Quick Cuts

• Some journalism vs ethics drama broke out today. My only issue with the whole thing is that writers need to fully disclose their ties to companies and products. While nothing she did many have been intentional, besides trying to win a PS3, it doesn't look good when she then removes Square Enix from her list of "consultant" companies on her profile. People who are in the public eye need to be careful when using social media, as it can be hard to separate what is work from what is personal. 
• On a side note to the above story, Geoff Keighley hasn't commented on the Doritos pic game sites are running, even though people are having a field day with it.
• Tis' the season for more game company layoffs. Seems like the game industry is a really tough one to make a lasting career out of. Unless you don't mind changing jobs and locations every few years.
• Chris Roberts' Star Citizen is easily making its goals. It looks great, but will it be relevant two years from now? I would have been more inclined to back the project if it had actually been closer to release. I assume the Squadron 42 part of it will be out well before the main game, but still it's going to be a long wait.
• I fully agree with this. 
• The new Medal of Honor game is getting trashed in reviews. Honestly, I hope the game does poorly enough they end the series. Forcing games onto one or two year cycles just ruins the brand and burns out developers.