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Why Pokémon GO Will Devour, Not Propel, Augmented Reality

July 17, 2016 · by · in apps, mobile apps, Technology · Leave a comment

One of the most gratifying rewards of an 17-year career in business is recognizing when things I’ve experienced in the past repeat themselves. Trend-spotting builds confidence. I mention this because I had a front row seat for Pokémon’s first act and I’ve launched three augmented reality mobile apps, so I know the category pretty well. Put the […]

The Video Game Industry is Dead – Long Live the Video Game Industry

February 24, 2013 · by · in apps, in-app advertising, in-app purchase, mobile, mobile apps, Mobile commerce, video games · 2 Comments

The video game industry has enjoyed a multi-decade run of enormous economic success. It redefined the way consumers engage their televisions. It has given birth to a new breed of storytellers, ones that include programmers and designers who are capable of producing characters, narratives, and worlds on a par with the best Hollywood has to […]