I wonder, from time to time, why there aren’t more spiritual games. To clarify right out of the gate, I’m categorically not talking about religious games. Those exist, and I’m aware of them, but even they aren’t really hitting the target I’m talking about, generally preferring game-y reenactments of biblical or rapture events. No, the […]
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GDC 2010 pt. 3 – And the Rest
One more GDC post, a quick roundup of the remaining talks which I found significant and some other general folderol. Writer’s Roundtable Every year I attend GDC, I go to the Writer’s Roundtable at least one of the days. Every year I walk away disappointed. I think this year I realized why — it’s because […]
GDC 2010 pt. 2 – Sid’s Keynote and Rant Clarification
Before I get into the second part of my GDC reaction, I need to clarify my view of the rant after yesterday’s post. I definitely think they are a net good, getting people talking about these important issues. There’s a danger in catharsis, though — remember that it comes from the Greek word for “purge” […]
GDC 2010 pt. 1 – My Rant Against Rants
I’ve got several things to say about GDC 2010, which was, I think, one of the better GDCs I’ve attended. I usually go chronologically, but in this case I need to get something off my chest. Every year I attend the rant. I find it simultaneously rousing and infuriating, and here’s why. The rant does […]
Programming Languages
I realized today that since 1998 I’ve learned at least one new programming language every year. I consider myself as “knowing” a language if either of the following is true: I used it to complete a non-trivial project I spent the majority of my day in it for over a year #1 Means I have […]