May 2010
Intermediate to advanced
384 pages
8h 51m
English
A studio’s development process is a reflection of its culture, and cultures change slowly. Change usually has to overcome resistance, but change happens—especially in the game industry—whether we like it or not.
Change requires commitment from a studio. It should avoid quick-fix solutions or ritual adherence to defined practices. With agile adoption, both of these extremes are often seen. Some fall in love with the values and principles and dive into adoption with full faith that the only possible outcome is success. Others sabotage agile adoption from the start. Saboteurs repeat “urban legends of agile failure” or label agile as “the latest management fad.” This is referred to as spreading fear, ...