Some interesting links today:
How to become an independent programmer in just 1068 days (via Adam Stiles). Seven good lessons about independent software development.
From Concept to Completion. A look at the experimentation that goes into developing a game. Bonnie's Bookstore, by the way, looks like a very nice game.
Casual Games - an unsung, but quickly growing entertainment category which is about to be hit by standard consolidation economics, with many current players being bought or going away, with the others being relegated to "lifestyle" businesses. However, I believe the growth opportunities of this sector make it the most promising one of the entertainment category.
I'm not sure that "unsung" applies anymore since everybody is singing it. I'd say "standard consolidation economics" means a massive slaughter of the undercapitalized and overhyped is about to happen.
Eric Sink sells Winnable Solitaire.
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