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Rhode Island politicians speak out against 38 Studios deal
Though 38 Studios hasn't yet released a video game, it's already bringing together a particular community of people: Rhode Island politicians. The state's Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently lured the studio over from its current home in Massachusetts with the promise of a $75 million loan -- a sum which just about every Gubernatorial candidate from the state has taken to publicly criticizing since it was first announced. For instance, Independent candidate Lincoln Chafee called for "the Board to suspend the commitment to 38 Studios," and to reconsider whether its the best way for Rhode Island to spend the loan. Moderate candidate Ken Block released a statement saying "seventy-five million dollars could go a long way to help many small businesses here in Rhode Island," also calling for the deal to be halted. Don't these guys realize that their campaigning might just be imperiling the stability of 450 futurejobs? Cut it out!
38 Studios head Curt Schilling stumps for Senator McCain
Tomorrow is election day here in the United States. On the eve of the candidates' final battle, Senator McCain is making some of his last appearances on the campaign trail with well-known former Red Sox player Curt Schilling. Well known as a phenomenal pitcher, Schilling is best known to those of us in the MMO world as an enthusiastic World of Warcraft player and head of the 38 Studios development house. Schilling is also a supporter of the Republic party generally, a fact we noted in a story about MMO-industry political contributions back in early October.Schilling has even been known to get into verbal debates with fellow players over political issues in forums like that run by the Fires of Heaven guild. As reported by the Boston Globe, Schilling provided a sort of centrist voice at his campaign appearances. Casting aside some of the more serious accusations made against Senator Obama over the last few months, Schilling primarily stated he had questions about the Illinois politician's judgement. You can check out the Globe piece for full details.Regardless of your political affiliations, even MMO players have to vote. Make sure to hit the polls tomorrow, gamers.[Via GamePolitics]
