Zynga's definition of innovation is a bit different from ours... And Websters. Additionally, no Blizzcon this year, THQ is in trouble, Nintendo may be doing some re-branding, no new XBox in 2012, and PSN NA loses it's director. That, plus more, on this Mashcast.
Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz
Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks
Show Notes:
No Blizzcon in 2012:
http://www.destructoid.com/no-blizzcon-in-2012-convention-returns-in-2013-220317.phtml
THQ's Axe:
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/01/report-thq-vp-of-tech-mark-deloura-out-alongside-174-others/
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-31-thq-threatened-with-nasdaq-delisting
Nintendo Considering Rebranding Wii U:
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/333583/whats-in-a-name-nintendo-considering-wii-u-rebrand-sources-claim/
PS Vita Cheaper When Downloaded:
http://www.shacknews.com/article/72250/report-vita-games-will-be-cheaper-when-downloaded
http://mashthosebuttons.com/2012/02/vitas-digital-games-rumored-to-offer-modest-discounts/
PSN North American Director Leaves Sony:
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/30/psn-north-american-senior-director-susan-panico-leaves-sony/
Sony Preparing to Copy Wii U?:
http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/02/sony-patent-application-shows-control-method-that-resembles-wii-u/
No new Xbox in 2012:
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-30-microsoft-no-new-xbox-in-2012
http://www.develop-online.net/news/39631/Next-Xbox-not-set-for-E3-2012-Microsoft-claims
Buffalo Studios accuse Zynga of Copying:
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-01-30-buffalo-studios-latest-to-accuse-zynga-of-copycat-tactics
Zynga on Innovation:
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/6687/talking_copycats_with_zyngas_.php
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-02-01-zynga-we-define-innovation-differently
http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2012/02/01/leaked-zynga-memo-justifies-copycat-strategy/
