https://www.spreaker.com/show/gaming-mechanics-a-thoughtful-engagementenSociety & CultureCopyright Mark Bishophttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e41e84bc3e667b3e82d809e98071713.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/gaming-mechanics-a-thoughtful-engagementWed, 02 Sep 2020 22:22:33 +0000Mark BishopMark Bishopfeeds@spreaker.comJoin Mark and Greg as they explore the unexplored topics of games: how they work, why they work, and why they love themcleanepisodicMark Bishopfeeds@spreaker.comJoin Mark and Greg as they explore the unexplored topics of games: how they work, why they work, and why they love themNohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10143716/comeback-mechanicsd203c14b-e211-429e-82ce-cb3dc04a1a24Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:18:37 +0000Mark BishopWhy add comeback mechanics and feedback loops to boost the performance of losing players? Many games seem fair and balanced without the addition of these extra mechanics so what is their purpose in game design? Gerg and Muxl discuss how these...5082comebackmechanicsfeedbackloopscleanfullMark BishopWhy add comeback mechanics and feedback loops to boost the performance of losing players? Many games seem fair and balanced without the addition of these extra mechanics so what is their purpose in game design? Gerg and Muxl discuss how these mechanics can be used to improve the gaming experience... or ruin it.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10143716/strategy-and-tactics7bbabf0fe2884f93a035b19346638a9eThu, 04 Apr 2019 08:00:00 +0000Mark BishopThe genre of real time strategy games is surprisingly diverse as Muxl discovered playing Startcraft 1 for the first time. Join Gerg and Muxl as they discuss what makes a game "strategic" and how that effects gameplay.3896cleanfullMark BishopThe genre of real time strategy games is surprisingly diverse as Muxl discovered playing Startcraft 1 for the first time. Join Gerg and Muxl as they discuss what makes a game "strategic" and how that effects gameplay.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10143716/the-state-of-multiplayer-shooters9443417884ed429d897ec7b1c47409dcMon, 11 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000Mark BishopApex Legends, Fornite, Anthem, Destiny 2, what can looking at these games tell us about the audiences and demand for multiplayer shooters and why do some have such a hard time even getting off the grounds? Gerg and Muxl discuss.3029cleanfullMark BishopApex Legends, Fornite, Anthem, Destiny 2, what can looking at these games tell us about the audiences and demand for multiplayer shooters and why do some have such a hard time even getting off the grounds? Gerg and Muxl discuss.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/10143716/learning-vs-playingac6299b493964f02b29d5eaabab34cb7Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:00:00 +0000Mark BishopSome games require focused, dedicated practice while others you can improve at almost without noticing. What sorts of game fall into each category and how does the introduction of multiplayer elements factor in? Gerg and Muxl discuss this and more.3052cleanfullMark BishopSome games require focused, dedicated practice while others you can improve at almost without noticing. What sorts of game fall into each category and how does the introduction of multiplayer elements factor in? Gerg and Muxl discuss this and more.No