A Theory of Fun
Blake and Mitch discuss the possibility that games -- mainly mobile and live service games -- have concentrated on providing fun through progression and engagement mechanics rather than fun in the game experience itself. They point to signs that the market is showing signs of a backlash -- and a re-focus on fun game play -- and the potential implications of that backlash in the marketplace.
They discuss a working "theory of fun" based on three core elements: mechanics that elicit emotions, elegance, and enjoyable experiences at each temporal layer of gameplay.
The hosts look at examples of…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.