Joy Mechanic

Ric Cowley
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A relaxing look at the tiny video game mechanics designed to make you smile.

Episodes

  1. 07/24/2022

    Special Report: Stray

    In a special episode, Joy Mechanic explores the entirety of Stray in about seven minutes, and examines how a game full to the brim with joy mechanics might not actually have any at all. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    7 min

  2. 03/17/2022

    Hiding the Game in Gal Gun

    In the glorious return of Joy Mechanic, we begin a short season on sex in video games with a look at the ecstasy-'em-up Gal Gun series, the wild world of UK ratings boards, and being able to hide your game at a moment's notice. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    17 min

  3. 04/08/2021

    Episode Five: Burnout in Driver

    In episode five, we explore the burnout button in Driver, and why its largely useless function brings more frustration than it does joy. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    9 min

  4. 04/01/2021

    Episode Four: Bailing in Skate 3

    In the fourth episode, we fall off our skateboard,and refuse to get back on until we've broken every bone in our body in Skate 3. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    11 min

  5. 03/25/2021

    Episode Three: Opening Doors in Resident Evil 4

    In the third episode, we examine how opening doors with our hands and feet brings us joy in Resident Evil 4. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    10 min

  6. 03/18/2021

    Episode Two: Visitor Cam in Planet Coaster

    In the second episode, we look at the ability to see through the eyes of your visitors in Planet Coaster. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    10 min

  7. 03/18/2021

    Episode One: Sitting Down in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

    In the first episode, we look at the history of sitting down across the Animal Crossing series, and the advancements in seating brought in by New Horizons. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    12 min

  8. 03/18/2021

    Episode Zero: What is a Joy Mechanic?

    In this explainer episode, we look at what exactly a joy mechanic is, and what the show Joy Mechanic is all about. Joy Mechanic's Website Joy Mechanic's Twitter Email Joy Mechanic

    6 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

A relaxing look at the tiny video game mechanics designed to make you smile.

Information

  • Creator
    Ric Cowley
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ric Cowley
  • Show Website
    Joy Mechanic