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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.
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
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, highlighting his work on games and agency.


Matthew Remski

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as the author of the book, and the basis for the podcast episode.


Sean M. Carroll

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in relation to understanding the connection between game theory and software development.


Jessica Kerr

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to illustrate the concept of value capture in the creator economy.


Ashley Mears

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as a source of inspiration for his views on games and agency.

Max Haiven

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in the introduction of the podcast.


David Gardner

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Mentioned by Till Monk when discussing the concept of agency in game design.

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