Play Nice by Jason Schreier, framework 6 of 15
Blizzard's eight core values
The company's 2008 statement of what it stood for, carved into plaques around the orc statue.
Jason Schreier's framework, from Play Nice, pp. 110 to 199.
- Gameplay First
Fun for the player decides design arguments.
- Commit to Quality
Ship when it is good, and keep improving after release.
- Play Nice; Play Fair
Treat colleagues and players decently.
- Embrace Your Inner Geek
Be open about being a fan.
- Learn & Grow
Develop skills over time.
- Every Voice Matters
Anyone can raise an idea.
- Think Globally
Serve a worldwide audience.
- Lead Responsibly
Own the consequences of leadership.
From chapter: PART TWO: FALL, pp. 110–199
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Framework 9 · Hiring and teams Two track repair plan How Team 3 rescued Diablo III after launch.
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Framework 10 · Leadership SPEED Kotick's acronym for what a predictable public company needs.
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Framework 11 · Content and packaging Long-range planning Process Blizzard expanded in 2013 to satisfy Activision.
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Framework 12 · Sales and negotiation Overwatch rescue pitch How a cancelled Titan team turned its wreckage into Overwatch.