Jon Shafer

Join digital game designer Jon Shafer, co-founder of the show and veteran of Civilization V, as he dives into the buzz around Civilization VII. He discusses innovative elements like contextual nested menus and the evolution of gameplay mechanics. Jon shares insights on balancing accessibility for new players while keeping deep strategies for veterans. He also highlights the impact of visuals in the gaming landscape, and the unique challenges small developers face, all while maintaining optimism for future innovations in strategy games.