If there’s one thing I’ve preached in the years I’ve been doing internet marketing it’s to reuse and repurpose the content you create. I’m not a big fan of using PLR materials for much when it’s really pretty easy to create your own content. And once you have that original, unique content, you can put it to use in many … Read More
My First Analog Game
Not too long ago I was reading a book I got from Amazon recently called “Paid to Play: The Business of Game Design” by Keith A. Meyers, who’s done a lot of board game creation and publishing. I bought the book because I thought it might have something good for my computer game development. And it surprised me… …by giving … Read More
My First Board Game
Yesterday I finished the initial prototype of my first board game. I came up with the idea while reading the book, “Paid to Play: The Business of Game Design” by Keith A. Meyers, and while I’ve only created computer games in the past, this one came together really quickly during a brainstorm session. I bought a pack of index cards … Read More
Biz Name Change
After about 16 years as Jennings Interactive Media I decided a name change for the business was in order, so as of a few days ago it’s Jennings Nation. (Soon to become Jennings Nation, LLC., right after the end of the year.) I know, it sounds like I’m an Indian tribe. And while I do need to lose some weight, … Read More
Roly-Polies Submitted!
My newest game, Roly-Polies HD for the iPad, was submitted to the App Store last night. It looks like they’re taking about 7 days to approve new apps, so hopefully by this time next week you’ll be able to download and play! Here’s a short demo video for Roly-Polies: http://youtu.be/RpWUNqpfFXw
Embracing My Inner Nerd (Come Along With Me)
Last week I finished 13 weeks of D&D Encounters, a weekly Dungeons and Dragons game that’s designed to get new players into the game (or old players back into it). Instead of marathon sessions that are hours long, the encounters take a couple hours and are designed for people who maybe can’t make it every time. Probably because of my … Read More
Coming to the End?
If you’ve followed my blog for very long you know that, for the last several years, I’ve focused on making tools for internet marketers. While it’s been a fun journey, last year I started missing the game development field — that’s how I got started in computer programming back in the 80s. So for the last 6-8 months I’ve been … Read More
DnD Isn’t Just for Geeks (Okay, Yes it Is)
Here’s a secret not everyone knows (although people who know me won’t be surprised) — every Thursday evening I make a 90-mile round trip into Anchorage to play Dungeons and Dragons with a bunch of people at Bosco’s Comics. 🙂 This week was the seventh week in a row and there are six more weeks before the “campaign” is over. … Read More
America’s Army Cheats
(This is not a marketing post, it’s a gaming post. Well, except it has some lessons that can benefit your marketing, so…) I’m sitting across the room from my son who is fending off enemies and accusers in an online game called America’s Army (v2.5). Enemies: Those characters in the game who aren’t on his team. Accusers: People behind the … Read More
What I Hate About Internet Marketing
Today I was reading comments on a blog and came across one that mostly encapsulates what I hate about the whole internet marketing scene: This video presentation is clear and concise. But I must ask one question, where does one start? I purchased your continuity program — great information. But I just don’t know where to start. I’ve studied internet … Read More