<![CDATA[Kotaku: dan hsu]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/kotaku.com.png <![CDATA[Kotaku: dan hsu]]> http://kotaku.com/tag/dan hsu http://kotaku.com/tag/dan hsu <![CDATA[ There Will Be No 1UP Conversion Rating Table ]]> 1UP-editorial-director-Dan-Hsu.jpeg So, yes, the 1UP team (including EGM and Games for Windows) have ditched the 1-10 review scale. Whew, good! As we previously posted, in their place will be a school-like grading system, with titles ranked between A+ and F. The changes will take place during March on 1UP, in the April issue of EGM and the April/May issue of GFW. So if an "A+" is a "10", what is a "B" or a "B-" on 1UP's previous scale? Says 1UP Network editorial director Dan Hsu:

We're not publicizing the conversion scale because we want our readers to go with our new scoring system and not be constantly translating the new letters back to our old scores. We also don't want our reviewers to be thinking about how they translate. It's just easier for us to have everyone move forward and accept the new ratings. But most people can figure it out. Our old "average" in the 5 range roughly translates to the C letter grades (with plusses and minuses), for example.

Smart of them not to make a conversion table. What would the point of switching over be then?
Shoe Interview [Level Up]

]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:40:04 MST Brian Ashcraft http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=357975&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[ Talkin' 'Bout Exclusives On G4 Today ]]> DUR DUR DURJust a quick programming note for you, my beloved Kotaku readers. Yours truly will be making a rare appearance outside of the house by appearing on G4's Attack of the Show this evening. I'll be featured alongside EGM editor-in-chief Dan "Shoe" Hsu to talk about recent console exclusivity announcements including Devil May Cry 4 and Ace Combat 6 for the Xbox 360.

Is Sony doomed? Does anyone care about Ace Combat? What's up with Final Fantasy XIII? Has Olivia Munn's temporary restraining order against me been lifted? These questions may be answered tonight!

So get your VCRs ready and watch for the secret message I'll deliver to awaken the Kotaku sleeper cells who regularly watch basic cable. Michael McWhertor

Attack of the Show [G4]

]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2007 16:20:05 MDT Michael McWhertor http://kotaku.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=246334&view=rss&microfeed=true