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Message to MTV Games: Don't Blame The Economy
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Chapter 10: Game Development and the Rise of Casual Games
Chapter 10: Game Development and the Rise of Casual Games
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The Economic Challenges (and opportunities) of Developing Games for the iPhone and iPad
The Economic Challenges (and opportunities) of Developing Games for the iPhone and iPad
Feb 7, 2010
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The Delicate Balance between the Art and Business of Making Games
The Delicate Balance between the Art and Business of Making Games
Feb 3, 2010
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Creating industry ecosystems: How indie developers contribute to large firm success
Creating industry ecosystems: How indie developers contribute to large firm success
Feb 1, 2010
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Needless Complexity: The Classic Performance Trap
Needless Complexity: The Classic Performance Trap
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How Not to Build a Franchise: The Duke Nukem Experience
How Not to Build a Franchise: The Duke Nukem Experience
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An Indie Developer’s “Biggest Mistake”
An Indie Developer’s “Biggest Mistake”
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The Nintendo Wii is Back on Top, But for How Long?
The Nintendo Wii is Back on Top, But for How Long?
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A Tribute to Alexey Pajitnov, On The 20th Anniversary Of The Berlin Wall's Fall
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Nov 9, 2009
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byDavid Wesley
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"Enough Already!" - The Paradox of Choice
"Enough Already!" - The Paradox of Choice
Nov 3, 2009
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EA: Too Big to Succeed
EA: Too Big to Succeed
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Explaining the Decline of Guitar Hero and Rock Band
Explaining the Decline of Guitar Hero and Rock Band
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Choosing Wordpress over Blogger
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