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Gaming Mechanics: A Thoughtful Engagement With Video Games

  • Comeback Mechanics

    2 SEP 2020 · Why 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.
    1h 24m 41s
  • Strategy and Tactics

    4 APR 2019 · The 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.
    1h 4m 55s
  • The State of Multiplayer Shooters

    11 MAR 2019 · Apex 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.
    50m 28s
  • Learning vs. Playing

    22 FEB 2019 · Some 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.
    50m 51s
Join Mark and Greg as they explore the unexplored topics of games: how they work, why they work, and why they love them
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Author Mark Bishop
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