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  • Human Head rolls with Marc Ecko game division

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    James Ransom-Wiley
    James Ransom-Wiley
    02.21.2007

    The division of MEE has disclosed a partnership with Human Head Studios to develop an original IP for consoles. While both parties share a recent history of novelty acts (see: Ecko's Getting Up; and Human Head's Prey), neither has succeeded in producing a truly exceptional title. So then, perhaps it's a bit early to trumpet the forthcoming project as a game that will "push the boundaries of entertainment," no? But, as Ecko claims, he's now got "Michael Jordan" on his team. So does that make him Pippen -- or Kwame Brown?Last month, former Human Head CEO Timothy Gerritsen revealed that he had left (in November) because he did not agree with the direction the studio was headed. According to MEE president Mike Lynch, that direction is to "change perceptions of what a game can be." Yackety-yack...

  • MEE launched, Marc Ecko getting (all) up (in the industry)

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    James Ransom-Wiley
    James Ransom-Wiley
    02.13.2007

    Meet 'Mr. MEE Too.' Following Getting Up, his respectable, but flawed foray into the games industry, fashion mogul and game adherent Marc Ecko has founded a new game division, dubbed Marc Ecko Entertainment (MEE). Aided by industry vets Marc Fernandez (ex-Rockstar) and Shawn Rosen (of Acclaim, the defunct one), Mr. Ecko and team will join the hunt for that ever-elusive quality: innovation. At stake, as Ecko puts it, is the chance to "leave an impression" on an emerging industry -- a fitting ambition for an ego-inspired brand.Not wasting any time, MEE has reportedly invested in a new project from one of last year's most-celebrated developers. An official announcement is pending. Suspense ensues...