Kombat Chairman Steps Down

by Christopher Kirkman · Published June 4, 2004 · Updated October 13, 2014

Not sure how this could effect the developer best known for the Mortal Kombat franchise. Nicastro has of late been gradually selling stocks in his own company citing tax obligations and personal expenses, to the tune of 7.5 mill. Some feel his absence was pressured by Sumner Redstone, the CEO of National Amusements Inc and Viacom, who owns a 68% stake in the game developer.

Great, a lawyer making decisions for gamers. Full story here.

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Christopher Kirkman

Christopher is an old school nerd: designer, animator, code monkey, writer, gamer and Star Wars geek. As owner and Editor-In-Chief of Media Geeks, he takes playing games and watching movies very seriously. You know, in between naps.