360iDev – The Speakers – Brian Robbins

Posted on | January 26, 2010 | 755No Commentshttp://www.360idev.com/blog/2010/01/360idev-the-speakers-brian-robbins360iDev+-+The+Speakers+-+Brian+Robbins2010-01-26+15%3A13%3A07John

I was grabbing a bite to eat at Sam’s #3 the other day when I ran into Brian Robbins. I met Brian for the first time at 360|iDev Denver, he was a speaker there, just like he is in San Jose.

Me: Hey Brian! How are you man?

Brian: (Sits across from me) Hey John! Grabbing some lunch? (I point to my Haystack, a totally yummy pile of Chili, cheese, and fritos) I’m good. Getting excited for San Jose, I can’t wait!

(Brian orders ‘Two Dogs WET’)

Me: What do you think people who attend your session will be most surprised by/about?

(I take a few bites of my Haystack. You can’t let these things sit too long. Chili and cheese and fritos don’t stay together long)

Brian: That in spite of all the hoopla and attention and stories of ridiculous success or failure, it is actually possible to build a solid business without having a big hit title.

Me: (Nodding) Totally, with what? hundreds of thousands of apps? A million? Not every app is gonna a mega publicity blockbuster. There’s a lot of people doing well that we probably don’t know. I think it’s good that developers here this stuff. What session are you most excited about, besides your own of course :)

Brian: (His dogs arrive, smothered in chili, one red, one green) Dave Whatley gave a great talk in Denver and Keith and Natialia have a lot of great information to share. As it stands right now those are probably the talks I’m looking forward to the most.

Me: David’s session was great last time! He’s a good guy, with a ton of great information to share!

(I finish off my haystack, and ask the server for a milkshake, they make a mean milkshake at Sams)

What are you most looking forward to at 360|iDev San Jose?

Brian:It’s a tie between getting to reconnect with all the great people I met in Denver and having fun at another Game Jam.

Me: The Game Jam is gonna be off the hook! Touch Arcade is sponsoring, so it’s gonna be even better than Denver!

(My milkshake arrives. mmmm mmmm)

What would you tell someone that was on the fence about attending 360|iDev to convince them to come?

Brian: (His plate is clean, a common phenomenon at Sam’s) First climb down off the fence, there’s no reason to put yourself in harm’s way like that. Once your feet are firmly planted back on the ground go get your ticket to 360iDev. 360iDev Denver was easily the best iPhone conference I went to last year and I expect San Jose to be just as good.

Me: Better, much, much better! (We both laugh and toast, me with my milkshake and Brian with his water)

Brian: I better get a move on, busy day. Was awesome to bump into you John! (He stands and starts to walk toward the register)

Me: Oh hey Brian! Who do you think would win? Lion Voltron or Vehicle Voltron?

Brian: (Without even pausing) Lion Voltron every time without question.

Don’t miss out! 360|iDev will be awesome this April! It’s gonna be a blast, we promise you’ll be telling us you’ve gotten your money’s worth by Monday night! Register now, don’t miss out!

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