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Casual Connect 2008
Posted by amaranth on 27-Jul-2008 (1544 reads)

I just got back from three very busy days at Casual Connect, a conference in Seattle specifically targeted at the people making cute games like Aveyond, Bejeweled, Diner Dash, etc. Every year I've gone, the conference has doubled in attendance and lots of older established game companies like EA have started entering the arena that small developers like me have called home.

At the conference, I collected lots of loot. Most of the loot is worthless, but I found a couple of gems.

My favorites were my stuffed fish from Big Fish Games and my two puff balls from PopCap.




You have no idea how long it took me to take this picture. My cat, Harris, thinks the new toys are his and he kept jumping into the picture.




I've decided to take one month off from making games to recover from this very busy year. In September, I'll have more information about the upcoming games and exciting news about the focus of the company.

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aislingyngaio
Posted: 2008/7/27 23:35  Updated: 2008/7/27 23:35
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 Re: Casual Connect 2008
bwahahaha... sounds like AV loot-collecting, the way you said it

Did Harris *gasp* try to EAT one of the puff balls???

Happy holidaying, Amanda! ^^

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Catchoun
Posted: 2008/7/28 1:59  Updated: 2008/7/28 2:00
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ohhhh how cute are the plush I must admit that I am found of plush, almost as found as I am of cats so, if you need someone to take care of both any day, don't hesitate, I'm your woman Harris looks so nice, and he has such big sweet ears I like it !
Take your time and enjoy your holidays Amanda, you deserve it
Hope that you can take part to the "Viva la Revolution" Fair and win some contest just relaxing and enjoying as player this time

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shaz
Posted: 2008/7/28 2:38  Updated: 2008/7/28 2:38
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 Re: Casual Connect 2008
I wonder why there are no AV1/AV2 plushies anywhere? Or maybe a green dragonfly from Grimm's Hatchery? Ah well, maybe in time.

Re Harris - you mean they AREN'T his? Doesn't EVERYTHING belong to cats by default? They just choose whether or not to acknowledge them

And your - er - "puffballs" - look suspiciously like CHUZZLES to me!

Enjoy your time off (does this mean Bryce gets a reprieve from debugging too?) and yes, do come play Viva la Revolution with us all.

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Tei
Posted: 2008/7/28 14:29  Updated: 2008/7/28 14:29
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chuzzles!!

...sorry, i love that game. i think they're SO CUTE.

bad kitty! leave the little balls of fluff alone! XD

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hikari_rekka
Posted: 2008/7/28 21:29  Updated: 2009/4/11 18:47
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 Re: Casual Connect 2008
Cuute~ They're(Including your cat) so adorable~

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Pandaba
Posted: 2008/7/29 2:27  Updated: 2008/7/29 8:29
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ooh! I heard of that conference! I'm glad you had a good time!

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Argoyle
Posted: 2008/7/29 8:30  Updated: 2008/7/29 8:30
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Hooray for conference swag!

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mona
Posted: 2008/8/1 9:32  Updated: 2008/8/1 14:01
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 Re: Casual Connect 2008
Just today I dreamed I'm playing AV3 so came here to see any good news. Does taking a year off mean no AV3 ? I know i'm selfish.

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phoenixalia
Posted: 2008/8/24 3:25  Updated: 2008/8/24 3:25
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I do hope Harris(your cat) didn't eat any of the stuffed toys?

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wybrich
Posted: 2008/8/31 15:57  Updated: 2008/8/31 15:57
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 Re: Casual Connect 2008
time to take a rest and cute cat

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sana96
Posted: 2009/2/11 13:40  Updated: 2009/2/11 13:40
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Wow Harris looks so cute ^_^ fish and Puffyballs look sweet!!!~



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