IndustryBroadcast » lostgarden.com http://www.industrybroadcast.com Bringing the Collective Insight of the Gaming Industry to your ears Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:11:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 2008 http://feeds.feedburner.com/Industrybroadcast ryan@industrybroadcast.com (RyanW) ryan@industrybroadcast.com (RyanW) Video Game Industry 1440 Video Game, Video Game Industry, Game developer, Game designer, video game producer, video game manager, game education, video game studio Industrybroadcast.com - Bringing the Collective Insight of the Gaming Industry to your Ears Bringing the Collective Insight of the Gaming Industry to your ears RyanW RyanW ryan@industrybroadcast.com No no http://industrybroadcast.com/images/ib_logo144x144.jpg IndustryBroadcast http://www.industrybroadcast.com 144 144 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 admin 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 00:01:01 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 ... 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,,Game,Design 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 admin 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 00:01:01 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 ... 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.nbsp; 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.nbsp; 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,,Game,Design,,Indie,Development,,Starting,Out RyanW no No Audio Article #120: A practical definition of innovation http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/06/04/audio-article-120-a-practical-definition-of-innovation/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/06/04/audio-article-120-a-practical-definition-of-innovation/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:35:52 +0000 admin http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=448 Daniel Cook, if you haven’t noticed, is created an overall language which designers and developers alike can use to evaluate, discuss and plan the aspects of our craft that before now seemed to subjective or abstract to quantify in any way.  He carries this trend on today as he breaks down the layers of game design and looks at the consequences of investing in each layer, more importantly what this means for the developer, the designer or the publisher

Title: “A practical definition of innovation“ – Original Article

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

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on June 2nd, 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/06/04/audio-article-120-a-practical-definition-of-innovation/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Daniel Cook, if you haven't noticed, is created an overall language which designers and developers alike can use to evaluate, discuss and plan the aspects ... Daniel Cook, if you haven't noticed, is created an overall language which designers and developers alike can use to evaluate, discuss and plan the aspects of our craft that before now seemed to subjective or abstract to quantify in any way.nbsp; He carries this trend on today as he breaks down the layers of game design and looks at the consequences of investing in each layer, more importantly what this means for the developer, the designer or the publisher Title: "A practical definition of innovation" - Original Article Written by: Daniel Cook(www.lostgarden.com) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on June 2nd, 2009 Game,Design RyanW no No Audio Articles #100: What is your Game Design Style? http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/04/20/audio-articles-100-what-is-your-game-design-style/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/04/20/audio-articles-100-what-is-your-game-design-style/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:38:14 +0000 admin http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=345 Daniel Cook‘s brings us our 100th article today where he talks about the 6 basic design styles from which all games are derived from.  By taking a look and classifying design into these categories a designer is better equipped to prioritize decisions in the future and keep desired elements in the forefront instead of having the game become watered down and less effective.

I would like to take this post to thank all of our AMAZING contributing authors that make Industrybroadcast.com possible.. If you haven’t already, scroll down a little bit and check out the contributors section on the left hand side.  These people are the leading minds in our industry, and thankfully the most vocal, and we can all stand to learn a great deal from their wisdom and experience!

Title: “What is your Game Design Style“ – Original Article

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

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on April 20th, 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/04/20/audio-articles-100-what-is-your-game-design-style/feed/ 2 00:01:01 Daniel Cook's brings us our 100th article today where he talks about the 6 basic design styles from which all games are derived from.nbsp; By ... Daniel Cook's brings us our 100th article today where he talks about the 6 basic design styles from which all games are derived from.nbsp; By taking a look and classifying design into these categories a designer is better equipped to prioritize decisions in the future and keep desired elements in the forefront instead of having the game become watered down and less effective. I would like to take this post to thank all of our AMAZING contributing authors that make Industrybroadcast.com possible.. If you haven't already, scroll down a little bit and check out the contributors section on the left hand side.nbsp; These people are the leading minds in our industry, and thankfully the most vocal, and we can all stand to learn a great deal from their wisdom and experience! Title: "What is your Game Design Style" - Original Article Written by: Daniel Cook(www.lostgarden.com) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on April 20th, 2009 Game,Design RyanW no No Audio Article #86: Paintbox Games http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/03/15/audio-article-86-paintbox-games/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/03/15/audio-article-86-paintbox-games/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:58:29 +0000 admin http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/03/15/audio-article-86-paintbox-games/ Daniel Cook‘s back again with another thought provoking piece about Paintbox games.  Games he says that not only encourage a player to be creative but actually augment a players ability to be creative by giving him/her the tools and encouragement to easily and confidently be able to express their creativity.  Of course also touching on what it takes to make a paintbox game and why they are so important.

Title: “Paintbox Games“ – Original Article

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

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on March 15th, 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/03/15/audio-article-86-paintbox-games/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Daniel Cook's back again with another thought provoking piece about Paintbox games.nbsp; Games he says that not only encourage a player to be creative but ... Daniel Cook's back again with another thought provoking piece about Paintbox games.nbsp; Games he says that not only encourage a player to be creative but actually augment a players ability to be creative by giving him/her the tools and encouragement to easily and confidently be able to express their creativity.nbsp; Of course also touching on what it takes to make a paintbox game and why they are so important. Title: "Paintbox Games" - Original Article Written by: Daniel Cook(www.lostgarden.com) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on March 15th, 2009 Game,Design RyanW no No Audio Article #65(B): Constructing Artificial Emotions http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/01/26/audio-article-65b-constructing-artificial-emotions/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/01/26/audio-article-65b-constructing-artificial-emotions/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:42:19 +0000 admin http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=254 Daniel Cook‘s second half of his ‘Constructing Artificial Emotions’ article is just as good as the first, so worry not.  It is with great pleasure that I am able to present you with the conclusion to Yesterdays Article with Part B of this amazing piece.

Title: “Constructing Artificial Emotions“ – Original Article

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

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on January 26th, 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/01/26/audio-article-65b-constructing-artificial-emotions/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Daniel Cook's second half of his 'Constructing Artificial Emotions' article is just as good as the first, so worry not.nbsp; It is with great pleasure ... Daniel Cook's second half of his 'Constructing Artificial Emotions' article is just as good as the first, so worry not.nbsp; It is with great pleasure that I am able to present you with the conclusion to Yesterdays Article with Part B of this amazing piece. Title: "Constructing Artificial Emotions" - Original Article Written by: Daniel Cook(www.lostgarden.com) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on January 26th, 2009 Game,Design RyanW no No Audio Article #65(A): Constructing Artificial Emotions http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/01/25/audio-article-65a-constructing-artificial-emotions/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/01/25/audio-article-65a-constructing-artificial-emotions/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:08:56 +0000 admin http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=252 Daniel Cook brings us another great piece following up on his previous prototyping articles, of things that you need to look out for when it comes to Prototyping your project.  There are common pitfalls that a prototype can suffer from and Daniel has gone and tackled some of the major ones to help you realize the incredibly high value that a solid prototyping phase represents to any development.

Title: “Constructing Artificial Emotions“ – Original Article

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

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on January 25th, 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/01/25/audio-article-65a-constructing-artificial-emotions/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Daniel Cook brings us another great piece following up on his previous prototyping articles, of things that you need to look out for when it ... Daniel Cook brings us another great piece following up on his previous prototyping articles, of things that you need to look out for when it comes to Prototyping your project. nbsp;There are common pitfalls that a prototype can suffer from and Daniel has gone and tackled some of the major ones to help you realize the incredibly high value that a solid prototyping phase represents to any development. Title: "Constructing Artificial Emotions" - Original Article Written by: Daniel Cook(www.lostgarden.com) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on January 25th, 2009 Game,Design RyanW no No Audio Article #53 – Prototyping Pitfalls http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/01/05/audio-article-53-prototyping-pitfalls/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/01/05/audio-article-53-prototyping-pitfalls/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:34:47 +0000 admin http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=205 Daniel Cook brings us another great piece following up on his previous prototyping articles, of things that you need to look out for when it comes to Prototyping your project.  There are common pitfalls that a prototype can suffer from and Daniel has gone and tackled some of the major ones to help you realize the incredibly high value that a solid prototyping phase represents to any development.

Title: “Prototyping Pitfalls“ – Original Article

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

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on January 5th, 2009

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2009/01/05/audio-article-53-prototyping-pitfalls/feed/ 0 00:01:01 Daniel Cook brings us another great piece following up on his previous prototyping articles, of things that you need to look out for when it ... Daniel Cook brings us another great piece following up on his previous prototyping articles, of things that you need to look out for when it comes to Prototyping your project. nbsp;There are common pitfalls that a prototype can suffer from and Daniel has gone and tackled some of the major ones to help you realize the incredibly high value that a solid prototyping phase represents to any development. Title: "Prototyping Pitfalls" - Original Article Written by: Daniel Cook(www.lostgarden.com) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on January 5th, 2009 Game,Design,,Management RyanW no No Audio Article #41: Never Innovate Half Way http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2008/12/09/audio-article-41-never-innovate-half-way/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2008/12/09/audio-article-41-never-innovate-half-way/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:46:40 +0000 admin http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=156 We are more than pleased to present you with more insight from the mind of Daniel Cook.  This time Daniel looks at the correlation between innovation and success in the Video Game Industry and shares his thoughts on why it is a fatal mistake to Innovate Half way

Title: ‘Never Innovate Half Way‘ – Original Article

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

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on December 9th, 2008

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2008/12/09/audio-article-41-never-innovate-half-way/feed/ 0 00:01:01 We are more than pleased to present you with more insight from the mind of Daniel Cook.nbsp; This time Daniel looks at the correlation between ... We are more than pleased to present you with more insight from the mind of Daniel Cook.nbsp; This time Daniel looks at the correlation between innovation and success in the Video Game Industry and shares his thoughts on why it is a fatal mistake to Innovate Half way Title: 'Never Innovate Half Way' - Original Article Written by: Daniel Cook (www.lostgarden.com) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on December 9th, 2008 Game,Design,,Starting,Out RyanW no No Audio Article #35: Content Is Bad http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2008/12/01/audio-article-35-content-is-bad/ http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2008/12/01/audio-article-35-content-is-bad/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:26:11 +0000 admin http://www.industrybroadcast.com/?p=138 On this beautiful monday morning we bring some food for thought from the great mind of Mr. Daniel Cook in regards to the dangers of HandCrafted Content.  In a time when integral design changes across a project can set a project back months, as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars it becomes increasingly critical to design with flexibility in mind.

Title: ‘Content Is Bad‘ – Original Article

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

Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on December 1st, 2008

]]> http://www.industrybroadcast.com/2008/12/01/audio-article-35-content-is-bad/feed/ 0 13:20 On this beautiful monday morning we bring some food for thought from the great mind of Mr. Daniel Cook in regards to the dangers of ... On this beautiful monday morning we bring some food for thought from the great mind of Mr. Daniel Cook in regards to the dangers of HandCrafted Content.nbsp; In a time when integral design changes across a project can set a project back months, as well as hundreds of thousands of dollars it becomes increasingly critical to design with flexibility in mind. Title: 'Content Is Bad' - Original Article Written by: Daniel Cook (www.lostgarden.com) Read aloud by: Ryan Wiancko on December 1st, 2008 Game,Design RyanW no No