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Joy Mechanic

Joy Mechanic

Written by: Ric Cowley
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 A relaxing look at the tiny video game mechanics designed to make you smile.Ric Cowley Science Fiction
Episodes
  • Special Report: Stray

    Special Report: Stray
    Jul 24 2022

    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.

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    7 mins
  • Hiding the Game in Gal Gun

    Hiding the Game in Gal Gun
    Mar 17 2022

    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.

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    17 mins
  • Episode Five: Burnout in Driver

    Episode Five: Burnout in Driver
    Apr 8 2021

    In episode five, we explore the burnout button in Driver, and why its largely useless function brings more frustration than it does joy.

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    9 mins
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