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This Is Good News For The Future Graphics Of Minecraft

6:40AM November 2, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

Minecraft has a great personality, but it’s not the prettiest game in the world. Fortunately for the more superficial of us, developer Notch has taken some of that Minecraft money and hired a great artist, one you already know. More »


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Lord Of The Rings RPG Head Developer Quits

5:30AM October 30, 2010 | Michael McWhertor

Ryan Geithman, founder and president of Champions of Norrath and Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance developer Snowblind Studios, has left the Seattle-based studio after 13 years with the company and in the midst of developing the studio’s current game. More »


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Midway Loses Another, Chairwoman Steps Down

12:40PM November 8, 2008 | Michael McWhertor

Shari Redstone, Midway chairwoman and daughter of CBS/Viacom billionaire Sumner Redstone, has left the building. The daughter Redstone joined Midway in 2004 — its last profitable year — and has been replaced by Peter C. Brown who steps up from regular ol’ board member to Mr. Chairman as of right now. Ms. Redstone has left the company to help out over at National Amusements, not over displeasure with The Joker’s toned-down fatality in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe.