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Copyright: © Geoff Engelstein, Sen-Foong Lim, and Erica Bouyouris
In this classic GameTek, Geoff discusses his experience with a new type of VR.
Duration: 5:40
Gil and Geoff take a look at the different ways that subsystems of a game can be coupled, and what that means for complexity and player agency.
Duration: 1:05:44
We are pleased to welcome podcaster, gamer, actor, and all-around great guy Jeff Cannata to Ludology! Jeff can be heard on DLC, We Have Concerns, and the /Filmcast.
We take a very deep dive into the contrasts between tabletop and video games. This one gets very philosophical, so be prepared :)
Duration: 1:18:32
In this classic GameTek, Geoff takes a look at some recent court cases involving games.
Duration: 5:59
Gil and Geoff field a litany of listener questions!
Duration: 1:20:22
Scott Rogers is back with another Biography of a Board Game, this time focusing on Scrabble!
KWYJIBO for the win!
Duration: 9:56
Gil and Geoff are thrilled to welcome Raph Koster, author of A Theory of Fun, and video game designer. We talk about a wide range of topics, include MMOs, keeping players engaged, emotions in games, and, of course, fun.
Duration: 1:28:41
In this classic GameTek, Geoff talks about the Prisoner's Dilemma facing Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri.
Duration: 6:05
Gil and Geoff talk about designing low-interaction games. Sometimes you just want to work on your own little corner of the world - and some players prefer that. What are techniques create engaging experiences without conflict?
Duration: 56:53
A sweet surprise! Biography of a Board Game takes a look at Candyland.
Duration: 8:51
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