October 2008 – Christopher Cummings

Archive for October, 2008

Meeting Management Lessons From "The Great Yokai War"

Want to earn more credibility? End your meetings on time! Triple bonus points if you can also end on a positive note.

"The Great Yokai War" In 10 Screencaps Or Less

A young boy named Tadashi moves to a small town after the divorce of his parents. During a local festival, Tadashi is crowned that year’s “Kirin Rider,” the defender of all children from evil spirits. Much to Tadashi’s surprise, this is not an honorary title. Soon, he’s befriending cuddly Yokai (spirits) like Sunekosuri, and even brandishing the mystical sword of the Kirin Rider.

Casual Gamers Deserve a Bill Of Rights, Too

Casual games typically don’t cost as much as high-end PC games or current-generation console games. But just because something is free or comes at a lower price point does not mean the consumer of casual games should be disrespected or ignored.

What Does A Product Manager Actually Do?

Avoid doing things the Max Powers way: The wrong way, but FASTER.

It Came From The Basement: Darkstalkers' Jon Talbain

During this weekend’s clean sweep of the basement at Cummings Worldwide HQ, I unearthed this gem: Darkstalkers’ Jon Talbain. Given the sheer volume of toys entering CWHQ, particularly during the early 2000s, this figure stands apart in two regards: 1) I can actually remember where I purchased it (KBToys) and […]

Meet The All-New Christophercummings.com … Hope You Survive The Experience!

Let’s see… New WordPress installation in place? Check. Selected new theme that’s easy on the eyes and easy to read? Check. Finished photoshopping that image of my new Godzilla toy as it stomps through Boston? You Know It!