inklecast

inkle

Independent developer of narrative games and interactive stories.

  1. 21/12/2016

    Joy to the world!

    This week, for our Christmas podcast, we discuss joy. Games should be fun, right - so why are so many so grim? Season's Greeting, y'all!

    21 min

  2. 13/12/2016

    All about Fail States

    What happens if Sherlock gets it wrong? When players are in control, designers need tricks to prevent the player from breaking the story.

    19 min

  3. 06/12/2016

    To 3D or not to 3D?

    What is it about 3D games that makes them so much more appealing and valuable to players - and surely 3D games aren't so much harder to build?

    19 min

  4. 29/11/2016

    A History of Violence

    History is full of bloodthirsty battles and dreadful wars. But does that mean games should play with history more - or less? And what makes some settings more acceptable than others?

    23 min

  5. 15/11/2016

    Crafting

    We hate crafting systems. Or do we?

    22 min

  6. 08/11/2016

    Stopping Points

    If and when designers provide opportunities for players to stop playing can have a massive impact on the addictiveness and longevity of a game. Should games be designed with stopping points in mind?

    17 min

  7. 01/11/2016

    Fast Travel

    Jon is upset that Lara Croft's fast travel breaks the story canon, sparking a general discussion about how and why quick travel has become so widespread.

    19 min

  8. 25/10/2016

    Unpicking: Really Bad Chess

    Jon's been playing Really Bad Chess (which is apparently really good), and it's got us talking about fairness in games. Get Really Bad Chess - http://reallybadchess.com/

    21 min
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Independent developer of narrative games and interactive stories.

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  • Creator
    inkle
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
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