• Mac OS X,  Mac OS X Server

    The Immutable Laws Of Game Mechanics In A Microtransaction-Based Economy Article on Huffington Post

    My latest piece, called The Immutable Laws Of Game Mechanics In A Microtransaction-Based Economy is now available at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charles-edge/the-immutable-laws-of-gam_b_11810172.html. In this piece I explore a few of the emergent rules that game developers should/need to follow when building out game play and planning for monetization of various aspects of their games. Hope you enjoy!

  • Agile,  Java

    Quotes in InfoWorld Article About Careers

    I love being asked questions about career trajectories. I alway preface my answers with the fact that it’s just my reaction to things and I’m weird and maybe not everyone agrees. I recently provided some answers about careers of developers, from the perspective of a hiring manager. Luckily there are others that answered more intelligently than I! So, feel free to read the article here.

  • public speaking

    MacTech Conference in LA Coming Up Soon

    As many will know, I’m taking a break from speaking at conferences for awhile. But before I made that decision, I’d already planned to do a talk on Regression Testing for MacTech, in beautiful Los Angeles. If you haven’t signed up for the conference yet, it’s bound to be excellent, as all of the MacTech events have been. In fact, for more on MacTech from MacTech: MacTech Conference for Apple Developers and IT Pros, October 17-19, 2012 in Los Angeles, has announced its post-event sessions and activities.  The event: a three-day, information-packed event that will have sessions and activities throughout the day and evening. This immersive conference is hotel-based, giving attendees the…