The word from GDC Europe is that game developers should keep in mind that Americans don't take failing very well. We discuss that, rumors of a Durango development kit being sold on eBay, and people blowing Gearbox's statements out of proportion.
Hosts: Jarret Redding, Robert Hill-Williams, Nick Zielenkievicz, Mikey Kenny
Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks
Durango Sells on eBay:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-13-microsoft-xbox-durango-development-kit-sells-for-thousands-of-pounds-on-ebay
Americans Don't Like Failure:
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/14/don-daglow-on-how-failure-is-a-tough-sell-for-american-gamers/
Girlfriend Mode:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2012/aug/14/borderlands-2-girlfriend-mode?fb=optOut
http://www.gamepolitics.com/2012/08/13/gearbox-denies-calling-borderlands-2-best-friends-forever-skill-tree-girlfriend-mode-inte
