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State of the Industry

State of the Industry

State of the Industry

What They Say

Hackers, piracy, DRM, day-one downloadable content, too many sequels, sexism, widespread acceptance, greater accessibility, immense financial potential, layoffs . With so many dramatic ...
By The Escapist Staff Legacy AuthorMay 10, 2011
State of the Industry

Self-serving Small Print

When Sony issued Update 3.21 on 1 April 2010, it presented owners of fat PS3s with a stark choice. Accepting the update meant ...
By Douglas Heaven Legacy AuthorMay 10, 2011
State of the Industry

The Story Sucks

Note: This article contains spoilers. Lots of them. A stoic reflection on the futility of existence, Samuel Beckett’s famously dull tragicomedy Waiting for ...
By Jonathan Davis Legacy AuthorMay 10, 2011
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