S1 E1 • Video Games & Bad Writing

This week, we discuss video game writing and the importance of narrative.

Première diffusion : 29 juillet 2010

S1 E2 • The Future of MMOs

This week we explore why most modern MMOs fail and what the future of MMOs might be...

Première diffusion : 10 août 2010

S1 E3 • Innovation

This week, we discuss the Indie and AAA branches of the game industry, and how joining forces might help them to drive innovation.

Première diffusion : 12 août 2010

S1 E4 • Where Did Survival Horror Go?

Today we ask the question 'Where did the Survival Horror genre go?'

Première diffusion : 19 août 2010

S1 E5 • No Redeeming Value

This week, we discuss the God of War trilogy's triumphs and failings as a narrative.

Première diffusion : 26 août 2010

S1 E6 • Free Speech

This week, we discuss an upcoming Supreme Court case and what it could mean for the future of video games.

Première diffusion : 2 septembre 2010

S1 E7 • 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.

Première diffusion : 9 septembre 2010

S1 E8 • Gamer

This week, we discuss the problems surrounding the term: "Gamer."

Première diffusion : 16 septembre 2010

S1 E9 • Videogame Music

This week, we examine the evolution of game music (and what our 8-bit roots can teach us).

Première diffusion : 23 septembre 2010

S1 E10 • Project Ten Dollar

This week, we look at EA's "Project Ten Dollar" and suggest some alternatives.

Première diffusion : 30 septembre 2010

S1 E11 • Kinect and Move

This week, we look at Microsoft and Sony's new accessories and speculate on their chances for success.

Première diffusion : 7 octobre 2010

S1 E12 • Diversity

This week, we look at the lack of diversity in video games (and hint at numerous episode topics to come).

Première diffusion : 14 octobre 2010

S1 E13 • Mailbag #1

This week, we answer some of the most popular questions in our inbox.

Première diffusion : 21 octobre 2010

S1 E14 • Symbolism 101

For Halloween, we explore the use of symbols and psychology in horror games.

Première diffusion : 28 octobre 2010

S1 E15 • Facing Controversy

This week we talk about standing up for our medium.

Première diffusion : 4 novembre 2010

S1 E16 • So You Want to be a Game Designer

This week, we talk about what it takes to be a great game designer.

Première diffusion : 11 novembre 2010

S1 E17 • Easy Games

This week, we talk about why games have been getting less challenging lately.

Première diffusion : 18 novembre 2010

S1 E18 • The Skinner Box

This week, we talk about Operant Conditioning, and its unfortunate overuse in modern game design.

Première diffusion : 25 novembre 2010

S1 E19 • Sex in Games

This week, we talk about the troubled relationship between Sex and Video Games.

Première diffusion : 2 décembre 2010

S1 E20 • Sexual Diversity

This week, we study a character from Persona 4 to demonstrate the benefits of sexual diversity in games.

Première diffusion : 9 décembre 2010

S1 E21 • Narrative Mechanics

This week, we look at a classic arcade game to show how games can express an idea using only their mechanics.

Première diffusion : 16 décembre 2010

S1 E22 • 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.

Première diffusion : 23 décembre 2010

S1 E23 • Choice and Conflict

This week, we look at the many different ways choice exists in games.

Première diffusion : 30 décembre 2010

S1 E24 • Mailbag #2

This week, we answer some more of the popular questions from our inbox.

Première diffusion : 6 janvier 2011

S1 E25 • Non-Combat Gaming

This week, we consider the neglected potential for game experiences that aren't combat based.

Première diffusion : 13 janvier 2011

S1 E1 • Piracy

This week, we dive headfirst into the controversies of video game piracy.

Première diffusion : 20 janvier 2011