2011

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Doctor Who Actress Elisabeth Sladen Passes Away

Sladen’s passing has prompted heartfelt messages of sympathy and affection from those who knew her. Elisabeth Sladen, best known for her role as ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorApril 20, 2011

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New 2D Glasses Remove That Pesky Extra Dimension From Movies

Lens trickery gives wearers the awesome power to make 3D movie effects go away. Picture the scene: You’re planning a trip to the ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorApril 20, 2011

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Gaming’s Future Looks Uncertain, Says Epic Boss

Smart phones and social games are making things difficult for traditional videogame makers. Epic Games president Mike Capps thinks that the future of ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorApril 20, 2011

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Siberian Alien Outed as Delicious Hoax

Aliens might be among us, but this one is more sandwich than spaceman. A Russian man who filmed a video that supposedly showed ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorApril 20, 2011

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PSP Go’s Future Looks Shaky as More Signs Point to Its Demise

Sony Europe’s denials notwithstanding, the future for the PSP Go is looking bleaker and bleaker. The PSP Go was always something of a ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorApril 20, 2011

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Bethesda Wants Skyrim Mods on Consoles

Console gamers will have access to a whole world of Skyrim user generated content if Bethesda gets its way. Although making mods for ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorApril 19, 2011

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EA Heralds New “Fewer and Bigger Brands” Strategy as a Success

The publisher is going to spread itself less thinly in the future, but apparently still has room for new IPs and ideas. The ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorApril 19, 2011

The Nintendo Issue

Ocarina of Timelines

Chronology isn’t usually a big deal in videogames; timelines tend to go in one direction – forwards – and each game in a ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorApril 19, 2011

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Buy the New Alice Game, Get the Original for Free

It’s been a long time coming, but console gamers will finally get to experience the delights Alice’s first outing in her twisted Wonderland. ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorApril 19, 2011

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Microsoft Rethinks Indie Rating System Following Abuse

The platform holder takes the first step towards fixing its broken rating system, but developers say more steps are needed. A spate of ...

By Logan Westbrook Legacy AuthorApril 19, 2011

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