Nick SchadenStreaming could revolutionize the gaming industryPlaying console and PC games through streaming may shift from niche experiment to mainstream reality this year.Mar 19, 2019Mar 19, 2019
Nick SchadenApple’s streaming video service has an uphill battleI’m skeptical of how well Apple’s upcoming streaming video service will perform.Mar 14, 2019Mar 14, 2019
Nick SchadenMaking process changes as an engineering managerYou’re in an impactful role to shape and improve process changes over time. Remember when making any change in process, be patient yet firm.Mar 5, 2019Mar 5, 2019
Nick SchadenGaming’s fragmentation: moneymakers, system sellers, indies2017 was a banner gaming year. We saw the release of several of the most critically acclaimed games in years. Nintendo mounted a massive…Mar 15, 2018Mar 15, 2018
Nick SchadenMindhunter and the power of smart shot rhythmAll stills are property of their respective owners and are used here strictly for educational purposes only. Most shots are combined into a…Dec 20, 2017Dec 20, 2017
Nick SchadeninSwitch WeeklyOn Nintendo Switch and player happinessNine months ago I wrote the Nintendo Switch off as a lost cause with bad specs, a poor launch lineup, and an unclear audience. Rarely have…Nov 16, 2017Nov 16, 2017
Nick SchadenDestiny 2 turns its back on casual playersAfter twenty plus hours with Bungie’s Destiny 2, the level of Bungie’s craftsmanship remains standout. There’s pitch perfect audio, and the…Oct 30, 2017Oct 30, 2017
Nick SchadenLa La Land: balancing modernism and classicismAll stills are property of their respective owners and are used here strictly for educational purposes only. Several shots are combined…Feb 17, 2017Feb 17, 2017
Nick SchadenBattlefield 1 needs UI helpBattlefield 1 has received praise for its gritty WWI gameplay, but its pre and post-game user interface need serious work. They are too…Nov 22, 2016Nov 22, 2016
Nick SchadenNintendo Switch in a smartphone worldNever count Nintendo out. Few others can rival their first party games; Mario Kart 8, Splatoon, and others made big impressions well beyond…Nov 8, 2016Nov 8, 2016