Tag Archives: Activision

Behind the Line: Activision’s Algorithm Patent

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If anyone noticed, sorry for the delay. Getting poked in the eye and then Halloween took away some of my usual writing time. In any case, I had intended to be done with Algorithms by now… then Activision’s patent brings

Behind the Line Radio Podcast: MLG, and the future of Esports

Hello Enthusiacs!  This week Kynetyk welcomes competitive Street Fighter player DJ to the show.  Together they discuss the recent purchase of Major League Gaming by Activision, and the implications this might have on the future and growth of esports.  A

Behind the Line: Activision buys Major League Gaming

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Woo, Activision is in the news for another big buy.  This one’s not as big as buying King, but it could wind up having a more apparent impact, as they have purchased the e-sports organization Major League Gaming. This will

Behind the Line: Activision buys Candy Crush maker King

Sometimes a topic comes up that just I know I have to write about, games industry news that nearly everyone knows about, or has some connection to the participants, something that has discussion, but people keep seeming to ignore something

Sony Press Conference E3 2015

Howdy all! For the last few years, the crew has been getting onto Skype for our tradition of watching and critiquing the beloved press conferences at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo. For this E3, we decided to record our shenanigans.

Vega Goose Says: Call of Duty Hate

For many years the mere mention of Call of Duty would start a huge flame war on nearly any forum on the internet. Today Vega Goose asks the simple question of why? [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzxK49DPV9E]

The Big Book of Controversies – Chapter V

Maybe A Little Too Human – Epic Games v. Silicon Knights 2007 – 2012 Founded by Dennis Dyack in 1992 and headquartered in St. Catharines, Ontario, most of Silicon Knight’s early games were geared towards early PC brands such as

Transformers: The Games VS. The Movies

High Moon Studios Cybertron Series VS. Michael Bay Transformers Movies Who will win? I am so sick of the summer popcorn, sex joke, punch line, leg hump, gold tooth, scrotum shake that is Michael Bay’s Transformers. I was excited for

PS4 Review: Destiny

Developer: Bungie Publisher: Activision Platforms: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 Modes: Singe-Player / Multiplayer Distribution: Physical CD / Download ESRB: T Content Warning: Animated Blood, Violence A Hollowed Earth Destiny is a beautiful, beautiful bauble. Glittering gently in the

6 Game Franchises That Need Reboots/Sequels

I’ve already mentioned how I feel about sequels and remakes in the video game industry. If you missed it, click here! I think we can do without a lot of the fluff, and get to the games that provide hours