Behind every super logical sounding argument or theory, there is always some kind of emotional charge. This is especially true in media studies and criticism, I think. That’s not to say, however, that the argument or theories are wrong, or coming from a dishonest place. We’re all people and we all have stories that are … Continue reading "The 3DO: The birth of my cynicism"
Read MoreAuthor: Keith Burgun
Game designer, author
Art is People Too
In this episode, I struggle with, and mostly reject, a lot of the formalist ideas I previously held about art. Art – whether it’s games, music, movies, or anything else – is largely about connecting with other people. When you like something, it’s largely because of a lot of subconscious processes that are largely informed … Continue reading "Art is People Too"
Read MoreSingle Player Competition: Strategy Games You Can Live In (my Indiecade ’17 Talk)
Hi everyone! As you may know, I did a talk at Indiecade ’17 last month. It went really well, so I thought I’d piece together a lot of that talk into a podcast episode to share with you guys. It’s about the special problem of avoiding toxicity, violence, and hostile feelings in strategy games, and … Continue reading "Single Player Competition: Strategy Games You Can Live In (my Indiecade ’17 Talk)"
Read MoreCGD Podcast Ep. 41 – This summer, being anti-social, and Push the Lane
Hi everyone! It’s been awhile since I made a podcast episode. Today’s episode is just me – no guest, although I do have a long list of guests that I intend to get on soon. In this episode I talk about the crazy summer I had and some major realizations that I’ve had about art … Continue reading "CGD Podcast Ep. 41 – This summer, being anti-social, and Push the Lane"
Read MoreThis summer, Push the Lane, and “Management”
This summer, specifically the month of July and the first half of August, I decided, “I’m going to make a game”. Many factors in my life had sort of come together at the same time to allow this. My programming abilities and my level of comfort with Unity had both come to a point where … Continue reading "This summer, Push the Lane, and “Management”"
Read MoreInterview with Greg Street, Lead Designer at Riot Games
This week, I have an interview with Riot Games lead designer, Greg Street. A few months ago, the League of Legends YouTube channel posted a “Dev Diary” video. A few people who follow my work alerted me on social media about this video, telling me that it sounded a bit like theory I often advocate … Continue reading "Interview with Greg Street, Lead Designer at Riot Games"
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