Episodes

  • S3 Ep. 8 - Give the audience what they want?

    S3 Ep. 8 - Give the audience what they want?
    Dec 25 2024
    Sam and SaiPrime talk about the topic of creatives giving their audiences what they want, and the nuances of how to go about that.

    Video version: https://youtu.be/4bO6IUETSk4

    SaiPrime's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@saiprime

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • S3 Ep. 7 - NOT just for kids

    S3 Ep. 7 - NOT just for kids
    Dec 4 2024
    Sam and SaiPrime discuss misconceptions about the target demographics of many entertainment mediums deemed "for kids".

    Video version: https://youtu.be/Uw9wSjSCQCc

    SaiPrime's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@saiprime

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • S3 Ep. 6 - Loose Design & Tight Design

    S3 Ep. 6 - Loose Design & Tight Design
    Sep 5 2024
    Sam and SaiPrime discuss loose game design and tight game design, what they are, the pros and cons, as well as the types of games that each is best suited for.

    Video version: https://youtu.be/K9AJepRm5bs

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • S3 Ep. 5 - Immersion

    S3 Ep. 5 - Immersion
    Jul 31 2024
    Sam and SaiPrime discuss 'immersion', how it can enhance an experience, and how it can detract from an experience.

    Video version: https://youtu.be/J1nbJMj6P7A


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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • S3 Ep. 4 - What is "The Meta"?

    S3 Ep. 4 - What is "The Meta"?
    Jul 3 2024
    Sam and SaiPrime discuss the concept of 'the meta' in games and how it effects the player experience, for better or worse.

    Video version: https://youtu.be/VfmktG0Qx9k


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    2 hrs
  • S3 Ep. 3 - Co-op vs. Competitive

    S3 Ep. 3 - Co-op vs. Competitive
    May 29 2024
    Sam and SaiPrime discuss the pros and cons of cooperative and competitive design in games.

    Video version: https://youtu.be/yYyQCBe_Es0


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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • S3 Ep. 2 - What is worthwhile entertainment?

    S3 Ep. 2 - What is worthwhile entertainment?
    May 1 2024
    Sam and Sai discuss what makes a piece of entertainment worth partaking in, across many different mediums.

    Video version: https://youtu.be/pFUQ09ljR5Q


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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • S3 Ep. 1 - Modern Design & Chasing Trends

    S3 Ep. 1 - Modern Design & Chasing Trends
    Apr 3 2024
    Sam and Sai bring back the podcast with a discussion on modern game design trends.

    Video version: https://youtu.be/l-INx7jtGHg


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    3 hrs and 36 mins