If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve had that Christmas morning moment. Unwrapped presents jumbled in a pile, wrapping paper strewn everywhere – and then you spot that last package in the corner, so small you almost missed it. Your…
Monthly Archives: December 2012
The Importance of Inspiring Tomorrow’s Game Makers
Tagged with: Angry Birds, Donkey Kong, Mario, Minecraft, wonder, Zelda
Posted in business, future, game design
Posted in business, future, game design
Breaking the Rules: Game Mechanics as Pathway to Culture
At a breakdance competition, the crowd knows more than you. Sure, it may seem obviously impressive when a dancer spins on his head and freezes in an upside-down pose, but unless you’re a dancer yourself, the crowd will seem to…
Tagged with: breakdancing, culture, game design, gamification
Posted in game design, gamification, new york
Posted in game design, gamification, new york
Monsters in the Sky: Facing Jesse Schell’s Nightmare of Over-Gamification
“And what will that world be like? Well, I think it’ll be like this: You’ll get up in the morning to brush your teeth, and the toothbrush can sense that you’re brushing your teeth, and so, hey, good job for…
Tagged with: gamification, Jesse Schell, kickstarter, pokemon, weamon
Posted in future, game design, gamification
Posted in future, game design, gamification
The Grasshopper Method: Building Honest Buzz for Your Game
They were saying how it reminded them of the glory days of the arcade. They talked about how it was something they didn’t realize they needed so badly. They spoke about the new kinds of games it could enable. They…
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