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Deep in the D-Pad Carlos Gutierrez & RK Taylor
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Welcome to D in the D-Pad, where we discuss videogames, the industry, and the culture of gaming through an intellectual lens.
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Genre: Cozy Games | Bonus Byte
Chill out, relax, and let's chat about this budding laidback genre!
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Mechanic Breakdown: Jump | Bonus Byte
In their first ever Mechanic Breakdown, the fellas discuss the importance of that nifty y-axis. What makes a jump feel compelling? And what're some iconic styles and types of jumping?
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Game Fatigue | Deep in the D-Pad #28
In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, RK Taylor and Carlos Gutierrez discuss game fatigue. What specific aspects of games can create a sense of fatigue? What does game fatigue feel like? What strategies can designers employ to minimize fatigue? During the D-Pad Delights they discuss The Sopranos Trivia Game & the Game Boy Advance SP. They round out the episode with On This Day, a brand new gaming history segment!
Intro-00:00:00
D-Pad Delights-00:00:25
Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:10:40
On This Day- 01:05:34
Outro-01:11:25
Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork. -
Tunic | Bonus Byte
The fellas discuss the mechanics, aesthetic and innovation of this foxy game!
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Trash Talk | Deep in the D-Pad #27
In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, RK Taylor and Carlos Gutierrez discuss how and why people talk smack. During the D-Pad Delights they discuss The Stand With Ukraine Humble Bundle & Aragami 2. They round out the episode with some trash talk on quick time events! Appearances by weak bones, osteoporosis, and your grandma’s weak bones.
Intro-00:00:00
D-Pad Delights-00:00:38
Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:17:32
Hot Take- 01:17:35
Outro-01:33:30
Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork. -
Vigilantes | Bonus Byte
The fellas discuss the morality of vigilantism, as well as the tropes unique to vigilantes in videogames.