• more about #timlangdell
    GundamAC197: I had no idea that that particular epithet was so unknown at this point--I'm only 24, and (though I never understood all the Scribblenauts fuss as any... more »
    hfm: "Internet tough-guy commenters who don't see what the trouble is with the word "sambo" are invited to say it around their black friends. None has any.... more »
    phisheep: Gentlemen, it seems that you still don’t understand some of the lashback you got over the Scribblenauts thing. Here, let me edit this a bit for you... more »
    SmilingPolitely: Apparently Langdell has managed to fuck over Mobigame one last time: [chaosedge.wordpress.com] What a douche-bag. By far, the most annoying "controve... more »
    Vulgar_Display: I don't understand how you people think the PC boycott of MW2 was a failure? MW2 sells less than 400,000 units on the PC and you think the boycott fa... more »
    pugofdoom001: "Video About Gamers' Insensitivity Not Acceptable" I hope we all caught this. :P more »
    TrjnRabbit: As an "internet tough guy" I take offence to the implication that I have no black friends. Instead of a justifiable faux pas, you've made a deliberat... more »
    Gorilla Snow is Maximum Risky: "Internet tough-guy commenters who don't see what the trouble is with the word "sambo" are invited to say it around their black friends. None has any.... more »
    RicoTheSaboteur: "Internet tough-guy commenters who don't see what the trouble is with the word "sambo" are invited to say it around their black friends. None has any.... more »
    deanbmmv: Is it really safe to remind everyone of the scribblenuats 'controversy' The 'controversy that wasn't there till you lot got in on it. Seriously the ev... more »
    vicryixiv: Blizzard is adding in a internet authenticated LAN mode for SC2, per blizzcon 09. I dont see how anyone could realistically ask for more than that. more »
    nipsen: What about the check from EA during the Dante's Inferno thing? .. In my opinion, the biggest controversy in the gaming world last year was the kerfuf... more »
    ashleyillman001: Six days in Fallugah anyone? (sp?) more »
    hot_heart: I have compiled a list of the missing stories: - No nipples on the batsuit in Arkham Asylum. I understand a lot of folks were cut up about that. - The... more »
    Cookie: In response to "Sambo No Amigo", what if you have black friends, but they're under 19, and aren't anymore likely to have ever heard the word "sambo" u... more »
    TheOmnitron: "In the United States, Totilo goes on MSNBC to plead for national calm and mainstream outrage fails to materialize." Great job Totilo, way to save th... more »
    -MasterDex-: So a year just like any other in gaming then. In relation to the "No dedicated servers" controversy, I wouldn't say that the boycott was effectively ... more »
    Gyaruson: I can't wait til Mass Effect 2 and Heavy Rain come out. All them digi-tits are gonna make some people awfully mad... Surprised at the lack of inclusi... more »
    noslackjaw: "Internet tough-guy commenters who don't see what the trouble is with the word "sambo" are invited to say it around their black friends. None has any.... more »
    Downandout: Could someone please explain to me what exactly sambo is? I've never heard it in my life. more »
  • #2009yearinreview

    2009 In Review: The Controversies

    Looking back on 2009's many kerfuffles and foofaraws, it may not have been the most contentious year the gaming industry has ever seen. But it certainly was among the most entertaining. More »
  • #mobigame

    Mobigame's "Edge" is Back on iTunes

    Edge, the iPhone game that kicked off the latest and nastiest battle over over trademark rights to the word in video games, is back up on the iTunes App Store as "Edge by Mobigame." More »
  • #controversy

    Electronic Arts Sues to Cancel Langdell's Trademarks

    Electronic Arts is asking the United States to cancel five trademarks held by Tim Langdell's Edge Games, saying the marks have been effectively abandoned. In comments to Kotaku, EA portrayed its actions as done on behalf of the development community. More »
  • #igda

    Tim Langdell Resigns from IGDA Board [Updated]

    Tim Langdell, the CEO of EDGE Games, which has been at the heart of many controversies regarding trademark rights to the word "Edge" in video gaming, has stepped down from the board of directors of the International Game Developers Association. More »
  • #controversy

    Tim Langdell Defends Self in Open Letter to Mobigame

    Tim Langdell's released a lengthy statement - including e-mails between himself and Mobigame - presenting his version of events in his efforts to protect the trademark "Edge," and defending himself against the portrayal of his actions by the gaming press. More »
  • #trademarktroll

    Anti-Langdell Email Raises Ire of IGDA [Update]

    IGDA members yesterday received an email, purportedly from an IGDA address, asking them to vote on removing Tim Langdell from the association's board. Today, the organization denied any official connection and said it was investigating. More »
  • #timlangdell

    Effort Begun to Remove Trademark Troll from IGDA Board

    Tim Langdell's not really a developer - "litigator" might be a better job description - but the Lord of Edge is really on the IGDA board. Now someone's started a petition to remove him. More »
  • #jerk

    Trademark Troll Is At It Again [Update]

    "Edge of Twilight" was announced more than two years ago. Just last month, Tim Langdell, notorious for claiming all uses of the word "edge,"in video games, filed a trademark application for exactly that name. More »
  • #outrage

    Trademark Troll Gets Mobigames' EDGE Taken Down

    This story really sets my teeth on edge. Whoops. Sorry, I forgot to ask Mr. Game Developin' Industry Founder Dude Tim Langdell (left) for permission to use that word. More »