It’s been a proverbial flurry of activity here in the past few weeks, as we ramp up to do our first “official” press announcement in a few days. There’s always that nervous anticipation before unveiling something significant, and I’m feeling it big time. I think this is the most extreme case of “nervous anticipation” (sounds better than “jitters”) that I’ve had to date. The whole team here has a lot of time, creativity, and labor invested in Gravity Bear, and I really feel in my bones that it’s about to pay off. We’ve accomplished a tremendous amount since we started just a little over a year ago… It’s been a year that feels like 3 in terms of experience.

That said, I feel like we’re doing the best job that we can, given the fantastic opportunities in front of us. Somehow, at every turn, we’ve always managed to attract the right partners and friends at just the right time. This past month has been a huge example of that… Solutions present themselves when they’re most needed, and new opportunities abound. Biggest lesson here is that talking to people is good… A simple lunch with a friend for catch-up can morph into an amazing possibility. It seems like virtually everyone is up to something cool in the space right now. In light of that, it’s extremely heartening the amount of interest that we’re getting, even though we’ve been in stealth up until now. For anyone working in the space of games for social networks, the buzz emanating from the wire is exhilarating.

I’m continually amazed at how hot this space is getting. We knew when we were starting out that games on social networks was going to grow in 2009, but it’s exceeded my expectations. By all accounts, it’s looking like our plan is bearing fruit, looking like there’s going to be a lot of demand for what we’re making at just the right time. It’s amazing how many anecdotal examples filter back to us, of seasoned games developers itching to take the plunge. We watched it happen earlier this year at the executive level, across all the big players, and now the creative teams are following suit. It’s good to feel like our teeth are sharp just as the ocean is starting to get a little red. It’s also good to know that we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeve

I’m so grateful for the team here at Gravity Bear. I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish, and super-excited about where we’re going. It’s absolutely a great time to be doing what we’re doing, and we would not be here without all the generous and talented people that helped us along the way. I love helping friends succeed, and love the feeling of getting the support from those I trust and respect. I can’t wait to see what we all come up with!