Alex & Daniel

Playto and Brometheus

Comedy EN ↓ 6 episoder

Ever wonder what makes playing games fun? Us too! Join Alex and Daniel, faux-philosophers and full-time brothers, on their research-filled exploration of the art and science of games and play. Listen in every other Sunday. Email us comments and questions at playtopod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Husk at besøge podcastens hjemmeside og støtte skaberen: shows.acast.com

Forfatter

Alex & Daniel

Kategori

Comedy

Podcastens hjemmeside

shows.acast.com

Seneste episode

13. mar. 2024

Hvor kan du lytte?

Podcasts i appen Replaio Radio Kommer snart

Podcasts kommer snart til appen. Installer nu, og vær den første til at se en helt ny tilgang til podcasts

Installer gratis Android næsten 10 mio. downloads · 4,8 i bedømmelse iOS snart

Episoder

#5: Complexity in Games - 5D Chess 13.03.2024 43:51

(These episodes were recorded in the Fall of 2020) Join Dan and Alex as we discuss complexity in games using our newest fascination: 5D Chess! Discussion includes: chess, complexity versus depth, approachability, game design, Chess DLC, and competitive consequences on complexity vs depth. If you have suggestions for future episodes or interesting articles for this topic, feel free to email us at p...

#4: Danger in Play 13.03.2024 50:47

(These episodes were recorded in the Fall of 2020) Join Dan and Alex as we discuss danger in games and play! Discussion includes: Saw, extreme sports, team sports, risk and reward, thresholds for danger, physiological elements of danger in play. If you have suggestions for future episodes or interesting articles for this topic, feel free to email us at playtopod@gmail.com. Podcast Art by Marisa D'...

#3: What's the future of Geo Gaming? 13.03.2024 1:02:24

(These episodes were recorded in the Fall of 2020) Join Dan and Alex as we discuss geo gaming (think Pokemon Go, Ingress, Orna). What's the future for Geo gaming? Is this even a genre? Who knows! Other topics include: What's Your (Ender's) Game?, AR Games, Pitching AR Game Ideas If you have suggestions for future episodes or interesting resources for this topic, feel free to email us at playtopod@...

#2: Idle Games 13.03.2024 1:03:43

(These episodes were recorded in the Fall of 2020) Join Dan and Alex as we discuss idle games, Skinner boxes and how waiting for incremental progress can be so addictive! We also work on creating a formula for Generating your True Gamer Username. If you have suggestions for future episodes or interesting articles for this topic, feel free to email us at playtopod@gmail.com. Podcast Art by Marisa D...

#1: Catball: What is Play? 13.03.2024 46:21

(These episodes were recorded in the Fall of 2020) Dan and Alex, brothers and friends, discuss our interests for the rest of the podcast. Namely ludology - the study of play. Topics include: What is play? The definition of play, Karl Groose, Catball, Peter Gray, Tabletop Simulations, Sports, and more! Podcast Art by Marisa D'Andrea Music: Exit the Premises by Kevin Macleod Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Trailer: Meet Playto and Brometheus! 14.02.2021 1:30

Welcome to Playto and Brometheus! Alex and Dan are excited to have you join their chats about what makes games tick and why our brains love them so much. Every episode, they will focus on a new question related to games and play and try to learn something through friendly discussion, research, and the occasional goof. Join us! Send us questions or insights at playtopod@gmail.com Podcast Art by Mar...