July 29, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E1 - Video Games & Bad Writing
This week, we discuss video game writing and the importance of narrative.
Aug. 10, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E2 - The Future of MMOs
This week we explore why most modern MMOs fail and what the future of MMOs might be...
Aug. 12, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E3 - Innovation
This week, we discuss the Indie and AAA branches of the game industry, and how joining forces might help them to drive innovation.
Aug. 19, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E4 - Where Did Survival Horror Go?
Today we ask the question 'Where did the Survival Horror genre go?'
Aug. 26, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E5 - No Redeeming Value
This week, we discuss the God of War trilogy's triumphs and failings as a narrative.
Sept. 2, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E6 - Free Speech
This week, we discuss an upcoming Supreme Court case and what it could mean for the future of video games.
Sept. 9, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E7 - Enriching Lives
This week, we discuss a moral choice sequence in Mass Effect 2, and the power video games have to teach us about ourselves.
Sept. 16, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E8 - Gamer
This week, we discuss the problems surrounding the term: "Gamer."
Sept. 23, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E9 - Videogame Music
This week, we examine the evolution of game music (and what our 8-bit roots can teach us).
Sept. 30, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E10 - Project Ten Dollar
This week, we look at EA's "Project Ten Dollar" and suggest some alternatives.
Oct. 7, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E11 - Kinect and Move
This week, we look at Microsoft and Sony's new accessories and speculate on their chances for success.
Oct. 14, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E12 - Diversity
This week, we look at the lack of diversity in video games (and hint at numerous episode topics to come).
Oct. 21, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E13 - Mailbag #1
This week, we answer some of the most popular questions in our inbox.
Oct. 28, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E14 - Symbolism 101
For Halloween, we explore the use of symbols and psychology in horror games.
Nov. 4, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E15 - Facing Controversy
This week we talk about standing up for our medium.
Nov. 11, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E16 - So You Want to be a Game Designer
This week, we talk about what it takes to be a great game designer.
Nov. 18, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E17 - Easy Games
This week, we talk about why games have been getting less challenging lately.
Nov. 25, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E18 - The Skinner Box
This week, we talk about Operant Conditioning, and its unfortunate overuse in modern game design.
Dec. 2, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E19 - Sex in Games
This week, we talk about the troubled relationship between Sex and Video Games.
Dec. 9, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E20 - Sexual Diversity
This week, we study a character from Persona 4 to demonstrate the benefits of sexual diversity in games.
Dec. 16, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E21 - Narrative Mechanics
This week, we look at a classic arcade game to show how games can express an idea using only their mechanics.
Dec. 23, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E22 - A Season of Hope
This week, we take a break from all the "art and design" talk to appreciate the Child's Play Charity Dinner Auction.
Dec. 30, 2010, midnight 0.0
S1E23 - Choice and Conflict
This week, we look at the many different ways choice exists in games.
