IndustryBroadcast » Business http://www.industrybroadcast.com Bringing the Collective Insight of the Gaming Industry to your ears Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 2010 ryan@industrybroadcast.com (RyanW) ryan@industrybroadcast.com (RyanW) Video Game Industry 1440 http://industrybroadcast.com/images/ib_logo144x144.jpg IndustryBroadcast http://www.industrybroadcast.com 144 144 http://feeds.feedburner.com/Industrybroadcast Industrybroadcast.com - Bringing the Collective Insight of the Gaming Industry to your Ears Bringing the Collective Insight of the Gaming Industry to your ears Video Game, Video Game Industry, Game developer, Game designer, video game producer, video game manager, game education, video game studio RyanW RyanW ryan@industrybroadcast.com no no Audio Article #003: Most Projects Suck http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2010/09/05/audio-article-003-most-projects-suck/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2010/09/05/audio-article-003-most-projects-suck/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:38:38 +0000 Ryan http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=619 Not all Projects are a dream come true, in fact none of them are. Some insight from Jamie Fristrom on what to expect and how to deal with it.

Title: ‘Most Projects Suck’

Written by: Jamie Fristrom (www.gamedevblog.com)

Re-Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on September 6th 2010

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2010/09/05/audio-article-003-most-projects-suck/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Not all Projects are a dream come true, in fact none of them are. Some insight from Jamie Fristrom on what to expect and how to deal with it. Title: ‘Most Projects Suck’ Written by: Jamie Fristrom (www.gamedevblog.com) Re-Read aloud b[...] Not all Projects are a dream come true, in fact none of them are. Some insight from Jamie Fristrom on what to expect and how to deal with it. Title: ‘Most Projects Suck’ Written by: Jamie Fristrom (www.gamedevblog.com) Re-Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on September 6th 2010 Business, Management RyanW no no Audio Article #155: Controlling Scope http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/10/14/audio-article-155-controlling-scope/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/10/14/audio-article-155-controlling-scope/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:36:36 +0000 Ryan http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=577 Joe Ludwig, aka programmer Joe is back for some insight on a grand scale.  Today we talk about the encompassing concept of scope in your game design and what you need to do to keep it in check.  Because if you don’t, you can kiss your chances of every releasing something on time and on budget goodbye.

Title: “Controlling Scope“ – Original Article

Written by: Joe Ludwig(programmerjoe.com)

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on Oct 14th, 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/10/14/audio-article-155-controlling-scope/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The number of modes will drive how many times you need to fine tune the UI, camera controls, and character controls. Every UI element in the game needs to consider player mode to decide if that UI element can appear in all modes unmodified or if it [...] The number of modes will drive how many times you need to fine tune the UI, camera controls, and character controls. Every UI element in the game needs to consider player mode to decide if that UI element can appear in all modes unmodified or if it needs to be customized for one or more modes. If you are trying to build a game on the cheap, find a design that works with only one player mode. A second mode won’t double your budget, but it will increase it substantially. Business RyanW no no Audio Article #154: How to Design online Crack http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/10/13/audio-article-154-how-to-design-online-crack/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/10/13/audio-article-154-how-to-design-online-crack/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:52:18 +0000 Ryan http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=573 Daniel Cook indulges his evil side in today’s article as he details how game designers, breaking away from the traditional packaged goods model of making disposable games will play a more relevant role in more more of the sales process and how their designs will start reflected the actions of not just good game designers but also good businessmen/women.

Title: “How to design online Crack“ – Original Article

Written by: Daniel Cook(www.lostgarden.com)

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on Oct 13th, 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/10/13/audio-article-154-how-to-design-online-crack/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Daniel Cook indulges his evil side in today’s article as he details how game designers, breaking away from the traditional packaged goods model of making disposable games will play a more relevant role in more more of the sales process and how[...] Daniel Cook indulges his evil side in today’s article as he details how game designers, breaking away from the traditional packaged goods model of making disposable games will play a more relevant role in more more of the sales process and how their designs will start reflected the actions of not just good game designers but also good businessmen/women. Title: “How to design online Crack“ – Original Article Written by: Daniel Cook(www.lostgarden.com) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on Oct 13th, 2009 Business RyanW no no Audio Article #153: Lone Wolf Killers http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/10/08/audio-article-153-lone-wolf-killers/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/10/08/audio-article-153-lone-wolf-killers/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:33:51 +0000 Ryan http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=567 The Gamedev.net book collection is back with more business insight, this time looks at those silent killers that doom your average startup and what to avoid if you plan on being more than just another casualty in the games industry

Title: “Lone Wolf Killers“

Book: Business and Production: A GameDev.net Collection – click to purchase

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Written by: Raymond Jacobs (www.gamedev.net)

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on July 23rd 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/10/08/audio-article-153-lone-wolf-killers/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The Gamedev.net book collection is back with more business insight, this time looks at those silent killers that doom your average startup and what to avoid if you plan on being more than just another casualty in the games industry Title: “Lon[...] The Gamedev.net book collection is back with more business insight, this time looks at those silent killers that doom your average startup and what to avoid if you plan on being more than just another casualty in the games industry Title: “Lone Wolf Killers“ Book: Business and Production: A GameDev.net Collection – click to purchase Publisher: Course Technology PTR Written by: Raymond Jacobs (www.gamedev.net) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on July 23rd 2009 Business, Management RyanW no no Audio Article #141: Improving Downloads and Conversion Rates http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/08/28/audio-article-141-improving-downloads-and-conversion-rates/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/08/28/audio-article-141-improving-downloads-and-conversion-rates/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:52:51 +0000 Ryan http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=523 Successful Indie Developer Jake Birkett is back with more tips and tricks on how to maximize your next release!  Today we look at how to get more and more people downloading your game and then just as importantly how to turn those downloads into purchases!

Title: ‘‘14 Ways I increased downloads on my site” – Original Article

Title B: ‘‘Tips on Improving Conversion Rates” – Original Article

Written by: Jake Birkett (www.greyaliengames.com)

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on August 28th, 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/08/28/audio-article-141-improving-downloads-and-conversion-rates/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Successful Indie Developer Jake Birkett is back with more tips and tricks on how to maximize your next release!  Today we look at how to get more and more people downloading your game and then just as importantly how to turn those downloads into pur[...] Successful Indie Developer Jake Birkett is back with more tips and tricks on how to maximize your next release!  Today we look at how to get more and more people downloading your game and then just as importantly how to turn those downloads into purchases! Title: ‘‘14 Ways I increased downloads on my site” – Original Article Title B: ‘‘Tips on Improving Conversion Rates” – Original Article Written by: Jake Birkett (www.greyaliengames.com) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on August 28th, 2009 Business RyanW no no Audio Article #135: Casual Games Manifesto http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/07/24/audio-article-135-casual-games-manifesto/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/07/24/audio-article-135-casual-games-manifesto/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:16:16 +0000 Ryan http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=502 Lost Garden’s very own Daniel Cook is hitting IB once again with another great piece, diverging away to yet another medium to demonstrate the wide berth of this man’s wisdom and understanding.  Today we look at the dichotomy that exists between casual game developers and their reliance on portals for short-term revenue at the expense of long term loyalty.  More importantly he delves into what the Casual Developer can do to break this short-sighted addiction and create life-long revenue streams from a loyal customer base

Title: “Casual Games Manifesto“ – Original Article

Written by: Daniel Cook(www.lostgarden.com)

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on July 24th, 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/07/24/audio-article-135-casual-games-manifesto/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Lost Garden’s very own Daniel Cook is hitting IB once again with another great piece, diverging away to yet another medium to demonstrate the wide berth of this man’s wisdom and understanding.  Today we look at the dichotomy that exists [...] Lost Garden’s very own Daniel Cook is hitting IB once again with another great piece, diverging away to yet another medium to demonstrate the wide berth of this man’s wisdom and understanding.  Today we look at the dichotomy that exists between casual game developers and their reliance on portals for short-term revenue at the expense of long term loyalty.  More importantly he delves into what the Casual Developer can do to break this short-sighted addiction and create life-long revenue streams from a loyal customer base Title: “Casual Games Manifesto“ – Original Article Written by: Daniel Cook(www.lostgarden.com) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on July 24th, 2009 Business RyanW no no Audio Article #134: How to Ship a Commercial Game w/out quitting your day job http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/07/22/audio-article-134-how-to-ship-a-commercial-game-wout-quitting-your-day-job/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/07/22/audio-article-134-how-to-ship-a-commercial-game-wout-quitting-your-day-job/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:56:13 +0000 Ryan http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=499 The Gamedev.net book collection is here to bring you more insight and how!  Today we go over some advice for those looking to make their first product on their own, things to look out for, to plan for and to avoid in order to see your first indie product from start to ship.

Title: “How to ship your first commercial game without quitting your day job“

Book: Business and Production: A GameDev.net Collection – click to purchase

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Written by: Raymond Jacobs (www.gamedev.net)

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on July 23rd 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/07/22/audio-article-134-how-to-ship-a-commercial-game-wout-quitting-your-day-job/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The first rule of indie game development is that it is difficult; very often you have low-to-no budget, and most of the work is done by one or two people in their spare time. Unless you are independently wealthy, you're going to need a day job; it d[...] The first rule of indie game development is that it is difficult; very often you have low-to-no budget, and most of the work is done by one or two people in their spare time. Unless you are independently wealthy, you're going to need a day job; it doesn't matter what it is as long as it pays the bills and gives you enough time to work on your game Business, Management RyanW no no Audio Article #130: Protecting your Startup from Being Shotdown Pt.2 http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/07/07/audio-article-130-protecting-your-startup-from-being-shotdown-pt-2/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/07/07/audio-article-130-protecting-your-startup-from-being-shotdown-pt-2/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:45:38 +0000 Ryan http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=485 Eric Scharf and his insight once again grace the pages of Industrybroadcast.com.  Today we are looking at the second of 4 parts of his Protecting your Startup from being shot down article, covering some of the steps to take in the beginning of the process to ensure continued lasting success.

Title: ‘Protecting your Start-up from Being Shot Down (Pt2)‘ – Original Article

Written by: Eric Scharf (www.emscharf.com)

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on July 8th 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/07/07/audio-article-130-protecting-your-startup-from-being-shotdown-pt-2/feed/ 0 0:00:01 You are going to be running a business and building products that, God willing, are going to pay your bills and then some. You are not obligated to shelter newcomers from what most in the games industry have had to endure early in their careers. The[...] You are going to be running a business and building products that, God willing, are going to pay your bills and then some. You are not obligated to shelter newcomers from what most in the games industry have had to endure early in their careers. The financial commitment you are about to make with your private investor does, however, obligate you to avoid “cheap hires and fast fires.” Business RyanW no no Audio Article #129: Choosing and Supporting Leads http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/07/07/audio-article-129-choosing-and-supporting-leads/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/07/07/audio-article-129-choosing-and-supporting-leads/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:03:19 +0000 Ryan http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=482 Seth Spaulding‘s has graced us with another condensed chapter from his new Book: “Team Leadership in the Game Industry“.  Today we look at what it takes to be a lead, from the studio’s perspective, who they are going to support and how as well as the downfalls of supporting the wrong person and the warning signs to look out for.

Chapter: “Choosing and Supporting Leads”

Book: Team Leadership in the Game Industry – click to purchase

Publisher: Course Technology PTR

Written by: Seth Spaulding

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on July 7th 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/07/07/audio-article-129-choosing-and-supporting-leads/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Seth Spaulding‘s has graced us with another condensed chapter from his new Book: “Team Leadership in the Game Industry“.  Today we look at what it takes to be a lead, from the studio’s perspective, who they are going to suppo[...] Seth Spaulding‘s has graced us with another condensed chapter from his new Book: “Team Leadership in the Game Industry“.  Today we look at what it takes to be a lead, from the studio’s perspective, who they are going to support and how as well as the downfalls of supporting the wrong person and the warning signs to look out for. Chapter: “Choosing and Supporting Leads” Book: Team Leadership in the Game Industry – click to purchase Publisher: Course Technology PTR Written by: Seth Spaulding Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on July 7th 2009 Business, Management RyanW no no Audio Article #127: What Publishers Want http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/06/19/audio-article-127-what-publishers-want/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/06/19/audio-article-127-what-publishers-want/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:52:56 +0000 Ryan http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=471 Today we are proud to present the first of what will be many audio articles taken out of David Perry‘s new Book:  David Perry on Game Design: A Brainstorming ToolBox.  I have taken bits and pieces from a condensed version of Chapter 4(What Publishers want) to bring to you some insight on how to get your game proposal taken seriously and who to take it to for the best results.

Title: “What Publishers Want” – Original Article

Book: David Perry on Game Design: A Brainstorming ToolBox

Written by: David Perry (www.dperry.com)

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on June 19th, 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/06/19/audio-article-127-what-publishers-want/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Today we are proud to present the first of what will be many audio articles taken out of David Perry‘s new Book:  David Perry on Game Design: A Brainstorming ToolBox.  I have taken bits and pieces from a condensed version of Chapter 4(What Pub[...] Today we are proud to present the first of what will be many audio articles taken out of David Perry‘s new Book:  David Perry on Game Design: A Brainstorming ToolBox.  I have taken bits and pieces from a condensed version of Chapter 4(What Publishers want) to bring to you some insight on how to get your game proposal taken seriously and who to take it to for the best results. Title: “What Publishers Want” – Original Article Book: David Perry on Game Design: A Brainstorming ToolBox Written by: David Perry (www.dperry.com) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on June 19th, 2009 Business RyanW no no