Worst of 2013: Announcements and screw-ups

Posted byby Mike Minotti
December 26, 2013
Updated June 18, 2025
4 min

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You know, I’m usually a pretty optimistic guy. I’m one of those people who likes to shrug off negativity and instead focus on the positive things in life. Still, it’s hard to ignore just how many unpleasant things happened in the gaming industry during 2013.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.