Play Catnap Climb!
We’re excited to share a bit of news about a simple flash game we put together this past summer. Graphite Lab worked with INFUZ to produce Catnap Climb as part of a larger campaign for one of their clients. […]
Graphite Lab is Hiring!
Graphite Lab has open positions of Gameplay Programmer and Interactive Developer. Gameplay Programmer Graphite Lab is seeking a versatile, intelligent Gameplay Programmer with a range of development and project implementation experience. Applicants must possess the skills necessary to create quality, easy-to-use code on strict time schedules. […]
Gamification … the debate continues.
A popular article over at softwareadvice.com takes another pass at the application of game mechanics to other tasks… aka Gamification. Author Vincent Beerman posts a few great quotes: Like the Industrial Revolution, early attempts at gamifying the enterprise have been slow, clunky, simplistic and sometimes downright counterproductive. […]
Gamification – quite the debate.
Lots of discussion about this new-fangled thing called Gamification. The gamification of something is the act of using game mechanics in everyday applications and situations to boost engagement, fun and good behaviors. Gamify argues: Reward programs are perfect to generate engagement and loyalty for your brand. They are good incentive for your users to come [...]
Are Console Games Dying?
IGN reports on comments made by Peter Vesterbacka of Angry Birds fame on a panel at South By Southwest: “console games are dying along with the concept of paying $50+ for a game.” I think both concepts are false, though not completely made without grounds. Understanding that Angry Birds has sold over 100 million copies, [...]