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Episode 104: Binary Code Besties
"Fun" and Games Podcast
English - June 25, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsTechnology Leisure Video Games gaming videogames Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Whether through dialogue trees, pacifistic action, or emphasis on exploring the environment; video games continue to explore social and non-violent ways to overcome obstacles and reach the credits. Matt & Geoff discuss what social mechanics add to a game. How does it enrich a play experience? Does it encourage us to invest ourselves more into the narrative? Are we replacing one high score with another?