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Posted May 28, 2012 at 3:11PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: Activision, battlefield 3, battlefield premium, EA
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bf3dlc1Even more information surfaces on EA’s latest plan to empty your wallet. And, honestly, it’s not so bad.

 

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Posted May 27, 2012 at 8:25PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: Wii Tags: Capcom, ken nagano, mega man, videogame action figure
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mmansmallBefore you spend your money on cheap games, how about expensive game merch? You know you want to, just as a tabboo.

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Posted May 25, 2012 at 2:06PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PoV Tags: black ops, call of duty, cod, modern warfare, transformers
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mw2221People love talking about how terrible the Call of Duty franchise has become. Those people are morons.

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Posted May 22, 2012 at 12:48PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: enemy unknown, firaxis, xcom
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xcom1Strategy is coming back in a big way. At least, we hope. A new XCOM could light the fuse.

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Posted May 20, 2012 at 10:15AM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS3 Tags: backup manager, cobra usb, deank, dongle, homebrew, mmcm, mmos, multiman
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130386_mmcfullUsers of DeanK's multiMAN backup manager know that development has been rather quiet. There's something new brewing for the backup manager homebrew.

 

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Posted May 18, 2012 at 5:20PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: beta, far cry 3, uisoft
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farcry3Indulge in some online videogamaing that might be good with Ubisofts forthcoming free roaming explodathon.

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Posted May 16, 2012 at 3:26PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: Blizzard, diablo iii, metacritic
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disbls1What happens when you wait ten years for the sequel to a game you loved in your childhood? Disappointment, of course.

 

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Posted May 15, 2012 at 1:20PM EST by Mr Ham Listed in: PS3, PC Gaming, Xbox 360 Tags: Activision, black ops 2, call of duty, mark lamia, Treyarch
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activisionlogosmallIn a slight response to your demands, Black Ops 2 developer Treyarch has something to say regarding keeping the series up to date and matching public demand.

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Posted May 3, 2012 at 3:24PM EST by Todd B Listed in: iPhone Tags: EA, ios, itunes store, rock band, worst company in america
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error1The massive publisher knows that it’s not enough to win “Worst Company in America.” You have to keep earning it by attempting to screw your customers.

 

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Posted Apr 26, 2012 at 8:45AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Capcom, dragons dogma
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dragonsdogmaCapcom has brought together "an elite development team" to give you a new level of freedom in this game. And they "urge you to touch and explore all around you," which can get you in trouble in real life but sounds fun in the confines of the game.

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Posted Apr 24, 2012 at 3:30PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS3 Tags: coldboot, Custom Firmware, customizations, playstation 3 hacks, ps3 hacks, theme
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ps3Looking for a way to customize your PS3, after you flash custom firmware to it? Get one of the more advanced, yet basic things changed on your console. Replace that boring logo that you see every time you turn on your PS3 with a flag.

 

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Posted Apr 17, 2012 at 4:09PM EST by Todd B Listed in: MMORPG Tags: Blizzard, mists of pandaria, pandaren, worgen, World of Warcraft
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pnds1Here’s some news for the furries in the crowd: Blizzard is ignoring fan complaints over Mists of Pandaria and sticking with their current Pandaren models.

 

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Posted Apr 16, 2012 at 7:36PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: crysis 3, Crytek, EA
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crysis 3_coverCrytek and EA have made it official; Crysis 3 is coming next spring. They've also put out some details. Check 'em out.

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Posted Apr 16, 2012 at 6:16PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PSP Tags: 3000, codestation, nightstar3, playstation psp hacks, psp hacks, slim and lite, theme, zerovsh patcher
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pspsmallOne of the perks of having a custom firmware, is the ability to customize your PSP as you see fit. ZeroVSH Patcher is one of the many tools available, that can help get this done.

 

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Posted Apr 14, 2012 at 8:34AM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS3 Tags: cfw, custom cheat package, ps3 hacks
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ps3Are you playing a game and you're stuck on the same level or mission? Well, if you have a PS3 with custom firmware, you can punch in a couple of buttons and get on your way. (But isn't that how it's done normally?) Anyways, BahumatLord has released an update to his Custom Cheat Package Disc.

 

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Posted Apr 10, 2012 at 6:00PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS3 Tags: andomas, andreas oman, audio, lonelycoder, media player, ps3 hacks, showtime media center, video
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ps3The lonely coder Andreas Oman, is coding away his Showtime Mediacenter homebrew app for the PS3, while his automatic build system is taking care of the compiling. For those who like to stay bleeding edge, there is a new build available for download. It's a new build to go along with your plugins.

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Posted Apr 9, 2012 at 2:30PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PSP Tags: cfw, Custom Firmware, lme, me, minimum edition, neur0n, psp
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pspsmallneur0n is keeping the scene alive with his series of custom firmware releases. He recently released two updates to the 6.60 flavor of his "Light" and "Regular" custom firmware for the original PSP lineup.

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Posted Apr 9, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Demonchild Listed in: PS3 Tags: brick, downgrader, firmware, hwapx, overx, playstation 3 hacks, ps3 hacks, venix gui
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main_ps3_image_345wThe PS3 scene has a plethora of tools available to get your console running custom firmware or dongles, if that is your thing. Unfortunately, there's always a bad bunch of people who just aim to release tools with the intent of bricking consoles. HwapX and Overx fall into this category with the recent release of their Venix GUI downgrader app.

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Posted Apr 8, 2012 at 7:05AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: consumerist, ea games, golden poo award, mass effect 3, popcap
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popcap-gamesPopCap, who were recently bought up by EA, wants to comment on the recent allegations...but let me finish this game of Peggle first.

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Posted Apr 4, 2012 at 1:30PM EST by Todd B Listed in: MMORPG Tags: BioWare, Star Wars, the old republic, ui
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sw1Bioware is ready to show off its new user interface for Star Wars: The Old Republic. And it’s pretty awesome.

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Posted Mar 26, 2012 at 3:37PM EST by Todd B Listed in: PS3 Tags: game, game group, gamewallet
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gamb1The flailing company details what customers can expect from its administration proceedings. Oh, and blocks everyone from using already existing gift cards and in-store credit.

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Posted Mar 19, 2012 at 5:15PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Atlus, cyanide studios, game of thrones
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game-of-thrones-completeSo it looks like Game of Thrones is going to be some sort of Dragon Age thing...

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Posted Mar 19, 2012 at 11:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Nintendo DS Tags: 3ds bugs, dating sim, Konami, new love plus, nintendo ds bugs, patching
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konami-logo-shortA dating sim not being sold? Wait, lemme tell my girlfriend.

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Posted Mar 17, 2012 at 9:20AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: Capcom, dlc, Namco, sfxt, street fighter x tekken
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streetfighterxtekkenbobThe pricing of the Street Fighter X Tekken DLC may have you either shooting sparks from your back or wanting to punch a car several times.

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Posted Mar 14, 2012 at 6:40PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii Tags: brandon cobb, interviews, nightmare busters, retro, SNES
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nbbrandon_cobbHarrison E talks to the creator of the first SNES game in over a decade.

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Posted Mar 9, 2012 at 12:15PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360, PC Gaming, PS3 Tags: BioWare, EA, mass effect 3, star wars: the old republic
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masseffect3-thumbAnd most of them are experiencing those "Brokeback Mountain" moments with Kaiden.

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Posted Mar 7, 2012 at 11:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PoV Tags: consoles, kinect, motion controls, playstation 4, psn, Sony, Steam, steambox, valve, xbla, xbox 720
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steam-largeSo while GDC is going on and rumours are flying everywhere there's something we need to weigh up.

 

 

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Posted Mar 6, 2012 at 11:30AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: EA, mass effect 2 cloud saves, mass effect 3
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mass-effect-3If your Mass Effect 2 saves are on the cloud and you try to import your character from them into Mass Effect 3, get ready to tear your hair out.

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Posted Feb 27, 2012 at 1:15PM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PoV Tags: gotham city impostors, Monolith Productions, warner bros
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frustrated_gamer_1We like to ride our favorite developer's collective asses when they give us a buggy game, but occasionally one of them gets it right.

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Posted Feb 25, 2012 at 8:13AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: ps vita competition, Sony, taco bell fail, unlock the box, vita and taco bell
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tacobelllogoWho sent me a box of burritos? And why do I want to throw up everywhere?

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Posted Feb 23, 2012 at 10:20AM EST by Brett Huffman Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: BioWare, mass effect 3, mass effect 3: space edition
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mass-effect-3They've refined the planet scanning mini-game for one thing. Oh, and those ME3: Space Editions are coming down tomorrow so keep an eye on the sky.

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Posted Feb 20, 2012 at 3:32PM EST by Listed in: iPhone Tags: Game Boy, itunes store, pokemon yellow, zynga
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Game cloning strikes again in Apple’s iTunes Store.
It goes without saying that the great majority of games on the iTunes Store are rip-offs of games that came before them. Even those titles that aren’t blatant copies (Zynga!) borrow mechanics from older games that the mobile populace may never have heard of. However, there’s a very thin line between copying mechanics and outright plagiarism, especially when the copying is done explicitly to scam customers.
Apple is normally on the lookout for stuff like this, but they seem to have dropped the ball when it comes to Pokemon Yellow, a game released on the iTunes Store on February 17. The game, featuring artwork from the Pokémon series and claiming to be “just like the original,” is nothing more than a sneaky cash grab by an unscrupulous game developer.
The app apparently does nothing more than open and crash, and certainly doesn’t contain anything remotely close to the original Pokémon Yellow for the Game Boy. The app developer has even gone so far as to generate fake reviews for the game, one of which claims, “Just like the original. Only better because you can play it on the most intuitive device ever - the iPhone!”
It’s all bullshit folks, so save your $0.99. Now that gaming news sites have caught a whiff of the fraud, it’s only a matter of time before Apple pulls the app.
Still, one has to wonder how the thing got through in the first place.
[Destructoid]

mfpokeye1Game cloning strikes again in Apple’s iTunes Store.

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Posted Feb 19, 2012 at 12:55PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: fortresscraft, Microsoft, minecraft, xbla, xblig
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minecraft3Internationally renowned asshat Adam Sawkins defends his Minecraft clone by saying Notch does not focus on creativity...and some other crazy shit.

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Posted Feb 5, 2012 at 8:47AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: ps vita sales estimates, Sony, vita sales, vita sales projections
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vitatravellerWhile the Vita may be struggling Sony still believes in their handheld...everyone else, not so much.

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Posted Jan 30, 2012 at 12:27PM EST by Listed in: PS Vita Tags: Best Buy, little deviants, ps vita
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If you’re still undecided on the Vita, swing by your local Best Buy and try the device out yourself.
Demo units are among the most important sales mechanics in the world of games hardware. There’s no telling how many consoles and handhelds were sold as a direct result of a browsing customer laying hands on the technology; this is especially true of handheld units, which you really need to hold to understand.
According to Destructoid, a couple of Vita demo units have shown up in a Best Buy in Connecticut. The games were equipped with small memory cards and the Little Deviants launch title (no Uncharted?!). Unlike the usual demo setup, these devices aren’t nailed to a wall or promotional stand and instead roam the store in the hands of employees.
There’s no word on how quickly Best Buy will be rolling the devices out nationwide, but it’s a fair bet you’ll be seeing them in your local store soon enough. If you want to get your hands on a Vita, the best thing to do is call the store to see if the demos are out.
Do you think trying a Vita in person will change your buying plans?

mfvitadem1If you’re still undecided on the Vita, swing by your local Best Buy and try the device out yourself.

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Posted Jan 30, 2012 at 2:00AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS Vita Tags: at&t, cheryl t., region-free, Sony, vita, vita bundles
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vitalineupHot on the heels of rumours that Vita may not be region-free Sony shows us a brand new Vita bundle.

 

 

 

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Posted Jan 26, 2012 at 4:30PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: android, ios, Microsoft, windows phone, xbox live
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Take that, Windows phones!
Want to play Xbox Live games but don’t have your Xbox nearby? How about an Android phone? According to one developer with a bit of inside information, Microsoft is currently working on an Xbox Live app for Android which will bring many of the service’s functionalities directly to Android users – including the ability to play games from Xbox Live Arcade.
This story actually broke thanks to a job posting on the official Microsoft careers website. The posting indicated that Microsoft had intentions to bring the Live service to Windows Phone, iOS and “other mobile platforms.” A quick bit of calling around, and it was easy to find a developer willing to confirm that Android was on the table. It’s a bit of an odd piece of news, since Microsoft has leaned so heavily on Xbox Live being exclusive to Windows Phone.
However, it’s always good to give your customers more ways to access your service. And while Microsoft isn’t conceding defeat in the mobile wars, they are aware that the Android and iOS markets are trouncing them in terms of mobile game sales. If they want to compete, bringing the Live app to Android and other platforms is essentially the only way to do it.
There’s no information on when we can expect an Android Xbox Live app, but we here at QJ will keep you posted as details emerge.
What do you think of Xbox Live on your Android phone?
[Business Insider]

mfand1Take that, Windows phones!

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Posted Jan 25, 2012 at 3:30PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: saints row the third, THQ
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THQ hasn’t been doing great over the last few months, and this nasty letter from a former employee doesn’t make things look any better.
THQ, the company behind Saints Row: The Third, had a tough 2011. The company was in such dire straits that rumors floated around about it canceling its entire 2014 lineup, rumors the company vehemently denied. This morning we received word that THQ was shifting its strategies yet again, this time focusing more on its core franchises over third party licensing.
It’s hard to get a bead on exactly what’s happening with THQ. Rumors and sales indicate the company is in serious trouble despite the success of Saints Row, but the company refuses to admit that they have any sort of problem. Only one person seems to be willing to comment on the state of the company – an alleged former employee with an obvious bone to pick.
In a letter written to THQ’s Board of Directors, CEO Brian Farrell as well as the general public and a collection of gaming news sites, this “Formerly Mismanaged” employee rattles off a laundry lists of complaints about the company.
The letter essentially claims that THQ’s problems stem from mismanagement and a Board of Directors that has no clue how to strategically run a gaming company. It gives examples like acquiring game studios with no plan on how to utilize their talents (then later shutting them down), investing money into shrinking niche markets, the company’s refusal to dump a CEO that has tanked its stock price and high-paid executives making enormous mistakes that call their competency into question. The disastrous uDraw tablet also makes an appearance.
These allegations of management incompetency surface just a few days before THQ announces its current financial standing on February 2, and things certainly don’t look good. One analyst has gone on the record by stating that THQ, without some sort of financial windfall, with run out of cash near the middle of this year.
You can read the letter in its (extremely long) entirety below:
[JoyStiq]
"To:
THQ Board of Directors
Lawrence Burstein
James Whims, Gigex, Inc.
Henry DeNero, Arcturus Capital
Brian Dougherty, AirSet, Inc.
Jeffrey Griffiths , Lumber Liquidators
From:
Current and Ex-Employees, Shareholders, and The Public
Dear THQ Board,
I am an ex-employee at THQ. I saw the tweet-started headlines over the past week from an "industry expert." This expert is one who I and my friends and co-workers in the industry have never heard of after a long time in the field. I had been reading the various following articles and accounts and it generated sympathy for friends both recently laid off and currently still there. I thought it would be a good idea to send a note with their input. This note has honest facts and thoughts about THQ and the current problems there. Most of these facts are public knowledge and they have been confirmed by public records or can be confirmed by current and former THQ staff there both before and after my and their time.
I have long felt the need to explain to outsiders how this beaten-down company has wound up in this position. It is to the point where having it on your resume is not a point in your favor. And that shouldn't be the case. I'm/We're sending this note anonymously because some of us are still awaiting final checks and others know how little corporations like employees who air their dirty laundry. We feel the need to say something to combat the partial misinformation being written.
THQ had been known through the years for having a formula. They find a hot license, make a cheap game, barely advertise it, and make money. This formula worked during the Playstation and Xbox and Gameboy days and made the company a lot of cash. Unfortunately, THQ's old guard executives seem to be stuck trying to manage the company the same way they did back then and haven't realized the industry has changed.
The beginning of the end came years ago as Brian Farrell lead an executive team to acquire a large number of studios. A large amount of cash was used in the acquisition or setup of game developers with different degrees of talent. The problem was they were bought without strategic reasoning or specific plan on to use them. So after awhile another large amount of money was spent as those studios failed and were sold off and shut down. The executive team at the time were an entirely different group of people with one key exception in the CEO. The CEO/the then executive team wasted the cash that the company had built up with these massive investments and selloffs.
The studio purchase errors were not helped by the mistakes in the licensing deals that were signed by the same CEO. Millions and millions of dollars were wasted on acquiring licenses at the same time the kids, family, casual business was declining at a rapid rate. Instead of slowing those acquisitions he overpaid for more of them until again cash was wasted in paying for brands that didn't sell well anymore.
The mistakes in decisions and cash losses triggered wave after wave of layoffs. In the most recent wave, about 40 people lost their jobs this past December through no fault of their own. The reason why is the chronic and constant mismanagement of their company. The fact is that the CEO and executive committee were so focused on trying to hit an unrealistic financial goal that they bet everything on an extremely risky proposition in the uDraw tablet. When they lost, they further displayed their lack of management skills by not having a contingency plan. Three weeks after the game launched, an entire business unit was wiped out when it didn't meet its goal due to relying on that one product to hit an unrealistic target.
After the layoffs many ex-employees walked around shell-shocked and trying to figure out who was responsible. They came to the understanding that most of us do after leaving the company. The issue with THQ has never been one of lack of staff creativity, intellect or business intelligence. It all rests of the failure of its management team and you the Board of Directors.
This Board has allowed the Brian Farrell, the CEO, the ongoing ability to take a cash-rich profitable company and drive it from a $30 share price down to around $.70 without acting despite numerous mistakes that even for those lacking business training, could see were errors. Even without glaring mistakes how can the same CEO stay in charge after a 99% share price loss? Aside from the board, who is responsible for the current situation and who is accountable for the current and future job losses at the company? When you ask the recently departed who are a good source of information, you get the same answers. This uDraw failure is the largest and most recent one in a string of them that were hushed over and hidden. The answer aside from the Board is the current executive team that allowed this uDraw implosion to happen.
Brian Farrell, CEO with a 2011 salary of $1,289,558, for a lack of business intelligence or fiscal accountability. A vocal inside group pointed out the mistake of trying to launch a year-old product that received almost no software support in the last 12 months. Instead of listening and having a back-up plan, he went ahead and invested a ridiculous amount of money in the manufacturing and advertising of the product and failed miserably. It is passed time for him to go. We are wondering what is taking so long for you to act. We have been wondering this same question for a long time.
Martin Good, EVP and head of Kids, Family, Casual with a 2011 salary of $1,198,023, for bringing no strategic thought or business sense to the role. He was brought out from Australia sales to replace an outgoing head of the business unit and rapidly displayed a complete lack of leadership skills, vision, and any sort of analytical sense. Looking at his compensation package, he is an excellent negotiator as his salary is higher than anyone's except for the CEO. On the plus side he lost his job with the rest of those laid off. On the minus side, he will be floating down on a golden parachute while the rest of the former employees scramble to look for jobs in this challenging environment. Most of those jobs will be at studios in other parts of the country, so they will be forced to relocate their families in the middle of their childrens school years. It is incredible that he made this level of income while doing such a poor job, but it serves as a reflection of the lack of Brian Farrell's ability to staff well and manage.
Paul Pucino, CFO with a 2011 salary of $674,855, for not planning for this possibility and having a safety net or a plan to cover THQ just in case of failure. We have a line of credit that we likely used to buy the plastic that is not selling to customers. It is like taking a cash advance to buy THQ stock and just as worthless of an investment. Paul is known as an absentee executive who is missing when business situations gets complicated. While he was in the loop at the point of the risk, with the following failure he has been clearly unavailable. It is another example of Brian Farrell's inability to staff.
Ian Curran, EVP and head of global publishing with a 2011 salary of $1,037,047, for not flagging an unrealistic sales goal to the CEO or the Board when a big part of the corporation felt the numbers were unrealistic. He blindly held up an unachievable target and didn't act when multiple people told him he was aiming to high and out of step with the marketplace. If a sales executive's job is to anticipate the market, he has done a poor job of it. Another example of Brian Farrell not being able to find the right people for the right job.
Ed Kauffman, EVP of Legal and Business Affairs who clearly was signing bad deals on licensed products, not factoring in the changes in the business and being more critical with financial terms with partners. uDraw by itself cannot possibly explain the companies poor financial health. It is a combination of that product and a string of bad licensed deals that the company took on against better judgement. While Brain Farrell would logically be the final decisionmaker for deals, Kauffman is either unpersuasive in his arguments to not do them or supported them. Either situation equates to another example of poor staffing choices by the CEO.
uDraw was failure and the only people to blame are the people listed above. THQ and its current financial situation is also their responsibility. And they were paid around $4.5 million dollars for their poor decisions. If there is any doubt we would recommend talking to current and former staff to get the straight story. Don't read this note as bitterness on their part, but more as long overdue truth.
So, Board, it is time. Passed time for you to act and passed time for you to do something about the mismanagement that has gone on for too many years. We've watched the stock from the outside and read the comments and the reason why the company is valued so low despite its sales is because of this underqualified management team.
Board it is time for you to act before your names are added to the list above of things that must change.
Sincerely,
The Formerly Mismanaged"

mfthqle1THQ hasn’t been doing great over the last few months, and this nasty letter from a former employee doesn’t make things look any better.

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Posted Jan 21, 2012 at 11:33AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: ea fifa street, FIFA, fifa street preview
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ea_sports_thumbThanks to the awesome guys at EA Sports Australia. Harrison E got a chance to check out the soon to be released FIFA Street and check out all the new features.

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Posted Jan 21, 2012 at 10:35AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: ea games, EA Sports, Electronic Arts, jen riley, ssx
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ssx_qj_thumbHarrison E checked out the snow-shredding, avalanche causing, deadly descending SSX thanks to the guys at EA Sports.

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Posted Jan 20, 2012 at 7:49PM EST by QJ Staff Listed in: PSP Tags: all install, epic sathe, explore hyrule, ps3 homebrew, psp homebrew, renpkg, wagic the homebrew, wii homebrew, wiimc
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wag125This week QJ.net delivers the goods with more homebrew games and apps for your PSP, PS3 and Wii.

 

 

 

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Posted Jan 20, 2012 at 4:30PM EST by Listed in: PS3 Tags: Bethesda, patch 1.4, skyrim
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Bethesda releases full patch notes for their latest Skyrim update, now in the certification testing.
It seems like it’s been forever since the launch of Skyrim, but millions of gamers are still spending their free time slaying dragons and “accidentally” murdering their followers. And, as is customary with Bethesda games, Skyrim still has a fair few issues interfering with players’ ability to fully enjoy the game.
The company is more than aware of Skyrim’s issues and has been working non-stop to get them fixed –especially the ever-present PS3 bug that makes the game nearly unplayable for some users. I’ll skip the analysis and go straight to the patch notes. If you’re a Skyrim fan, you’ll want to read through these:
NEW FEATURES
Skyrim launcher support for Steam Workshop (PC)
BUG FIXES
General optimizations for memory and performance
Fixed occasional issue with armour and clothing not displaying properly when placed on mannequins in player’s house.(PS3)
Improved compiler optimisation settings (PC)
Long term play optimisations for memory and performance (PS3)
Memory optimisations related to scripting
Fixed crashes related to pathing and AI
Fixed crash in Haemar’s Shame if player had already completed “A Daedra’s Best Friend”
Fixed rare crash with loading saved games
Fixed issue with accented characters not displaying properly at the end of a line
Master Criminal achievement/trophy unlocks properly in French, German, Spanish and Italian
Fixed issue where dragon priest masks would not render correctly
Fixed issue where quests would incorrectly progress after reloading a save
Fixed issues with placing and removing books from bookshelves in the player’s home
Fixed issue where weapon racks and plaques would not work correctly in player’s house if player immediately visits their house before purchasing any furnishing.
Fixed issue where the player house in Windhelm would not clean up properly
Fixed crash related to giant attacks and absorb spells
Fixed issue with ash piles not cleaning up properly
Fixed occasional issue where overwriting an existing save would fail
Fixed memory crash with container menu
Fixed infinite loop with bookshelves
Fixed issue where traps in Shalidor’s Maze would not work properly in French, German, Spanish and Italian versions
Fixed issue where transforming back to human from werewolf would occasionally not fail
Bows and daggers will display properly when placed on weapon racks
QUEST FIXES
The Unusual Gem inside the Thalmor Embassy is now accessible after finishing “Diplomatic Immunity”
In “Breaching Security”, the quest token is no longer required to receive a fortune reading from Olava the Feeble
Fixed issue where Galmar would not complete Joining the Stormcloaks properly if “Season Unending” was an active quest
Fixed issue where starting “Season Unending” after finishing “Joining the Stormcloaks” would prevent “The Jagged Crown” from starting properly.
Fixed issue progressing through “Message to Whiterun” while “Season Unending” was still open would block progression for both quests.
In “Arniel’s Endeavor”, fixed issue where a quest journal would trigger multiple times
In “Forbidden Legend”, the amulet fragment can no longer disappear after player leaves a dungeon without taking it
Fixed rare issue in “Forbidden Legend” where killing Mikrul Gauldurson while sneaking would make his corpse unaccessible
In “The White Phial”, the phial can no longer disappear if player leaves dungeon without taking it
“The White Phial” will now start properly if player already has a briar heart in their inventory
Player can no longer get stuck in Misty Grove after completing “A Night to Remember”
Fixed issue where leaving Riften during “A Chance Arrangement” would prevent quest from progressing
In “Darkness Returns”, a door in Twilight Sepulcher will properly open if the player leaves the dungeon for an extended period of time before completing the quest
In “Under New Management”, if the player leaves the Oculory for an extended period of time after placing the focusing crystal and returns, the quest will proceed correctly
“Onmund’s Request” will now start properly if player has already found Enthir’s staff before receiving this quest
Fixed instance where Tonilia would stop buying stolen items and also would not give Guild Leader Armor
“Repairing the Phial” will start properly if player already has unmelting snow or mammoth tusk in their inventory
Finding Pantea’s Flute before speaking with Pantea no longer prevents her quest from updating
In “The Coming of the Dawn”, fixed rare instance where a quest object would spawn incorrectly on the Katariah during Hail Sithis
Fixed rare issue in “The Mind of Madness” where player is unable to equip the Wabbajack
Fixed issue in “Pieces of the Past” where Mehrunes Dagon’s Razor will not trigger properly if player leaves the cell for extended period of time before activating it
“Blood’s Honor” will start properly if you visited and completed Driftshade and an extended period of time passes before starting the quest.
Fixed rare issue where “Dampened Spirits” would not start properly
Fixed issue where player would be unable to become Thane of Riften if they purchased a home first
Fixed issue where killing guards in Cidhna Mine woud block progression for “No One Escapes Cidhna Mine”
Fixed numerous issues with “Blood on the Ice” not triggering properly
In “Blood on the Ice”, Calixto can now be killed if player owns a house in Windhelm
In “The Cure for Madness”, killing Cicero then resurrecting him no longer impedes quest progress
Fixed rare issue in “To Kill an Empire” where an NPC would fail to die properly
Clearing Knifepoint Ridge before starting “Boethiah’s Champion” no longer prevents quest from starting.
That’s quite a few fixes for one patch – Bethesda hopes to have 1.4 submitted for certification early next week.
[Edge]

mfsky141Bethesda releases full patch notes for their latest Skyrim update, now in the certification testing.

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Posted Jan 8, 2012 at 12:00PM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Wii, Nintendo 3DS Tags: Interview, mario kart 7, miyamoto, Shigeru Miyamoto, super mario land 3d
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miyamoto_sMiyamoto discusses life and working at Nintendo in new interview.

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Posted Jan 8, 2012 at 7:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: figures, Gabe Newell, half life 3, portal 2, Steam, valve
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steam-large2011 was a huge year for the Portal creators but how did they end up this way?

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Posted Jan 6, 2012 at 2:10PM EST by Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: microsoft hack, xbox live
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One sharp-witted Xbox Live user tracked down her hacked account, and in the process revealed that the problem may be bigger than Microsoft is letting on.
The Xbox Live hacking scandal has been rolling through games media for the last few weeks, with Microsoft continually confirming that everything is under control, and users continually confirming the opposite. Today we have the latest bit of news from the debacle, one that indicates the problem being way outside of Microsoft’s ability to manage.
Here’s the breakdown: A gamer had her Live account compromised. The account was then used to purchase thousands of MP against her wishes, so she contacted Microsoft and let them know what was happening. Microsoft said the account would be suspended, but when she turned on her system it auto-logged into the account. Microsoft’s response? They said they were “unable” to lock the account. What?!
After a little bit of sleuthing through her friends list and messages, she discovered that her account had been sold to another user via an illicit website. This site currently has around 1,900 hacked Xbox Live accounts up for sale, with prices that start around $20. There’s still no information on how exactly accounts are being hacked, but the discovery does help show what happens after the hack has been completed:
Thief uses stolen account to buy Xbox Live Family Pack
Thief attaches new account to Xbox Live Family Pack
Thief transfers points from stolen account to new accounts
Thief sells new accounts at auction
Microsoft is continuing to deny that the issue lies in Xbox Live, and EA has naturally said the same thing about their security measures. However, it’s hard to believe that this many players would just suddenly fall victim to phishing attacks.
What do you think is going on with Xbox Live? Microsoft cover-up or user error?
[Edge]

mfhackedlive1One sharp-witted Xbox Live user tracked down her hacked account, and in the process revealed that the problem may be bigger than Microsoft is letting on.

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Posted Jan 5, 2012 at 8:20AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: Xbox 360, PS3 Tags: ESRB, jiggle physics., Namco Bandai, soul calibur 5, soul calibur v, video game ratings
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soulcalibur5Never have I seen such an official report about "Jiggling" since PlayBoy did that Volleyball article.

 

 

 

 

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Posted Jan 4, 2012 at 8:05AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PC Gaming Tags: DRM, ip spoofing, Pirates, video game piracy
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pirateflagLawyer says that most torrenters wouldn't know how to IP spoof or have the desire or technical know how to do so.

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Posted Jan 1, 2012 at 8:15AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3, Wii Tags: ea games, Electronic Arts, nintendo sopa, sony sopa, sopa
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nintendo-thumb1Corporations are moving their support faster than loading a GoDaddy site.

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Posted Dec 30, 2011 at 4:35PM EST by Listed in: iPad Tags: GameStop, ios, ipad, iphone, ipod
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The retailer’s fledgling iPhone/iPad/iPod trade-in market is apparently flourishing.
Earlier in the year, GameStop announced that it would begin taking trade-ins of iOS devices like iPods and iPads. The initial response was mixed, as it was hard to determine whether device owners would actually bring their hard-won devices into GameStop to trade for systems or games, especially given he company’s reputation for sticking it to trade-in customers.
According to GameStop, however, there’s no room for debate – the program has been a massive success. Company president Tony Bartel issued a statement declaring that the new service had “exceeded expectations,” and noted that GameStop was expecting a big rush in the post-holiday season due to gamers trading in old devices replaced by new gifts.
GameStop is by no means the only company that accepts iOS for trade, but it was a bold move for a retailer that focuses exclusively on gaming. Naturally, the company will need to continue to branch out as digital distribution becomes more and more viable – the trade-in market is the most valuable aspect of their business and will keep them solvent for years to come if they can stay on top of trends.
Would you trade your iPad in at GameStop?
[MSNBC]

mfgamestopipad1The retailer’s fledgling iPhone/iPad/iPod trade-in market is apparently flourishing.

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Posted Dec 28, 2011 at 8:30AM EST by Harrison E Listed in: PS3 Tags: avenger controllers, ign, Kotaku, ocean marketing, Penny Arcade, pr fail
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avengerps3The customer is always right.  Until you call them names then the customer has the right to sue.

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