Posts tagged games industry 
7 more reasons for bogus games "journalism" [update 1]
Why do games "journalists" publish so many lies, untruths and half-truths? There are seven reasons, according to GameDaily BIZ: (1) fanboyishness, (2) wimpiness, (3) laziness, (4) inexperience with real journalism, (5) herd mentality, (6) sensationalism, (7) confusion over technicalities. A solid l...
Wii will cost $200 say spectators
Nintendo Wii will launch at $200 in an attempt to undercut the competition, says an analyst at Merrill Lynch. An executive from SEGA goes further, suggesting that Wii will launch for under $200. This latest estimate sits in the middle of previous ones, but taken in the context of past console releas...
Warren Spector: Will the real future please stand up?
Back in November, Warren Spector caused something of a stir with his comments about the state of the games industry, including an aside slamming Grand Theft Auto. What Spector was really on about was the use of clichéd violence in mainstream gaming, and The Escapist has given him a soapbox to...
The top hundred game developers -- from Ancel to Zampella
If you're after a "who's who" of modern game development, then Next-Gen's "The Hot 100 Game Developers" list might just do the trick. An A-Z rundown of the 100 "most influential" developers, based mainly on studio success last year, it covers a number of well-known and ...
A look at European developers
If you're interested in what's going on across the pond in terms of development, this GameDaily article is an interesting read. Despite a lot of focus on Japanese and American titles, it seems some European studios are coming up with the goods. The article looks at upcoming titles including Space Ra...
More on Majesco's fall from grace
CNN are featuring a look at publisher Majesco's problems, after the company's decision last week to withdraw from the premium console market. It's a sad tale of ambition backfiring and promising titles failing to live up to expectations, with a very real impact on the company's revenue and stock. Th...
