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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Games

Agency as Art
Book • 2020
C.

Thi Nguyen's "Games: Agency as Art" delves into the philosophical underpinnings of game design, exploring the concept of agency as a core element of the player experience.

Nguyen argues that games are not merely entertainment but also artistic expressions that shape player agency through their mechanics and narrative.

The book examines how different game designs influence player choices and actions, highlighting the interplay between player freedom and the constraints imposed by the game's rules.

Nguyen's work challenges traditional notions of art and expands our understanding of how games can be both engaging and thought-provoking.

It's a significant contribution to game studies and philosophy.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by Matthew Remski , highlighting his work on games and agency.
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Mentioned by Sean M. Carroll as the author of the book, and the basis for the podcast episode.
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Mentioned by Jessica Kerr in relation to understanding the connection between game theory and software development.
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Mentioned by Ashley Mears to illustrate the concept of value capture in the creator economy.
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Mentioned by Max Haiven as a source of inspiration for his views on games and agency.
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Mentioned by David Gardner in the introduction of the podcast.
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Mentioned by Till Monk when discussing the concept of agency in game design.
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