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SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones) -- In the world of technology, the words "Apple" and "innovation" have become practically synonymous. In one area, however, the maker of personal computers and consumer electronic devices has shown an inability to think different. And that area is not an insignificant one: It's the composition of its top leadership. Chief Executive Steve Jobs, who co-founded Apple in Cupertino, Calif., more than three decades ago, has seen his identity grow so intertwined with that of the company that, to many, Jobs is Apple (AAPL) and vice-versa. Especially given the company's turbulence during his decade-long absence, Apple faces an extraordinarily difficult task in succession planning. So far, the company has given few if any signs that it has even begun.
Dungeon Runners Interview with NCsoft Audio Director/Composer ...
Tracy W. Bush is an award winning sound designer and composer, and is currently the Audio Director for NCsoft. Prior to joining NCsoft in 2004, he was a composer and sound designer at Blizzard, where he worked on such AAA titles as StarCraft, StarCraft: Brood War, Diablo II, WarCraft III, WarCraft III: The Frozen Throne, and World of WarCraft. Previous to his video game career, he worked in technical support and Information Technology positions in San Francisco, and spent evenings and weekends playing piano for small parties, singing in a cappella groups, and stage acting. M4G caught up with Tracy W. Bush (no relation to current US President George W. Bush) to discuss his eclectic score for the recently released free-to-download and play, MMO Dungeon Runners. M4G: First of all, please tell us about your musical background and how you got started working in the video game industry?
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2K Announces Civilization Revolution - Sid Meier's First Game for ...
2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., announced today that it will publish Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution, the first next generation game designed by world famous game designer Sid Meier. Slated for a spring 2008 release for next generation consoles and handhelds, Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution is being developed by Firaxis Games, 2K's world-renowned development studio. Sid Meier put computer gaming on the map when he delivered Civilization to the gaming world, launching the "God Game" genre and creating one of the most award-winning and addictive strategy series of all time, including Sid Meier's Civilization IV, the Gamespy and GameSpot 2005 Game of the Year. Driven by sheer passion for the game concept, Meier is now handcrafting a brand-new Civilization experience designed and built from scratch for next gen consoles and handhelds.
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