Rich Jones represented TriplePoint during the 7th annual TiE CON in Boston, a conference that brings together both established and startup entrepreneurs in Technology, Life Sciences, Education, and Cleantech. The boot camp covered New Marketing for the Socially Digital Age.
One of my biggest gripes about the Nintendo Wii was the idea of having to jot down lengthy friend codes to play with friends and colleagues online. Talk about counterproductive measures to experience “social” gaming. However, earlier today, it was revealed that multiple user IDs will be able to be stored on the Wii U, …
In the farthest reaches of the Smithsonian, at the end of a dark corridor, was a large screen indicating the entrance to the Art of Video Games exhibit. On the large screen were snippets of video game cut-scenes from various video games, old and new, from Pac-Man to Heavy Rain. What really caught my eye …
Whether or not E3 is still the games industry’s foremost gathering, or whether that honor has been usurped by shows like GDC or PAX, one thing about E3 remains true every year: It’s nuts. Whether you’re an exhibitor or a reporter, you can expect to run yourself ragged, staying on your feet for hours on end, …
I have a confession to make: I was once a biased, prejudiced gamer. I was a zealot on the front lines of a civil war ravaging the United States of Video Gaming. This war wasn’t about the color of a character’s pixels, nor even the content of that character’s coding – it was over the …
Earlier this week, I wrote a blog post that outlined 3 things to consider when looking building your own gaming PC. Part 2 of this article covers the two remaining tips for constructing your PC and getting it up and running. Part 4: Setup and construction of your PC. You’ve now picked out your parts; …
Launched by Pong 40 years ago, home gaming has become a staple in millions of households worldwide. Whether you’re a mobile, console, or PC gamer, the evolution of technology will continue to make all forms of gaming available to the masses. Newer, better technology will also become cheaper, which will enable a wider audience of …
Last week, while chatting around my kitchen table with a friend, she pulled out her phone and proceeded to play a round of Temple Run while we continued our conversation. Taking a cue from her, I whipped out my phone and began playing as well. And there we sat, talking as we individually played our …
There’s something you’re forgetting… What is it? It’s right there – on the tip of your tongue…are you getting that sinking feeling yet? Yep! It’s Valentine’s Day! We know some of you out there probably waited until the very last second to get your cards and gifts. You might be scrambling around like a crazed …
Social gamer, hardcore gamer, or both? TriplePoint at the MIT BIG Business in Gaming conference in Boston. Video game industry thoughts and opinions.
December’s NY Gaming Meetup hosted the NY Videogame Critics Circle to discuss the 2010 year in video gaming.
Too late for back-to-school news? We don’t think so. Facebook – meet Fantasy University, the latest project from veteran development team Simutronics. Since 1987, Simutronics has been entertaining millions with games such as GemStone IV, the longest-running commercial MUD in the world. If CEO David Whatley and company could turn text-based games into entertainment enjoyed …
Rockstar is justifiably one of the most well-regarded publishers and developers in the industry. The company has tremendous positive equity with both consumers and the gaming press, delivering one critically-acclaimed AAA title after another. Many of the reasons Rockstar is such a powerhouse are relatively evident. To name a few: technical excellence, engaging gameplay, “it’s …
Back to school already? Here are 25 games that will get your brain in shape before you know it. Even if you’re not headed back to the classroom, we can all use a good mental push up (and a fun distraction) from time to time. Frisky Mongoose has compiled a list of 25 top titles …
It’s soapbox time again over at the ‘Goose – enjoy (and add your 2 cents in the comments below)! Know why I prefer writing on the weekends? Because all the noise dies down around me – our unrelenting 24/7 news cycle doesn’t stop, but it slows down long enough for a person to clear their …