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InfernoShade

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How one indie studio burns $15K per month (or: this graph looks like Pac-Man)

Mar 1st 2012 11:54AM (Joystiq)
@HeyAndrei

You said, "this graph represents the minimum cost of running the company"

So you guys aren't really making $15.63/hr. That's the lowest amount you guys would need to live. Because if you were really working for that much, the company would be a fail.

Bottom line: this graph is a completely fictional slice of an unknown amount. As the other guy said, it doesn't really make sense.

Sega and Arkedo's 'Hell Yeah' revealed

Mar 1st 2012 9:38AM (Joystiq)
@Electrium
Looks more like a roll and gun.

This animation was fun, who knows about the game. But the name - terrible.

'The Legend of Dead Kel' is Reckoning's second DLC, arrives on March 20

Feb 29th 2012 11:57AM (Joystiq)
@sammo21
Can't you up the difficulty? I don't have the game (yet) so I don't know. Wouldn't that help in some ways?

Adam Saltsman on making a game out of The Hunger Games

Feb 24th 2012 11:12AM (Joystiq)
@(Unverified)
Right! That poster is terrible. You can make it retro but well designed. And he has the nerve to mention fantastic designers like Saul Bass and Olly Moss. The game might be cool but he needs to get help with graphic design.

Skyrim Interactive Map App is a world of microtransactions

Feb 21st 2012 9:26AM (Joystiq)
@bensmith91
Well then, I'm disappointed big time.

Skyrim Interactive Map App is a world of microtransactions

Feb 20th 2012 4:52PM (Joystiq)
Paying to unlock locations on the map!? Nuts.

Wasn't Bethesda supposed to be coming out with an official app? I bet that will have a free map and cooler features.

The Joystiq Indie Pitch: Forbidden Island

Feb 20th 2012 1:06PM (Joystiq)
The board game is really good. I'm looking forward to checking this out on my iPad. Please make it universal (iPhone/iPad). I dig Carcassonne on my iPhone. Thanks!

Starbreeze lets 25 go after finishing Syndicate

Feb 20th 2012 12:35PM (Joystiq)
@EngadgetSoFunny
You have no idea what you're talking about.

I've worked in corporate america for decades. Layoff rarely are based on skill. They are mostly based on numbers. If you a highly skilled person on a group that isn't making money, or is seen are redundant you can be let go as easily as "unskilled" people. Also highly skilled valuable people are often let go because they have an opinions opposing management. Ask anyone.

Bottom line: layoffs can be non-intuitive and often are purely subjective. Also the common cycle is: layoff people from certain position and then a little while later hire new people for the same position. Most people don't even realize this is happening. This is one way of getting rid of people that aren't yes men.

Double Fine's adventure coming to PC, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android devices [Update]

Feb 16th 2012 9:46AM (Joystiq)
I really don't understand how an already established gaming company does a kickstarter project. Kickstarted was really created to allow indie companies or just individuals get backing. A known entity should be able to get backing without fans paying out of pocket, IMO. That being said Psychonauts was a fun game. I hope this works out for everyone.

Quantum Conundrum's Kim Swift gives us some cold, hard fluff

Feb 15th 2012 10:05AM (Joystiq)
Looks very interesting. I dig Portal, and this seems like a fun twist on the physical puzzle genre. Will keep this in mind for the future.

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