Playfish: “Physical Media Doesn’t Have A Chance”

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edge-online.com - 28 days ago

Playfish: “Physical Media Doesn’t Have A Chance”

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Speaking at the London Games Conference last night, co-founder and CEO of Facebook game specialist Playfish Kristian Segerstrale told panel chairman Phil Harrison that “physical media doesn’t have a chance in the future”. It was a sentiment that Runescape maker Jagex CEO ...

gamesbrief.com - 27 days ago

MechScape cancellation costs Jagex tens of millions

— gamesbrief.com — It’s a brave CEO who cancels his company’s second largest project after four years of development and... shortly before release. But that’s exactly what Mark Gerhard of Jagex has done with MechScape. The new MMO from the makers of Runescape has been canned shortly before release. When Mark ... (more) MechScape cancellation costs Jagex tens of millions

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gamesbrief.com - 22 days ago

Playfish must be important – even Reuters want a TV interview with CEO Kristian Segerstrale

— gamesbrief.com — Here’s one minute and fifty five seconds on how mainstream – and financially important – Playfish has... become if Reuters wants to interview the CEO. Related posts: Social games market worth $1 billion annually, says Playfish Playfish’s Segerstrale says big branded ... (more) Playfish must be important – even Reuters want a TV ...

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