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This is a look into what Jordon Murrell knows about the past 10 years of Game Industry History

Created by ninjafox2014 on Sep 22, 2010

Last updated: 09/22/10 at 10:50 PM

• Sony: PS3 Errors Due To Clock Bug
  Jul 1, 2010 12:00 AM

  written by Leigh Alexander Question 1: What were the details of the event? A: Sony says the widespread PlayStation 3 outages users have suffered since last night are due to a bug in the system's clock functionality Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? A: Most Game developers are stupefied about this and are even more cautious about their input to any future developments in their company products
  http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/27443/Sony_PS3_Errors_Due_To_Clock_Bug.php

• 3DS Uses Same CPU As Early iPhones, Zune HD
  2010

  written by Kyle Orland Question 1: What were the details of the event? A:the 3ds will be using the same processor as the ipod zune and some pieces that match certain parts from sony products Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? A: this event would allow the game designer and developers to recieve higher pays and may result in coming up with something better the next day
  http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/30559/Report_3DS_Uses_Same_CPU_As_Early_iPhones_Zune_HD.php

• Take-Two Sues Duke Nukem Forever Maker
  2009

  written by Leigh Alexander Question 1: What were the details of the event? A: 3d realms is being sued byTake-Two Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? A:the lawsuit may force the developers and designers of the losing company out of work
  http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/23645/TakeTwo_Sues_Duke_Nukem_Forever_Maker.php

• Rebellion Acquires Empire Studio Razorworks
  2008

  Written by David Jenkins Question 1: What were the details of the event? A: British developer Rebellion has acquired Empire Interactive’s internal development studio Razorworks. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? A: Some developers and designers will begin to work out of their element and under new management
  http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/19488/Rebellion_Acquires_Empire_Studio_Razorworks.php

• THQ, Big Huge Games Partner For Rolston-Led RPG
  2007

  Written by Brandon Boyer Question 1: What were the details of the event? A: Though the pair are still keeping a tight lid on specifics, publisher THQ and developer Big Huge Games have a development agreement for the Ken Rolston led RPG Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? A: this agreement allows the designers and developers towork with new skills to create a new game
  http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/13757/THQ_Big_Huge_Games_Partner_For_RolstonLed_RPG.php

• D3 Publisher Acquires Vicious Cycle Software
  2007

  written by D3 Staff Question 1: What were the details of the event? A: D3Publisher of America has bought North Carolina-based Vicious Cycle Software as a wholly owned subsidiary Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? A: this new software is a new experience for some game developers
  http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/14401/D3_Publisher_Acquires_Vicious_Cycle_Software.php

• E-On Software Ships Vue 5 xStream
  2006

  written by Simon Carless Question 1: What were the details of the event? A: Graphics tool developer e-on software has the immediate availability of the Vue 5 xStream plug-ins for 3ds max and Maya. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? A: the developers can now create new video games with the features on the software
  http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/7987/EOn_Software_Ships_Vue_5_xStream.php

• Blizzard Acquires Swingin' Ape Entertainment
  2005

  written by Simon Carless Question 1: What were the details of the event? A: World Of WarCraft creator Blizzard Entertainment has announced the acquisition of Southern California-based console firm and current StarCraft Ghost developer Swingin' Ape Studios. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? A: the new management may cause some of the designers and developers to lose their jobs or certain privileges
  http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/5511/Blizzard_Acquires_Swingin_Ape_Entertainment.php

• Take-Two Appoints New CEO
  2005

  written by David Jenkins Question 1: What were the details of the event? A: Representatives from Take-Two Interactive have announced that company president and board member Paul Eibeler has now also been made chief executive officer. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? A: he now has the power to change a little more about the games that the developers and designers create.
  http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/4897/TakeTwo_Appoints_New_CEO.php

• Electronic Arts Partners With Steven Spielberg
  2005

  Written by David Jenkins and Simon Carless Question 1: What were the details of the event? A: Officials from Electronic Arts have announced a collaboration with legendary movie director Steven Spielberg to create three “new original franchise properties. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? A: they would be able to work with games that dealt with movies that are out in theaters.
  http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/6840/Electronic_Arts_Partners_With_Steven_Spielberg.php