Archive for the ‘Look at this’ Category.
December 1, 2008, 11:24 pm
I just got done watching David Rosen’s take (video) on “World of Goo”, it’s a game that I’ve been playing on the wii for a few weeks now. It’s a great game and all but what struck me most about Rosen’s video is how complete it is. You can tell right away that he’s smitten with the game but is still able to give a very competent review that covers all aspects of the game. Rosen explains how the interface works, what’s going on but most importantly why this matters. Through the entire video he basically follows the same formula:
- Address topic (ie: the cursor)
- Show how it works here (ie: it’s black with a grey outline, it gains a tail as you move it )
- Why this matters (ie: the tail makes it fun to play with, the color choice make it easy to see on all background colors)
With this simple formula, just repeated over and over we end up with a very wonderful example of a great critique. Just an example that I felt like sharing.
November 26, 2008, 9:55 pm
As a replacement of our Dec meeting, I would love to see you at the Winter Coders’ Social.
Winter Coders’ Social II
Tuesday December 9, 2008 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
CubeSpace 622 SE Grand Ave Portland, Oregon 97214
Details can be found both on Calagator and Upcoming.
Current plans are to do food Potluck style, I would love to continue the food for critique theme that we’ve been doing here recently. If you’ve found a recipe for something new? just need an excuse to make a batch of cookies? well here you go, please sign up and let everyone know what you are planning on bringing:
As for planned events there will be games, a few contests are planned. There are even plans of tasty unmentionable beverages, though if there is anything that you would like to bring your more then welcome to add that to the form.
Lastly if you feel inspired and would like to help organize this event or have something that you would like to contribute, everything is being discussed over at pdxgroups.
