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2010
2010x1
Video Games & Bad Writing
Episode overview
This week, we discuss video game writing and the importance of narrative.
2010x2
The Future of MMOs
Episode overview
This week we explore why most modern MMOs fail and what the future of MMOs might be...
2010x3
Innovation
Episode overview
This week, we discuss the Indie and AAA branches of the game industry, and how joining forces might help them to drive innovation.
2010x4
Where Did Survival Horror Go?
Episode overview
Today we ask the question 'Where did the Survival Horror genre go?'
2010x5
No Redeeming Value
Episode overview
This week, we discuss the God of War trilogy's triumphs and failings as a narrative.
2010x6
Free Speech
Episode overview
This week, we discuss an upcoming Supreme Court case and what it could mean for the future of video games.
2010x7
Enriching Lives
Episode overview
This week, we discuss a moral choice sequence in Mass Effect 2, and the power video games have to teach us about ourselves.
2010x8
Gamer
Episode overview
This week, we discuss the problems surrounding the term: "Gamer."
2010x9
Videogame Music
Episode overview
This week, we examine the evolution of game music (and what our 8-bit roots can teach us).
2010x10
Project Ten Dollar
Episode overview
This week, we look at EA's "Project Ten Dollar" and suggest some alternatives.
2010x11
Kinect and Move
Episode overview
This week, we look at Microsoft and Sony's new accessories and speculate on their chances for success.
2010x12
Diversity
Episode overview
This week, we look at the lack of diversity in video games (and hint at numerous episode topics to come).
2010x13
Mailbag #1
Episode overview
This week, we answer some of the most popular questions in our inbox.
2010x14
Symbolism 101
Episode overview
For Halloween, we explore the use of symbols and psychology in horror games.
2010x15
Facing Controversy
Episode overview
This week we talk about standing up for our medium.
2010x16
So You Want to be a Game Designer
Episode overview
This week, we talk about what it takes to be a great game designer.
2010x17
Easy Games
Episode overview
This week, we talk about why games have been getting less challenging lately.
2010x18
The Skinner Box
Episode overview
This week, we talk about Operant Conditioning, and its unfortunate overuse in modern game design.
2010x19
Sex in Games
Episode overview
This week, we talk about the troubled relationship between Sex and Video Games.
2010x20
Sexual Diversity
Episode overview
This week, we study a character from Persona 4 to demonstrate the benefits of sexual diversity in games.
2010x21
Narrative Mechanics
Episode overview
This week, we look at a classic arcade game to show how games can express an idea using only their mechanics.
2010x22
A Season of Hope
Episode overview
This week, we take a break from all the "art and design" talk to appreciate the Child's Play Charity Dinner Auction.
2010x23
Choice and Conflict
Episode overview
This week, we look at the many different ways choice exists in games.