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Changing The EndingChanging The Ending
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I'm tired of arguing about Climate Change so I'm giving away a game about it!I'm tired of arguing about Climate Change so I'm giving away a game about it!
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Aug 1, 2019
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The iMessage is the Medium
The iMessage is the Medium
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Dear Kanye, Yes... Children Shouldn't Be Exploited in Games
Dear Kanye, Yes... Children Shouldn't Be Exploited in Games
Oct 15, 2015
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Ten Reasons why Word Carnivale is a better game than RUZZLE or Scramble with Friends
Ten Reasons why Word Carnivale is a better game than RUZZLE or Scramble with Friends
Jan 8, 2013
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There's a lot of anger over video game violence
There's a lot of anger over video game violence
Dec 19, 2012
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Play First, Build Later - Calling The Shot - Part 2
Play First, Build Later - Calling The Shot - Part 2
Nov 22, 2012
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Calling The Shot
Calling The Shot
Nov 12, 2012
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There’s a Puzzle for That
There’s a Puzzle for That
Sep 18, 2012
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Reflections on Five Years of iOS Gaming: What Have I Learned?
Reflections on Five Years of iOS Gaming: What Have I Learned?
Jul 2, 2012
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A Good Game Idea Finally Has Its Day
A Good Game Idea Finally Has Its Day
May 7, 2012
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Flash in the Pan? It's like Déjà vu (Mac 1984) all over again ...
Flash in the Pan? It's like Déjà vu (Mac 1984) all over again ...
Mar 30, 2012
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New iPad, We’ve Been Waiting For You!
New iPad, We’ve Been Waiting For You!
Mar 9, 2012
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FACE-OFF: Apple Game Center vs Facebook for iOS Social Gaming
FACE-OFF: Apple Game Center vs Facebook for iOS Social Gaming
Dec 23, 2011
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Angry Bids
Angry Bids
Nov 28, 2011
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Nintendo Games on iOS/Android? Not IF but WHEN.
Nintendo Games on iOS/Android? Not IF but WHEN.
Oct 26, 2011
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The Shawshank Redemption and Steve Jobs
The Shawshank Redemption and Steve Jobs
Oct 6, 2011
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Thank you Steve Jobs
Thank you Steve Jobs
Aug 25, 2011
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Movies that Made Gaming, Three Films that influenced the design and direction of Video Games.
Movies that Made Gaming, Three Films that influenced the design and direction of Video Games.
Aug 16, 2011
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Beyond profit, here's why the iPhone is really winning for game developers.
Beyond profit, here's why the iPhone is really winning for game developers.
Aug 3, 2011
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The 'Workification' of Games
The 'Workification' of Games
Jul 7, 2011
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Congratulations Zynga! Some Reflections on Shanghai, Casual Gaming and Zynga.
Congratulations Zynga! Some Reflections on Shanghai, Casual Gaming and Zynga.
Jul 1, 2011
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Making Crickler Mobile, Why Did It Take Eight Years?
Making Crickler Mobile, Why Did It Take Eight Years?
May 20, 2011
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Freemium Mobile Games ... Hype or Future?
Freemium Mobile Games ... Hype or Future?
May 9, 2011
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Daily iPhone App Sales Trends
Daily iPhone App Sales Trends
Apr 18, 2011
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What has Apple ever done for us?
What has Apple ever done for us?
Mar 15, 2011
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Simplicity Sells - The Surprising Success of Bocce Ball on the iPhone
Simplicity Sells - The Surprising Success of Bocce Ball on the iPhone
Feb 18, 2011
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