I haven’t been posting here recently, but hopefully this is the beginning of a reversal to that trend. I’ve posted a few things on the YouTubes that you might be interested in: First, after getting lots of requests, I’ve put together a version of my GDC talk that I think is legal to show. I…
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Childlike Imagination
Our friends over at GeekDad just keep writing great stuff about Skylanders: http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/03/skylanders-accessories/ The article I linked above has one passage that made me stop and marvel. They don’t actually use the Skylanders DS styluses to play on the DS at all. Firstly they used them to create their own plays in a make shift…
Podcast: A new Season of Developer Commentary!
That’s right, ladies and gents, we’ve begun season 2 of Developer Commentary. This time, we’re doing RC3!
I’m speaking at GDC!
Wow! I just found out my talk was accepted! YAY. If any of you will be at GDC, swing on by and check it out. It’s going to be on Wednesday from 2pm-3pm Here’s the details: Session Title: Reaching Into the Toy-Chest: A Look into Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure’s Design Session Description: Making games is hard….
Writing about Game Design is hard
I feel like I have a lot to say about the subject, but that writing it down isn’t the best way to get that across. Writing about some esoteric point or another requires laying a ton of groundwork just to even have a chance of getting to the point. It’s exhausting. I know Vincent Baker…
A Meier Modification
One of my favorite game design quotes has always been Sid Meier’s “Games are a series of interesting choices.” I was thinking a lot about it last night, and I think if I were saying it now I’d make a slight modification that, I think, might make Mr. Meier’s meaning a bit clearer to the…
Really cool youtube “Lets Play” of Skylanders
Youtube user tealgamemaster has put up a really cool full playthrough of Skylanders. If you’re not worried about spoilers, certainly check it out. My favorite thing is how he starts off and it seems like he is prepared to hate the game. His impression slowly grows more and more positive as he plays until he…
Skylanders!
Hey guys, Sorry for the lack of activity here. I’ve been sick for a while, and I’m starting to get better. In good news, though, Skylanders reviews are coming in and the first few are good! WOO! Wii Sku Review – 90% http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/28068 360/PS3 Sku review – 85% http://www.gamingnexus.com/Article/Skylanders-Spyros-Adventure/Item3246.aspx Pro tip – Get the Wii…
Podcast: Developer Commentary Episode 20 is up!
We missed updating on Monday, so I put episode 20 up a few hours early. Enjoy!
Podcast: Developer Commentary Episode 19 is up!
Hey y’all, just put up episode 19 of Developer Commentary. This one is pretty cool, as it’s the better parts of my level, Todano. Head on over to the podcast site to check it out!