His rosy outlook on spreading the love of gaming for free is shared by few others in the industry, and many indie developers have taken huge hits when piracy has cleaved through sales of their titles.

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They have a new coach, many new players, and perhaps more, important, a new outlook on the game they love.

WSJ: Laimbeer, new-look Liberty ready for a fresh start