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Internet dramas: Gamecock's CEO Mike Wilson responds to John Romero's disses photo

Well isn't this just getting interesting? Yesterday, we informed you of John Romero's recent calling out of Gamecock main man Mike Wilson. Well, Mike Wilson has responded to John's statements by sending a letter to Kotaku:

While I am not at all interested in reliving those days, I will also not allow you to rewrite the history of it all, more to your liking and to my public detriment, and I will in no way take the rap for what you did (or didn't do)with your dream company. So here are just a few reminders to jog your memory ...

... Our former employee also reminded me that I fought on a daily basis to try to save that company from the poison which you had invited into it (and watched spread like a cancer while you kept your head in the sand), only to find myself ushered out the door, since it was such a buzz kill to hear my incessant complaints about the way things were being run, which were really those of the 80 or so young fresh faced developers we hired in the 10 months I was there.

The letter is fairly long and goes into great detail between Mike and John's relationship with Ion Storm. The letter also gets really nasty towards the end when Mike brings Johns personal life to light:

... left only a bloody trail of ex-wives, fatherless kids, and ill advised breast implants strewn across this fair nation, even before you flew all the way to Romania for your latest wife ...

OK, I know exactly how to bring about peace between these two: LOOK AT THAT ADORABLE PUPPY! It's so cute!

What? Not good enough? OK, well how about this: STFUAJPG (or in this case, put-out games). Gamecock is building hype and awareness for themselves, which is what an indie company needs to do. The games are coming, slowly but surely. I think Mike went way too far at the end of the letter with the whole personal life attack, but the rest of it seems justified. Also, what's John been up to in the videogame world? No, really, I have no idea. I'm not trying to diss him but should he even be attacking Mike for no reason at all when he hasn't put out anything in awhile himself? Of course, only the small circle that was Ion Storm really knows anything about all this hateorade.  

How do you feel about all this? Think Romero was justified? Think Mike was right? Think they should all burn in hell for Daikatana

[Image via Cute Overload and has nothing to do with anything. I just thought it was a nice counter balance to all the negativeness from the post. I'm so thoughtful.] 


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Syn's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 05:34
Syn
Wow...thats brutal...
Azereki's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 05:35
Azereki
Romero needs a real job. :/
AfroJoel's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 05:37
AfroJoel
THESE NUBS SHOULD KEEP IT TO PM FFS
007's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 05:37
007
That puppy looks like it would tear somebody's limbs off without thinking...

Also, I think they should kiss and make-up already before this gets out of hand. Or at least kiss and take a picture of it...

WHAT?!
007's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 05:38
007
@Afro
Caps lock broken, huh?
AfroJoel's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 05:40
AfroJoel
SORRY 007 I'M JUST REALLY ANGRY ALL THE TIME, I HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND.
Lukich's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 05:57
Lukich
They're both mouthing off for no reason. I felt for Wilson when there was only Romero's comment, but now they both look like jokes. Sorry guys, this doesn't make you cool.
Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 05:58
Trevor McGee
They should all burn for Daikatana.
Newsworthy's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 06:01
Newsworthy
Heh, gamecock. Surely that name alone could turn the two of them into giggling schoolboys again.
bluki's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 06:02
bluki
wow.. drama...
bitterbohemian's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 06:08
bitterbohemian
Last I checked, they are game designers, not rappers. Stop Beefin'
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 06:11
Topher Cantler
PUPPEH!

Ok, what were we talking about?
maxio098ui's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 06:40
maxio098ui
daikatana sucked. i hate both but maybe gamecock will be good so i'm on the big mouth guy, the one without breast implants
007's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 07:03
007
@Trevor
EPIC SHOOP!

See, I'm not the only one
AngelicLiver's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 07:03
AngelicLiver
Aw, corgi puppeh ish cute. :3

Seriously GameCock and Romero should both just stfu, when have either of them (besides Romero back in the id days) contributed anything of note to the video game industry? After Daikatana and Gamecock's pathetic exhibitionism at the Spike Video Games Awards, quite frankly I'd prefer to see the back of both of them as developers/publishers.
Gato's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 07:06
Gato
Ooooh cock fight.
Doomtrain's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 07:14
Doomtrain
Romero shouldn't take off the gloves if he can't take the punches.
Churchhills Dog's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 08:36
Churchhills Dog
Both are douchebags but Romero hasn't produced anything of note since Doom so he shouldn't be pontificating on someones else's career. Sometimes maturity is called for but in this case, with Romero acting like a petulant little boy, Wilson verbally smashing him is appropriate....and entertaining.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 08:36
Jim Sterling
Oh for God's sake.
kapshhh's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 08:41
kapshhh
Catfight
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 08:49
Eschatos
Bitchfight
catsithx's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 09:00
catsithx
Well I guess when you have time on your hands I guess ripping on people is the ony thing you can do
RivaOni's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 09:06
RivaOni
Hmm, possible publicity stunt for a "we're friends really and we're working on a project together"?
Noah's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 09:09
Noah
These guys need to can the drama and start making worthwhile games. How is all of this arguing constructive?

Things better not get violent...I'd hate for Jack Thompson to be able to say, "Told you so!"
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 09:12
Cheeburga
Cereal Business.
Rockvillian's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 09:13
Rockvillian
Really? Sounds like they need a lock in at the rec center.

I mean, come on guys!

JonDarkwood's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 09:27
JonDarkwood
Whatever, if Romero is going to throw punches he'd better be able to take him. There's no reason Mike Wilson should sit back and let Romero put him and his company down and let that be that.
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 09:31
Mxyzptlk
Digital bitch slap! Now that they're done, they can go back to putting out games.
Hitogoroshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 09:52
Hitogoroshi
OMFG! I want a puppy so badly!
bvicarious's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 09:54
bvicarious
I have to agree though, Killcreek brought down ION storm. With her massive, massive tits.
Novakaine's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 10:20
Novakaine
They're both acting like schoolchildren and need to shut up.

That said, Gamecock's earned any criticism they get.
timtheterrible's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 10:28
timtheterrible
WTF is wrong with that dog's eyes? Looks like he got kicked by a mule.
Ghil's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 10:31
Ghil
Daikatana.

that is all.
CaffeinePowered's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 10:31
CaffeinePowered
One word, Daikatana, thats all Wilson needs to say back
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 11:02
Clockwork
DO WANT PUPPY!
yairagat's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 11:06
yairagat
When i see that puppy picture, the first thing that pops into my head is "OH HAI THAR!". Damn you internet memes, Damn you to hell!!!!
that1dood's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 11:23
that1dood
HOLY CRAP IT'S THE DOG FROM COWBOY BEBOP!
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 11:45
Necros
I can has drama?
demon_beast82's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 11:51
demon_beast82
For the console kiddies who don't know Mike Wilson (with his company god games )published games like max payne, nocturne, rune(the unreal powered viking game hack-slash), tropico and many others games. These were titles who would not have been published otherwise since at that time these games were seen as too risky or not mainstream enough. So say what you will about the guy but I still have my copy of many of the games he published and plan on keeping an eye on what comes out of gamecock.
SuperDave's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 12:07
SuperDave
Now I know that's a dog but the first thing I thought was:



The next thing I thought was DO A BARREL ROLL!
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 12:22
GuitarAtomik
Romero just got SERVED!!
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 12:26
Corak
Sounds like a couple of whiney bitches to me. Internet catfight in full effect. The tampon section is that way fellas ====> time to stock up.
Velt's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 12:28
Velt
Burn Motherfucker Burn!!!
SubOrbital's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 12:32
SubOrbital
Romero started this, and he got what he deserved here.
Knives's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 12:51
Knives
Damn, it looks like Mike Wilson had all this in his mind for years and Romero's statement was the excuse to finally let it all out.
Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 13:17
Wedge
They're both cunts. Move along.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 13:23
Sharpless
This is getting good. Pass the snacks, plz.
corneliuscack's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/19/2008 13:40
corneliuscack
pics of romanian wife pls.
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