Leisure Suit Larry Kickstarter finishes, towels off with $655K

The HD remake of Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards has concluded its Kickstarter campaign, with $655,182 in contributions left on the nightstand. Another $20,000 more in PayPal contributions were wired for services to be rendered.

The remake of the mature-themed sexventure series, about the down-on-his-luck and looking-to-get-down Larry Laffer, reached its $500,000 goal last week.

Replay Games, which announced the venture last October, couldn't obtain funding through the regular venture capital channels and went to Kickstarter. Oh, Replay, you didn't have to go through all that effort earlier. Never doubt the internet's desire for smut and pervy... (Continue Reading...)

Sony UK boss Ray Maguire departs

Ray Maguire, Sony Computer Entertainment's UK managing director, has decided to leave the company. Maguire helped establish the PlayStation brand in Europe, with a career in the division that spans 17 years. He made the choice to leave after "a lot of soul searching" and described his future personal growth as "essential."

Sony Europe president Andrew House wished Maguire luck on his future endeavors. No word yet on where Maguire is going next or where Sony will look for a... (Continue Reading...)


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