On the surface, we live in a world governed by large corporations. They have great power, not always to the world's benefit. But peek below the surface and a different image appears: legacy companies are not doing as well as challengers. Only those legacy players who value the independence and creativity of others, are thriving. Today we explore why this is so important to everyone, legacy, creative and challenger alike. Let's begin with a coffee... It's not Bladerunner just

"Script. Script. And Script." Alfred Hitchcock Image Credits: Riot Games and Fortiche (Arcane) Still reading? Okay, okay... I'll bite! This has been a huge question on gamer's minds for decades now: Why do so many game-to-film adaptations fail? And why are those that do succeed successful? If that Hitchcock 'script' quote didn't (fully) answer those questions, you better strap yourself in, because we're going to go through the entire lowdown, including those really, awkwardl

One of the key aspects to a successful creative career is owning (up to) what you bring out. I call this creative agency or ownership: a culmination of everything you can and cannot do with your own output. And on each step - big or small - you will always face the same choice: do I keep my agency, or give it away? To anwer that question, I'm going to scare the living bejesus out of you. It is a great game... Flipping the script Just now, I had a really nice lunch with a ver