Writer, Agilist, Elder Geek
The bad: EA appears to be having layoffs in Vancouver. It doesn't sound too big, but still bad for those losing their jobs, and it might be worth seeing if this is the start of something bigger.
The good: Ignition games raised $5 million for a realistic driving game. I'm sure you could help them spend the money, so send a resume.
(Also, is it just me, or do driving games never go out of style no matter what?)
The article shows how people are protesting against it – and more. Maps, quotes and more will help you get an idea of how incredibly angry people are.
Money Quote: "This is not Hollywood versus Silicon Valley, as oldmedia likes to frame it. This is Hollywood versus The People."
To bring it a bit more into focus for the blog, it appears a lot of businesses who make media have continued to make a lot of enemies who are very aware – and are unifying. This is big for us who speak to progeekery because you can expect A) some strange last-gasp activities from Big Media, and B) A lot of changes, reactions, overreactions, new ventures, and more to come out of this.
It also means, beyond the great political and economic and ethical discussions, those of us working in media are going to face – one way or another – a vastly different future than we we would have expected years or decades ago. It's only how the change will be handled that differs.
Fusing FIOS streaming with Redbox? Sounds like a plan.
So here's another major entrant in the video wars. FIOS has barely been on my radar as it seemed to be another effort, so maybe I better start paying attention.
Mostly this seems to be a useful joint venture to do more for Redbox and give Verizon more options. However I don't see this remaining joint forever – I see it being adsorbed into Verizon or spun off somehow. It's still a bit experimental.
So my take?
– Steven Savage