Bad Press: Disbarred Ex-Lawyer Jack Thompson Returns, Is Still A Pathological Liar


Jack Thompson is much more than the pathological liar on a never ending quest to destroy video games. He’s also a disgraced ex-lawyer disbarred over ten years ago for no less than 31 charges of inappropriate conduct inside and out of the courtroom, for intimidating and harassing opposition, whose rambling court arguments have been described … Continue reading “Bad Press: Disbarred Ex-Lawyer Jack Thompson Returns, Is Still A Pathological Liar”

MMO Fallout’s Tips For 2019: Consumer/Industry Edition


I am a neglectful person. First I barely acknowledge MMO Fallout hitting nine years old last year, and now I look back at the archives and find out that I never published a predictions piece for 2018? You really get your money’s worth with this website, let me tell you. So in that vein, let’s … Continue reading “MMO Fallout’s Tips For 2019: Consumer/Industry Edition”

Amazon Reveals 2018 Best Selling Games


It’s that time of the year, when retail stores start posting their best selling games from the prior year. Amazon has posted the top selling products in the video game category. The top 10 is mostly comprised of Playstation Plus cards and Playstation cash cards, with Nintendo Switch products making up the bulk of the … Continue reading “Amazon Reveals 2018 Best Selling Games”

Sony Accidentally Leaks Game Stats For Top PS4 Titles


Like most digital storefronts, Sony likes to keep its actual sales numbers hidden from the general public. That task became a bit harder this week when a promotion meant to celebrate player achievements in their games accidentally made public more data than was intended. Sony’s My PS4 Life is a fun way of showing off … Continue reading “Sony Accidentally Leaks Game Stats For Top PS4 Titles”

Tyler Barriss Convicted, Could Be Sentenced to 20+ Years


Los Angeles resident and soon-to-be long term prisoner Tyler Barriss has entered into a plea deal in federal court in Kansas and is facing a sentence of at least twenty years. Barriss previously pled guilty to his role in orchestrating a swatting incident which resulted in the death of a Wichita man at the hands … Continue reading “Tyler Barriss Convicted, Could Be Sentenced to 20+ Years”

Federal Charges Filed Against Tyler Barriss And Accomplices In Witchita Swatting


Last December we reported on Tyler Barriss, a 25 year old who goes by the handle “Swautistic,” who was arrested after admitting that he called in the fake 911 call that ultimately lead to the death of 28 year old Andrew Thomas Finch. Barriss was arrested to be charged with calling in the hoax, and … Continue reading “Federal Charges Filed Against Tyler Barriss And Accomplices In Witchita Swatting”

Chaturday: Thinking Back To Far Cry 5


(Editor’s Note: Some spoilers for Far Cry 5 abound) I enjoyed Far Cry 5 in the same way one enjoys a triple cheeseburger from McDonald’s. It was tasty and filling and pretty much exactly what I was looking for at the time that I bought it, but I wasn’t exactly seeking depth of character and … Continue reading “Chaturday: Thinking Back To Far Cry 5”

Police Arrest 25 Year Old Tyler Barriss Over Deadly Swatting Prank


The Los Angeles Police Department has taken 25 year old Tyler Barriss into custody in connection with a deadly prank that culminated in the loss of a life earlier this week. Barriss, of Los Angeles, is being charged with a prank called “swatting,” in this case Barriss told the police that a man had been … Continue reading “Police Arrest 25 Year Old Tyler Barriss Over Deadly Swatting Prank”

2017’s Predictions Revisited: How Did We Do?


It’s that time of year, folks, where MMO Fallout looks back on our predictions for this year in order to hand ammunition to the very people who regularly remind me that I have no idea what I’m talking about. This year I did pretty well, out of 30 mostly serious predictions I would say that … Continue reading “2017’s Predictions Revisited: How Did We Do?”