Ludology

Ryan and Geoff take one last look at the Most Influential Games of the 20th Century. Do they have any second thoughts? Any overlooked games that should have been included? They also put on their pointy prognosticator caps and give their picks for the top 10 games that will be most influential on the 21st century. Duration: 

In this classic GameTek, Geoff talks about recent research on willpower. Duration: 07:00

Ryan and Geoff are pleased to welcome back Eric Zimmerman, professor at NYU's Game Center and author of The Rules of Play. This episode we discuss the concept of the "magic circle" and how designers can foster and benefit from it. Duration: 01:24:56

In this classic GameTek, Geoff talks about the state of game criticisim. Duration: 10:53

Ryan and Geoff conclude their survey of the most influential games with the 90's. Which games have cast shadows into the 21st century? Duration: 01:20

In this classic GameTek, Geoff discusses Kickstarter, and it's links with the concept of Patronage, in the past and future. Duration: 06:47

Ryan and Geoff are very pleased to be joined by guest Keith Burgun of DinoFarm games and author of Game Design Theory.  Keith is the designer of a variety of mobile games, including 100 Rogues, Empire, and the upcoming Auro, all of which have a true board game flavor to them. We discuss the relationship between board games and video games, and using board games design techniques to prototype and inform the video game design space. Duration: 01:37:27

In this classic GameTek, Geoff discusses the different types of intellectual property protection available to authors and companies. Duration: 06:48

Ryan and Geoff continue their series on the most influential games of all time, and take a look at the 1980's.  What were the key games when we all weren't trying to unscramble our Rubik's Cubes?

In this classic GameTek, Geoff discusses the impact 3D printing technology may have on the game hobby. Duration: 07:30