Post Games How to make video games funny
Jul 21, 2025
Stand-up comic and gaming critic Mike Drucker teams up with Tom Francis, writer and director of Tactical Breach Wizards, to explore the humor hidden in video games. They dissect how video game comedy differs from other media and share hilarious anecdotes from their gaming journeys. Insights include balancing comedic elements with narrative depth, and the cultural connections between gaming and self-identity. Listeners will enjoy tricks for crafting funny game moments and reflections on the nostalgia that shapes our love for video games.
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Stress of Playing FIFA with Fallon
- Mike Drucker felt stress playing sports games with Jimmy Fallon, fearing embarrassment as Fallon's multiplayer buddy.
- He was terrible at FIFA but great at arcade-style sports games, causing anxiety about live performance.
Comedy Games Are Rare Exceptions
- Few games are pure comedies because game genres focus on gameplay, not tone or jokes.
- Comedy usually blends into other genres rather than standing alone as a game category.
Create a Joke Engine Concept
- Build a joke engine around a funny concept that naturally generates humor.
- The clash of contrasting themes or characters can produce continual comedic moments.
