John Taylor
John Taylor
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There's been a lot of hand wringing going on because of what the cost outlook is for game development for the next set of platforms, ... I think there's a growing feeling that in order to build and launch a game you're going to have to start at the $20 million mark - $10 million to build the game and $10 to launch it with a big splash. In order to be able to make any money on that kind of investment, you either have to assume some substantial unit numbers, which are hard to do in the first year or two of a platform's existence, or you've got to raise prices.
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Nintendo has a very interesting opportunity, if they choose to use it, to get a larger market share of the older audience, ... Nintendo has always had the core audience of younger players. At this time during other console launches, they've had a business plan that was less attractive for third-party publishers. This time around, the model is real similar to Xbox and Sony. My sense is you're going to see more third-party support, which gives them a bigger shot at that older audience.
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There's a risk you're going to distract consumers' attention and put it on something that doesn't exist yet in the marketplace. The last thing anyone wants to do is undercut demand for product in the market now.
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It affected (network) traffic going to and coming from the West Coast and other Western parts of the U.S..
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I think the DC is in a position to benefit for the shortage, ... Sega's key strategy now is to identify Dreamcast with online gaming ... If Sega can get that grounded, then I think the Dreamcast is in a position to stick around for a long time.
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In our research we found that over 100 families per week, as well as hundreds of individuals including disabled persons, and those with substance abuse problems seek the help of the local food banks.
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He may not be recognized as a state placer or a state champion, but people know what kind of wrestler he is and what he can accomplish at the Dome this year.
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It (the lack of saving) bothers me tremendously.
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It bothers me to think about it -- the kids are starting fires and they're firefighters. It's wrong.
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Dan has a real vision of where he wants to take the bureau and the work that the bureau does. He's really crystal clear on what needs to be done and how to go about it.
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He had a good tournament and he's wrestling with a lot of confidence right now. He's wrestled a number of the top guys in his (state) bracket already this year.
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If you can tap into a vein of interest that they have, then you've got a high probability of having a commercial success on your hands. And if that spills into the mass market, then you've got an overwhelming success.