Some misguided Twitter messages got The Redner Group canned from its public relations position within 2K Games last week. In short, boss Jim Redner lambasted critics of Duke Nukem Forever for giving the game bad reviews, threatening to “reevaluate” their selection process for reviews, which lead to rumors of blacklisting every outlet that gave “venomous” […]
Ever wonder what they pay people to make your video games? Game Developer magazine has got you covered. A few weeks ago, the publication released the results of its annual Salary Survey results, which have painted an American video game development industry made up of less disparate income differentials than one may assume when listening […]
Once upon a time, not so long ago, cult favorite developer Tim Schafer had some key words for Activision CEO Bobby Kotick, chief among them being “prick.” Schafer has since elaborated on his thoughts of the man, but Kotick himself has finally weighed in on the initial tension. Speaking to Edge (via CVG), the same […]
Whether a dig at the controversy at Infinity Ward or just another genuine appraisal of his home turf, developer-deity Shigeru Miyamoto recently spoke on Nintendo staff loyalty. Speaking to Edge magazine, Miyamoto had a lot to say how the volatile and ever-shifting industry, and how Nintendo manages to keep its developers despite the constant fluxuations. […]