Bedste Experience Points-podcasts (2024)

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EXP Podcast #757: Story Time with Shawn Layden 35:29

3d ago35:29

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Thanks to the recent 30th anniversary of the original PlayStation launch, there's been plenty of retrospectives about the system and the era it ushered in. This week, we dig into Eurogamer's extended interview with Former Sony CEO Shawn Layden. Layden's tenure at Sony spanned the pre-PlayStation era all the way through the PS4 and he offers some ca…

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Chris Carbone on Board Game Academics 34:13

10d ago34:13

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Chris Carbone on Board Game Academics In this episode of Experience Points by University XP, host Dave Eng interviews Christopher Carbone, an accomplished career services leader and co-founder of Board Game Academics. They discuss the intersection of academia and tabletop gaming, emphasizing experiential learning and personal development. Carbone s…

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What is the Player Journey? 31:25

24d ago31:25

31:25

What is the Player Journey? On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is the player journey? When we play games, we often get caught up in the excitement of the moment—exploring vast worlds, connecting with others, completing quests, and simply enjoying ourselves. But have you ever stopped to consider the journey you take as a player? Thi…

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EXP Podcast #756: This Is My Favorite Xbox on the Citadel 37:52

26d ago37:52

37:52

According to Microsoft you probably have an Xbox in your pocket. So what's an Xbox again? This week on the podcast we chat Microsoft news and venture into the future... of television with the Mass Effect TV series. Show Notes: - Music by Brad SucksAf Experience Points

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EXP Podcast #755: Time to Face the Music 31:34

30d ago31:34

31:34

Leave it to Nintendo: we turn our backs for just a couple of weeks and they exponentially increase their wackiness. Well I can officially tell this to our favorite baffling company: Chill out, we're awake and we have ready access to the Internet! Your clock and your music app is very cute, but shouldn't you be working on a new console or something?…

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AP Table Talk: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building 1:11:23

1M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

AP Table Talk: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building In this episode of AP Table Talk, Brian and Dave Eng discuss the concept of deck, bag, and pool building in board games. They explain that deck building specifically involves players starting with a basic deck of cards, which they enhance throughout the game to achieve specific goals. The episode highligh…

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EXP Podcast #754: Silent Hyrule 42:31

1M ago42:31

42:31

Sick kids are on the mend so it's back to the gaming mines for us. This week on the show, we fight our way through fog to bring you debriefs on the Silent Hill 2 Remake, Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Balatro mobile, and the Plucky Squire! Show notes: Music by Brad SucksAf Experience Points

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Travis Windleharth on foundry10 17:49

2M ago17:49

17:49

Travis Windleharth on foundry10 In this episode of Experience Points, Dave Eng chats with Travis Windleharth from foundry10 about games-based learning. Travis, with a background in science education, museology, and information science, focuses on how games shape youth's understanding of STEM concepts. Foundry10, co-founded by Gabe Newell, is explor…

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EXP Podcast #753: The PlayStation Paperclip and other Weird News 32:55

2M ago32:55

32:55

I can't believe we missed out on the most important PlayStation Pro news when we talked about it a couple weeks ago. Yes, your long nightmare of dealing with disorganized lose paper is over: Sony has created a solution and it only costs $1000. But hurry: there's only 12,300 in existence, so act quickly or else you'll have to go crawling back to Cli…

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What are Progression Systems in Games? 44:28

2M ago44:28

44:28

What are Progression Systems in Games? On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What are progression systems in games? One of the most becoming aspects of games is our ability to interact, change, and progress with them. We can progress as individual players; progress against opponents; and progress against the game itself. The formal element…

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EXP Podcast #752: Astro Bot and UFO 50 Debrief 51:12

2M ago51:12

51:12

This week on the podcast, we discuss two of the most charming love-letters to video games of all time, both of which are not just loaded with nostalgia, but also amazing games (or games-in-games) all on their own! Show notes: - Music from the Astro Bot Launch Trailer and the UFO 50 Launch TrailerAf Experience Points

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Michele Haiken on Gamify Literacy 18:18

3M ago18:18

18:18

Michele Haiken on Gamify Literacy In this episode of "Experience Points" by University XP, host Dave Eng interviews Dr. Michele Haiken, an experienced literacy educator, and middle school English teacher, discusses her journey into gamification for teaching literacy. She shares how an educational conference sparked her interest and how students, es…

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EXP Podcast #751: PlayStation 5 Pro and Con 37:06

3M ago37:06

37:06

The PlayStation 5 Pro was formally announced and I have to say that my favorite part by far was listening to the calming timbre of Mark Cerny's voice as he explained highly technical things in a way that made me feel like I could understand it. His sonorous, professorial presentation was perhaps the only thing that could have calmed my jangled nerv…

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EXP Podcast #750: Concord Confusion 44:00

3M ago44:00

44:00

As the saying goes: "Grand opening, grand closing." This week we recap the baffling Concord situation and what it means as part of the broader game landscape. Along the way we check in on some other games, ranging from Flock, to Black Myth: Wukong, and Deadlock as part of a late summer check in.

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AP Table Talk: Mega Topic: Hidden Information 1:23:17

3M ago1:23:17

1:23:17

AP Table Talk: Mega Topic: Hidden Information In this episode of AP Table Talk, the hosts Brian and Dave Eng explore the “mega topic” of hidden information in games. They explore hidden role games and games with hidden information, discussing examples like Battlestar Galactica and Scotland Yard. They touch on games such as Inside Job, Werewords, Du…

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Sarah Le-Fevre on Play and Impactful Learning 37:14

4M ago37:14

37:14

Sarah Le-Fevre on Play and Impactful Learning In this episode of "Experience Points" by University XP, host Dave Eng interviews Sarah Le-Fevre, a games-based learning professional with expertise in addressing complex organizational challenges and fostering ethical innovation. Le-Fevre uses tools like Lego Serious Play to create immersive learning e…

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EXP Podcast #749: Gamescom 2024 Debrief 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

We're off to Germany this week to discuss some of the exciting - and not-so-exciting - news coming out of Gamescom 2024. News, Molyneuxs, and more, oh my! Show Notes: - Music by Brad SucksAf Experience Points

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EXP Podcast #748: The End of Game Informer 38:34

4M ago38:34

38:34

This week on the EXP Podcast we say goodbye to a games industry institution. We also briefly discuss Fortnite, cultural conglomeration, and gambling! Show Notes: - Music by Brad Sucks

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EXP Podcast #747: Looking at Lorelei and the Laser Eyes 36:48

4M ago36:48

36:48

This week we do a summer check in on some of the games we've been playing. Strangely, they're all some form of retro-inspired RPG/adventure style games. There's the Commodore 64-era inspired Skald: Against the Black Priory. There's the Super NES era Super Mario RPG remake. And there's the PS1-aesthetic adventure game homage, Lorelei and the Laser E…

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What is the Game State? 30:15

4M ago30:15

30:15

What is the Game State? On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is the Game State? Determining the “game state” is often one of the questions that designers and developers will ask themselves when determining how to take a design or iterate on the development of a game. The game’s state is important to understand from a design perspecti…

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Zack Hartzman on Teaching with Video Games 20:03

5M ago20:03

20:03

Zack Hartzman on Teaching with Video Games In this episode of Experience Points by University XP, host Dave Eng chats with Zack Hartzman, a licensed secondary school teacher from New York City and the creator of Hey Listen Games. Zack shares his journey of integrating video games into the classroom and discusses the motivation behind Hey Listen Gam…

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EXP Podcast #746 - Hard Pass 42:14

5M ago42:14

42:14

Time and money is at a premium, are we spending it on Game Pass, in-game purchases, or another caramel macchiato? This week on the podcast, we explore some news about digital games and purchases. Show Notes: - Game Pass Tiers, Capcom Digital Sales, and In-App Purchases - Music by Brad Sucks

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EXP Podcast #745: Spicy Art Takes 37:02

5M ago37:02

37:02

The only thing hotter than this summer's weather is this collection of spicy takes. This week, we use Polygon's collection of provocative opinions as a jumping off point to revisit some of the fundamental arguments that started us down this wacky path. Will we ever figure out what art is and do video games qualify? Maybe the real art is the fun we'…

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AP Table Talk: Trick-Taking Ladder Climbing 1:16:00

5M ago1:16:00

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AP Table Talk: Trick-Taking Ladder Climbing In this episode of AP Table Talk, the hosts Brian and Dave Eng explore the enduring appeal of trick-taking and ladder climbing games. They reminisce about classic games like Hearts and Euchre, delving into lesser-known variants such as Nine Five Two, where players aim for different trick objectives. The c…

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EXP Podcast #744: Steam Deck Charts and More 38:30

5M ago38:30

38:30

Just in time for the Steam Summer Sale, Valve has dropped three lists of the most popular games played on the Steam Deck. These lists are updated in real time and reflect some trends in the industry. This week on the show, we run down the lists and share some of our favorite games on the Steam Deck - including a remaster of a classic: Riven.…

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EXP Podcast #743: Miyazaki and the Family Erdtree 37:49

5M ago37:49

37:49

It's Elden Ring and The Shadow of the Erdtree time and with it comes the predictable discussion about difficulty in games. I guess it makes sense that a game about making looping runs through a punishing world gets people fired up, but I still think it's hilarious that people seem to be surprised at how hard these games continue to be. And thanks t…

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What is Player Engagement? 35:48

5M ago35:48

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What is Player Engagement? On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is Player Engagement? Games require that players interact with them. They require individuals to contribute; to change; and to augment the game according to their own will and agency. This encompasses player engagement and how they come to interact with games as well as …

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EXP Podcast #742: Nintendo Direct June 2024 38:54

6M ago38:54

38:54

The definitely NOT E3 window of events is over with one more big set of announcements. This week on the podcast, we discuss some exciting games coming to the Nintendo Switch - THIS YEAR! Show Notes: - Music by Brad SucksAf Experience Points Podcast

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EXP Podcast #741: Summer Game Fest 2024 43:45

6M ago43:45

43:45

Now that the great collapse of the E3 ecosystem is well and truly complete, we're beginning to see saplings spring from the ashes. And it's not just a few; Summer Game Fest and the numerous other publisher-specific, indie, PC, and various thematic conferences have quickly formed a forest and are spreading the video game news over the wind like a de…

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Jenny Varrichio on Applied Games for Corporate L&D 12:52

6M ago12:52

12:52

Jenny Varrichio on Applied Games for Corporate L&D In this episode of "Experience Points" by University XP, host Dave Eng interviews Jenny Varrichio, an associate director of training at United Healthcare with expertise in instructional design, particularly gamification for adult learners. Jenny shares her 15 years of experience, focusing on integr…

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EXP Podcast #740: State of Big Budget Play 41:43

6M ago41:43

41:43

This week on the EXP Podcast, in between Sony's announcements and Xbox's big news, we discuss the state of big budget first-party exclusives and what the future of publishing massively expensive games might look like. Show notes: "You can’t make AAA games for just one platform anymore" by Oli Welsh via Polygon Music by Brad Sucks…

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What is Game Literacy? 21:15

6M ago21:15

21:15

What is Game Literacy? On today’s episode, we’ll answer the question: What is Game Literacy? We don’t often think about when we first started playing games. Or really the “first” game that we ever played. Most players are preoccupied with the game that they are playing “now” or the game that they will play next. Yet, we don’t stop to think about wh…

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EXP Podcast #739: Animal Well Debrief 33:49

7M ago33:49

33:49

I've always lived in areas with municipal water systems, so wells are a bit of a foreign concept. But now that I've played Animal Well, I'm basically an expert. I was surprised by the number of hidden eggs and platforming puzzles, but I guess that's just the miracle of underground waterways. This week we debrief after seeing the credits, but most d…

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Dan White on RoboCo and GBL at Filament Games 28:19

7M ago28:19

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Dan White on RoboCo and GBL at Filament Games In this podcast episode, host Dave Eng interviews Dan White, founder of Filament Games, discussing the intersection of education and gaming. Dan's journey from teaching to game development is explored, emphasizing the challenges of creating engaging learning experiences. The concept of "pleasing frustra…

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EXP Podcast #738: Cults, Bullet Hells, and More 34:47

7M ago34:47

34:47

This week on the EXP Podcast, we record live from our sick bed to discuss recent industry news before getting into some games we've been playing - including Balatro, Children of the Sun, and Minishoot Adventures! Show Notes: - Music by Brad SucksAf Experience Points Podcast

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AP Table Talk: Tech Trees and Tech Tracks 1:01:52

7M ago1:01:52

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AP Table Talk: Tech Trees and Tech Tracks In this episode of AP Table Talk, hosts Brian and Dave Eng focus on "tech tree" and “tech track” games. They emphasize how tech trees are a central component of many video games and board games, offering players various strategic paths and upgrades. They mention games like "Tapestry" and "Space Station Phoe…

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EXP Podcast #737: The Fallout TV Series Debrief 37:33

8M ago37:33

37:33

War never changes - the streaming television war, that is! This week we do a deep dive on the new Fallout series. Who knew the post-nuclear wasteland would have so many cameos in it? And are those the jingle of spurs I hear? Looks like The Man with No Name has become The Man with No Nose.

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Andrew Harris and the Guild Chronicles 25:06

8M ago25:06

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Andrew Harris and the Guild Chronicles In this episode of "Experience Points" Dave Eng interviews Andrew Harris, a game designer, therapist, and educator behind The Guild Chronicles program. Andrew discusses the origins of The Guild Chronicles, a transformative game-based learning program he developed, which combines tabletop RPG elements with ther…

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

8M 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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EXP Podcast #735: Princess Peach: Showtime!, Balatro, and Red XIII's Moonwalk 38:15

8M ago38:15

38:15

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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What is Choice Architecture? 29:10

8M 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 #734: Call of Cheech Weedzone 42:06

9M 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

9M ago23:53

23:53

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

9M ago36:40

36:40

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

9M ago40:36

40:36

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

9M ago51:00

51:00

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

9M ago39:43

39:43

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

10M 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

10M 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

10M 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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