When I first got into programming, one of the biggest kicks I got out of it was the sense that the computer was doing only and exactly what I told it to do. I could show people the text-based, highly graphically-unimpressive Scorched-Earth-style game I had created and they were actually mildly impressed. People could see [...]
Archive for August, 2009
August Software Pick: Logon Studio
Posted in Software Picks on August 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
2D Game Editor Project
Posted in Indie Games on August 26, 2009 | 4 Comments »
2D game editors and engines are all over the place, but after searching around for the last couple years, I haven’t been able to find one that really rocks my world. Game editors are either poorly designed, patronizing for experienced programmers, or too low-level for the casual game hacker who has better things to do [...]
Random Acts of Giving: How Generosity Benefits Your Business (And Your Life)
Posted in Essays, tagged business, people, principles on August 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Do you want a company that can outlast the next fill-in-the-blank-bubble? Then it’s time to stop taking advantage of people and tricking them into buying your product (otherwise known as “marketing”).