The Curve will be published on October 3rd 2013 in the US, the UK and the Commonwealth. (I know the Commonwealth is a bit old-fashioned, but it’s how the book industry divides up the English speaking world....

I’m in the final stretch of writing The Curve, my book on how to make money when everything is going free. The heart of the argument is that free is not something to be frightened of, or...

GDC is always full of great information. This year, free-to-play was the dominant topic, with many sessions focused on how this business model is evolving. I wasn’t able to attend all the sessions (there were between 5...

As you may remember, I am writing a book of short, sharp, single ideas to improve your online game. Things like “Sex Sells: Use double entendres to drive sharing and clickthrough” or “Be generous: by giving away currency,...

GAMESbrief is going from strength to strength. Actually, that’s only partly true. My consulting business is going great. My book writing is taking up lots of time. I have ideas for events, and card decks, and free giveaways. I...

Last week, I asked for some advice on the blurb on the back of Volume 2 of GAMESbrief Unplugged. The feedback was universal. Stop being so bloody negative. So here is my next attempt. I like it....

I have a very good memory for names and faces. Really, it’s good. In 2001, I was flying on a small plane from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar in Tanzania. Twelve seats. I sat down next to...