On this Mashcast we discuss Microsoft putting the kabosh on some XBox rumors, EA looking into subscription models, how Metacritic effects developers, more Mass Effect woes, and more.
Hosts: Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz, Mikey Kenny
Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks
No New Xbox At E3:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2012/03/15/microsoft-will-not-be-showing-the-xbox-720-durango-xbox-next-or-any-new-console-at-e3/
Retail Caught Flat-Footed on Vita:
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-15-capcom-us-retail-caught-a-little-flat-footed-on-vita
EA Looking Into Subscription Models:
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-15-battlefield-subscription-eas-looking-at-it
Metacritic Bonus:
http://www.develop-online.net/news/40203/Obsidian-staff-missed-Metacritic-pay-by-1-point
http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/03/why-are-game-developer-bonuses-based-on-review-scores/
The Death of Console (Again):
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/164923/gdc_2012_ngmocos_ben_cousins__.php
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/video-games/gaming-news/new-ipad-poses-threat-to-xbox-playstation-game-consoles/article2366468/
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/12/epic-consoles-must-be-bleeding-edge-in-next-generation/
Mass Effect Woes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRRpGlmtws8
http://www.gamepolitics.com/2012/03/12/ea-rebukes-claim-mass-effect-3-day-one-dlc-retail-disc
http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidthier/2012/03/13/fans-petition-bioware-to-change-mass-effect-3-ending/
