If you have some time and want to read up on development and games, then check out Develops October issue. What is Develop? Develop is a online and print publication that focuses more on the development or behind the scenes work of making games. Here are a few things they cover in this issue:
One of the things that has always puzzled me regarding Microsoft and the Xbox 360 was why they did not build a wireless adapter into the 360. The Nintendo Wii has built in wifi as well as the PS3. The PSP has wifi and many many other devices have wifi built-in except the 360. Then I realized that Microsoft wanted to give it’s consumers an option. An option to purchase expensive hardware and accessories from them.
One thing I am always looking to improve upon is communication. One method to improve communication, is to improve the tools you use to communicate.
I was sitting in a meeting yesterday and I had my agenda printed out with my notepad in front of me. I then started thinking about another meeting that afternoon, and how I needed my agenda, and other required items. Usually, for meetings I lead, I would prefer to grab a room with a monitor (LCD TV) to view the agenda items so attendees wouldn’t need to print anything. Unfortunately, grabbing a room with a monitor is very rare.
