| Building A Successful Game Business: The People
Common perception is that designing a game is glamorous but running business is robotic, inherently unethical and soul numbing. Common perception is wrong. Successful companies encourage their business side to flourish with the same creativity and passion seen in their games. This is the first in a series of articles outlining the steps to build a successful game business. These steps provide business guidance for companies either at start-up or in transition. Though aimed at management, they encompass basic business principals that informed developers at all levels need to understand so they can make the best decisions for a company. Part One: The People The game industry has a higher than normal set of the right people in the wrong places. Creative people start game studios, often just out of college.
Civilization Exploring Next Gen Territory
After years of feeding a large base of dedicated PC gamers, Sid Meier are once again scouting out some new territory for their classic Civilization franchise (after several so-so attempts on previous consoles). Though no systems were specifically mentioned in the press release, the trailer confirms Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution is being prepped for Xbox 360 and PS3. Given the point-and-click nature of the gameplay, we can’t help but hope that a Nintendo Wii version of Revolution is in the works too. Unfortunately, with the game’s release tentatively set for spring 2008, we probably have a long wait until we’ll know for sure, though we may hear something at E3 this July. For now, you can read the official announcement of Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution in the press release included below: New York, NY – June 28, 2007 – 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Press Release: Innovation And Creativity Mark Project Of Pan ...
The Organizing Committee of the Pan American Games Rio 2007 (CO-RIO) presented in Maracanã Stadium on Thursday, June 28, the Pan American Rio 2007 Cauldron, which will be lit during the Opening Ceremony of the Games on July 13. Minister of Sports Orlando Silva believes that the Cauldron lighting will be unforgettable to all persons participating in the Games. “The Cauldron is marked by creativity, modern traces, and Brazilian architecture. Whoever is present at the stadium will keep the memory of this moment," he said.
President of CO-RIO and of Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) Carlos Arthur Nuzman was touched by the project. “It is completely different from anything that has ever been seen. Creativity will certainly mark the opening of the Games," he said. A design by Carnival and fine artist Rosa Magalhães, the Artistic director for Ceremonies, the Pan American Cauldron is round-shaped, and like the Stage it will evoke the Sun, the inspiring element of the Mascot.
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