“LittleBigPlane, Contra, hardcore gamers with too much time on their hands and a desire to make the impossible possible is LittleBigContra. Almost 100,000 users have hearted the project within LittleBigPlanet, while over 220,000 have viewed its trailer on YouTube.” — excerpt from a 1UP feature
Active participate in Revision3’s weekly video game podcast, Co-Op, an evolution of The 1UP Show. Regularly asked to appear to discuss breaking video game news and engage in conversations about the newest game releases. Recent topics included the Game Developers Conference 2009, Halo Wars and Fallout 3: Operation Anchorage.
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Xbox 360 Community Games Devs Talk Successes, Failures, What They Want
“I’d use this as a rule of thumb for now and if you’re going to set off to spend a year writing a massive RPG I wouldn’t expect hundreds of thousands back.” — excerpt from an in-depth news feature for Gamasutra
Xbox 360 Version Of Wii Remote In Development Since Summer, Source Tells MTV News
“If everything goes according to plan, Microsoft’s response to Nintendo’s Wii will appear before the end of the year, a developer briefed on the project told MTV News.”
‘Guitar Hero’ Publisher Working On ‘DJ Hero,’ Source Tells MTV News
“As if plastic guitars, drums, basses and microphones weren’t enough, “Guitar Hero” publisher Activision Blizzard is also working on a DJ-based music game called “DJ Hero,” a source confirmed to MTV News.”
David Jaffe Forming Studio with Head of Incognito
“David Jaffe is no longer going to be part of the internal workings at Sony Computer Entertainment America. 1UP confirmed with multiple sources that Jaffe is currently working with Incognito Entertainment head Scott Campbell on the formation of a new studio to be based out of Utah.”
In China, Monks Mix ‘Counter-Strike’ With Spiritual Enlightenment
“Buddhist monk. “Counter-Strike.” Not exactly two things you expect to have anything in common. But, while researching a story that has absolutely nothing to do with either, we discovered some monks in China that are big fans of Valve’s shooter.”
Iraq Veteran Joins Protest Against Army Video Game, Publisher Offers Defense
“Ryan Lockwood, a 24-year-old ex-U.S. Army soldier and member of Iraq Veterans Against the War, joined dozens of protesters outside game publisher Ubisoft’s San Francisco office today to protest the publisher’s involvement in the “America’s Army” series.”
Developed segment on “24: The Game” for 1UP.com weekly video podcast, The 1UP Show. Segment was filmed on location in Los Angeles and included interviews with key celebrities such as Kiefer Sutherland and Elisha Cuthbert. Developed second segment on PLAY! concert in Chicago, featuring interviews with industry musical luminaries.
