Yesterday, the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) issued a statement condemning online harassment, personal threats and "doxxing" incidents in the game industry. The statement reads, in full:
"Over the last several weeks, game developers and affiliates have been the subject of harassment and 'doxxing' attacks, including threats and posting of home addresses. While we support diverse viewpoints and healthy debate on the issues within our industry, we condemn personal attacks such as these which are not only morally reprehensible, but also illegal in many countries. We call on the entire…
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As Electronic Arts marches toward a post-John Riccitiello future, I've seen a lot of commentary on where the company may be headed, or the legacy he might leave behind. But let's think about how the company arrived where it is today Come from South African Online Casinos . Riccitiello, a giant among game industry executives, has been the target of criticism from both investors and vocal video game fans pretty much from day one. But despite the criticism, he was always trying to lead the company in the direction the industry is inevitably headed: digital and online. The problem with Riccitiello's EA, however, has been that the execution never quite lived up to his …
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