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Is It Wrong To Expect Gamers To Read A Game's Instructions?  Featured Blogs
Posted by Eric Adams on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:40:00 EDT in
Do players have an obligation to self educate themselves on your game before they criticize it?
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Is Halo: ODST's Design Mean Spirited?
Posted by Eric Adams on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:12:00 EDT in Game Design
Did the designers give us a fighting chance?
Read More... | 14 Comments

Ideal staff - Extrovert Or Introvert?  Featured Blogs
Posted by Eric Adams on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:14:00 EDT in Production
In our industry, is an introvert or extrovert team member more desirable?
Read More... | 32 Comments

   

Eric Adams's Comments

Comment In: THQ's Farrell: 'Future Of Gaming' In Mass-Market Retail Prices, More DLC Sales [News - 11/11/2010 - 10:57]

I like Brian's approach on ...

I like Brian's approach on this one. Price the core game lower and offer DLC or components at a higher price point. For example, Black Ops would be 39.99 for Single player only and then 59.99 with MP unlocked. I too find that single player games with four hours of ...

Comment In: Denki Lays Off Workers As Quarrel Fails To Find 'Right' Publisher [News - 04/05/2010 - 08:12]

I worked with Denki at ...

I worked with Denki at DIRECTV on iTV games. Terrific team with excellent design chops and great personalities. Highly recommended to all publishers looking for a team.

Comment In: Analysis: Is Hard The New Good? [News - 02/02/2010 - 09:27]

@Neville, totally agree on Mass ...

@Neville, totally agree on Mass Effect 2...playing on Veteran and it is way too easy. I really wish ME2 has a variable on fly difficulty setting. Really all games that use health and damage modifiers for difficulty should offer this.

Comment In: Critical Reception: Capcom, Airtight Games' Dark Void [News - 01/20/2010 - 08:06]

Thanks Brandon, got my stories ...

Thanks Brandon, got my stories mixed up.

Comment In: Analysis: Assassin's Vs. Demon's - A Good Place To Die [News - 01/18/2010 - 09:22]

I think the criticism on ...

I think the criticism on AC2 is pretty harsh. The game is breathtaking to behold with terrific production values. Will I agree the AC2 citizens do recycle, there is only so much that be done with NPCs art in terms of art assets . The citizens of AC2, including really ...

Comment In: Controversy Erupts Over Rockstar San Diego Employee Allegations [News - 01/13/2010 - 08:01]

I saw a blog post ...

I saw a blog post about 360 degree management direct report reviews as a way for employees to have a voice in airing grievances. If the upper management has the bravery and foresight to implement, review and respond with action to a 360 review, I think this method might resolve ...

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