A variety of gaming news caught our interest last week. The leaked documents showing Microsoft's fantastic plans for an Xbox 720 were by far the most exciting, and our interview with Warren Spector shed some light on the motivations behind Epic Mickey 2.
Small-time gaming got a little recognition too, with developer Wooga releasing the source code for its entirely HTML5 mobile game, and Unity Engine 4 announcing support for Linux developers.
- Curt Schilling’s demise: from sports savior to enemy of the taxpayers
The sports icon decried government handouts, then wasted millions in tax money. - Leaked document points to $299 "Xbox 720" for 2013 (updated)
Microsoft takedown request suggests leak could be genuine. - Unity Engine 4 will let devs "do so much more with so much less"
New animation tools, Flash, and Linux support will be included in update. - Review: Gods & Kings is an essential Civilization expansion
AI improvements, new gameplay systems round out the base Civ V game. - Diablo III digital purchases can be limited for up to 72 hours (updated)
Online purchasers must play "Starter Edition" before Blizzard review. - Developer releases source of HTML5 mobile game, sheds light on challenges
Wooga says HTML5 gaming has tons of potential, but isn't quite ready yet. - Review: Quantum Conundrum builds complex puzzles from simple mechanics
Portal creator's latest lives up to its pedigree. - Defining Tetris: How courts judge gaming clones
Legal battle lays out when copycats go too far. - How Epic Mickey 2 is like Deus Ex
Warren Spector on bringing freedom of choice to the puzzle platformer. - Planetside 2 offers a new take on the persistent shooter
Free-to-play sequel offers territorial tug-of-war with deep customization.
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