Peter Freese's Blog (3)

On Monday, March 23, we received a letter from United Business Media (UBM), claiming that we were violating their "intellectual property rights" by promoting our "upcoming gaming event". You can read the details in the attached letter, but what apparently has UBM's legal department in a tizzy is that we listed an overseas partner - Howell Expo's… Continue

I was recently asked if the LOGIN Conference was just for MMO developers. It's a valid question, but it is illustrative of what I believe to be a significant hurdle for those in the online games industry. I'll answer the question first, and then talk a bit more about the proble… Continue

Game industry pundits have developed a peculiar malady over the last few years. Analysts (both professional and amateur) continue to proclaim the death of the PC gaming market, pointing to tumbling NPD sales numbers, shrinking shelf space at retailers, and announcements by major development houses that they are moving to console only. Contradictory enthusiasts, fan boys and apologists alike quickly rise to the bait, pointing to major titles like the Sims or World of Warcraft expansions, which co… Continue