(These episodes were recorded in the Fall of 2020)

Join Dan and Alex as we discuss complexity in games using our newest fascination: 5D Chess! Discussion includes: chess, complexity versus depth, approachability, game design, Chess DLC, and competitive consequences on complexity vs depth.

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Podcast Art by Marisa D'Andrea

Music: Exit the Premises by Kevin Macleod

5D Chess with Multiverse Time Travel by Conor Petersen: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1349230/5D_Chess_With_Multiverse_Time_Travel/

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(These episodes were recorded in the Fall of 2020)

Join Dan and Alex as we discuss danger in games and play! Discussion includes: Saw, extreme sports, team sports, risk and reward, thresholds for danger, physiological elements of danger in play.

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Join Dan and Alex as we discuss geo gaming (think Pokemon Go, Ingress, Orna). What's the future for Geo gaming? Is this even a genre? Who knows! Other topics include: What's Your (Ender's) Game?, AR Games, Pitching AR Game Ideas

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Podcast Art by Marisa D'Andrea

Music: Exit the Premises by Kevin Macleod

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