Free-to-play Quake Live enters beta, Earth Eternal developer Sparkplay falls on some hard times, PowerGig is the catalyst for mass plastic instrument destruction, and Billy Mitchell has amazing hair.
AJ: Did I miss anything while I was in London?
Will: Not really. Few game announcements, few lawsuits... oh, and they announced a new Sims game.
AJ: WAIT WHAT WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?!!
Dave: Good to have you back, AJ.
8/9 - I leave for one week and they announce the Sims game I've been dreaming of since I was 19
QUAKE LIVE
AJ: Looks like Quake Live is out of beta.
Tae: We've been playing it all morning, AJ. What, you thought we were working?
Andy: BOOM! HEADSHOT!
AJ: ...
Some Bad News
AJ: Looks like Sparkplay's hit some tough times.
Dave: That's a real shame. Hopefully those affected will quickly and safely find employment.
Fake Guitars Dropped Into Real Volcano
Dave: Wasteful? Yes. But also awesome.
Tae: WTF? They couldn't just donate them to charity?
Will: Well, there are worse fates for plastic instruments...
Image courtesy Forbes
Billy Mitchell Reclaims Donkey Kong and Donkey Kong Jr. High Scores
AJ: Man, this is just going to go back and forth, isn't it?
Tae: I will say this for Billy Mitchell: he wins the battle for best hair.
Source: Daily News from GamePro.com
Tuesday, August 10, 2010