S5 E5 • Spec Ops: The Line (Part 1)

This week, we talk about what makes Spec Ops: The Line so great (without spoilers).

Première diffusion : 22 août 2012

S5 E6 • Spec Ops: The Line (Part 2)

This week, we continue our dissection of Spec Ops: The Line (SPOILERS AHOY).

Première diffusion : 29 août 2012

S5 E7 • On Game Schools

This week, we give a step-by-step guide on how to choose a good game school.

Première diffusion : 5 septembre 2012

S5 E8 • Energy Systems

This week, we talk about those playtime-limiting systems often found in social games.

Première diffusion : 12 septembre 2012

S5 E9 • Starting Off Right

This week, we talk about the crucial "first five minutes" of a game.

Première diffusion : 19 septembre 2012

S5 E10 • Digital Rentals and the Online Arcade

This week, we discuss two alternate monetization methods that could work for certain games.

Première diffusion : 26 septembre 2012

S5 E11 • Mailbag #5

This week, we are reminded once again that Mailbags are a thing we do.

Première diffusion : 3 octobre 2012

S5 E12 • Beyond Fun

This week, we explain why games shouldn't be constrained exclusively to "Fun".

Première diffusion : 10 octobre 2012

S5 E13 • Aesthetics of Play

This week, we talk genres and some game design theory.

Première diffusion : 17 octobre 2012

S5 E14 • Demo Daze

This week, we explain why you don't see more game demos being released.

Première diffusion : 24 octobre 2012

S5 E15 • Horror Protagonists

This week, we talk about the importance of protagonists in the horror genre (and wear costumes).

Première diffusion : 31 octobre 2012

S5 E16 • "My Name Is Ozymandias…"

This week, we discuss the unfortunate lack of preservation for gaming's history.

Première diffusion : 14 novembre 2012

S5 E17 • Counter Play

This week, we discuss the design concept of Counter Play (with thanks to Tom Cadwell).

Première diffusion : 21 novembre 2012

S5 E18 • Combining Genres

This week, we discuss the best way to approach genre blending.

Première diffusion : 28 novembre 2012

S5 E19 • Balancing for Skill

This week, we talk about the factor of player skill when balancing multiplayer games.

Première diffusion : 5 décembre 2012

S5 E20 • Religion in Games (Part 1)

This week, we start discussing religion in games. Finally.

Première diffusion : 12 décembre 2012

S5 E21 • Religion in Games (Part 2)

This week, we talk a bit about Faith in games.

Première diffusion : 19 décembre 2012

S5 E22 • God Does Not Play Dice

This week, we address the rather large reaction to our previous episode.

Première diffusion : 9 janvier 2013

S5 E23 • Depth vs. Complexity

This week, we talk about the importance of balancing a game's Depth and Complexity.

Première diffusion : 17 janvier 2013

S5 E24 • How to Start Your Game Narrative

This week, we explain why settling on a story before you've started your game may be a bad idea.

Première diffusion : 23 janvier 2013

S5 E25 • The Beast Macabre

This week, we do a (somewhat premature) Horror Monsters episode.

Première diffusion : 30 janvier 2013

S5 E1 • Global Games: Brazil

This week, we begin a series on the potential for game industry growth in new regions around the world. First up: Brazil!

Première diffusion : 6 février 2013

S5 E2 • Funding XCOM (Part 1)

This week, we entertain ourselves by pondering the question: "Should we fund a real-life Xcom?"

Première diffusion : 13 février 2013

S5 E3 • Funding XCOM (Part 2)

This week, we conclude our musing on the need for a real XCOM program.

Première diffusion : 20 février 2013

S5 E4 • More Than Exposition

This week, we discuss some basic story principles as they apply to games.

Première diffusion : 27 février 2013

S5 E5 • Word Choice

This week, we continue talking about effectively handling exposition in games.

Première diffusion : 6 mars 2013