Using Agile Methodologies To Make Games? 236
simoniker writes "Using Agile methodologies for programming is a concept that's been around for a while now, but some firms are now applying the concept to video game development." There has been a lot of talk lately about what the 'next big thing' in development will be. Could this be it? Or is this just another step along the way? From the article: "Agile puts the emphasis on producing demonstrable iterations of a game almost immediately into production, creating prioritized vertical slices that iterate on the most critical elements and features. The method also puts great emphasis on the organization of teams and the relationships therein, as well as the cycles in which teams must plan and carry out their project objectives."
Re:marketspeak (Score:5, Funny)
But can I synergize with my results-driven knowledge base while partnering with self-managed teams, increasing single-source responsibility while undergoing a complete paradigm shift?
I didn't think so.
Re:Buzzwords aplenty (Score:4, Funny)
One team should concentrate on Lara's Face, one should concentrate on her chest, and one should concentrate on her Legs. No wait
Re:The Bane of My Existence (Score:4, Funny)
Tell that to my fiance!
Mumbo Jumbo (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Buzzwords aplenty (Score:5, Funny)
Some systems analyst draws some connectors and boxes and you get to sit up till 4:00 am writing the code.
Re:Buzzwords aplenty (Score:5, Funny)
Duke Nuken Forever utilizing Agile Development (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Buzzwords aplenty (Score:5, Funny)
Oh, I get it (Score:4, Funny)
So the game is to figure out what bullshit like this means?
Thank goodness! (Score:2, Funny)
Now I can finally use that +20 agility enchant!
I'll pass (Score:3, Funny)
Re:The Bane of My Existence (Score:3, Funny)
I've always had the view that every project was a wild animal. Worse yet, it's a wild animal in sheep's clothing. And you approach the sheep with a shepherd's hook. When the veil is lifted and you see man eating marsupial with alligator teeth and a scorpion's tail, you have no choice but to throw the shepherd's hook at them and give it all you've got.
I agree. You can code much better on LSD.