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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
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Sony wouldn't have "delivered the power" of the PS2 without "the specter of the Dreamcast," says former Sega and Microsoft exec: "Every incumbent needs a challenger to punch them in the face"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's no secret that Sega's beloved Dreamcast console paved the way for some of the best retro games of all time, but that's not all it did – it also set the stage for console behemoths like the iconic PlayStation 2 from Sony. Speaking in a recent interview with The Game Business, Peter Moore, former Sega president and Xbox executive at Microsoft, explains as much. First describing how "the Dreamcast passed the baton to the Xbox 360, which, with Microsoft's resources, was able to take the Sega Dreamcast and build upon it," Moore goes on to say that the 1998 console from Sega laid the groundwork for another system, too – the PlayStation 2. When asked about the looming threat of the PlayStation 2 over the Dreamcast, a threat that other consoles like the original Xbox and Nintendo's GameCube would go on to face, Moore openly admits that it was "not going to be able to survive against the juggernaut that was the PlayStation 2" – but that doesn't mean it didn't help usher in the new device from Sony or an era of online gaming that hadn't yet been touched before the Dreamcast. "Every incumbent needs a challenger to punch them in the face, right? And you know, from the perspective of what Sega was, it was keeping PlayStation honest – they would not have delivered the power of the PlayStation 2 without the specter of the Dreamcast," details the former company lead. "They needed to step up their game."It seems Sega's console, while not as long-lived as the PlayStation 2, was the push Sony needed to succeed. Online gaming has changed quite a bit since the late 90s and early 2000s, of course, but Sega and its influence on the industry remain timeless – as Moore puts it, the Dreamcast was a true "trailblazer" thanks to its capacity to support online you a fan of the 1998 console yourself? Here are some of the best Sega Dreamcast games ever to explore.
Scotsman
7 days ago
- Scotsman
Skye's ancient Duntulm Castle needs help to see off its final nemesis
Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Duntulm Castle, perched high on a sheer cliff on Skye's north coast, has had a hard life. Dating to the 1400s, it saw years of conflict between the MacDonalds and the MacLeods. After it was abandoned, it fell into disrepair and then a great storm in the 1980s caused extensive damage. It's also said to have more than its fair share of ghosts. But now the ruin may face its final nemesis, an enemy that, given time, could prove every bit as destructive as a horde of angry, claymore-swinging clansmen – tens of thousands of pleasant, mild-mannered tourists. In 2023 and 2024, a total of 159,000 visited the site. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Duntulm Castle on the north Trotternish coast on the Isle of Skye is under pressure from visitor numbers. | Moore Now Highland Council has asked for scheduled monument consent to repair erosion caused by 'visitor footfall'. Donald Ross, of Skye Conservation, who is working on the site, said 'the numbers are unreal', adding that the castle 'has real historic value and we really can't afford to neglect the place'.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ex-Liverpool chief joins Wisła Kraków with eyes on long-term revival
Strategic Move by Former Liverpool CEO Signals Ambition in Poland Peter Moore, the former Liverpool CEO, has officially become a minority shareholder at Wisła Kraków, a historic Polish football club currently competing in the country's second division. The 69-year-old, who previously oversaw Liverpool's commercial and sporting resurgence during a golden era between 2017 and 2020, now adds an ambitious project in Poland to his already distinguished career portfolio. Advertisement Moore's 5% stake in Wisła Kraków places him in an advisory role, where he will help shape the club's sporting strategy and long-term development. His arrival has sparked renewed optimism at one of Poland's most decorated clubs — albeit one that has experienced a significant fall from grace in recent years. Background in Elite Sport and Global Business Before his tenure at Anfield, Moore held senior executive roles at global giants EA Sports, Microsoft Xbox, and Electronic Arts. His reputation as a forward-thinking leader was solidified during his time in the Premier League, culminating in Liverpool lifting both the Champions League and Premier League trophies under his leadership. Named Premier League CEO of the Year in 2019, Moore's time at Liverpool was marked not only by success on the pitch but also a reinvigoration of the club's global brand and community engagement strategies — an approach he appears eager to replicate in Kraków. Advertisement Club With Heritage, But Facing a Climb Wisła Kraków is no stranger to silverware, boasting a proud history in Polish football. However, the club's relegation from the Ekstraklasa in 2022 left a fanbase yearning for a return to former heights. Moore's involvement comes at a pivotal time, as the club aims to rebuild both competitively and structurally. Speaking on social media, Moore outlined his motivation behind the investment: 'What drew me to Wisła wasn't just its legacy on the pitch — it was the club's powerful commitment to its community. Having recently visited Kraków, it was clear to me that football isn't just a game there — it's a force for social good, unity, and pride.' He added that these values resonate closely with the work done during his time at Liverpool, where community connection was central to the club's identity. Long-Term Vision Beyond Ownership While Moore's 5% stake may seem modest on paper, his involvement represents far more than a financial contribution. He brings a wealth of operational insight, experience navigating top-tier football, and a track record of building sustainable club models. His influence could prove transformative if Wisła Kraków are to restore their status as a leading force in Polish football. Advertisement This move also signals a growing trend of experienced executives seeking projects beyond Europe's top five leagues, identifying potential in historically significant clubs undergoing transition.
Daily Mail
31-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
The prison life of twisted serial killer the 'Man in Black': How Peter Moore, 78, befriended Dr Death Harold Shipman, is 'extremely fit' and blames his murder of four men 30 years ago on fictional gay lover 'Jason'
For the monstrous 'Man in Black', life at one of Britain's most notorious prisons is a doddle compared to what he put his victims through. Horror film-obsessed Peter Moore, who was convicted in 1996 of the savage, sexually-motivated murders of four men, is currently an inmate at HMP Wakefield. According to a former prison mate who receives 'regular' letters from Moore, the killer is 'extremely fit' and leaves his cell 'daily' for exercise. A little over 20 years ago, it was during those trips out of his cell that the former cinema chain owner got to know fellow serial killer Harold Shipman - 'Dr Death' himself. Shipman - who in his role as a GP murdered an estimated 250 people, took his own life in 2004 - a day before his 58th birthday. Moore admitted in a letter that he was 'going to miss' Shipman, who he described as an 'educating and interesting person to talk to'. Shipman, who Moore said had been 'normal' when he saw him the day before his death, had allegedly been writing a book about famed French leader Napoleon Bonaparte. Police later interviewed Moore over the death of the monstrous doctor, who hanged himself in his cell just four years into his whole-life sentence. Moore had been at HMP Wakefield for more than two decades, having previously served time at Walton Prison. HMP Wakefield, in West Yorkshire, houses up to 750 of the most dangerous prisoners in the country. Each inmate has their own cell and most get a TV set in the rooms. Prisoners also get access to the gym and can do distance learning courses with the Open University. Wakefield also houses a braille shop, where prisoners work to convert books so they can be read by blind people. Moore is among the inmates who have helped out there. As well as Shipman, HMP Wakefield has also held double child murderer Ian Huntley and notoriously violent inmate Charles Bronson. And it was, until this year, home to 'Hannibal the Cannibal' Robert Maudsley, who was moved just weeks ago to HMP Whitemoor in Cambridgeshire after going on hunger strike over the removal of his PlayStation. Maudsley, 71, has killed a total of four people. He got his nickname after murdering a fellow prisoner and leaving the body with a spoon sticking out of the skull and part of their brain missing. It gave rise to the false belief that he ate the organ, prompting the moniker. Other killers currently held alongside Moore include Jeremy Bamber - who was jailed for the killing of his adoptive parents, sister and nephews in 1985 - and paedophile former Lost Prophets frontman Ian Watkins. Between September and December 1995, Moore stabbed to death and then mutilated Henry Roberts, 56, Edward Carthy, 28, Keith Randles, 49 and Anthony Davies, 40. Moore, who owned a chain of cinemas and picked up his nickname because his choice of black shirt and matching trousers, carried out all the murders in north Wales, where he lived. Although he initially admitted to the killings to his lawyer and the police, Moore later retracted his confession. Instead, he blamed the murders on a fictional lover called 'Jason', who he is said to have named after the terrifying antagonist in the Friday the 13th horror franchise. Unsurprisingly, police and jurors did not buy Moore's claims. He was convicted on all counts and told he would never leave prison. Prosecutor Alex Carlile described him as having had 'black thoughts' and having carried out the 'blackest of deeds'. Moore admitted to his lawyer Dylan Rhys Jones that he had carried out one of his murders - the stabbing of Keith Randles - 'for fun'. Mr Rhys Jones recounted in his book, The Man in Black: Wales' Worst Serial Killer, that Moore told him of the killing: 'I just thought it was a job well done, and left and returned to my van.' In 2019, more than 20 years after acting for Moore, Mr Rhys Jones wrote to his former client in the hope of getting more material for his book. To his surprise, Moore sent him a 'jovial, friendly' reply and even agreed to see him in person. He later sent the lawyer turned author a 'resumé' containing details about his early life and background. The four-page letter began with Moore insisting that Mr Rhys Jones include an acknowledgement in the preface of his book stating that he 'apologises to the people of north Wales for his actions, but that "I don't admit being responsible for the four murders". The demand for an inclusion of a bizarre apology for crimes he claimed to not be responsible for left Mr Rhys Jones stunned. He wrote: 'Clearly I couldn't make any such promises – and didn't do so – but the main question I was left asking myself was, what was Moore apologising for? 'It seemed he was apologising for his conduct and saying sorry for the murders but also absolving himself of any responsibility at the same time. 'Was this an attempt, weak and ridiculous though it seemed, to relieve himself of the feeling of guilt?' Mr Rhys Jones went on to receive a Christmas card from his former client in December 2019. He had been due to meet Moore at Wakefield on February 10, 2020. But just a few days before the meeting, the serial killer told him in a typed letter that his legal advisors had told him 'not to attend visits from you and not to provide case material to you, as they don't want any further publicity prior to my case going to appeal.' Mr Rhys Jones, who admitted he was 'disappointed' to receive the letter, added in his book: 'I have no knowledge as to whether Moore really intends to lodge an appeal against either his conviction or his sentence.' In 2024 book Inside Wakefield Prison: Life Behind Bars in the Monster Mansion, authors Jonathan Levi and Emma French shed more light on Moore's life behind bars. A former fellow prisoner told them: 'Peter Moore I knew very well. He actually writes to me now on a regular basis. He has some minor health issues but is in good shape for his age. 'A very tall man with a full head of grey hair with a huge 1980s grey tash. Although he is from Wales, he speaks very well [posh] in a London accent. He is very articulate, clever man.' 'As sick as it sounds, but you want the truth, he actually jokes about his crimes. He claims they were committed by his alter ego Jason. 'His favourite sick joke about his crimes are he once dressed in a policeman's uniform, stopped a car and tied up a couple, male and his female partner. 'He said the man pleaded with him not to sexually assault the woman, he then said, "Sir, how dare you, I'm not here for her, it's you I want." 'Peter actually thinks this was funny. I have spent hours with him revealing all the details of his crimes. 'His voice is so polite and professional, very well spoken, and it is so odd to listen to a well-spoken man talk so much horror. 'Not the sort of thing you would expect from someone so well spoken. 'He is extremely fit. He goes out on exercise daily. He has no visits and when not working he cooks and keeps himself to himself.' 'He must have some personality issues because when he tells his stories he will give the impression it was him that committed the crimes all the way through the conversation, then he will blame Jason.' In 2013, Moore unsuccessfully appealed his whole-life tariff at the European Court of Human Rights.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool wonderkid named as DREAM signing
Given the club's close proximity to Liverpool and the fact that they are now in the Championship and have Liverpool's former CEO, Peter Moore, working for them as an advisor, there is an opportunity here for both teams to work together. Including to bring in a dream signing according to Football League World pundit Liam Grice, who recently told the publication if he could choose one signing Wrexham make this season, it would be Jayden Danns. "One realistic signing I'd love Wrexham to make this summer would probably be, maybe not a permanent one, but a loan signing: Jayden Danns," Grice said. "He has struggled a little bit with injuries in his loan with Sunderland this season, but there's a proven goalscorer there. We've seen him do it for Liverpool, and I definitely think he's got the ability to perform at Championship level." Danns is a surprise name, given the likes of Jamie Vardy also being linked with a move to Wrexham. Not to mention the fact that he has very little experience in senior football. Although what we have seen from the Liverpool youngster so far has been impressive. He's already scored three goals in just 193 minutes played for the club's first team. That's a goal every 64.3 minutes. And it's not necessarily a fluke. Danns has been very prolific at youth level and he's been unlucky not to have been able to make his mark for Sunderland during his loan spell in the second half of the season. Injury problems have frustrated him for most of the campaign. Danns also missed pre-season and was unable to catch Slot's eye during last summer but to his credit, he was given opportunities under the Dutchman and he took them, scoring in the FA Cup against Accrington. A loan move to Wrexham is something we would endorse. Danns would get to play regular football at a relatively high level while remaining in close proximity to the club.
