Curt Schilling

Filed under: Culture, MMO industry, News items, Miscellaneous Gamers and other outsiders have been quick to label Curt Schilling as the primary villain in the 38 Studios drama, but a new piece at Gamasutra intimates that that might not be the whole story. The website cites multiple anonymous sources who say that 38's situation wasn't helped by Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee. "Once things went bad, Chafee's office started leaking any information it could to make 38 Studios look like it...Read Full Story

Curt Schilling, resident asshole says “Do as I say, not as I do” If you read my blog you’re probably more than just a little bit aware of how big a raging f***in’ hypocrite Curt Schilling is. I have written about it rather extensively. Well here goes the King of the Douche Bags again: In his first public remarks on the company’s problems, Schilling told the newspaper for its Tuesday editions that public remarks by Gov. Lincoln Chafee that the state was trying to keep his company solvent were...Read Full Story

Filed under: Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots Despite the state of Rhode Island's best efforts, Curt Schilling is not done with Project Copernicus. Sure, 38 Studios may be gone, but the legacy lives -- this time through a handful of brand new screenshots posted on Curt Schilling's own Facebook page this morning. These six shots show the ready-for-primetime artwork that was a big part of why we're even more disappointed in the way things played out. As Schilling describes this set, these are...Read Full Story

Filed under: Culture, Economy, MMO industry, News items, Miscellaneous Curt Schilling is finally speaking out on the 38 Studios brouhaha. The former Red Sox pitcher told The Providence Journal that he stands to lose $50 million of his personal fortune as the fiasco plays out. Schilling also laid some blame at the feet of Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee, whom he says made public statements that were "devastating" and that "scared off private investors." Joystiq also reports on why some...Read Full Story

Talk about a bad boss. Curt Schelling is a doosy Well the Boston Red Sox – what can you expect from that team? Nothing much – Yankees always flatten them and on really bad days so do the METS… ——————— Bonju Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios lays off its entire staff By Chris Morris | Plugged In –  Curt Schilling (Getty Images)The sad saga of 38 Studios took an even more depressing turn Thursday afternoon. The beleaguered game maker run by former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt...Read Full Story

Curt Schilling has told The Providence Journal he could end up losing $50 million of his own money due to his studio’s failure, furthermore claiming comments Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee made regarding the firm were “devastating,” and “scared off private investors.” Schilling said he invested $50 million of his person fortune into the studio, and $50 million of a planned $75 million loan which was co-signed by Rhode Island was thrown into development Project Copernicus – confirming...Read Full Story

VentureBeatSchilling says RI played role in company's troubleSalt Lake TribuneAP Providence, RI • Curt Schilling is blaming Rhode Island economic development officials and the governor for much of the financial troubles facing his video game company. The former Red Sox pitcher tells The Providence Journal that the state promised ...RI gov: Schilling's wrong to blame woes on stateThe Associated PressCurt Schilling Says He Could Lose $50 Million of His Own Money on 38, Slams ...ForbesCurt...Read Full Story

Boston.comRI gov: Schilling's wrong to blame woes on stateThe Associated PressPROVIDENCE, RI (AP) — Rhode Island's governor says his comments about the financial health of Curt Schilling's video gaming company didn't hurt the firm and disputes that the state reneged on a deal for tax credits. The former Red Sox pitcher told The ...Schilling says RI played role in company's troubleSalt Lake TribuneNo joy in watching Curt Schilling's hubris work against him nowMassLive.comRI Gov. Chafee defends...Read Full Story

Did Curt Schilling Try to Save 38 Studios with 3000 Gold Pieces? Kotaku Curt Schilling, the studio's founder, posted $5 million in actual gold coins to secure a loan to stabilize the company back in February. That's right. One-ounce gold pieces—"some 200 pounds of South African Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs and ... Read more here: Did Curt Schilling Try to Save 38 Studios with 3000 Gold Pieces? - Kotaku Did Curt Schilling Try to Save 38 Studios with 3000 Gold Pieces? - KotakuRead Full Story

Curt Schilling has released more environmental shots of 38 Studios’ Copernicus MMO. Schilling released the shots on his Facebook page. Since you have to log into the site to see them, we’ve pulled the shots and posted the lot below.Read Full Story