Monthly Archives: July 2008

The Tutorial Killed the Human Race

I was told to play Pandemic II over on Kongregate, so in my fifteen minutes of free time today I fired it up. Ignoring the “Tutorial” option on the main menu, I entered the main game, chose a difficulty, chose an infection class and was then prompted to really, really go to the tutorial. I […]

Hold Pinky to Mouth

I know they have a corrupt, bankrupt and other-rupt government and that they are in a complete state of chaos and crisis, but does anyone else think that Zimbabwe money just looks fantastic from a visual standpoint?

Our Target Market _is_ Everyone

Maybe I should just become a “bitching about design process” blog, but this video made my otherwise terrible day:
What if corporations were commisioned to design stop signs?

Living Well

RIP Randy Pausch 1960-2008. A sad day for the interactive industry and Carnegie Mellon, among others.
“We don’t beat the Reaper by living longer. We beat the Reaper by living well.”

Forest For the Trees

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It’s Marketing

I’m not a fan of naming your professional sports team after yet another thing without a visible physical manifestation. So the Thunder (sounds like an AFL team) will join the Magic, Jazz, Lakers, 76ers, Heat and a host of other teams in other leagues to have logos and mascots that really reach for relevence.
And some […]

Shoot Her In The Back Now

I feel bad for her, I really do.
Then I realize the axiom of four hours presentation prep for each hour of presentation and I feel less bad.

But I’m Sorta Sick of Indie

I’m humbled by how beautiful Just Watch The Sky is.

On Rejection

In the mornings, I have a bit of a routine: I check my emails, responding if truly necessary. I get a diet Coke (I’m not a coffee guy, but I needs me my caffeine). I check Achewood. Then I read some random sites, hopping around like an OCD kangaroo to whatever strikes my fancy. Then, […]

Crickets

Here’s something interesting:
NCAA Football 09 for the X360: 8 reviews, average 85.
NCAA Football 09 for the PS3: 5 reviews, average 85.
NCAA Football 09 for the PSP: 1 review, 65.
NCAA Football 09 for the PS2: 1 review, 70.
NCAA Football 09 for the Wii: 0 reviews.
Isn’t the Wii supposed to be the super Big Deal console nowadays? […]

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