joeWhat does it mean for a transmedia world to ‘make sense’ through all of its ‘gateways’?How do creators maintain consistency for fans across the vast landscape of different media?Apr 23, 2020Apr 23, 2020
joeDoes permadeath even really matter?Permadeath means high stakes. But if players always work around it, what’s the point?Apr 9, 2020Apr 9, 2020
joeHow do stakes work in vice games?Drinking and seduction games are in a unique class of their own among all games. What makes them unique?Mar 26, 2020Mar 26, 2020
joeWhat are the important aspects of community in games?Why do games so uniquely foster community, yet are frequently called out for those communities being ‘toxic’?Feb 20, 2020Feb 20, 2020
joeWhat keeps players asking for “one more”?Ever wondered why players get stuck in a “one more turn” loop until the sun comes up? We attempt to find out why that happensFeb 6, 2020Feb 6, 2020
joeWhy does anyone play a game for a thousand hours?Modern games are drawing players for increasingly long duration, and not just in single sessions.Jan 23, 2020Jan 23, 2020