Game Theory Podcast Game Theory

Jim, Brian and Tom put the show on hold for a while.

Jim, Brian and Tom talk about how games are streamlined, what this often means, and how one identifies a good or bad sequel.

Jim, Brian and Tom talk about preorders, game advertising, bundles, and discounts. Y'know, marketing.

Brian, Jim and Tom discuss negativity in online games, games that approach online communities in a new way, and the challenges associated with "speaking up" about loaded and offensive language.

Jim, Tom and Brian discuss ways that sex and violence are depicted well and poorly in video games, whether violence is over-used in games, and how games are different from movies and books in this respect.

Jim talks about design innovation in games, how this relates to the indie game scene.