Intentionally Blank When Do You Out Grow Gaming? - Intentionally Blank EP. 219
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Aug 14, 2025 Wes Chu, author of 'Art of Legend' and a dedicated gamer, joins Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells for a lively chat about aging in gaming. They ponder when one might outgrow gaming, sharing personal stories of nostalgia and the shift from competitive to casual gameplay. The trio mixes humor with insights on genre mashups, naming conventions, and the evolution of game difficulty and storytelling. They also reminisce about the challenges of classic games and the modern gaming landscape, creating a whimsical yet reflective conversation.
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Losing To Your Kids In Multiplayer
- Brandon describes gaming with his kids during COVID and how they quickly surpassed him in skill.
- He felt a mixed pride and loss when his son began consistently beating him in matches.
From Sandbox Fan To Match Player
- Wes explains his personal decline in enjoyment of many games since 2022, especially sandbox titles.
- He now prefers short, competitive arena-style matches and struggles with long open-ended games.
Games Progress Past Players
- Dan distinguishes between aging out of games and games progressing past a player's preferences.
- He sees modern mechanics like Souls-like combat and survival crafting as divisive, not purely age-related.
