Những podcast Experience Points hay nhất (2024)

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EXP Podcast #736: Goodbye to the Wii U 43:18

5d ago43:18

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The Wii U, one of the worst selling consoles of all time, is finally shutting down its servers and turning off the lights. Today on the podcast we poor one out for a console ahead of its time, a messy, imperfect, but maybe a little prescient attempt by Nintendo to transform the gaming landscape. Show Notes: - Music by Brad Sucks…

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What is Choice Architecture? 29:10

13d ago29:10

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What is Choice Architecture? On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is Choice Architecture? Both life and games are full of choices. Some of us approach those choices head on. Others take their time to come to rational conclusions about what choices are best for them. Yet others don’t put that much stake into the outcome of their choic…

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EXP Podcast #735: Princess Peach: Showtime!, Balatro, and Red XIII's Moonwalk 38:15

12d ago38:15

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I meant to publish the show earlier, but I thought I could squeeze in a few more hands of Balatro. 48 hours later, I realize two things: that was a mistake and I'm now starving to death. This week, we dip into Balatro, make our stage debut with Princess Peach: Showtime!, and evaluate Red XIII's surreal attempt at acting like a human. Now, just a fe…

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EXP Podcast #734: Call of Cheech Weedzone 42:06

20d ago42:06

42:06

Everyone's favorite lovable stoners are coming to Call of Duty, about 50 years too late to be culturally relevant. This week on the podcast, we try to draw a line between interesting and relevant in-game partnerships and the pup-culture goop that is Content with a capital "C". Don't puff, puff, pass on this one! Show Notes: - "Everything is Content…

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Sue Baechler on Developing Serious Games 23:53

27d ago23:53

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Sue Baechler on Developing Serious Games In this episode, Dave Eng and Sue Baechler discuss the impact of learning games. Sue Baechler shares her journey from creating a sales game that broke records to starting her own learning game business. They delve into the Bottom Line Game at CVS, an educational board game that aimed to enhance profitability…

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EXP Podcast #733: 2024 Journey Debrief 36:40

28d ago36:40

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It's finally Spring again around these parts, which means it's time for one of our favorite annual rituals: the yearly Journey playthrough! For whatever reason, Jorge and I both had cautionary tales of resource scarcity and environmental collapse on the brain (I blame Barrett and the rest of Avalanche) and it just goes to show that you can still ge…

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EXP Podcast #732: Final Fantasy Rules 40:36

1M ago40:36

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We discuss why Final Fantasy VIII is actually awesome, how the remake is changing the legacy of the franchise, and what's up with the best (and worst) Final Fantasy games. Show Notes: - Music by Brad Sucks - "Final Fantasy is the Best, Area Man Claims," via Polygon

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AP Table Talk: Rondel 51:00

1M ago51:00

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AP Table Talk: Rondel In this episode of AP Table Talk, hosts Brian and Dave Eng focus on rondel games, where players move along a circular track to take actions. Dave introduces "Patchwork" as a significant game he played early in his relationship. They discuss games like "Sabika," highlighting rondel mechanics and unique elements. They mention th…

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EXP Podcast #731: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth First Impressions 39:43

1M ago39:43

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Reports of us rejoining the lifestream have been greatly exaggerated. We're back after being under the weather, but we return having played a bunch of new games. We have Helldivers, Donkey Kong, and more, including 2024 gamiest-game contender Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. While we're only a few hours into what will undoubtedly be an enormous game, there…

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Silviana Falcon on Lectures at Play 28:07

2M ago28:07

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Silviana Falcon on Lectures at Play In this podcast episode, host Dave Eng discusses educational games and their integration into traditional lectures with guest Silviana Falcon. Silviana shares her experience of using educational games as fundamental components of her lectures over eight years. She emphasizes the value of creating a welcoming lear…

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EXP Podcast #730: Xbox Updates 43:22

2M ago43:22

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Last week the internet was buzzing with Xbox speculations that was quickly deflated by corporate-speech-laden "podcast" from Phil Spencer and his team at Xbox. Yes, some Microsoft games are coming to other consoles, but is that it? What does this, and could this have meant? Join us and Mr. Businessman to discuss the future of Xbox. Show Notes: * Mu…

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Liminality, Transition, and Games 22:48

2M ago22:48

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Liminality, Transition, and Games On today’s episode, we’ll discuss the concepts of Liminality, Transition, and Games. The term “liminal space” may not be familiar to you. But if you’ve ever made a transition from a physical place; a mental space; or experience anything that you would ever consider “life changing” or “transformative” then you may h…

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EXP Podcast #729: Death Stranding 2 & Sony's State of Play 43:58

2M ago43:58

43:58

We are back this week catching up on Sony's latest State of Play, which featured not one but TWO Hideo Kojima announcements. 2024 really is starting strong! Join as we discuss Judas, Sonic, and Kojima's amazing fashion-sense. Show Notes: - Music by Brad SucksBởi Experience Points

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Clayton Whittle on Environmentalism and Games 30:33

3M ago30:33

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Clayton Whittle on Environmentalism and Games In this podcast episode, host Dave Eng interviews Clayton Whittle, a researcher, educator, and environmentalist. Clayton's work centers around using game design to educate and motivate action in the realm of environmental education. He discusses his role as a past resident fellow at Pennsylvania State U…

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EXP Podcast #728 - It's a Pal, Pa,l Pal, Palworld 37:20

3M ago37:20

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Watch out, that pikachu is driving a tank and it looks disgruntled! But perhaps not as disgruntled as Nintendo and the Pokemon Company's lawyers must be right about now. Yes, it's time to talk about Palworld. Part catching monsters and putting them in your pocket, part hitting trees and crafting gear, and all the rage on the Internet - Palworld has…

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EXP Podcast #727 - The Year Ahead 2024 41:49

3M ago41:49

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It feels like we just caught our breath from the game release whirlwind of 2023, but there's no time to delay. 2024 is here and it's bringing a pretty unique list of games with it. This week, we talk about some of our most anticipated games and make some predictions about the unknown unknowns lurking out there.…

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What are Tactics? 25:27

3M ago25:27

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What are Tactics? On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question “What are Tactics?” Tactics are one of those concepts often discussed by gamers and designers alike. Especially when it comes to addressing playstyles, design, and competition. Tactics are often compared to strategy in this regard. But what exactly are tactics and how do they compare a…

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EXP Podcast #726: 2023 Game of the Year Leftovers 33:44

3M ago33:44

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Our GOTY-cast is out, but before we leave 2023 behind we need to spotlight some of the great games that almost made our lists. It was a fantastic year for games, so be sure to try some of these games soon before you move on to the hot new thing! Show Notes: - Music by Brad Sucks

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EXP Podcast #725: 2023 Game of Year 48:46

4M ago48:46

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We made it! 2023 is over, which means it's time to talk about our top games of the year. Every year we challenge ourselves to embrace brevity and pick our top three. 2023's landslide of great games made this an even more fun challenge than usual, as did the ongoing meta game of trying to predict if our picks will overlap. Next week we'll talk about…

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Terry Pearce on Untold Play and Applied Games 17:52

4M ago17:52

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Terry Pearce on Untold Play and Applied Games In this episode of the Experience Points podcast, host Dave Eng interviews Terry Pearce, founder of Untold Play, a games-based learning expert. Pearce discusses how he helps trainers, educators, and designers incorporate gamification into learning programs. He highlights his work with organizations like…

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EXP Podcast #724: The 2023 Gamey Awards 1:19:22

4M ago1:19:22

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The most prestigious and important video game awards ceremony is back again. From the best doofus', to awards in elegance, to the best waifu/husbandu, we are once again celebrating the end of the year with the Gamey Awards! Show Notes: Music by Brad Sucks

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EXP Podcast #723: Alan Wake II Debrief 42:57

4M ago42:57

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Just in time for the end of the year, we reach the end of another story: Alan Wake II! This week we debrief on a game created by and for humanities nerds. Nothing like contemplating the death of the author while rocking out to Norse mythology inspired heavy metal!

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Who are Casual Players? 27:22

4M ago27:22

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Who are Casual Players? On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question “Who are Casual Players?” Casual players are often one of the most sought-after demographics for many in the games industry. They are players that often represent various backgrounds and have a vast array of experiences with games. But who exactly are casual players and what exac…

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EXP Podcast #722: Florida Men 46:21

4M ago46:21

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We're head to Vice City, where the sun is shining, drugs are plentiful, and you might get eaten by an alligator. Also, we retroactively predict the Game Awards winners. Show Notes: Intro from the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer Outro by Brad SucksBởi Experience Points Podcast

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Stefan McNinch from UnBoxEd 17:38

5M ago17:38

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Stefan McNinch from UnBoxEd In this episode, Dave Eng speaks with Stefan McNinch, a former elementary education teacher turned game designer who founded UnBoxEd, a nonprofit program using board games to engage low-income students in social-emotional learning, history, STEM, and entrepreneurship. Stefan shares his experience using games-based learni…

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EXP Podcast #721: Nostalgia for Sale 37:29

5M ago37:29

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This week we emerge from our holiday haze and talk about the ways in which some large publishers are trying to foster a fuzzy feeling by appealing to a sense "the good old days" of established games and franchises. This kind of packaged nostalgia is clearly popular; just ask the people paying actual currency to play the original version of World of…

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The Ideal Board Game Player Part 2 24:11

5M ago24:11

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The Ideal Board Game Player Part 2 On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question “What makes the Ideal Board Game Player?” What makes the “ideal” board games player? Some say that it takes someone who fully understands the rules. Others would say that it’s more about those who pay attention to the game rather than be subjected to distractions. Some…

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EXP Podcast #720: The Legend of Zelda Movie Magic 45:51

5M ago45:51

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Do you feel that tingle of excitement? No, not that weird green dude. It's Nintendo's latest announcement that Legend of Zelda is getting a big screen adaptation and it's... live action!? This week on the podcast, we foretell both the bright and dark future this announcement portends. Also, what storyline should the Zelda movie focus on? Who knows,…

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EXP Podcast #719: Alan Wake 2, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and 2 much 2 play! 38:46

5M ago38:46

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2023's absolute deluge of games continues this week and we hanging on for dear life! This week we web sling our way around Spider-Man 2, piece together the mystery of Alan Wake 2, welcome a special end-credit guest in Lies of P, and conclude our trip in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

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The Ideal Board Game Player Part 1 27:59

6M ago27:59

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The Ideal Board Game Player Part 1 On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question “What makes the Ideal Board Game Player?” What makes the “ideal” board games player? Some say that it takes someone who fully understands the rules. Others would say that it’s more about those who pay attention to the game rather than be subjected to distractions. Some…

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EXP Podcasty #718: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Debrief 39:19

6M ago39:19

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We also knew all the mushrooms would catch up to Mario. This week on the podcast, we take a wonder seed trip into Super Mario Bros. Wonder! Show Notes: Intro from the Super Mario Bros. Wonder launch trailer Music by Brad Sucks

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What are Game Goals and Objectives? 29:36

6M ago29:36

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What are Game Goals and Objectives? On today’s episode we’ll answer the question “What are Game Goals and Objectives?” Games provide players, users, and learners with opportunities and aspects for interaction for them to engage and pursue a specific outcome. Sometimes those outcomes are set by the players themselves. Especially, if they want someth…

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EXP Podcast #717: Chants of Sennaar, Cocoon, and more! 41:28

6M ago41:28

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This week we talk about a game all about language and a game completely devoid of the written word! Chants of Sennaar and Cocoon are in the rotation this week and both games have impressed us. While they're quite different, both of them drop you right into a world without much explicit hand holding, so we have a good time unpacking the various myst…

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EXP Podcast #716: Clouds & Sheep 37:47

6M ago37:47

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This week on the podcast, we leap into Sony's cloud gaming news and marvel at the lengths Baldur's Gate 3 players will go for the perfect run. Show Notes: - Music by By Brad Sucks

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What is Analysis Paralysis? 25:14

6M ago25:14

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What is Analysis Paralysis? On today’s episode we’ll answer the question “What is Analysis Paralysis?” Virtually all games have decisions that need to be made. Some of those decisions are dependent on player goals; motivations; or otherwise incentives for them to accomplish. If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscri…

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EXP Podcast #715: Switch 2 Scuttlebutt 39:16

7M ago39:16

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Rumors abound this week as we all collectively start to piece together clues about the Switch's successor. I'm going to out on a limb and say that there will be a Mario game and a convoluted friend request system - maybe together?! On top of that, Jorge and I do some strategizing about how to introduce turn-based RPGs to the next generation. Suffic…

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EXP Podcast #714: Unity, Games Pricing, and DLC 34:33

7M ago34:33

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It's a debacle at Unity, some surprising DLC news, the high cost of games, and a step into the closet with Hideo Kojima! Show Notes: - Music by Brad Sucks

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What is Strategy in Gameplay? 24:55

7M ago24:55

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What is Strategy in Gameplay? On today’s episode we’ll answer the question “What is Strategy in Gameplay?” In-depth strategy is one of the hallmarks of intense video games, war games, simulations, and other forms of games that persist through popular culture. The term “strategy” is one that exists beyond games and can be found in everything from mi…

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EXP Podcast #713: Xbox Leaks and Gaming Grab Bag 40:22

7M ago40:22

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Even after a busy spring and summer, video games refuse to take a break and just chill. There's just so much to play and it can get distracting. Maybe that's what happened over there at Microsoft - someone was so distracted trying to master their mech in Armored Core that they forgot to properly secure all the links in their public court filings. T…

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What is Yomi? 17:20

7M ago17:20

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What is Yomi? On today’s episode we’ll answer the question “What is Yomi?” There are many reasons why people play games. One of the most engaging reasons that some play is to compete against other players. There is a visceral thrill to competing; outmaneuvering; outthinking; and eventually winning against other competitive players. If you liked thi…

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EXP Podcast #712: Raising the Bar 45:53

8M ago45:53

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This week on the EXP Podcast, we ask whether great games like Baldur's Gate 3 or Tears of the Kingdom should raise the standards for what we expect out of games or if doing so sets the bar too high. Show Notes: Music by Brad SucksBởi Jorge Albor

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Naomi Pariseault and HerStory 19:52

8M ago19:52

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Naomi Pariseault and HerStory In this episode of "Experience Points" by University XP, Dave Eng and Naomi Pariseault discuss the educational value of the board game "HerStory." They explore its gameplay mechanics, the connection to learning design, and its potential as a tool for teaching and learning. The game allows players to become authors, wri…

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EXP Podcast #711: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Debrief 53:48

8M ago53:48

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After several months of traversing the gloom, scarfing down endura carrots, and harvesting dragon scales, both Jorge and I have seen credits in Tears of the Kingdom. I won't even pretend to say we've "finished" it, as there are more korok seeds in this game than there are grains of sand of beach. Regardless, we do a deep dive on both the late game …

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EXP Podcast #710: Pikmin 4, Dave the Diver, and Baldur's Gate 3 40:39

8M ago40:39

40:39

Mer-people, a strange dog (?), and more on this week's games discussion!

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AP Table Talk: Pick-up and Deliver 1:04:45

8M ago1:04:45

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AP Table Talk: Pick-up and Deliver In this episode of AP Table Talk, Brian and Dave discuss pick-up and deliver games. They start by reminiscing about their experiences with such games, including their favorite titles like Bus and Flash Point: Fire Rescue. They also mention other notable games like Clank! and Earth Reborn. They share their likes an…

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EXP Podcast #709: Gaming Subscription Silliness 48:47

8M ago48:47

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Pop quiz: do you know the various subscription tiers for your game platforms? And more importantly: do you know which ones you're automatically being charged for every month? Well here's a hint: it's not Xbox Live Gold, that one's riding off into the sunset. This week, we play that exact game and quiz each other about what each major console platfo…

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Ray Kimball 42 Ed Games & Military Background 24:52

9M ago24:52

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Ray Kimball 42 Ed Games & Military Background In this episode of Experience Points by University XP, host Dave Eng interviews Dr. Ray Kimball, the founder of 42 Educational Games Coaching and Design. Kimball discusses his experience teaching at West Point and how he incorporated games into his curriculum. He also talks about his decision to retire …

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EXP Podcast #708: Memorable Endings 31:52

9M ago31:52

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This week on the EXP Podcast, we revisit some of video games' best, and worst, endings - from the multicolored conclusion to Mass Effect 3 (and Elding Ring) to the touching conclusion to some great narrative games like Life is Strange. Show Notes: - "The Video Game Endings We'll Never Forget, For Better Or Worse," from Kotaku and Music by Brad Suck…

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How do I Adapt Games for Learning? 20:14

9M ago20:14

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How do I Adapt Games for Learning? On today’s episode we’ll answer the question “How do I Adapt Games for Learning?” Most people know games as vehicles for fun, entertainment and socialization. Elements of games – through gamification – can also be used to augment, change, and influence individuals behaviors. Those behaviors can affect the way that…

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EXP Podcast #707: Tears of the Kingdom and Nintendo News Catchup 32:55

9M ago32:55

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Hello! Remove that gloom effect, because we're back from the depths after a few weeks. Well it's not really the depths, it's just that Jorge and his family acquired a new little korok and were doing some much needed bonding. We ease back in by catching up on what's been going on in Hyrule and what's been going on over at Nintendo. Apparently Mario …

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