Comments on: Rocket Science 3: Hollywood Meets Silicon Valley

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Singularity Law » And Now … Admiralty Law?!? — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:27:16 +0000

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By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:49:51 +0000

Hi Steve,

I didn’t see a general comments area to this site but wanted to know if you are planning an updated/new version of your book.

Also, are you available for talks at a Silicon Valley networking group for job seekers. There is talk about trying to make a “vision” into a non-profit. Kind of interesting in that the work is all volunteer and the volunteers are job seekers so attrition rates are high.

Thanks.

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:49:08 +0000

I think http://emsense.com has actually measured quantitatively that gamers are less engaged/interested when sitting through a cutscene

By: David Needham

David Needham — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:26:58 +0000

It may be a little late at this point, but I think it’s important to consider that gamers don’t really want to change. As a matter of fact, I know many gamers who hate sitting through cut-scenes – especially lengthy ones.

Your only solution is adding some form of interactivity with the movies, though as you covered in this article, those types of games haven’t been very successful.

By: steveblank

steveblank — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:44:05 +0000

Tim,
Some entrepreneurs can do a startup based on recognizing an opportunity and executing.
There’s no right answer. It matters what gets you excited and out of bed in the morning.
I needed a startup where I loved the technology, the opportunity _and_ the customers.

steve

By: Tim Pham

Tim Pham — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:23:38 +0000

Steve,

I can’t remember if the first alarm bell is on your book “Four Steps to the Epiphany”, but it is first and foremost reason that an entrepreneur starts a company. You’re very right on that.
I’d like to see your insight into that, i.e. is this something we can grow into?
I saw lots of businesses have been started when some smart guys see an opening in the market. They probably don’t have all of the passion at first, but they sure can execute to get their business off the ground. What’s your take on it?