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Formula for Success
Someone recently forwarded to me a study which illustrates so-called “consumer preferences” for game genres. Data was generated by asking consumers what existing genres they prefer to play – with expected results. What’s interesting to me is that many of the genre choices could only have appeared on the selection list in recent years: extreme…
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Little Runner
This is Red Rocket’s latest iPhone game, “Little Runner“. It contains fun gameplay, awesome music, and great presentation style. Check it out HERE.
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Underlying and Invisible
I’m convinced that someone, somewhere, will eventually come out with a game wrapped in a package that is “pure†in terms of art, presentation, interface – something that boils down the essence of what makes a game a game.
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The Importance of Story & Character
At last, a game with a truly meaningful story! Check it out HERE.
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Name of the Game
Interesting article over on WSJ Online, discussing designer names associated with video game titles. I was able to throw in a few thoughts on the matter: Read is here.
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Shanda Talk Investment Strategy
A quick but interesting link to some insight coming out of Shanda at the Game Business Law Summit in Dallas: Speaking on a panel about games in Asia during the Game Business Law summit at SMU in Dallas, Shanda’s deputy general counsel, Jerry Zhang, discussed three keys that his company uses to invest in the…