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We’re happy to be adding Lucky’s Tale creator Paul Bettner, the CEO of Playful, as a speaker for the second annual GamesBeat Summit 2016, an event that’s set for May 3 and May 4 at the scenic Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, Calif. He’s going to talk about the rocky yet rewarding path of trailblazing with new technology, and how creating content for emerging technologies is worth the risk.
BLG writes, "Her Story is the first game created independently by game creator Sam Barlow. Sam would start Half-Mermaid Studios, expanding his scope and narrative on each subsequent project. But it’s his first independent adventure, Her Story, that left an impression on gamers and the industry as a whole."
Renowned video game creator Sam Barlow shares his transformative journey from major AAA franchises like Ghost Rider and Silent Hill to emotionally engaging FMV games like Her Story, Immortality, and Telling Lies. Explore the challenges of game development, the art of interactive storytelling, and his perspective on AI's potential impact on the gaming industry. Unveil the secrets behind his unique approach to character-driven narratives and his mission to blend traditional gaming with cinematic experiences in his upcoming projects.
James M. Whitehurst named interim CEO as the board begins its search for a permanent replacement.
"Gee whiz, can't imagine what brought this on..."
Nowadays, *retirement* for CEOs from big gaming companies is a fancy term for *you f* up and now your fired!"
This bag of dirt probably got a big check to make this move. Very sad that the scummier you are the bigger the golden parchute! Hopefully he is done for good with the video game industry !
Saw it coming. Only way they can begin to regain trust is by having this guy step down. Well at least that'll help their image, corporate greed is gonna bring everything down eventually.
damn, the backash was so big that he, presumably, had to retire.
i mean, it was a scummy move
