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Report: Harvey Smith No Longer with Midway Austin

Shacknews writes:

"Shacknews has separately learned from multiple reliable sources that Midway Austin designer Harvey Smith, who recently headed up the alien-themed shooter BlackSite: Area 51 (PC, PS3, X360), is no longer with Midway. One source explicitly alleges he was fired, but another suggests the departure was more mutual.
Smith recently made waves when he referred to the development of BlackSite as "so fucked up," citing problems within Midway and a general lack of proper management on the project. Over the course of the game's development and after its release, Smith trumpeted the game's political themes, characterizing it as "super fucking subversive." Smith has called for more developers to tackle complex issues in their games."
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Smith says 'audi' to Austin - gamespot.com | By: TnS
Smith and Midway part follo... - joystiq.com | By: TnS
Harvey Smith and Midway-Aus... - gametap.com | By: TnS
Blacksite producer Harvey S... - destructoid.com | By: TnS
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