In Primecast episode 4, Default Prime contributors get together to talk about the astonishing success Double Fine had with its Kickstarter donations and whether or not that would be a viable alternative to getting involved with a publisher for every developer. Tune in for arguments, nostalgia and discussion about other hot topics in the gaming world as well.
"Big things have happened in the video gaming world this week. That’s right, a new episode of the Default Prime Primecast was released unto the world! …oh yeah, and Tim Schafer and Double Fine raised over a million dollars in less than a single day, no bigs. In this week’s episode, we talk about these new developments and whether or not they prove anything for the world of game development. Additionally, we talk about the Sony Entertainment Network, FemShep love, and Battleship The Movie The Game. Also, you get to hear me geek out about Rhythm Heaven Fever, which comes out today, actually. Plus, staff writer Matt Buckley joins us for the first time to join in our digital shenanigans."
There are no thoughtful ads in Video Games, EA. Leave them be.
I think the only type of games that can gets away with it would be sport games, having those sponsors ads on the side like on real life.
But don't put freaking Doritos ads in Star Wars or something, it breaks the immersion. If it is a pop-up ads, then big no.
One of my favorite series is the THPS franchise, and it was packed with ads, but it didn't bother me. Posters for skateboard companies, JEEP, and Nokia phones. It did sort of fit in with the game world, but that was the past, these days ad would be intentionally intrusive or unskippable loading screen type of imagery. Ugh, I know EA would do it in a horrible fashion. Screw them.
EA senior staff has been investigated for sexual misconduct involving female coworkers, and these said people have been named publicly.
Aye just call Phil, i mean he somehow made Bobby Kotick's scandal disappear and gave him a few million dollar high five on the way out.
EA about to go down like Activision and then Phil saves the day saying.this is good for the industry and consolidation will help create competition. /s.
What's up with all these horny creeps. You gon be horny, fine. Just not at work take care of that shit before you go in. Rub one out if you have to. Don't be a creep at all. ESPECIALLY at work. But don't be one AT ALL.
"it seems that according to EA, given the events transpired outside of work between two adults, and the fact that once investigation has started that the alleged perpetrators didn’t do it again, the investigation is considered closed. [...] The victim still has to work with the people that harassed her."
Yep, EA is disgusting.
EA has announced it will engage in a shareholder-pleasing share buyback program just a couple of months after mass layoffs at the studio.