Adrian Crook & Associates
300-422 Richards St V6B 2Z4 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Good local event this week: https://www.facebook.com/groups/150621228334306/permalink/1935595376503540/

A voice of reason... thanks, Mashable.

Thanks for watching! Comments welcome, though we wont be answering questions on the stream during the event. Cheers!

Very cool! A game set in our home town.

Shane is a good friend of AC+A and one of the most dedicated, talented indie game devs around. Also a leader in the Vancouver indie community.

Are you or someone you know curious about how to make a successful freemium game on Steam or Consoles? Come on out to our FREE presentation on May 22nd in Vancouver.

340 video game developers, artists and musicians. A 52 hour journey from Chicago to San Francisco. 1 completely full Amtrak train. Can the Train Jam participants make a fully functional video game in that time? (via HBO)

10 years ago today, on January 15th, 2008, I started Adrian Crook & Associates. It wasnt called that back then. It was just Adrian Crook - me, working out of my basement, designing Facebook games and trial-to-purchase downloadable titles. My first two years were up and down, and today, when Im asked by someone what Id recommend when starting a consultancy, I often reply, a good line of credit....Continue reading

The Perpetual Cycle of a Healthy and Lucrative Meta-Game. #GameDev #IndieDev #ACA #Meta http://bit.ly/2tcNSiu

#CompulsionLoop 84 - ft. Prettygreat, QuickByte Games, Ankama and MORE! http://bit.ly/2ux1BVc #GameDev #CLoop

How do you balance your meta-game?! Well, our very own specialist Maxime shares his thoughts. http://bit.ly/2tzgphO #GameDev #ACA #Meta

As we see the end of GREEs western front, we hope theres a swift foothold for those affected. Have a job opening at your studio in San Francisco, Berlin, or Melbourne?? Post a link in the comments, and we will share it with those now seeking new opportunities! #ACAFam #GameDevFamily #Gree

We took a deep look at King Bubble Witch 3 Saga in our latest Teardown! Check out the glimpse now! http://bit.ly/2uKhqp2 #GameDev

Attn Casual Connect attendees! Adrian and Peter will be speaking on Wed Aug 2nd at 16:30 in the TAPER AUDITORIUM! http://bit.ly/2uv5hnU

#CompulsionLoop - Gamification Apps - Ft. Habitica, Strava, Fitocracy, Duolingo and Peter Knudson http://bit.ly/2sNY4gl #GameDev

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Number 4 is VERY crucial! http://bit.ly/2tN5CnG #strategy #GameDev #ACA

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Brand new Teardown Alert! Bubble Witch 3 Saga is in the Shop now! Read the intro for a glimpse! #GameDev #Teardown

#CompulsionLoop 81 - ft. Ubisoft Mobile, SEGA, T-Bull, Ars Thanea, and Noodlecake http://bit.ly/2tm250q #GameDev #ACA #Games

Were hoping all of you had a fabulous #fathersday last weekend! . . Reposted from @adriancrook . #gamedevelopment #gamedev #aca #father #games #gaming #carfreeday #vancouver

Making a game or app? Here are a few key rules for getting the "yes" on your permission opt-in from an expert.

Compulsion Loop 80 - ft. SHFT, Adrian Zarzycki, Kongregate, Tapinator, Inc., and <3 #GameDev http://bit.ly/2tqmazd

.FUZE will launch a learning platform allowing kids (or anyone really...) to code Nintendo Switch games!

Developing an App or Game on iOS? Here are some Best Practices for Opt-in and Permissions for you to consider. #iOS

What is your least favorite monetization technique? Or an example of a time where the pay wall hit hard and left you feeling like reaching for the uninstall button?

Looking For - Expert QA (contract) for an awesomely original mobile project. Remote work. Self-driven. Exp w/ plans & processes a must. TO START IMMEDIATELY! * Write Test plans for Games and Apps * Oversee Test Plan execution with out-source QA teams * Manage the QA process, report to the dev team, and follow up... * Assist with QA on new builds as-needed Email [email protected] if available, or tag a friend that qualifies!

Our very own Peter Knudson breaks down Blizzards lapsed player re-engagement with their mega-hit mobile port of Hearthstone, the king of card games, in our latest Case Study. http://adriancrook.com/hearthstone-lapsed-players/ #ACA #AdrianCrook #CaseStudy #Blizzard #Hearthstone

#ACAsks Super Mario Run is now out on Android. Wed love to discuss how you feel about #Nintendos monetization technique?! Do you appreciate the "tutorial demo" style of #SuperMarioRun? Let us know! #Games #Mobile #Gaming #Nintendo #ACA #ACAsks #AdrianCrook #Mario #Runner #GameDev

Top 5 Free-to-Play Monetization Techniques of 2016! Check it out NOW! #GameDev #FreetoPlay #ACA #Monetization http://bit.ly/2naqvW9

#CompulsionLoop 67 - Games worth playing. Ideas worth applying! "Fair warning: Alliance: Heroes of the Spire by Rumble may be addictive!" "A Nostalgia trip for me--Built for Speed by Meizi Games does everything right"... "Justice League by Warner Bros. Entertainment is a solid little DC branded runner" "Dice with Ellen by Scopely is consistently top-grossing" Get Compulsion Loop 67 at bit.ly/CLoop67 OR Subscribe for the weekly newsletter at CompulsionLoop.com

Compulsion Loop #67 - Games worth playing / Ideas worth applying Ft. Scopely, Meizi Games, Rumble, App Annie, and Warner Bros. Entertainment Our team of experts plucked four titles from the mobile market and discuss (in brief) what makes them shine! Each week, we highlight the best of the market for you, the reader. Keep up to date with trends, gather new & fresh ideas on what you can apply to your game! Subscribe now at CompulsionLoop.com

#CompulsionLoop 66 "Rabbids Crazy Rush from Ubisoft is hilarious and over-the-top" "Charming Keep from Mighty Games Group does its name proud."... "RivalGearsRacing from ShortRound Games is a very slick endless runner..." "ArcherDash2 from Gray Giant Games is a charmingly retro, and addictive endless runner/jumper." Subscribe Now - for weekly App Store picks from our Mobile Design Experts! http://bit.ly/CoLoop

#ACAsks China has banned Korean developed games. What do you think about that? via PocketGamer.biz

#CompulsionLoop - March 7th, 2017 - ft. Ubisoft UK, Mighty Games, ShortRound Games, and Gray Giant Games <3

Want to see who weve featured on this weeks #CompulsionLoop?! Our experts plucked four titles. subscribe! bit.ly/2n3Z2DR

Something tells me that adaptive VR is going to get a LOT of people into the medium! Big shoutout to DW - Shift for sharing, and Audi USA for their inventive creation!