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Mark Acero's Blog   Expert Blogs

Game Designer for the last decade. I've worked for 6 different developers and by the end of this year will be credited with 10 different titles as a designer. Although 3 of those titles were only at the end of the production cycle, my experience working from 3rd to 1st party development has exposed me to different technologies, process and philosophies and have honed my skills and understanding of game design as well as the business of game development. My blog dedicated to the Games Industry http://combatwolf.blogspot.com/

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Casual or Hardcore? Design for Both
Posted by Mark Acero on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:24:00 EDT in
A quick look at Gears of War 2 and Bayonetta which developed game play mechanics for both the Casual and Hardcore audiences.
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Communication: The Designer's Real Job  Featured Blogs
Posted by Mark Acero on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:58:00 EDT in
A look at the role of communication in game development from the perspective of a game designer.
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Professionalism   Featured Blogs
Posted by Mark Acero on Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:07:00 EDT in
It's absolutely needed at every company, but doesn't get discussed on how it impacts game development. The role of professionalism from the perspective of game development.
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Comment In: Communication: The Designer's Real Job [Blog - 10/21/2009 - 02:58]

@Glenn I agree the role ...

@Glenn I agree the role in communication is vital in any group from every member. I know it's more logical to simply organize the series as The Fundamental Truths in Game Development. However, I've opted to write them as separate pieces and only imply the connection to have the freedom ...

Comment In: Professionalism [Blog - 10/18/2009 - 09:07]

Thanks Glenn I think you ...

Thanks Glenn I think you understand what I was trying to convey. I never went over team composition and have nothing against amateur or junior staff. My passion for the industry is what fuels me. I prefer working the trenches of game development with similar passionate people. The entire reason ...

Comment In: Ideal staff - Extrovert Or Introvert? [Blog - 10/13/2009 - 03:14]

Eric I'm glad you cleared ...

Eric I'm glad you cleared that up. Most comments on the topic seem to insinuate that personality dictates level of professionalism. You can be an introvert or extrovert and still be a class act professional and just as easily be a non-productive dead weight on the team. The main thing ...

   

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