On this episode of the Mashcast we discuss the possible cancellation of Dead Space 4, announcement of Assassin's Creed 4, a recent GDC developer survey, and Cliffy B's thoughts on microtransations.
Hosts: Jarret Redding, Nick Zielenkievicz, Mikey Kenny
Theme: "Insert Coin" - Chris Geehan of Hyperduck Soundworks
Assassin's Creed 4:
http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/02/28/assassins-creed-iv-black-flag-confirmed-box-art-revealed
http://penny-arcade.com/report/editorial-article/assassins-creed-4-reveal-proved-embargo-failure-and-rigidity-of-publishers
http://www.polygon.com/2013/3/4/4043166/assassins-creed-4-black-flag-ac4
Dead Space 4 Cancelled (Maybe):
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-03-05-dead-space-4-cancelled-as-series-sales-decline-report
GDC Dev Survey
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-02-28-gdc-sees-devs-shifting-away-from-consoles
Vote with your wallet:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-03-01-amid-growing-anger-at-micro-transactions-cliffyb-calls-on-gamers-to-vote-with-their-wallets
