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MASS EFFECT 3 to Be Origin Exclusive


Mass Effect 3 logoEA has not backed out of the digital distribution race, even though Steam is clearly the leader at this point. Despite shaky working relations with Valve in 2011 (which both companies claimed had been cleared up), EA has stated that Valve’s publishing policies make distribution of additional content and contact with consumers too difficult.

It’s the same song and dance that gamers have heard ever since EA started placing such heavy influence on its proprietary Origin service. And gamers surprised that EA will not be bringing this title to Steam need to pull their heads out of the dirt.

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Why Major Corporations Still Don’t Understand the Internet


Recently, the craze around the Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA, has driven level-headed internet users to a maddened psychosis equivalent to a visit to 4chan. For those unfamiliar with the subject, here’s a quick synopsis done analogously to this breakfast burrito that I’m eating.

SOPA burrito

The Internet Burrito

You see, like this burrito, the internet is filled with all kinds of diverse, inspired content created by various individuals. Read the rest of this entry